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Ram Kumar

B2B IT Marketing Coach for Startup Growth

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As a seasoned marketer (35+ years of experience)—10+ of which have been focused on digital marketing—I’ve had the privilege of working across a broad spectrum of roles, including Sales, Marketing & Communications, Software Operations, Project Management, and Consulting in automated data capture solutions. My passion lies in helping businesses achieve growth and maximize outcomes through smart, performance-driven marketing strategies. Supporting businesses and ensuring their marketing investments deliver results is incredibly rewarding.

I bring a combination of operational discipline and strategic insight to every campaign, driving initiatives that enhance brand perception, customer acquisition, retention, and revenue generation. I specialize in working with B2B, small/start-up organizations to develop targeted customer personas and devise strategies that generate leads and drive sales.

My core competencies include:

Assess: Conducting thorough marketing audits
Advise: Offering actionable reviews and recommendations
Sharpen Marketing Practices: Optimizing branding, positioning, growth strategies, conversion, value-based content, and compelling messaging.

Some of my notable achievements include impactful contributions to companies like STAG Software, Proteans Software, and Key Alliance Consultancy, such as:

- Executing a marketing campaign that generated full-house paid registrations for a high-priced IT training course in just 30 days.
- Increasing close rates by 50% through effective lead nurturing.
- Doubling visitor engagement by increasing session duration with high-value content.
- Driving a 2X increase in monthly website traffic via SEO and digital marketing.
- Boosting the visitor-to-lead conversion rate by 20% through compelling messaging and positioning.
- Elevating corporate branding with industry awards, recognition's, and thought leadership programs.

I’m passionate about leveraging marketing to drive measurable results and help businesses thrive.

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Hustle

How to build a business from LinkedIn? I'm a technical expert in marketing cloud and data cloud.


Ram Kumar

B2B IT Marketing Coach for Startup Growth

As an experienced marketer, here’s a piece of advice I’d like to share: Start by identifying your target audience and understanding the challenges or needs you’re aiming to address. What makes your offering unique? How do you stand out from competitors? And most importantly, what message will resonate with your audience? Once you have clarity on these points, you’ll be well on your way to moving forward with your venture. LinkedIn is an excellent platform to connect with your audience, and many have already shared valuable tips on using it effectively, so I won’t repeat that here. If you have any questions or need further guidance, feel free to reach out. Wishing you a wonderful day ahead!

Marketing Strategy

What are most of the earliest way to get more customers to buy your products?


Ram Kumar

B2B IT Marketing Coach for Startup Growth

As a experienced marketer, I would advise, when you’re just starting out and want to get more people to know about your business and buy your products, the focus should be on building visibility and trust. You need to be clear about your target audience for your product/services and what challenges do you solve for them or how better than the competition. Here are some of the earliest ways to do that: Word of Mouth: This is one of the most powerful ways to grow early on. Ask your friends, family, and initial customers to spread the word. Offering incentives like discounts for referrals can also encourage people to tell others about your business. Social Media Presence: Create accounts on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Share engaging content related to your product—whether that’s posts about how it works, its benefits, behind-the-scenes, or user-generated content. Try to engage with followers, respond to comments, and build a community. Networking: Attend local events or connect with people in your industry. Building relationships with other entrepreneurs or influencers can help open doors to new customers through partnerships or collaborations. Content Marketing: Start a blog, a YouTube channel, or a podcast to provide value to your target audience. For example, if you’re selling a product, create content on how to use it or share stories of how it’s making a difference. It establishes credibility and gives people a reason to trust your brand. Local Advertising: Depending on your business, placing flyers, posters, or ads in local cafes, stores, or bulletin boards can help you get noticed in your community. Offer Promotions or Discounts: People love a deal. Offering limited-time discounts, flash sales, or free samples can create urgency and motivate people to make a purchase. Collaborations and Partnerships: Partnering with complementary businesses or influencers who have an established audience can be a quick way to get exposure. You can run joint promotions or offer special deals to each other's audiences. Ask for Reviews and Testimonials: Once you have your first few customers, ask them for feedback or reviews. Positive testimonials can build trust and encourage new buyers. Email Marketing: If you can gather emails (with permission), start building a list and sending regular updates, promotions, or educational content to your audience. It’s a great way to nurture relationships and turn prospects into paying customers. These steps are more about getting your name out there and building trust in the early stages. As you grow, you can refine your strategies, but these approaches can lay a solid foundation for customer acquisition. If you have any other query reach out to me. Have a wonderful day.

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