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Sustainable B2B Growth: Moving Beyond the Vendor Mindset
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- Mar 31, 2026
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Episode #276: Asier Garcia, Chief Growth Officer at VML, explores why sustainable B2B growth requires moving beyond a vendor mindset and becoming a true strategic partner. He explains that companies must deeply understand their clients’ long-term objectives, not just project requirements. Asier emphasizes challenging clients, building trust across departments, and aligning with broader business goals. These practices strengthen relationships and create more meaningful, lasting growth opportunities. “We need to build a relationship with the company. Each time we receive a brief from the marketing department, we ask to talk with the procurement team, the intelligence team, and the product team. We start building relationships with different stakeholders inside the company. We are not only the partners for the marketing team, but we are also the partners for the full company.” - Asier Garcia This conversation focuses on how B2B leaders can strengthen partnerships by shifting from transactional delivery to strategic collaboration. Asier outlines practical ways to deepen client understanding, align with broader business objectives, and build trust across departments. The discussion highlights how these actions drive sustainable growth, increase long-term value, and position organizations as true business partners rather than short-term vendors. Follow Asier Garcia on LinkedIn Follow Steve MacDonald on LinkedIn