Debbie Schwake
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Overview
I thrive on tackling the impossible. When others say it can’t be done, I prove it can. Turning Marketing into a Growth Engine I align marketing with business goals to drive revenue, expand market share, and elevate brand influence. Specializing in go-to-market (GTM) strategy, demand generation, and brand positioning, I build scalable programs that deliver predictable, measurable growth. Proven Marketing Executive | Revenue-Driven Strategy I ensure marketing is a strategic growth engine, not a cost center. I build marketing programs that generate pipeline, accelerate sales velocity, and imp
About
I thrive on tackling the impossible. When others say it can’t be done, I prove it can. Turning Marketing into a Growth Engine I align marketing with business goals to drive revenue, expand market share, and elevate brand influence. Specializing in go-to-market (GTM) strategy, demand generation, and brand positioning, I build scalable programs that deliver predictable, measurable growth. Proven Marketing Executive | Revenue-Driven Strategy I ensure marketing is a strategic growth engine, not a cost center. I build marketing programs that generate pipeline, accelerate sales velocity, and improve profitability, all while balancing strategic investment with fiscal discipline. Beyond acquisition, I collaborate with sales and customer success to drive retention, customer satisfaction, and long-term value. GTM & Growth Strategist | Aligning Sales & Marketing for Impact With experience across B2B and B2C industries, including technology, SaaS, consulting, healthcare, finance, and aviation, I bring deep expertise in market dynamics, buyer behavior, and business strategy. I help organizations clarify their GTM approach, ensuring sales and marketing alignment around pipeline growth, velocity, and revenue. By putting the future customer at the center, we don’t just generate leads, we build sustainable, profitable growth. Empowering Leader | Developing the Next Generation of Marketers Great marketing leaders drive results and build high-performing teams. I mentor and develop talent, fostering strategic thinking and executional excellence to ensure long-term success, for both my teams and the organizations they support. Being recognized as Mentor of the Year for 2025 is one of my proudest achievements. Strengths Finder: Positivity, Learner, Belief, Responsibility, Intellection DISC profile: DI - Initiator Skills: Executive Leadership, Go To Market (GTM), Global Marketing Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Demand Generation, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Marketing Technology, Product Strategy, Customer Experience