Jim Kraus

Jim Kraus

President - Buyer Persona Institute

Jim is the President of Buyer Persona Institute (BPI) and a leading authority on buyer personas and buying insights. BPI’s buyer persona research and workshop methodologies have become the gold standard for thousands of marketers in hundreds of companies worldwide that rely on these studies to reveal everything a prospective buyer needs to know and experience to have confidence in their solution. Marketers use these insights to develop strategies and messaging that drive more leads, improve conversion rates, and helps sales hit their numbers. In addition to his work at BPI, Jim is an avid blogger, author of the Buyer Persona Buzz newsletter, and is currently working on a second edition of the book Buyer Personas with BPI’s founder, Adele Revella. He also frequently speaks at events and podcasts to advance the thinking around buyer personas and buying insights more broadly. Outside of work, Jim enjoys travel, reading, sports, and spending time with his family.


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Why we've all been creating the wrong buyer persona and how to get the right one.
January 25, 202400:26:1618.09 MB

Why we've all been creating the wrong buyer persona and how to get the right one.

Buyer Persona Institute President Jim Kraus explodes myths around crafting customer avatars. He reveals proven methodology unlocking what buyers truly prioritize when making decisions. Listen as Jim maps a 5-point framework identifying core motivators driving purchases. We discuss tips to validate ...