In this episode, we uncover how true sales and marketing alignment fuels revenue growth. Cliff Dinwiddie, Chief Marketing Officer, and Lorenzo Clark, National Vice President and Head of Sales at Kinetic, share how they’ve built seamless collaboration between sales and marketing, powered by data-driven insights, customer-first messaging, and the innovative use of AI. They explore how breaking down silos, creating shared accountability, and focusing on the buyer journey leads to stronger results and lasting growth.

00:00 Introduction.
03:16 Seamless integration drives sales marketing alignment success.
07:54 Focus on selling service, not vanity metrics.
11:36 People buy value and solutions, not products.
15:24 Direct customer feedback improves solutions.
26:21 AI tests technology and helps us extract the insights to inform our decisions.
28:48 AI analyzes door conversations for sales optimization.
32:51 Daily communication builds trust and a respectful culture.
34:06 Alignment results are visible through technology and messaging.
46:39 “The Mamba Mentality” principles help transition from sports to professional success.

Resources:
Kinetic website
“The Mamba Mentality: How I Play” by Kobe Bryant
Kevin Carroll