AI Can Find Your Buyers. Only You Can Earn Their Trust

AI Can Find Your Buyers. Only You Can Earn Their Trust

Author: Dan Sanchez November 13, 2025 Duration: 38:15

Get the B2B Buyer Experience Report: https://6sense.com/science-of-b2b/buyer-experience-report-2025/

In this AI marketing podcast episode, Dan Sanchez sits down with Kerry Cunningham, Head of Research & Thought Leadership at 6sense, to dissect the current B2B buying landscape and how AI is completely reshaping it. They dive deep into new findings from the Buyer Experience Study and what they mean for both B2B and B2C marketers. Whether you're selling to businesses or consumers, this episode unpacks the buyer journey in ways that will change how you think about pipeline, brand building, and long-term marketing strategy.

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Timestamps

  • 00:00 - Why B2C marketers should care about B2B buyer research
  • 03:05 - Introducing the Buyer Experience Study and how it originated
  • 06:45 - Breakdown of B2B buying stages and shocking distribution stats
  • 10:32 - The myth of buyer exploration: decisions are made way earlier
  • 15:18 - Why your sales team is too late if you're not on the shortlist
  • 20:00 - Understanding buyer behavior and the 77% top vendor stat
  • 24:50 - Why preferred vendor changes don’t usually change the deal
  • 30:40 - The deadly mistake of ignoring early-stage buyers
  • 35:15 - Using AI to detect in-market accounts and content needs
  • 42:00 - How to build content for every role in the buying group
  • 46:05 - The HubSpot and Marketo inbound strategy case study
  • 50:40 - Reframing how we define leads and contacts
  • 56:10 - What the next-gen CMO is doing right now to win later
  • 01:00:45 - Relationships still matter, but AI can amplify them

Dan Sanchez hosts AI-Driven Marketer: Master Practical AI Marketing Skills, a resource built for marketing professionals who are navigating the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into their daily work. This isn't about theoretical futures or hype; it's a grounded exploration of the tools and processes that deliver results right now. Each episode focuses on actionable skills, from streamlining content workflows to analyzing data with greater precision, all while maintaining the essential human touch that defines great marketing. You'll hear honest discussions about what actually works, where the pitfalls are, and how to implement these technologies without losing strategic focus. The podcast serves as a regular dose of clarity, cutting through the noise to provide tangible advice that can be applied immediately. Whether you're looking to enhance your productivity, improve campaign performance, or simply understand the shifting landscape, this series offers a practical companion for your professional journey. Tune in for straightforward conversations that help you work smarter, create more effectively, and adapt confidently in an evolving field.
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