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UBC News WorldFive Warning Signs Your PE-Backed Company Needs Fractional CMO Leadership NowPrivate equity-backed companies face marketing leadership gaps that drain revenue. This guide identifies five critical signals for hiring fractional CMO services: misaligned teams, poor conversions, disconnected metrics, positioning issues, and unfocused activity. Fractional CMOs deliver strategic oversight and measurable ROI. Visit https://www.demandrevenue.com/fractional-cmo/ for more info. Demand Revenue City: Northborough Address: 254 West Street Website: https://www.demandrevenue.com/ Phone: +1 508 523 7955 Email: Alan.Gonsenhauser@gmail.com 2025-07-2405 min

Demand RevenueCustomer-led Growth Discussion with CMO Huddles and Drew NeisserWhy Customer-Led Growth Is the Future of Marketing | Full Interview with Alan GonsenhauserIn this candid and insightful conversation, CMO coach and former Gartner analyst Alan Gonsenhauser breaks down why customer-led growth—not just lead gen—is the key to sustainable business success. Whether you're a CMO, CEO, or PE-backed executive, this is a must-watch on how customer experience, churn, and strategic alignment define the future of your revenue.🧠 Key Takeaways:Why revenue is a lagging indicator—and how focusing on retention and customer value drives future growthThe truth about churn: ho...2025-07-1420 min

Demand RevenueCMO CoachingUnlock the mindset and strategies of elite Chief Marketing Officers in this full coaching session with Alan Gonsenhauser, a top CMO advisor and fractional executive.In this powerful session, Alan shares:Proven frameworks for B2B and SaaS growthHow to align marketing with revenue and business goalsCMO challenges in 2025 and how to overcome themInsights from advising PE-backed and health tech companiesHow CMOs can lead through AI disruption and economic shiftsWhether you're an aspiring CMO, a VP of Marketing, or part...2025-06-1632 min

Demand RevenueGrow CFO” the Relationship between the CFO and CMOExploring the Synergy between CFOs and CMOs | Grow CFO ShowJoin host Kevin Appleby and special guest Alan Gonsenhauser, Founder and CEO of DemandRevenue.com on the Grow CFO Show as they delve into the crucial relationship between Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs). Discover how these C-suite leaders can collaborate effectively to drive company growth and customer satisfaction.In This Episode:Alan’s Unique Perspective: With a background in finance and extensive experience as a 10-times CMO, and coaching and mentoring over 130 CMO...2025-05-1634 min

Demand RevenueFractionals United Event: Marketing: Bridging the Gap Between CFOs and CMOsAn April 17, 2025 candid conversation with veteran CMO and growth advisor Alan Gonsenhauser, CEO of Demand Revenue, LLC and Fractional United Marketing and Growth Advisory Board member. Alan's unique career journey began in finance and evolved into leading marketing at some of the world’s largest B2B companies. Alan will share how his financial roots shaped his approach to marketing leadership - and why today’s CMOs must understand and align with finance more than ever.We’ll explore how marketing and finance can work better together, lessons from Alan’s experience as a CMO (both full-time and fracti...2025-05-0251 min

Demand RevenueTop 15 Tips for Interim and Fractional CMOs.Alan Gonsenhauser of Demand Revenue discusses top 15 tips for Interim and Fractional CMOs from his last 4 years being an Interim CMO 4 times at Private Equity portfolio companies and being a CMO a total of 11 time now. Areas covered include:1. How I started as a CMO Coach / Advisor and as an Interim / Fractional CMO after leaving Forrester (SiriusDecisions) in February of 2021.2. How to balance supporting multiple customers and clients.3. How being an outsider helps as a CMO Advisor and as an Interim / Fractional CMO.4. Branding options (House of Brands and Branded House) and How to best...2025-02-0437 min

Demand RevenueTop 15 Marketing Tips for Private Equity Portfolio Companies to Drive Efficient GrowthTop 15 Tips to help Private Equity Portfolio Companies drive efficient, profitable growth. I give case study examples gained through working across many portfolio companies of PE firms. Also from being a Full-time and Interim CMO across 11 companies and coaching and advising over 150 CMOs and marketing leaders.https://www.demandrevenue.com/podcasts/2025-01-0341 min

