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Episode 70 - Jeanne Hammerstrom of Benesch on Longevity, Growth, Execution & Retention as a legal CMO

Passle CMO Series Podcast
Passle CMO Series Podcast
Episode • Nov 18, 2022 • 18m

Longevity, growth, execution and retention. These are just some of the facets a legal CMO has to manage. 


In this episode of the CMO Series, we explore the various dimensions of the job of a CMO. Eugene McCormick is lucky to be joined by Jeanne Hammerstrom, CMO at Benesch to discuss the key challenges facing legal CMOs today and how she’s built a successful team that has stood the test of time.


Eugene and Jeanne cover:


  • How Jeanne came to be in Cleveland and the steps along the road to CMO at Benesch

  • The secret to longevity in senior legal marketing roles

  • The value of longevity and what success looks like

  • The "sales mentality" approach within the firm and what that looks like in practice

  • How to build a support infrastructure for high performers and that impact on new recruits

  • How to structure a small team for success

  • The key to retaining top talent that the firm needs

  • Advice for senior legal marketers

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