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TMMF #004 · February 28, 2024

Bridging Cultures and Industries

From Madison Avenue’s Ad World to Leading B2B Tech Innovation.

Guest: Eliana Daboul Messaging Show notes

Why listen

The signal, minus the noise.

In this episode, we’re diving into a journey that crosses continents, cultures, and industries with our guest, Eliana Daboul, a marketing maven whose career has spanned from the glossy avenues of advertising in the Middle East and New York to the cutting-edge forefront of B2B tech startups.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to transition from the world of luxury hotel brands and Italian foods to pioneering digital identity solutions in the tech space? Or how lessons from crafting compelling ad campaigns can transform the way we approach B2B marketing in the SaaS industry? Eliana opens up about the skills and insights she gained from her advertising days and how they’ve become invaluable assets in her tech ventures.

But this episode isn’t just about transitions; it’s a deep dive into the art and science of understanding human psychology to influence and engage. Eliana shares her perspective on why being a marketer is akin to being a bit of a psychologist, especially when navigating the complex web of B2B relationships and sales cycles.

Key topics covered

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Eliana’s Journey from Advertising to Tech

At 00:58, Chris and Eliana dig into eliana’s journey from advertising to tech — a useful jump-in point if you want the practical part of this episode without scanning the whole conversation.

Insights from the Advertising World

At 02:35, Chris and Eliana dig into insights from the advertising world — a useful jump-in point if you want the practical part of this episode without scanning the whole conversation.

Transition to B2B Marketing and SaaS

At 06:18, Chris and Eliana dig into transition to b2b marketing and saas — a useful jump-in point if you want the practical part of this episode without scanning the whole conversation.

Understanding Share ID’s Solution

At 11:06, Chris and Eliana dig into understanding share id’s solution — a useful jump-in point if you want the practical part of this episode without scanning the whole conversation.

Marketing Strategies and Challenges in B2B SaaS

At 14:14, Chris and Eliana dig into marketing strategies and challenges in b2b saas — a useful jump-in point if you want the practical part of this episode without scanning the whole conversation.

Expanding Share ID to Different Markets

At 19:43, Chris and Eliana dig into expanding share id to different markets — a useful jump-in point if you want the practical part of this episode without scanning the whole conversation.

Challenges of Selling in the US Market

At 21:47, Chris and Eliana dig into challenges of selling in the us market — a useful jump-in point if you want the practical part of this episode without scanning the whole conversation.

The Unique Approach of Share ID

At 22:24, Chris and Eliana dig into the unique approach of share id — a useful jump-in point if you want the practical part of this episode without scanning the whole conversation.

Show notes

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00:58

Eliana’s Journey from Advertising to Tech

02:35

Insights from the Advertising World

06:18

Transition to B2B Marketing and SaaS

11:06

Understanding Share ID’s Solution

14:14

Marketing Strategies and Challenges in B2B SaaS

19:43

Expanding Share ID to Different Markets

21:47

Challenges of Selling in the US Market

22:24

The Unique Approach of Share ID

23:13

Behind the Scenes: Recording Interruption

23:24

The Advantage of Share ID’s Verification Process

25:23

Balancing User Research and Conversion Optimization

25:53

The Role of Design in Messaging

29:15

The Importance of LinkedIn in B2B Marketing

35:04

The Challenge of Lead Generation

35:59

Learning Resources for Marketing and Messaging

38:24

Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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