Demand RevenueUsing NPS 3.0 to Improve Customer Experience in Real-Time at FinThriveWorking with Alan Gonsenhauser at Demand Revenue, LLC, FinThrive implemented NPS 3.0, a customer feedback methodology designed to go beyond traditional Net Promoter Score (NPS) metrics. NPS 3.0 focuses on driving immediate action from customer feedback, enabling FinThrive to improve customer experiences in real-time.To learn more about the impact NPS 3.0 and how it was successfully deployed, Swaay.Health sat down with Brad Rennick, Chief Customer Officer at FinThrive, Jeffrey Becker, Vice President of Portfolio Marketing at FinThrive and Alan Gonsenhauser, Founder & CEO at Demand Revenue.Key TakeawaysReporting NPS scores is not enough. To truly improve teams...2024-12-0233 min

Demand RevenueTop 10 CMO Insights for 2025 Planning -- Growth & Retention1. Effective Product to Audience Transformations2. Biggest Marketing Strategy Shifts in 20253. Economic & Marketing Budget Strategies into 20254. Focus on Reducing Customer Churn to Maximize Future Financial Results.5. Break Through the Digital Noise in 2025 with Analog6. Challenges for CEOs to Hire the Perfect CMO7. Brand Seeds Demand Over Time8. Common Marketing Strategy Mistakes9. Top Marketing / Customer Due Diligence to drive better M&A10. Creative + Analytical Marketinghttps://www.demandrevenue.com/podcasts/2024-10-3120 min

Demand RevenueCustomer-led Growth Discussion with Hamer Marketing and Demand Revenue, LLCDescription: • Inflection points of emerging companies from problem-market fit, to product-market fit, to platform-market fit. • Retaining and growing existing customers to drive customer lifetime value. • Valuing the financial impact of your customer base with Earned Growth = Net Revenue Retention + New Logo business from customer advocates. • Creating a remarkable customer experience pre- and post-sale. • Establishing an Ideal Customer Profile, understanding the jobs your prospects need to get done and how your products uniquely fit.https://www.demandrevenue.com/podcasts/2024-10-0943 min

Demand RevenueMastering Modern Marketing: Aligning Strategies, Overcoming Challenges, and Embracing AIIn this milestone 100th episode, host Dean Waye engages with seasoned marketing leaders Alan Gonsenhauser, CEO of Demand Revenue and Evan James, CEO of Dream Writer.AI. The conversation delves into the core challenges of modern marketing, from aligning sales and marketing teams to the intricacies of prospecting, content marketing, and product-led growth.https://www.demandrevenue.com/podcasts/2024-10-0943 min

Demand RevenueCustomer Experience, NPS 3.0, The Next CMO & Planful - Demand Revenue PodcastIn this podcast, Peter Mahoney, CEO of Plannuh interviews Alan Gonsenhauser of DemandRevenue.com to discuss the importance of creating and maintaining remarkable customer experiences, key metrics to track progress, and how to leverage NPS 3.0 to drive continuous improvement and long-term financial success. https://www.demandrevenue.com/podcasts/2024-10-0934 min

Demand RevenueThe Irresistible Guide to Winning Clients by David A FieldsThis masterpiece by David Fields is a tremendous resource for solopreneurs and entrepreneurs who initiate consulting and fractional CXO firms. David outlines how to position and grow consulting practices efficiently and create lasting relationships with clients. He begins with his term: “right side up thinking” meaning always bit the customer and their needs first before yours!https://www.demandrevenue.com/podcasts/2024-10-0901 min

Demand RevenueGrow CFO" the Relationship between the CFO and CMOExploring the Synergy between CFOs and CMOs | Grow CFO Show Join host Kevin Appleby and special guest Alan Gonsenhauser, Founder and CEO of DemandRevenue.com on the Grow CFO Show as they delve into the crucial relationship between Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs). https://www.demandrevenue.com/podcasts/2024-09-3034 min

