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Stop Answering “What Makes You Different?” (And Start Making It Obvious)
Kristyan Mjolsnes Kristyan Mjolsnes

Stop Answering “What Makes You Different?” (And Start Making It Obvious)

When prospects ask “what makes you different,” most companies reach for credentials. Experience matters, but it rarely decides the deal. Real differentiation shows up earlier - in how you think, what you believe, and the future you help buyers imagine. This article breaks down how to make that difference obvious before the question is ever asked.

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The Reactive Marketing Trap Costing Companies Their Growth
Kristyan Mjolsnes Kristyan Mjolsnes

The Reactive Marketing Trap Costing Companies Their Growth

Many mid-market B2B companies struggle with marketing not because teams lack effort or talent, but because marketing operates reactively. Without clear positioning, narrative, and strategic leadership, teams stay busy while growth stalls and competitive advantage erodes.

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Why Your Marketing Team Is Failing You (A Letter to PE-Backed CEOs)
Kristyan Mjolsnes Kristyan Mjolsnes

Why Your Marketing Team Is Failing You (A Letter to PE-Backed CEOs)

Marketing often fails in PE-backed companies not because teams aren’t working hard, but because they were built for a different operating environment. When growth timelines compress and expectations shift, marketing structures designed for stability struggle to deliver market capture, clear ROI, and exit-ready growth.

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The Fractional CMO Advantage: How Mid-Market Leaders Are Winning Without Full-Time Executives
Kristyan Mjolsnes Kristyan Mjolsnes

The Fractional CMO Advantage: How Mid-Market Leaders Are Winning Without Full-Time Executives

Most mid-market B2B companies don’t need full-time CMO leadership every week - but they do need senior strategy at critical moments. Fractional CMOs give companies access to executive-level marketing leadership when it matters most, aligning growth strategy, go-to-market systems, and performance frameworks without the friction of a traditional full-time hire.

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Designing High-Performance Marketing Strategies That Scale in 2026
Kristyan Mjolsnes Kristyan Mjolsnes

Designing High-Performance Marketing Strategies That Scale in 2026

December isn’t downtime for mid-market, PE-backed companies. It’s the window where next year’s growth trajectory is engineered. In this article, we outline the systems, decisions, and strategic moves that separate high-performing 2026 marketing plans from the rest.

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