Cinematic image of a business leader standing at the center of a circular stone maze, illuminated by a warm glow while the surrounding labyrinth fades into fog. The visual symbolizes confusion in traditional B2B segmentation and the discovery of clarity through the Minimum Viable Segment (MVS) and Jobs-To-Be-Done (JTBD) insights. Used as the hero image for the article ‘Why Most B2B Segmentation Fails — And How the Minimum Viable Segment Changes Everything.’
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Why Most B2B Segmentation Fails — And How the Minimum Viable Segment Changes Everything

Most B2B segmentation looks great on a slide—but fails in the real world. After interviewing dozens of finance and reporting leaders, a simple truth emerged: people don’t buy because of their ICP profile; they buy because of the moment they’re in. Traditional segmentation ignores the struggling moments, triggers, and thresholds that actually drive decisions. This article explains why most segmentation frameworks break—and how identifying your Minimum Viable Segment (MVS) transforms pipeline, messaging, and growth.

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Revolutionizing B2B: How JTBD and Generative AI Unlock Customer Success

Unlock the future of B2B sales and marketing with the Jobs-To-Be-Done (JTBD) framework and Generative AI. This post explores how to decode customer motivations, tackle the Four Forces of Progress, and align messaging for maximum impact. Featuring actionable steps and real-world examples from QuickBooks and Intercom, learn how to transform customer challenges into opportunities and deliver lasting value. Ready to revolutionize your approach?

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Sales & Marketing Alignment: It takes two to Tango! 2nd Step: Why does it matter?

Sales & Marketing Alignment: Why does it matter? Customer Centricity, Job-To-Be-Done, Growth, Content and Messaging, OKRs

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What makes a good value proposition?

Designing a strong value proposition starts with understanding who you’re serving and how your business can meet their needs, relative to your competitors. Spreadsheets alone won’t tell you how to do this. Why take care of your value proposition now? I didn’t think so many business leaders would be still struggling with this. I happen … Continue reading What makes a good value proposition?