Episódios

  • How do you build and maintain trust with your users? | D’Ana Guiloff, Community Builder
    Aug 21 2025

    Trust isn’t built on transactions; it’s built on presence.

    In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey taps D’Ana Guiloff, a seasoned community builder known for creating spaces where people feel seen, connected, and engaged. Whether she’s hosting live events, sparking conversations online, or simply showing up authentically, D’Ana has built a reputation for trust that drives real community impact.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why trust starts with showing up as a real person, not just a brand.
    • How to create authentic, memorable experiences that users carry with them long after the event.
    • The role of community and consistency in building trust that lasts for years.

    Straight to Voicemail is for CMOs, CEOs, and Heads of Marketing in B2B tech who want insights from the people who’ve been there. Each episode centers on one big question answered like a voicemail you’ll want to play again.

    Don’t miss this conversation! Follow Straight to Voicemail and explore Genius Cuts for more B2B content strategy insights.

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    4 minutos
  • How do you maintain trust in a fast-growing environment? | Jeff Perkins, CEO, Soundstripe
    Aug 19 2025

    When growth is fast, trust is crucial.

    In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey calls Jeff Perkins, CEO of Soundstripe. With leadership experience at ParkMobile and Greenlight Guru, Jeff has scaled organizations from small teams to hundreds of employees while keeping trust as a non-negotiable core value.

    You’ll learn:
    1. Why scaling can unintentionally erode a team’s sense of connection
    2. The “seven times” rule for communicating strategy so it actually sticks
    3. Practical ways to create transparency, from all-hands cadence to weekly updates

    Use the code “VOICEMAIL10” to get 10% off Soundstripe’s Annual Pro Plan https://sndstr.pe/VOICEMAIL10_PYU

    Straight to Voicemail is for CMOs, CEOs, and Heads of Marketing in B2B tech who want insights from the people who’ve been there. Each episode centers on one big question answered like a voicemail you’ll want to play again.

    Follow Straight to Voicemail and explore Genius Cuts for more B2B content strategy insights.

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    6 minutos
  • The Hack to Early-Stage Success, Anya Law, Co-Founder and CRO, PitchGhost
    Aug 14 2025

    The fastest way to earn trust in a new business? Don’t sell, connect.

    In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey taps Anya Law, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of PitchGhost, a scrappy startup turning social listening into sales intelligence for B2B marketers. Before PitchGhost, she was the end user, manually doing what her product now automates.


    You’ll learn:

    • How Anya Law built trust before launching the product with early-stage buyers
    • Why authenticity beats polish when your brand is still unknown
    • A powerful hack for social selling in noisy B2B markets

    Don’t miss this conversation if you're building something new. Follow Straight to Voicemail and explore Genius Cuts for more B2B content strategy insights.

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    4 minutos
  • How do you embed trust into your go-to-market motion?
    Aug 12 2025

    Forget AI and flashy tools, Christopher Ryan says trust is still your sharpest go-to-market weapon.

    In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Rachel Elsts Downey connects with Christopher Ryan, founder and president of SIX Marketing. For over a decade, he's helped B2B companies unify their go-to-market functions through trust-building workshops, messaging alignment, and strategic collaboration.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why trust is the real glue between sales, marketing, product, and CX
    • How Christopher uses communication styles (like DISC) to build alignment
    • Tactics for building credibility as an external or fractional GTM leader

    Like what you heard? Follow Straight to Voicemail and explore Genius Cuts for more B2B content strategy insights.

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    4 minutos
  • What happens when your go-to-market motion leads with value?
    Aug 7 2025

    Ryan Milligan shares how QuotaPath turns ungated, value-driven content into trust and pipeline.

    In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Amanda Smith connects with Ryan Milligan, VP of Sales, Marketing, and RevOps at QuotaPath, about using content marketing to build trust in a saturated B2B space. From free tools to face-to-face dinners, Ryan breaks down how his team leads with value to fuel growth.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why ungated content can outperform lead gen
    • How QuotaPath uses compensation expertise to earn attention
    • The ROI of in-person marketing in a digital world

    Jump into the conversation:
    (00:00) Meet Ryan Milligan and QuotaPath team’s value-driven approach
    (01:19): How Ryan’s team uses ungated tools to build trust with buyers

    (02:28): Offering actionable compensation plan advice through content
    (03:19): The role of in-person events in strengthening customer relationships

    (03:54): Building long-term goodwill and trust with valuable content


    Like what you heard? Follow Straight to Voicemail and explore Genius Cuts for more B2B content strategy insights.

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    3 minutos
  • Marketing with a Pulse with Nicole Warshauer, Marketing Expert
    Aug 5 2025

    In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, host Amanda Smith taps Nicole Warshauer, a marketing expert, about what it takes to create smarter content that builds trust, especially in complex industries like healthcare, finance, and ed-tech.

    Nicole highlights her approach to content, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and simplicity. She shares her insights on how to truly understand and connect with your community, and why it's essential to create content that resonates and fosters trust at scale.

    In this conversation, you’ll learn about:

    • The power of community-first content
    • How to simplify complex messaging while staying authentic
    • The critical role of building trust through evidence-based, human-centered content
    • Why patience is key in content creation and community-building

    Jump into the conversation:
    (00:00) Meet Nicole Warshauer
    (00:10) What "smart content" really means
    (01:20) The importance of understanding your community
    (02:45) Simplifying content without losing authenticity
    (03:11) Building trust with evidence-based, human content
    (04:18) The key to patience in content creation

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    5 minutos
  • How Brand is the Soul of a Company with Ari Yablok, Head of Brand, Island
    Jul 31 2025

    In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, host Amanda Smith connects with Ari Yablok, Head of Brand at Island, to pick his brain on the deeper meaning of brand-building.

    From the beginning stages of building Island’s identity to focusing content on productivity and enablement, Ari reveals how brand strategy and content work hand-in-hand to shape a company's narrative and differentiate it in a competitive market.

    In this conversation, you’ll hear about:

    • Ari’s take on how brand is the “soul” of a company
    • The connection between brand strategy and content creation
    • Why content must go beyond generic conversations to make a real impact
    • How Island’s content strategy focuses on productivity over traditional cybersecurity

    Jump into the conversation:
    (00:00) Meet Ari Yablok
    (01:12) The soul of a brand and its core identity
    (02:49) How brand strategy drives content choices
    (03:34) Differentiating Island’s voice in the cybersecurity space
    (04:38) Ari’s advice on aligning brand and content strategy

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    5 minutos
  • A Content-Led Growth Playbook with Clay Ostrom, Founder and Brand Strategist, Map & Fire
    Jul 29 2025

    In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, host Amanda Smith connects with Clay Ostrom, the Founder and Brand Strategist of Map & Fire, to zoom in on how content marketing contributed to his company’s success.

    Clay built his agency on research and positioning, using original content and thought leadership to drive growth. From long-form writing to embracing consistency on LinkedIn, he shares how clear, repetitive content has fueled his success and connected with clients.

    In this conversation, you’ll hear about:

    • How Clay's content strategy helped crystallize his business perspective
    • The role of long-form writing and repetition in content creation
    • The power of content to build trust and differentiate a brand in a crowded market
    • Why embracing content consistency can drive business growth

    Jump into the conversation:
    (00:00) Meet Clay Ostrom
    (01:11) The power of long-form content for business clarity
    (02:34) Repetition and consistency in content on LinkedIn
    (03:39) Differentiation through content strategy and thought leadership
    (04:57) Clay’s advice on making content work smarter for your business

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    3 minutos