Episode Details

Episode #221: Strategy | In this episode, Matt Carnevale sits down with Drew Giovannoli, founder of Buried Wins, to dive deep into Win/Loss analysis and how product marketers can use it to drive better sales, positioning, and competitive strategy. Drew shares how he helps B2B companies turn customer insights into revenue-driving decisions, plus the three key changes every product marketer should make to get promoted.

Matt and Drew cover:

• Why you shouldn’t obsess over lost deals - and how to focus on winning more of the right customers instead.
• How competitive intelligence can shape your positioning and sales strategy.
• How to structure Win/Loss programs to influence product, sales, and marketing strategies.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - - Introduction to Drew
• (02:49) - - What is Win/Loss analysis and why it matters
• (05:26) - - Why companies obsess over lost deals (and why that’s a mistake)
• (07:44) - - The real value of analyzing won deals instead of just losses
• (10:15) - - How to identify your best customers and find more like them
• (12:07) - - The power of competitive intelligence in shaping positioning and sales
• (14:20) - - How to ethically gather insights from former competitor employees
• (17:30) - - Common mistakes companies make when running Win/Loss programs
• (19:45) - - How to structure a Win/Loss interview for maximum insights
• (22:12) - - The key questions to ask during Win/Loss interviews
• (25:30) - - Why sales and marketing alignment is critical for Win/Loss success
• (28:55) - - How Win/Loss analysis can influence product roadmap decisions
• (31:40) - - The best way to present Win/Loss findings to executives
• (34:10) - - How to turn insights into action and drive real business impact
• (37:15) - - A step-by-step guide to launching a Win/Loss program
• (40:22) - - Final takeaways and advice for product marketers

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