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The Mistake-Proof GTM Playbook: How to Fix What’s Still Broken in 2025

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Koen Stam
Apr 03, 2025
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Last week, I spoke with a Head of Revenue at a $12M ARR SaaS company about their GTM motion. We both laughed and then winced at how many teams are still running their 2020 playbook in a 2025 buyer environment.

CAC used to be an afterthought.
Outbound used to get replies.
Buyers weren’t 70% through their journey before your first demo.

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But that world’s gone.

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