Erin Balsa

Content Marketing Consultant and Writer 

I build and execute content marketing strategies for sales-led B2B SaaS startups that sell complex, enterprise-ready solutions.

Erin enjoys B2B content marketing, keeping the Halloween spirit alive year-round, and talking about herself in the third person. 

No but really ... 

I've been working in content since 2011 when I landed my first job as an editor. Since then, I've worn a bunch of hats like:

- Content marketing agency leader
- Inc. 5000 B2B SaaS marketing director
- Freelance content strategist, writer, and editor

Over the years, I've written for a bunch of brands you probably know including:

- HubSpot
- Drift
- G2
- Intuit
- And a Fortune 100 that shall not be named

These days, I help marketing teams at B2B SaaS companies (Series A-C) survey a representative sample of their ICP and write a 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 original research report that positions their brand as a credible authority — to secure press mentions and close enterprise deals.

If you're ready to publish research that builds trust instead of skepticism, let's chat. And if you just want to connect with a fellow marketing nerd who decorates for Halloween in July, I'm here for that too.

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Content Marketing Consultant

I build and execute content marketing strategies for sales-led B2B SaaS startups that sell complex, enterprise-ready solutions. 

Unlike some strategists and agencies, I don't hand you a content strategy and say, "Best of luck!" I ensure your success by helping across four buckets:

▶ People 
▶ Process 
▶ Strategy
▶ Execution 

Learn more and read client testimonials at: hausofbold.com

It's been 3 years since I joined Navattic as a marketing advisor.

In celebration,  I'm pressing buttons on my keyboard! 

(Look at me go.) 

I remember reaching out to Devin Reed and asking him how he got into advising. A simple question — but putting my intention out into the world changed things for me. 

Next day, Natalie Marcotullio reached out ... and the rest is history!

I'm grateful to have found such a wonderful long-term partner. Amazing people, amazing product, and super customer-obsessed. What's not to love?

👉  If your B2B needs regular guidance from a content/brand leader with deep experience in content strategy, original research, and thought leadership, drop me a note.

B2B Content Marketing Leader & Advisor | Creating Data-Backed Narratives That Make Selling Easier

I opened my LinkedIn notifications to see that someone left me a mean comment. 

My blood instantly started to boil. 

"Your research report reads like a sales brochure — you just don't know it yet."

𝘞𝘰𝘸. 𝘙𝘶𝘥𝘦! 𝘞𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘦?!

Oh. 

It was me.
I posted that.
A few days ago. 

This is what happens when you take the advice to "lead with a spicy hook." It comes back to haunt you every time you open your notifications. 😂

It’s 9:07am and we have already:

- eaten breakfast, twice
- built a haunted house out of Picasso tiles 
- made cookies with Play-Doh 
- put ghost stickers on a sheet of paper 
- colored (but not on the wall this time)
- played in 3 feet of snow 

Ah, what other joys will the day bring? 

I know one thing it won’t bring: the ability to work in silence. 

Those days are long gone. 🙃

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If your buyers are skeptical — and they are — would your research pass the sniff test or raise red flags? 🚩 

Most B2B research falls into one of four categories based on:

Rigor of methodology (competence)
Transparency of reporting (integrity)

Here’s a quick gut-check:

Is your methodology rigorous or sloppy?

Q: Was your sample size large enough to support the claims you made?
Q: Was your sample actually representative of your target market?
Q: Was the person who designed the survey and handled the data properly trained?
Q: Did you do data quality checks to weed out bots and people speeding through for rewards?
Q: Did your screener questions weed out respondents who lacked relevant, recent experience?
Q: Were your survey questions clearly worded, non-leading, and free from bias?
Q: Did you run cross-tabulations to analyze relationships within the data?
Q: Did you clearly disclose your confidence levels, margin of error, and study limitations?

Score it like this:
1 point for every “yes”
Higher score = higher rigor

Is your reporting transparent or selective?

Q: Did you set out to test a hypothesis rather than go digging for interesting stats after the fact?
Q: Did you report on the findings that challenged your assumptions — and not just the ones that supported them?
Q: Did you publish your survey questions verbatim instead of paraphrasing them?
Q: Did you distinguish between correlation and causation?
Q: Did you invite external experts to interpret your findings?
Q: Did you acknowledge limitations and uncertainties in your data?
Q: Did you keep your analysis neutral without turning it into a sales brochure?
Q: Did you show the full distribution of responses instead of only highlighting favorable results?

