Summary Pour yourself a bourbon and settle in. This episode of After Hours Buzz is serving up sharp insights with a splash of AI. We sat down with Matt Deaton, Chief Growth Officer at Devsu, to talk about how his team is dragging legacy systems into the modern age and mixing artificial intelligence into the marketing space. From his early passion for sales to the future of account-based marketing (ABM), Matt drops some wisdom on how to grow your business and career with intention, data, and a little experimentation. Takeaways Why Devsu is passionate about modernizing outdated tech and how that powers better marketing. How AI is shaking up development, personalization, and sales strategies. Why data storytelling matters more than dashboards. The real reason ABM is beating traditional lead gen. Matt’s career tip of the year: be curious, be valuable, and play the long game. Chapters 00:00 Work-Life Balance and Remote Work Challenges 01:51 Introduction to DevSoup and Its Services 05:22 Matt Deaton's Professional Journey 15:25 Sales and Marketing Strategies Evolution 19:05 The Art of Storytelling in Data 22:48 AI in Marketing and Sales 30:12 The Shift from Traditional Lead Generation to ABM 40:57 Measuring Success in ABM Strategies 44:12 The Secret to Career Advancement: Relentless Curiosity Links & Resources: Learn more about Devsu and their mission: https://devsu.com/ Want to connect with Matt? Find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdeatonmba/ or Email Matt at
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