In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the CEO & Founder of Simple Strat, Ali Schwanke.   Connecting with Ali Schwanke can provide numerous benefits, especially if you want to enhance your marketing and sales strategies. As the founder of Simple Strat, a Diamond HubSpot Solutions Partner, and a B2B content marketing agency, Ali has a wealth of experience in helping businesses optimize their use of HubSpot and improve their customer acquisition and retention. As a sought-after speaker, marketing advisor, and podcast guest, Ali can offer valuable insights into marketing strategy, content creation, and HubSpot. Her no-BS approach and ability to bring fresh ideas and strategies to the table can be beneficial for marketing and sales teams.   About Ali Schwanke: Ali Schwanke is the founder of Simple Strat, a Diamond HubSpot solutions partner and B2B content marketing agency. She’s also the co-host of HubSpot Hacks, the unofficial YouTube channel for HubSpot tutorials with more than 1M views and over 15,000 subscribers. Ali is a sought-after speaker, marketing advisor, and podcast guest about HubSpot, marketing strategy and driving leads and awareness through content across multiple platforms. Audiences appreciate her no-BS approach and her keen ability to bring fresh ideas and strategies to marketing and sales teams. A past-president of the Lincoln chapter of the American Marketing Association, Ali also serves as a trusted advisor for Vistage International and a marketing mentor for the Gener8 Accelerator Network. In her spare time, you can find her running or watching her boys play sports.   About Simple Strat: Simple Strat is a marketing and sales firm that optimizes businesses' use of HubSpot, a leading inbound marketing, sales, and customer service platform. They provide various services, such as CRM strategy and setup, marketing automation, and content creation, designed to enhance customer acquisition and retention. As a Diamond Solutions Partner, Simple Strat demonstrates high expertise in the HubSpot ecosystem. Additionally, they host HubSpot Hacks, a popular unofficial YouTube channel that offers HubSpot tutorials. They work with diverse clients across the United States, from Fortune 500 companies to startups, helping them maximize their investment in HubSpot and achieve their marketing and sales goals.   Tweetable Moments: 02:14 - “We help folks get more out of the system because when you're using a new technology, you don't know what you don't know.” 02:26 - “If you're a founder, you should not be spending your time learning all the things. You should hire the people that know what they're doing and then ultimately help them accomplish your vision."   Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out Simple Strat website at https://simplestrat.com/ Check out Simple Strat on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-strat/ Check out Simple Strat on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/simplestrat/ Check out Simple Strat on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/simplestrat/ Check out Simple Strat on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SimpleStratChat Check out Ali Schwanke on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alischwanke/ Check out Ali Schwanke on Twitter at https://twitter.com/alischwanke?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Check out Ali Schwanke on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/alischwanke/?hl=en Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!   More from UpMyInfluence: We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here. Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.