Expert Marketing and Sales Alignment Consultants

Jeremy Barker is the co-founder of VIDA Marketing and author of Aligned & Unstoppable: The Small Business System for Predictable Growth Without the Chaos. With more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing operations and business development, Jeremy has spent his career studying why businesses struggle to grow despite hard work and good intentions. His answer is always the same: misalignment. After two decades inside manufacturing plants watching companies chase output while ignoring broken foundations, Jeremy transitioned into business operations and marketing, where he now helps small business owners build the clarity, systems, and structure needed for consistent, predictable growth. His expertise spans business operations, marketing strategy, sales alignment, and organizational systems. He has worked with small business owners across industries to identify the bottlenecks holding their growth back and replace chaos with a repeatable, unified approach. Jeremy is available to speak to topics including small business growth, operational alignment, marketing strategy, why more leads don't fix broken systems, and building a business that runs with intention rather than reaction.

I’m Brian Carroll, a B2B go-to-market strategist who helps companies fix the hidden breakdowns that stall pipeline, slow deals, and weaken the buyer experience. My work sits at the intersection of marketing, sales, and buyer psychology. I diagnose where go-to-market systems lose momentum – unclear positioning, weak lead handoffs, stage movement without real buyer commitment, misalignment between teams, and messaging that sounds good on paper but breaks down in real conversations. Then I help companies rebuild those systems so trust increases, conversion improves, and revenue teams operate with more clarity. I’m best known for work in complex B2B sales environments, where long sales cycles, multiple stakeholders, and messy internal handoffs make growth harder than most dashboards suggest. My background includes demand generation, lead management, messaging, buyer journey analysis, sales and marketing alignment, and pipeline architecture. I’m also the author of Lead Generation for the Complex Sale, published by McGraw-Hill, and I’ve spent years helping organizations rethink how they create demand and move buyers forward. What makes my perspective useful to the media is that I do not look at growth problems as isolated campaign issues. I look at the full system. I often assess companies by experiencing the buyer journey the way a real prospect would – from first touch through follow-up and sales engagement – which reveals friction that standard reporting often misses. I comment most often on B2B marketing, pipeline quality, sales and marketing alignment, buyer-centered messaging, lead management, demand generation, trust in the buying process, and the operational realities of growing revenue in complex markets. If you want an expert who can speak plainly about why pipeline often looks healthier than it is – and what companies need to change to fix it – that’s my lane.

Senior Marketing Technologist and Fractional MarTech Consultant with 18+ years of experience in digital marketing, including over a decade specializing in marketing automation and analytics. Worked with leading companies such as AutoScout24, ALSO International, Lucanet, PlusDental, and DCMN, helping them streamline workflows, improve customer journeys, and drive measurable growth. My expertise spans GA4, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot, Marketo, ActiveCampaign, Zapier, Make, OpenAI and BigQuery—bridging marketing, data, and technology to solve complex challenges. I have founded and scaled multiple ventures, and delivered growth through CRM strategies, advanced tracking, and automation frameworks. A frequent speaker on data-driven marketing, I also share insights through my blog, YouTube channel, and LinkedIn community. Known for blending strategic vision with hands-on execution, I help B2B and B2C businesses unlock efficiency, scalability, and growth in today’s fast-changing MarTech landscape.

Currently serving as Associate Director at Marcitors and Knowledge Excel, I specialize in driving strategic initiatives in digital marketing, market research, and analytics. My role encompasses leading cross-functional teams to execute performance-driven marketing strategies, leveraging tools like Google Analytics 4 (GA4), customer data platforms (CDPs), and marketing automation systems to optimize campaign effectiveness and ROI. At Marcitors, I focus on developing integrated SEO strategies, PPC advertising campaigns, and social media management frameworks, ensuring data-backed decision-making and impactful client results. In my Knowledge Excel role, I spearhead market research projects and cross-platform tracking solutions, utilizing advanced methodologies to deliver actionable consumer insights and enhance digital transformation efforts. With expertise in marketing technology, analytics platforms, and operational optimization, I align marketing and data-driven processes to deliver measurable growth and value for diverse industries.

