Category: ogsm
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AI and Data Governance: The Future of Sales and Marketing | Ep 95
In this episode, Mark LaCour and Matthew Bertram explore the transformative impact of AI on sales, marketing, and reputation management. They discuss how data governance, AI tools, and strategic insights are reshaping industries and what businesses need to do to stay ahead. And they have a little fun with Mark explaining why he sold his…
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Transforming Family Businesses with Systems and Data | Ep 94
In this episode, Thomas shares with Mark Lacour and Matthew Bertram insights on transforming small businesses, especially family-run operations, through structured systems, sales, and marketing strategies. Discover how to build sellable, scalable businesses and leverage data and AI for growth. Thomas Rechtienhttps://www.rechtienconsult.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-rechtien/ Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for…
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Mastering Enterprise Sales: Overcoming Buyer Hesitation
In this episode, Mark LaCour and Matthew Bertram explore the complexities of enterprise sales, buyer hesitation, and effective strategies for navigating decision-making groups. They share practical tips on managing risk perception, mapping stakeholder ecosystems, and controlling the sales process to close deals successfully. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network…
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AI’s Impact on Oil & Gas Sales: 5 Key Strategies | Ep 92
In this episode, Mark LaCour and Matthew Bertram discuss the transformative impact of AI on oil and gas sales and marketing. They explore how AI enhances brand visibility, the importance of digital information governance, and strategies for leveraging podcasts and content to build trust and drive sales. OGGN Blog Post: Why Oil and Gas Companies…
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Transforming Headshots in a Virtual World | Ep 91
In this episode of the Sales and Marketing Podcast, Mark LaCour and Matthew Bertram discuss the evolution of their podcast and the launch of their new book focused on sales and marketing in the oil and gas industry. They welcome Brian Confer from Capturely, who shares his unique journey from a mobile photo studio to…
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RevOps That Works: Pricing Guardrails & Process Alignment | Ep 90
Matthew Bertram—digital strategist and fractional CMO—sits down with RevOps leader Wesleyne Whittaker to demystify revenue operations: aligning sales, marketing, CS, finance, and ops into a single profit engine. They dig into the numbers behind pricing—smart discount guardrails, margin floors—and how to build cross-functional processes that actually flow. Wesleyne also shares her BELIEF Selling framework (Break…
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Align Sales & Marketing, Earn Authority, Win Search | Ep 89
Two industrial marketing strategists—host Matthew Bertram and Travis Ziebro—sit down to talk shop and show technical companies how to align sales and marketing messaging to win with engineers online. They dig into building high-authority content that reflects real expertise, why generic AI copy falls flat, and how to turn spec-level sales conversations into digital assets…
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Happy Holidays and we Published a Book!
In our latest episode, hosts Mark LaCour and Matthew Bertram reflect on a year filled with milestones, gratitude, and exciting developments in their professional journeys. Join us as we explore their experiences and the evolving landscape of sales and marketing in the oil and gas sector. Oh yeah, they also published their first book! Find…
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CRMs: Deal Engines, Not Data Graveyards | Ep 87
At the Sellwell Conference, Matthew Bertram, digital strategist and Fractional CMO sits down with Paul Fuller of Membrain to unpack why most CRMs become data graveyards—and how to turn them into deal engines. They cover building a minimum viable CRM that actually helps reps sell: prospecting cadences that stick, buyer/seller milestones for each stage, clean…
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From Committee to Close: Winning Complex O&G Deals | EP 86
At the Sellwell Conference, host Matthew Bertram digital strategist and CMO sits down with change-management veteran Michael Wright to unpack how to win complex, multi-stakeholder deals in oil & gas. They dig into mapping buying networks, aligning departments with “internal clinics,” and building a mutual, date-driven close plan that survives real-world hurdles (board calendars, signatory…
