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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2026 · 29 MIN

How to Know If Your Sales and Marketing Are Aligned

from Sales & Marketing Playbook: Unleashed · host Evan Polin & Craig Andrews

Send us Fan MailMost owners can feel when sales and marketing are out of sync — they just can't name why. In this episode, Craig Andrews (Beholder Agency) and Evan Polin (Polin Performance Group) lay out how to tell if your sales and marketing are truly aligned, and how to fix it when they're not.They cover:Why alignment starts with a system and communication — not who's "right""Random acts of marketing" and the finger-pointing trapThe sales-dating-marriage analogy, and where your brand fitsIdeal client profile (ICP): why closing the wrong deal costs more than losing itHow to reverse-engineer your best client so your marketing promise attracts more of themWhy closing is just the beginning of creating evangelistsThe Revenue Cookbook: a written plan that ties revenue goals to marketingRabbits, deer, and elephants — getting your client mix right (and the one-client risk)WIIFM and perceived value — what actually turns a prospect into a clientSix signs you're aligned: three from marketing, three from sales🍳 Free 14-day trial of The Revenue Cookbook: https://www.revenue-cookbook.com 🌐 https://www.smplaybookunleashed.com Hosts: Craig Andrews (https://www.beholderagency.com) Evan Polin (https://www.polinpg.com)Beholder AgencyWe provide marketing strategies & services that increase in awareness, sales & engagement.Polin Performance GroupWe offer strategies to increase sales, maximize performance and increase revenue for businesses. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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Send us Fan Mail Most owners can feel when sales and marketing are out of sync — they just can't name why. In this episode, Craig Andrews (Beholder Agency) and Evan Polin (Polin Performance Group) lay out how to tell if your sales and marketing are truly aligned, and how to fix it when they're not. They cover: Why alignment starts with a system and communication — not who's "right""Random acts of marketing" and the finger-pointing trapThe sales-dating-marriage analogy, and where your brand fi...

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