Throughout my marketing career, I've mastered the art of combining marketing technology, strategic automation, and funnel optimization to create seamless, high-converting customer journeys. By integrating digital tools with smart strategies, I transform the way businesses attract, nurture, and retain clients—maximizing efficiency while driving revenue growth.I focus on building tailored, full-funnel marketing systems that move prospects effortlessly through every stage, from awareness to loyalty. Whether it's through sophisticated email campaigns, automated workflows, or dynamic lead generation strategies, my approach ensures businesses can scale without sacrificing personalization or quality.With a deep understanding of how to harmonize technology and creativity, I’ve helped small and mid-sized businesses streamline their marketing processes, empowering them to focus on what they do best. My goal is to craft strategies that not only optimize conversions but also foster long-term customer relationships and sustainable growth.

DealsInsight is a leading B2B sales company in India specializing in B2B sales, inside sales, and comprehensive sales outsourcing services. Based in Chennai, our expert team drives high-quality lead generation, builds robust sales pipelines, and delivers tailored inside sales solutions that help businesses accelerate revenue. With deep experience in creating effective B2B sales strategies and outsourced sales operations, DealsInsight supports companies across industries to improve conversion rates, engage key decision-makers, and scale growth efficiently.

Brand Partnerships & Influencer Marketing:I partner with companies to promote their products to my 332k followers across LinkedIn, X/Twitter & Email Newsletter. I've previously partnered with Notion, HubSpot, Upwork, ClickUp, Miro, Semrush, Instantly, Clay, Lemlist & Gamma. DM me "COLLAB" to learn more!--- AI & Marketing Consulting:I help companies leverage AI to optimize their marketing and sales. ● Generate more qualified leads and sales opportunities● Close more deals and shorten your sales cycle● Grow your revenue while cutting costs DM me "AI" to learn more!Visit my website (at top of my profile) for free resources.--- My Career Highlights: ● 15 yrs of marketing leadership experience (Mngr/Dir/CMO)● Drove revenue growth from Series A to E stages at startups● Built & led global teams of up to 20 people across NA & EU● Managed global expansions (NA, EU, LATAM) & acquisitions● Established product as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant● Focus: Demand Gen, Digital Mktg, Content Mktg, Sales Dev● Verticals: SaaS, MarTech, EdTech, Supply Chain & Logistics

Elliot Padfield is a growth marketing strategist and founder of SevenThirtyTwo, a fractional GTM studio supporting early-stage SaaS, AI, and e-commerce startups. He specializes in performance marketing, funnel optimization, and data-driven customer acquisition. Elliot has led campaigns that significantly reduced CAC and improved lead quality for VC-backed companies, making him well-equipped to comment on startup growth strategy, GTM execution, performance marketing, and early-stage customer acquisition.

I’m a B2B marketing expert specializing in Social Selling and Go-To-Market strategies for technology and enterprise companies operating in global markets. I’m an entrepreneur and the founder of ModumUp — a B2B GTM and Social Selling agency focused on building scalable, trust-based growth systems for B2B companies. My professional background was shaped at Microsoft, where I worked as Social Media Marketing Lead, overseeing digital initiatives as well as Social Selling and Employee Advocacy programs across 33 countries. Working in complex, multi-market environments gave me deep hands-on experience in long-cycle B2B sales, trust-driven communication, and building executive-level visibility at scale. After leaving Microsoft, I founded ModumUp — a GTM agency specializing in Social Selling, Account-Based Marketing, executive and expert personal branding, and community-led growth as a strategic ABM channel. Today, I lead a team of over 30 professionals delivering projects for international technology companies across Tech, AI, IT infrastructure, logistics, finance, and digital services in the United States, Europe, LATAM, and MENA. We work with Microsoft and AWS partners, as well as large enterprise organizations and educational institutions. I’m a frequent speaker at industry conferences, a jury member of the Effie Awards, and a member of the American Marketing Association. I’m also a speaker at the Stanford Me2We conference. My expert commentary and authored materials have been published in leading business and industry media. I’m regularly invited to provide independent analysis on B2B marketing transformation, the impact of AI on professional communication, and the evolving role of LinkedIn as a core business channel.

