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Top Strategies for Maximizing
Response Rates From Executives
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Introduction:
John Barrows
john@jbarrows.com
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Sample Client List
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Science vs. Art
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Know Your Equation
$ 3,500 = 2
50% = 4
50% = 8
.5% = 1600
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Know Your Equation
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Defining the Target
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Your Target Accounts
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Your approach
Quality
Quantity
Practice
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Quality vs Quantity
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Customized Messaging
22%
Targeted Messaging
8%
Templates
2%
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Your Target Contact
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APPROACH
Less is more
Direct, to the point
Easy to respond to
Referrals
Professional persistence
Having a reason
What Executives DO Respond to
CONTENT
About them/their business
New ideas (challenger)
What others like them are doing
Speaking their language
Results
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Our Approach
5 Unique Touches
in 30 Days
83% of high performers have a defined strategy and make 4-8 attempts
* High performers = 110% of quota and represent less than 25% of respondents
* Phone Works – 2011 Inside Sales Metrics
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Finding the Reason
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Executive quotes about….
Executive priorities
Hiring /Growth
Promotions
New products
New Client
Awards
Mission/Goals/Vision
Finding A Reason
What?
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Messaging Matrix
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Quality
Quantity
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Quote
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Acquisition
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Alignment
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Knowing What Works
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Track & Measure
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Know Your Equation
$ 3,500 = 2
50% = 4
50% = 8
.5% = 1600
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10% = 80
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Your Feedback
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John Barrows
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www.jbarrows.com/blog
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Q & A
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