Demand RevenueMeet Alan Gonsenhauser: Aligning Teams for Explosive GrowthIn this episode of “Go Fast, Grow Fast,” join us as Shawn sits down with Alan Gonsenhauser, the Founder and CEO of Demand Revenue, LLC, for a discussion on driving revenue growth, navigating the challenges of scaling businesses, and mastering the art of marketing leadership. https://www.demandrevenue.com/podcasts/2024-09-2839 min

Demand RevenueMarketing Shifts and Strategies for 2025: Insights from Experts on AI, Budgeting, and ClientsIn this episode, marketing experts Alan Gonsenhauser from Demand Revenue and Doug Hunter from Peak Point Solutions discuss the biggest shifts in marketing strategies as we move into 2025. With the rapid advancement of AI and changing economic conditions, companies need to be more deliberate about their marketing approaches. https://www.demandrevenue.com/podcasts/2024-09-2725 min

Demand RevenueCustomer Experience NPS 3 0 The Next CMO & Planful Demand Revenue PodcastIn this episode, we speak to Alan Gonsenhauser, the Principal and Founder of Demand Revenue about all things customer experience. Alan is an experienced CMO and general manager, and more recently as a CMO Executive Advisor and Analyst at Forrester and SiriusDecisions. He now offers Interim / Fractional Marketing Leadership, CMO Executive Advisory and Coaching, and Keynote Presentations, bolstered with comprehensive Strategic Marketing Services.Prior to Demand Revenue, Gonsenhauser spent 25 years as a chief marketing officer and general manager for leading global B2B firms across health IT, medical and dental devices, technology, financial and professional services firms...2024-09-2534 min

Demand Revenue0:00 / 0:56 The Trusted Advisor by David MaisterThe Trusted Advisor my David Maister is an excellent read about becoming a trusted advisor with your clients. To me, there's nothing more important than our personal reputations and building real trust with clients who know you always look out for their best interests. This book outlines the process of building and maintaining trust which is really critical for consulting, fractional executives, or just quality personal relationships!https://www.demandrevenue.com/podcasts/2024-09-2400 min

Demand RevenueFractional CMO -- First 90 Days interviews Alan Gonsenhauser & Baron BelalovThis season we’re gonna talk through scenarios that companies and these CMOs experience. To share lessons learned, and tips on how to get the most out of a fractional CMO you hired. 1. So you just started a hypothetical 1-year engagement, What’s the first problem most of your clients need to start fixing. And also please tell the audience a little about you. 2. Besides sharing information, what should a CEO do to get maximum value from a fractional CMO?3. What lessons would pass along to fCMOs walking into a company where there are already...2024-09-1927 min

GrowCFO Show#187 The Relationship Between CMO and CFO with Alan Gonsenhauser, Founder and CEO at Demand RevenueKevin Appleby and Alan Gonsenhauser discuss the importance of collaboration between CMOs and CFOs in aligning metrics and growth strategies. They emphasize the need for a common understanding of modern marketing and its value to the organization, as well as establishing a customer culture within the business. They also discuss the importance of using data to drive business growth, including predictive KPIs, measuring and optimizing customer lifetime value and retention, and aligning marketing strategies with financial objectives. Cross-functional alignment and clarity on what marketing is not going to focus on are also highlighted as key to growth. Key topics covered...2024-06-1100 min

Schmidt List - Entrepreneurial InsightsBecoming a CMODiscover the secrets to becoming a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) with insights from marketing expert Alan Gonsenhauser on an enlightening episode of the Schmidt List podcast. Hosted by Kurt Schmidt alongside Gonsenhauser, this episode uncovers the pivotal strategies necessary for ascending the marketing ranks to secure a coveted CMO position.In this episode, you'll explore diverse topics, including:- Leaping to a marketing career from varied backgrounds- The essential skills needed for a CMO role- The critical role of mentorship and broad networking in advancing one’s career- Staying ahead of th...2024-05-1522 min

Renegade Marketers UniteTuesday Tips: Moving Prospects Through the FunnelThis is a Tuesday Tips episode where you will hear host Drew Neisser, CMOs, and other B2B experts share their hard-earned wisdom and fresh marketing insights in a bitesize format. Featuring: Shirley Macbeth, Alan Gonsenhauser, Olga Noha, Gabi Zijderveld, Lawrence Schwartz, Sara Ramlo Larsen, Laurie Coppola Mitchell, Kevin Ruane, Chris Willis, and Andrés Roselló To see the video versions, follow Drew Neisser on LinkedIn or visit our YouTube channel—The Renegade Marketing Hub! And if you’re a B2B CMO, check out our thriving community: https://cmohuddles.com/2024-01-3005 min