I run SERPninja.io, a white label link building agecy proudly rated 5 stars on Clutch and TrustPilot. Trusted by over 300 agencies, we specialize in helping businesses achieve their own or their clients' link-building goals effectively. SERPninja.io has been featured on major publications like HubSpot, Backlinko, Forbes, G2 blog and Entrepreneur. Drop us a message if you want to crush your link building goals. Check out our YT channel at https://www.youtube.com/@serpninjasupport

Throughout my marketing career, I've mastered the art of combining marketing technology, strategic automation, and funnel optimization to create seamless, high-converting customer journeys. By integrating digital tools with smart strategies, I transform the way businesses attract, nurture, and retain clients—maximizing efficiency while driving revenue growth.I focus on building tailored, full-funnel marketing systems that move prospects effortlessly through every stage, from awareness to loyalty. Whether it's through sophisticated email campaigns, automated workflows, or dynamic lead generation strategies, my approach ensures businesses can scale without sacrificing personalization or quality.With a deep understanding of how to harmonize technology and creativity, I’ve helped small and mid-sized businesses streamline their marketing processes, empowering them to focus on what they do best. My goal is to craft strategies that not only optimize conversions but also foster long-term customer relationships and sustainable growth.

I have been in marketing for nearly two decades after watching the movie "What Women Want" and telling myself I wanted to work in marketing. Starting at the age of 16 as a telemarketer, I managed to work up the different levels and now specialize in demand generation, content marketing, and marketing automation, working with a variety of tools such as HubSpot, Wistia, PartnerStack, Pendo, Riverside, StoryLane, Google Adwords, and WebFlow. Over the years, I have been fascinated by all things marketing and technology. Even though my career started with telemarketing, trade show demonstrations, and graphic design, it quickly transitioned into web design, digital marketing, and content marketing in 2009. The reason I love digital marketing is that it is always changing. Although businesses should stay true to their brand, values, and strengths, they always have new ways of sharing their stories, values, and advice through different channels. I am continuously excited to discover and implement these new strategies in the companies I work for. Having experience with small businesses and startups as well as working for marketing agencies and Fortune 500 companies, I understand the benefits of creating processes and structure so that all members of the team can engage and collaborate and create a positive experience for customers. I truly believe that if you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together. By working together and building off the strengths of everyone on the team, the sky truly is the limit.

SEO consultant helping B2B and SaaS companies grow from 6 to 8 figures with strategic SEO, AI optimization and content marketing. I specialize in driving qualified traffic, building authority, and turning organic search into a scalable growth channel.

Providing expert advice to small businesses that can least afford to hire the best. Why me? Read my LinkedIn Profile or find out more on my GrowMap blog at http://GrowMap.com. Need a top writer? Ask me - we collaborate all the time. For an example of one of our portfolios, see mine at http://gailgardner.contently.com/ Community Manager of the BizSugar Small Business Mastermind Community. Admin of the dozens of niche Mastermind Groups within it and the BizSugar blog. Grew this community from 0 members to 43k and mailing list from 0 to 65,742. (Achieved with ZERO advertising budget; stats as of August 2022.) Regularly collaborate with agencies, startups and freelancers to connect talent with opportunities. Always interested in new opportunities and collaborations. GrowMap is listed as a Cision Top 100 Site for Marketers and has received three Small Business Influencer Awards from Small Business Trends. Named by D&B a Top 50 SMB Influencer on Twitter.

Providing expert advice to small businesses that can least afford to hire the best. Why me? Read my LinkedIn Profile or find out more on my GrowMap blog at http://GrowMap.com. Need a top writer? Ask me - we collaborate all the time. For an example of one of our portfolios, see mine at http://gailgardner.contently.com/ Community Manager of the BizSugar Small Business Mastermind Community. Admin of the dozens of niche Mastermind Groups within it and the BizSugar blog. Grew this community from 0 members to 43k and mailing list from 0 to 65,742. (Achieved with ZERO advertising budget; stats as of August 2022.) Regularly collaborate with agencies, startups and freelancers to connect talent with opportunities. Always interested in new opportunities and collaborations. GrowMap is listed as a Cision Top 100 Site for Marketers and has received three Small Business Influencer Awards from Small Business Trends. Named by D&B a Top 50 SMB Influencer on Twitter.

