Overview

August 13
12PM PT, 3PM ET

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Pipeline in the public sector isn’t always visible—but it is building. Learn how to identify the signals that indicate what’s working, align sales and marketing, and turn engagement into real pipeline momentum. 

In state and local government markets, understanding what’s driving pipeline isn’t as simple as tracking leads or closed deals. Buying cycles are longer, stakeholders are broader, and progress happens in stages that don’t always show up in traditional dashboards. 

The challenge isn’t a lack of performance—it’s a lack of visibility into what’s driving pipeline. 

In this 30-minute session, e.Republic breaks down how pipeline builds in the public sector—from early signals to momentum, alignment, and opportunity progression. 

You’ll learn how to identify what’s driving pipeline, how to strengthen performance at each stage, and how to clearly communicate what’s working to leadership. 

What You’ll Learn 

  • How to identify the signals that indicate pipeline is building across your funnel 
  • The three layers where pipeline builds: Coverage · Conversion · Velocity 
  • How to turn engagement into qualified conversations and pipeline progression 
  • Where sales and marketing alignment drives measurable impact 
  • How to communicate what’s driving pipeline clearly to internal stakeholders and leadership

Who Should Attend 

  • Private industry gov tech sales and marketing leaders and demand gen teams 
  • Content, campaign, and product marketing teams 
  • Sales or partner managers who collaborate with marketing to influence public sector deals 

Don’t just measure activity—understand what it means. In the public sector, pipeline is built through signals, strengthened through alignment, and realized through progression. 

Join us to learn how to turn signals into pipeline—and understand what’s driving it.

Speakers

Rodney Leadingham headshot

Rodney Leadingham

Head of Demand Generation, e.Republic

Rodney Leadingham is Head of Demand Generation Innovation at Government Technology, where he helps GovTech vendors connect with the right State, Local, and Education (SLED) buyers. With more than a decade in senior marketing and business development roles — including two Fortune 1000 companies — Rodney has built demand generation programs that drive engagement, accelerate pipelines, and adapt to the realities of long buying cycles.

His experience spans energy, nonprofit, and technology, from optimizing campaigns to leading digital transformation and lead generation. Having worked in enterprise hardware and software marketing, Rodney understands firsthand the patience and precision required to move complex deals forward — a perspective he now applies to helping vendors succeed in SLED.

A U.S. Air Force veteran, Rodney combines strategic discipline with hands-on execution. Based in Florida, he and his wife enjoy life by the beach with their dog Lola, while staying connected to their two grown children.