--- title: ABM under the Hood podcast | Taking a deep dive into the ABM engine. description: ABM under the Hood podcast takes a deep dive inside the ABM engine, expert interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and actionable strategies. image: https://resources.strategicabm.com/hubfs/ABM%20under%20the%20Hood%20_%20Fes%20and%20Josh.gif --- [strategicabm ](https://www.strategicabm.com/) Toggle main menu ![ABM hood](https://resources.strategicabm.com/hubfs/Agency%20website%202021/images/general/abm-hood.svg) **We’re going inside the ABM engine.** Expert interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and actionable strategies from our Agency teams.   [Play trailer ](https://resources.strategicabm.com/hubfs/429918/Agency%20website%202021/videos/ABM%20under%20the%20Hood/ABM%20under%20the%20Hood%20trailer%202025.mp4?autoplay=1&rel=0) ## We’re on a mission to create great ABMers Subscribe to our ABM insights and podcast releases ### ABM under the Hood sees Fes Askari and Josh Weale put on their mechanics' overalls and share the inner workings of the ABM engine. The podcast will explore many of the ABM themes you are familiar with - and many more that will be new to  you.  Fes and Josh will be accompanied by many of their strategicabm colleagues - experts from Content, Design, Creative, Strategy, Sales, Account Management, etc. who are working each day on our clients’ amazing Account-based Marketing campaigns.   ![ABM under the Hood | Fes and Josh](https://resources.strategicabm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ABM%20under%20the%20Hood%20%7C%20Fes%20and%20Josh.png?width=460&height=206&name=ABM%20under%20the%20Hood%20%7C%20Fes%20and%20Josh.png) 1 ## Latest episode ## Latest episode 13![](https://resources.strategicabm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ABM%20Under%20the%20Hood%20Aug%202023/loader.gif?width=26&height=26&name=loader.gif) ### [ Busting 9 common ABM myths ](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-13-busting-9-common-abm-myths) Think ABM is only for enterprise giants with massive budgets? Think again. In this episode, Fes Askari and Josh Weale bust 9 of the biggest myths about account-based marketing. From misconceptions around cost, complexity, and tech reliance, to the belief that ABM is just a marketing function or limited to new logos—they uncover what really drives successful ABM. If you’re looking to cut through the noise and design smarter, more scalable ABM strategies, this is a must-listen.   [ Watch the video ](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-13-busting-9-common-abm-myths) ![Mobile Layouot](https://resources.strategicabm.com/hubfs/ABM%20Under%20the%20Hood%20Aug%202023/Mobile%20Overlay-1.png) ![Busting 9 common ABM myths](https://resources.strategicabm.com/hubfs/ABM%20under%20the%20Hood%20_%20Fes%20and%20Josh.gif) Episode 13 Busting 9 common ABM myths ## ABM Lunch and Learn Workshop Road test your ABM strategy and learn the latest thinking that is driving revenue growth.    [ Reserve my place ](https://content.strategicabm.com/abm-lunch-and-learn-workshop-2) &ready_to_publish=true&orderBy=-hs_created_at&hs_path__not_like=episode-13-busting-9-common-abm-myths&limit=4&offset= ## Previous episodes ### Pick ABM subject - All - Strategy - Creative - Sales Enablement - Technology - Personalization - Account Selection - Alignment Search ### [Building a powerful target account list for ABM success](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-12-building-a-powerful-target-account-list-for-abm-success) [![Building a powerful target account list for ABM success](https://resources.strategicabm.com/hubfs/ABM%20under%20the%20Hood%20_%20Episode%2012%20_%20Promo%20quote%20tile.png) ](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-12-building-a-powerful-target-account-list-for-abm-success) [Episode 12](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-12-building-a-powerful-target-account-list-for-abm-success) 24-02-25 24/02/25 42 mins Do you know how to create a powerful target account list that drives ABM success? Fes Askari and Josh Weale break down the essentials of account selection—from aligning Sales and Marketing and leveraging data-driven insights to distinguishing between your total addressable market and your ideal customer profile, and continuously refining your focus for maximum impact.   [ Watch now ](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-12-building-a-powerful-target-account-list-for-abm-success) ### [ABM Execution: Scoping, Scaling and Reporting?](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-11-abm-execution-scoping-scaling-and-reporting) [![ABM Execution: Scoping, Scaling and Reporting?](https://resources.strategicabm.com/hubfs/ABM%20_%20UTH%20_%20Ep%2011%20_%20Promo%20_%20Website%20Title.png) ](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-11-abm-execution-scoping-scaling-and-reporting) [Episode 11](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-11-abm-execution-scoping-scaling-and-reporting) 22-08-24 22/08/24 37 mins What does it take to execute ABM well? From foundational steps and team alignment to choosing the right tech stack, Jack and Xenia explore how to do it right. [ Watch now ](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-11-abm-execution-scoping-scaling-and-reporting) ### [Do you know your Total Addressable Market?](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-10-total-addressable-market-in-abm-) [![Do you know your Total Addressable Market?](https://resources.strategicabm.com/hubfs/STR_GBR%20_%20UTH%20_%20Website%20Tile%20_%20June%202024%20_%20Ep10%20-%20TAM-1.png) ](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-10-total-addressable-market-in-abm-) [Episode 10](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-10-total-addressable-market-in-abm-) 08-08-24 08/08/24 24 mins How do you define your total addressable market (TAM) in ABM? There are many factors - and getting TAM right, impacts your whole ABM approach. In this episode, Jack and Josh look at how to narrow it down, and set your program up for success. [ Watch now ](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-10-total-addressable-market-in-abm-) ### [Unlocking accounts with creativity ](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-9-unlocking-accounts-with-creativity) [![Unlocking accounts with creativity ](https://resources.strategicabm.com/hubfs/Tile%201.png) ](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-9-unlocking-accounts-with-creativity) [Episode 9](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-9-unlocking-accounts-with-creativity) 05-02-24 05/02/24 42 mins Does your content stop the scroll? It’s time to get those creative juices flowing. In this episode Jack talks all things ABM and creativity with James Dignum, Senior Art Director at strategicabm. [ Watch now ](https://resources.strategicabm.com/abm-under-the-hood/episode-9-unlocking-accounts-with-creativity) ![loader](https://resources.strategicabm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ABM%20Under%20the%20Hood%20Aug%202023/loader.gif?width=90&height=90&name=loader.gif) ## Meet the hosts ![abm-logo](https://resources.strategicabm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Agency%20website%202021/images/general/abm-logo.png?width=106&height=15&name=abm-logo.png) ![logo-frame-v2-greyscales 2](https://resources.strategicabm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-frame-v2-greyscales%202.png?width=79&height=80&name=logo-frame-v2-greyscales%202.png) Fes Askari - Director of Strategic Accounts Fes is responsible for all commercial conversations at the Agency and has an acute understanding of the B2B technology market and the challenges facing companies looking to win, grow, and retain their most important accounts. He has advised hundreds of companies on their ABM strategy and is a recognized leader in the Account-based Marketing industry.    ![abm-logo](https://resources.strategicabm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Agency%20website%202021/images/general/abm-logo.png?width=106&height=15&name=abm-logo.png) ![Josh Weale](https://resources.strategicabm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Agency%20website%202021/images/general/Josh%20Weale.png?width=80&height=80&name=Josh%20Weale.png) Josh Weale - Head of ABM Josh is a Head of ABM, leading the development of innovative strategies to help enterprise tech businesses win, grow and retain their most important accounts. With a background in journalism and several years of client-side experience, he works with Sales and Marketing teams to help them succeed. ## ABM playbook. 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