I lead digital marketing initiatives with a clear focus on performance, accountability, and growth. With over 5 years of experience across B2B and B2C environments, I manage complex projects, own client relationships, and guide teams to deliver measurable, business-driven results. I specialize in SEO-led growth strategies, PPC execution, and high-impact content planning, backed by strong expertise in HubSpot’s Marketing, Sales, and Service Hubs. I don’t just run campaigns—I align digital efforts with business objectives, optimize continuously, and ensure every initiative contributes to revenue and market positioning. Client trust is built through results and clarity. I work closely with stakeholders to understand challenges, set realistic expectations, and deliver tailored solutions through structured communication and disciplined execution. I take ownership of timelines, budgets, and KPIs, ensuring consistency and transparency at every stage. As a people leader, I create focused, collaborative teams that execute efficiently and adapt quickly. I believe in clear direction, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement to stay ahead in a competitive digital landscape. I am driven by solving problems, scaling impact, and building digital strategies that move businesses forward.

Maritza Davila is a highly respected business growth strategist who helps business owners drive predictable revenue growth with a team they trust to execute. As the creator of the G.R.O.W. Methodology, Maritza specializes in guiding owners of teams between 5 and 50 employees to prioritize focus to their team so they can drive high impact execution. With over a decade of experience in operations and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, she has partnered with prominent companies both locally in Southwest Florida and nationwide, where her strategies have driven outcomes such as a 5x revenue increase in just 3.5 months and guiding a client from $1.7 million to $4 million in revenue in one year. Maritza has been featured in articles by Authority.com, LeadGrowDevelop, SmallBizLeader, and CEO Official Magazine, and she’s spoken at events like “If You Can See Her You Can Be Her,” a leading businesswomen’s empowerment event. She regularly shares insights on influential leadership podcasts, including The Uncommon Leader, The End in Mind: Personal Development for Entrepreneurs, and Conversations for Leaders & Teams. Maritza delivers clarity, confidence, and predictable growth for business owners who want to lead strategically and take their organizations to the next level. To learn more visit www.opt360.co.

I am the founder of BeastBI GmbH, a digital consultancy specializing in digital marketing. Whether it's marketing analysis, restructuring, or migration. We focus on optimize marketing budgets and improve ROIs. HubSpot and Google Ads certified and partner. With over a decade of experience across CRM, Paid Ads, SEO, (B2B) leadgen and marketing analysis, I combine technical know-how with a deep understanding of marketing & business strategy. I work and lead a remote team, scaled international campaigns. I also support companies as interim head of marketing and similar positions.

I lead the Marketing team at DCX, where we're on a mission to redefine the meaning of outsourcing! With over 20 years' experience in the industry, I'm passionate about building achievable and scalable marketing and GTM strategies. At DCX, I work closely with the Sales, CX, TA, Culture, PMO and Finance teams to put in place marketing strategies and processes that support the amazing growth trajectory that our company is on. My dedicated and awesome team are responsible for an end-to-end marketing engine encompassing everything from events, to lead gen campaigns, to social media, and much more!My 20-year career has spanned global corporates, fast-moving agencies, and hyper-growth start-ups, giving me a unique perspective on GTM specialisms including: B2B GTM Strategy Brand Awareness, Demand & Lead Generation Marketing & Sales Alignment MarTech Stacks, Automation & Processes Campaign Planning, Management & Execution Positioning, Target Audience & Value Proposition Optimisation Marketing Mentorship, Budget & Team Management

Grant Higginson is a Senior Solutions Consultant at Google and the founder of Welby Consulting, specializing in advanced analytics engineering, AI-driven marketing systems, and high-performance digital growth architecture. He helps scaleups, national brands, and public-sector organizations untangle complexity, eliminate wasted spend, and build data-driven systems that actually move the needle. Grant’s work spans enterprise-grade measurement (tag gateways, server-side tagging, CDPs), high-efficiency advertising frameworks, and AI automation that replaces bloated workflows with streamlined, measurable outcomes. He has advised organizations across North America—from multi-billion-dollar developers to federal governments—on everything from predictive audience modeling to digital infrastructure modernization and privacy compliance frameworks. Companies partner with him when they need a strategist who can cut through chaos, diagnose blind spots fast, and architect solutions that are both technically sound and commercially effective. Grant is known for his ability to translate complex data into clear action, and for designing growth systems that perform at scale. His work includes award-winning campaigns, industry-level automation frameworks, and cross-departmental analytics systems used by leadership teams to make higher-velocity decisions.