Welcome to the
Exit Five Marketing Leadership Accelerator

We built an 8 week live program to help you advance your skills and grow your career as a B2B marketing leader.

October 3 to November 21, 2024
Virtual Classes
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About The Exit Five Marketing Leadership Accelerator
This is an 8-week live program designed to help you become a better marketing leader alongside a group of peers. We’ll cover marketing strategy, team management, and provide tactics and templates to help you grow revenue, and grow your career.

Each week one of our Exit Five team members will host a live session (virtually) with an expert instructor. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and ask questions about your business and your specific challenges. After each session, there will be online discussion in our private community exclusively for Accelerator members, a place for you to network, plus access to the video recordings, templates, and takeaways from each session.

You’ll also get a Certification to take back to your company and post on LinkedIn after completing the Accelerator Program.
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We’ll help you sharpen your skills as a B2B marketing leader, right from the comfort of your own home or office.

We’ll provide recordings, takeaways, and resources to accompany each learning session so you walk away with resources you can refer back to as you go.
You’ll meet a new group of B2B marketing leaders to add to your peer group and connect with in our community.
You'll get a certification you can showcase on your LinkedIn and resume when you complete the course.

Reserve Your Spot

$499 for Exit Five Members
$699 for Non Members
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Here’s The Agenda for the 8 Week Accelerator

Session 1: A Positioning Framework to Help Differentiate in a Crowded Market

Led by Louis Grenier, Founder of Stand The F*ck Out

In this session, you'll learn:

  • How to craft a unique positioning statement that resonates with your target audience
  • Techniques to differentiate your brand in a competitive marketplace
  • How to avoid common positioning pitfalls that can weaken your brand message

Session 2: How to Create and Manage a Marketing Budget

Led by Scott Todaro, CMO, entrepreneur, author, professor

In this session, you'll learn:

  • How to build a marketing budget that supports your strategy and scales with growth
  • Best practices for tracking and optimizing budget performance over time
  • Techniques to gain executive buy-in for your marketing investments and calculate ROI

Session 3: Building Alignment Between Sales and Marketing

Led by Mason Cosby, Founder of Scrappy ABM

In this session, you'll learn:

  • How to foster strong collaboration between your sales and marketing teams
  • Best practices for creating a unified strategy that drives revenue growth
  • Techniques for maintaining alignment through regular communication and feedback loops

Session 4: Monitoring Your Marketing Plan + Pivoting When You're Off Course

Led by Rowan Tonkin, CMO of Planful

In this session, you'll learn:

  • How to create a flexible marketing plan that stays aligned with your business goals
  • Techniques to identify when your strategy needs a shift
  • Methods for setting measurable objectives and adjusting them as needed throughout the year

Session 5: How to Use Social to Build Brand and Drive Pipeline

Led by Meryoli Arias, Former Head of Social Media at Apollo & Chili Piper

In this session, you'll learn:

  • How to leverage social media platforms to increase brand visibility and engagement
  • Strategies for driving pipeline growth through targeted social campaigns
  • How to measure the impact of your social efforts on overall business goals

Session 6: How to Build a Team and Hire (and when to hire in-house vs. agency)

Led by Lisa Bennett, CMO of Kaltura

In this session, you'll learn:

  • How to identify the right roles and skills needed to grow your marketing team
  • The pros and cons of hiring in-house talent vs. partnering with agencies
  • Strategies for building a high-performing, collaborative team culture

Session 7: How to Work with Other Executives, Sales, and the CEO

Led by Sam Kuehnle, VP Marketing at Loxo

In this session, you'll learn:

  • How to build strong relationships with other executives and cross-functional leaders
  • Effective communication strategies for collaborating with sales and the CEO
  • How to align marketing initiatives with broader company goals and priorities

Session 8: Marketing Metrics You Should Know, How To Report on Them

Led by Aditya Vempaty, VP of Marketing at MoEngage

In this session, you'll learn:

  • Key marketing metrics that every leader should track and understand
  • How to create impactful reports that resonate with different stakeholders
  • Techniques for using data to drive decision-making and optimize performance

Hosted By

Dave Gerhardt
CEO & Founder
Exit Five
Dan Murphy
COO
Exit Five
Matthew Carnevale
Marketing Manager
Exit Five

FAQs

If you still have questions, let us know by sending us an email to hi@exitfive.com, we're always happy to help.
What does the course cost?

The Marketing Leadership Accelerator costs $499 for Exit Five Members and $699 for non-members. If you’ve been thinking about joining Exit Five, now’s the perfect time to do it and save on this program!

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Is this course open to non-members?

Yes! While Exit Five members get a discount, non-members are welcome to join the program as well.

Do I have to be a marketing leader to join?

You don’t have to be a marketing leader yet. If you’re aiming for that next step in your career or you’re leading smaller teams and looking to grow your leadership and marketing skills, this program is for you.

What topics will be covered?

We’re covering everything you need to know to be a top-notch marketing leader. Expect deep dives into building your 2025 marketing plan, managing budgets, hiring, positioning, driving pipeline, aligning with sales, and more.

When does the program start?

The program kicks off on October 3rd and runs for 8 weeks, wrapping up on November 21st.

How will I access all the content?

You’ll get access to the live sessions via our private online community. Plus, we’ll record every session and share the recordings along with any accompanying templates and resources in the private community space.

How does the private community space work?

In addition to the live sessions, you’ll get access to a private community just for Accelerator participants. It’s a place to connect with your peers, get feedback, and continue the conversation between sessions.

Will I still be able to access it after the course?

Absolutely! You’ll have lifetime access to all the recordings, templates, and resources from the course. So, even if you can’t attend live, you won’t miss out.

When is the last day to enroll?

You can enroll up until the end of the course on Nov 21st, but we’d recommend joining before Oct 3rd, so you can join the live sessions.

Is attendance required?

Attendance is encouraged but not required. We’ll record every session, so you can watch at your own pace if something comes up.

Will the sessions be recorded?

Yes! All sessions will be recorded and shared with you, so you can revisit the content whenever you need to.

How long is each session?

Each session will run for about 1.5 hours. That includes a presentation from an expert and plenty of time for live Q&A.

Can I ask questions during the live sessions?

Definitely. One of the best parts of joining live is being able to ask your questions directly to our speakers.

Is there an exam at the end of the course?

No exams here. This program is all about practical, actionable insights. Your success is the outcome, not a test score.

Will I receive a certificate after the course is over?

Yes! You’ll receive a certificate of completion that you can proudly display on LinkedIn or add to your resume.

About The Accelerator

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The Marketing Leadership Accelerator is an 8-week live virtual program designed to help you become smarter alongside a group of peers.
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