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How to build the right budget and investment for ABM | Ep. 261

Scrappy ABM · 2026-03-19 · 4 min

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Struggling to get buy-in for your ABM program budget? Securing hundreds of thousands of dollars for marketing initiatives requires a specific, structured process. In this episode of Scrappy ABM, host Mason Cosby walks through the exact four steps for building ABM programs and getting leaders on board quickly. ㅤ Instead of asking for a budget right away, marketers must first audit their current efforts. Mason Cosby explains how to map out everything from SEO to organic social events. He breaks down how to categorize these programs by their intended purpose to create your first account progression model. ㅤ This model guides accounts from initial awareness straight to buying readiness. By identifying specific gaps and presenting a clear plan first, you can ask leadership for help solving large initiatives rather than just asking for dollars. You will learn how to complete this entire mapping process and secure the resources you need in under an hour. ㅤ What We Cover Write down everything you are currently doing from a marketing perspective, including SEO and paid media. Categorizing existing programs by their purpose to build your first account progression model.

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