Score it like this:
1 point for every “yes”
Higher score = higher transparency 

Tally up your answers and see where you're at: 

High rigor + high transparency = Believable Research 
High rigor + low transparency = “Trust us” research
Low rigor + high transparency = Amateur research
Low rigor + low transparency = Hogwash research

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JRM Web Marketing

JRM Web Marketing is a B2B website agency serving clients nationally. Under the expertise of our team of web developers, we specialize in providing tailored website solutions for B2B companies. Our services include website audits, creation or redesign, continuous maintenance, and adaptable web development support.

We focus on building strong partnerships with our clients and serving as a website partner for their marketing team. By improving website load times, optimizing web vitals, and enhancing user experience, we help increase lead conversions and ultimately drive revenue growth. Our solutions, crafted by our experienced web developers, also bolster their online presence, making it easier for their ideal buyer to find them. If you're looking to elevate your website's performance and drive tangible business outcomes, we're here to help. Feel free to reach out to us.

Founder & CEO

Bay View Funding

Bay View Funding provides businesses with up to $15 million in factoring facilities to meet their cash flow needs (B2B financing). Bay View Funding is highly regarded in the industry for their invoice financing services to businesses, in a wide range of industries, for more than three decades. 

•Provided innovative thought leadership and oversight of creative marketing campaigns.
•Partnered with the President, Director of Marketing/VP, National Sales Manager, vendors, and the business lines as a visionary partner in developing and implementing effective campaigns integrated with other marketing channels.
•Created and managed original marketing approaches (content messaging, positioning strategies, digital or content marketing, etc.) then evaluating and reporting on results. 
•Developed creative strategies to fuel business growth and customer segment optimization. 
•Promoted digital marketing best practices and use best practices to achieve business goals.
•Maintained digital marketing planning and implementation calendars.
•Overseeing brand development team, website traffic growth, website UI and UX.
•Supported Regional Sales Managers with custom marketing materials and online campaigns while assisting with in-house sales, fielding and tracking new business opportunities. 
•Managed a team of experienced web designers, web developers, and SEO specialists. 
•Led integration of Salesforce and HubSpot software to drive innovation and business growth.

Digital Marketing Manager

210 Promos

A success-driven promotional agency that provides customized marketing and creative solutions for businesses to meet their needs.

•Developed and implemented new promotional projects for clients. 
•Managed project teams and evaluated all project results. 
•Achieved company goals by closing small-sized business deals with monthly sales volume of $50k – $1Mil. 
•Redesigned existing marketing strategies in order to make client solutions more effective and efficient. 
•Developed and managed marketing campaigns that successfully averaged an increase of 35% in viewer turnout for regional staffing events.

Senior Account Executive

OgilvyAction

A marketing and advertising company that offers a wide spectrum of services including shopper marketing, trade marketing, experiential marketing, and sports entertainment to businesses of all sizes.

•Provided technical assistance to prospective clients during the presales process.
•Trained and managed staff members on all company products.
•Provided monthly metrics and evaluations to our regional clients and to corporate.
•Partnered with executive teams to assist in the marketing strategy of in-store promotional staffing at 23 regional locations. 
•Collaborated on a weekly basis with Project/Regional Marketing Manager on actual product sales and future sales forecasting.

Sales Team Lead

B2B Web Dev | Fixing Costly Website Issues & Driving Conversions | Founder at JRM Web Marketing

Is your B2B website holding back your marketing?

As a former corporate B2B marketer, I know how frustrating it is when:

• Your website doesn’t align with your marketing goals or convert buyers and customers.

• Simple updates take weeks to complete.

• Your website partner is unresponsive when you need urgent changes.

• The quality of work falls short, leading to missed opportunities.

That’s why I founded JRM Web Marketing.

We help B2B companies fix website issues and turn them into high-converting assets.

What We Do

• Website Creation or Redesign. High-performing sites built for B2B growth.

• Website Retainer. Flexible web design and development support to evolve with your business.

• Website Maintenance. Reliable, fast updates and issue resolution.

Why B2B Companies Work With Us:

• Fast, responsive support. No more waiting weeks for simple fixes.

• Seamless marketing integration. Your website works with your campaigns, not against them.

• A true partner, not just a vendor. We care about your business like it’s our own.

Let’s Fix Your Website and Drive Conversions
Message me on LinkedIn or book a meeting: jrmwebmarketing.com/book-a-meeting

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