# Gtm Philosophy

> Use this skill when defining outbound strategy, training sales teams, or establishing GTM fundamentals. Core principles — scale what top performers do, signal-based outreach, lead with pain, segment don't over-personalize — plus multi-channel coordination and key mindsets on personalization, volume, timing, and messaging.

- Skill: `swan-gtm/gtm-philosophy` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add swan-gtm/gtm-philosophy`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/swan-gtm/gtm-philosophy/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Marketing & Growth
- Author: swan-gtm (https://skillmd.com/u/swan-gtm)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/swan-gtm/gtm-philosophy

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# Core GTM Philosophy

## Fundamental Principles

1. **Scale what top performers do** - Study best reps, systematize their approach

2. **Diagnose before prescribing** - BIPSY framework: Behaviors, Individual, Process, Skill, You

3. **Signal-based outreach = 3-4x higher contract values**

4. **You can't burn your TAM** - Re-engage with new angles

5. **Lead with pain, not features** - HockeyStack approach: "Do you have problems tying brand awareness to revenue?"

6. **Segment and convert, don't over-personalize** - Gorgias went from 200 sequences to 10 modular ones

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## Multi-Channel Coordination

**The Data:**
- Email + ads + referrals = extra $2M ARR (case study)
- ABM approach = 36% meeting rate vs 10% non-ABM
- Warm before you touch principle

**Coordination Strategy:**

| Channel | Role | Timing |
|---------|------|--------|
| Ads | Warm up, build awareness | Before outreach |
| Email | Primary outreach | Day 1 |
| LinkedIn | Secondary touch | Day 2-3 |
| Phone | High-intent follow-up | After engagement |
| Referrals | Leverage network | Throughout |

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## Key Mindsets

### On Personalization
- Personalize to the person, not just the company
- Use specific numbers, not vague claims
- Research should inform approach, not just first line

### On Volume vs Quality
- Quality signals beat high volume
- 100 signal-based emails > 1000 cold emails
- Stack signals for heat scoring (3+ signals = reach out same day)

### On Timing
- New role signals peak at days 14-45
- Website visitors: act within 24-48 hours
- Funding announcements: wait 2-4 weeks

### On Messaging
- Lead with pain, not features
- Soft CTAs outperform hard asks
- Humor reduces tension and increases response

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## Combines with

| Skill | Why |
|-------|-----|
| `buying-signals-6` | Implement signal-based philosophy |
| `outreach-4-categories` | Categorize leads properly |
| `sdr-outbound-rules` | Apply philosophy to daily execution |
| `josh-braun-copywriting` | Write messages that lead with pain |

## Example prompts

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How should I structure multi-channel coordination for a $50K ACV deal?
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Explain the BIPSY framework for diagnosing my SDR team's issues.
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How do I balance volume vs quality for a mid-market SaaS product?
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