B2B Mentors118. The Mentor Mindset: Lessons From Coaching 108 CMOs to SuccessAlan Gonsenhauser has 25+ years of experience as a Chief Marketing Officer and P&L General manager for global B2B firms in the Health Tech and SaaS Software domains with extensive cross-functional leadership experience in the go-to-market and finance functions.At Forrester and SiriusDecisions, Alan was a CMO Executive advisor where he mentored 108 CMOs, helping to improve their marketing performance results and business alignment.Since forming DemandRevenue in early 2021, he has supported private equity portfolio companies as a Fractional / Interim CMO and an executive advisor to CMOs and marketing leaders. He helps clients build infrastructure...2024-01-0938 min

Healthcare IT Today InterviewsFinThrive Maintained Momentum with an Interim CMO & Executive CoachFinding and onboarding a new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is hard. During the search, an organization’s marketing efforts are often left in limbo. Hiring an interim CMO (or partial CMO) can help organizations bridge the gap and make the transition smoother. FinThrive, a company that offers revenue management solutions to healthcare organizations, brought in Alan Gonsenhauser as an interim CMO, but they did something unexpected. They kept him as an executive coach after they found their permanent CMO. The company and the executives involved could not be happier. To find out more about this unique approach, HIT...2023-03-0320 min

DemandGen Radio#263 Lead Management Strategies that Drive Revenue If you want to drive growth at your organization, you must master lead management. In this episode, David interviews Alan Gonsenhauser, Interim CMO and CMO Advisor. Alan shares advice for how marketers can grow revenue by operationalizing their lead management process. Listen as David and Alan discuss: What happens when sales and marketing finally get aligned. Why marketing teams must operationalize their lead qualification process. Tips for getting your BD’s to respond to leads quicker. Is the funnel still relevant? Check out the resources mentioned: Manufacturing Demand by David Lewis The D3...2023-02-0317 min

DemandGen Radio#251 Growing Revenue with a Holistic Customer Experience Approximately 85 percent of customers are willing to pay more for a better customer experience, and that experience doesn’t end once a prospect becomes a customer. In this episode, David interviews Alan Gonsenhauser, Principal and Founder of Demand Revenue. Alan has coached over 100 CMOs and VPs on marketing organization design, customer marketing, campaign functions, and customer experience. Listen as David and Alan discuss: Why CFOs and CMOs should pay attention to their customers. Understanding personas, the buyer’s journey, and the post-sale customer journey. The dangers of over-focusing on new logos. How to collect feed...2022-07-2150 min

The Next CMOAlan Gonsenhauser, Principal and Founder of Demand RevenueIn this episode, we speak to Alan Gonsenhauser, the Principal and Founder of Demand Revenue about all things customer experience. Alan is an experienced CMO and general manager, and more recently as a CMO Executive Advisor and Analyst at Forrester and SiriusDecisions. He now offers Interim / Fractional Marketing Leadership, CMO Executive Advisory and Coaching, and Keynote Presentations, bolstered with comprehensive Strategic Marketing Services.Prior to Demand Revenue, Gonsenhauser spent 25 years as a chief marketing officer and general manager for leading global B2B firms across health IT, medical and dental devices, technology, financial and professional services firms...2022-06-0134 min

Sales Pipeline RadioNew Insights & Benchmarks for Customer Experience This week's show is entitled, "New Insights & Benchmarks for Customer Experience" and my guest is Alan Gonsenhauser, Principal & Founder at Demand Revenue. Tune in to hear more about prioritizing the customer experience and learn: the difference between the infinite loop of prospect experience and lead management the risk of aggressive over-marketing how to utilize NPS to energize your organization how CMOs can avoid common pitfalls through innovation Listen in now for this and MORE, watch the video or read the transcript on the Heinz Marketing blog starting Mon. 5/16/22 (search Gonsenhauser). I i...2022-05-1319 min