These are surreal times, yet we are starting to see signs of improvement and hear the experts discuss how and when to open back up. As crass as it may sound, how can your agency take advantage of this crisis... Read more →
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you are well and safely navigating through this chaos. I work with ad agencies who want to keep their business development program running. From full-service business development to communication strategy, prospecting strategy, list building, marketing automation, workshops, training, and support.
Today you should stay in touch with your prospects, clients, suppliers, partners, and network. Implement a message strategy that demonstrates you are in this fight together. Share your expertise on what to do and what to say during a rapidly changing environment. Despite feeling helpless, there are many things you can do to retain relationships and help navigate through the uncertainty.
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These are surreal times, yet we are starting to see signs of improvement and hear the experts discuss how and when to open back up. As crass as it may sound, how can your agency take advantage of this crisis... Read more →
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The dreaded words, No. All that time and effort to identify, pursue, and engage a prospect only to end up in a No. But…No. Can I…No. Maybe you…No, no, no. A brutal end to a long series of activities that... Read more →
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The economy is up. Businesses are expanding. Marketing spending is on the rise. If you do not see an increasing number of leads, it may be time to pivot toward the sectors that are driving the economic boom. Not every... Read more →
Now is the best time to evaluate your BD program, reset for the second half, and plan for next year. Traditionally the summer months are the slowest time for business development, vacation; annual plans are in mid-stride, budgets for the... Read more →