SIGNAL & STAKES

A Wasted Effort? Why Marketing & Sales Will Never Align

Show Notes:

If you’ve ever worked in marketing or sales, you’ve probably heard the same frustration: “Why can’t these teams just align?” The truth?

They’ve always had different goals, incentives, and mindsets—and maybe that’s okay. In our latest podcast episode, we explore: 

• Why marketing and sales have historically been at odds 

• Why alignment efforts fail (despite best intentions) 

• How collaboration—not forced alignment—might be the real key

Is it time to stop chasing alignment and instead focus on mutual respect and strategic collaboration?

Signal & Stakes is a podcast about the technology and business decisions senior executives make and the consequences that follow. Explore more marketing operations insights at gnwconsulting.com.