Getting Your Prospects to Pay: How to Drive Value Through Paid Services in the Pre-Sale Process As Inbound Agencies, we oftentimes invest a lot of time and money in the sales process before seeing any return. What if there was a way to get paid for delivering client value during the pre-sale process, all while qualifying them further to ensure they’re a long-term fit for your agency? Join Clodagh Higgins, Senior Channel Consultant at HubSpot as she shows you how to leverage the pre-sale process to: Get paid to qualify potential Inbound Retainer Clients; Discover the industries and companies your agency should specialize in; Find out if a prospect has the budget and time to work with you on a long term basis
The kind of culture in your firm is reflected in both your employees’ work environment and in your clients’ experience. Learn more about building an office that they (and you) will enjoy coming in to, day after day.
How to master your elevator pitch to drive meaningful relationships with your clients and prospects.
(Original presentation from 5/29 Sip & Social: Master Your Elevator Pitch)
At WOW Shoots & Photography studio, We’re a group of expert Dubai photographers and videographers who are constantly ready to meet tight deadlines, we have exceptional photographers who record and capture and we comprehend the most ideal approach to make you & your brand look great.
At WOW Shoots & Photography studio, We’re a group of expert Dubai photographers and videographers who are constantly ready to meet tight deadlines, we have exceptional photographers who record and capture and we comprehend the most ideal approach to make you & your brand look great.
The kind of culture in your firm is reflected in both your employees’ work environment and in your clients’ experience. Learn more about building an office that they (and you) will enjoy coming in to, day after day.
How to master your elevator pitch to drive meaningful relationships with your clients and prospects.
(Original presentation from 5/29 Sip & Social: Master Your Elevator Pitch)
At WOW Shoots & Photography studio, We’re a group of expert Dubai photographers and videographers who are constantly ready to meet tight deadlines, we have exceptional photographers who record and capture and we comprehend the most ideal approach to make you & your brand look great.
At WOW Shoots & Photography studio, We’re a group of expert Dubai photographers and videographers who are constantly ready to meet tight deadlines, we have exceptional photographers who record and capture and we comprehend the most ideal approach to make you & your brand look great.
Business for engineers part 6: Company valuesJan Isakovic
A quick introduction to basic business concepts aimed at engineers and all who wish a simple and quick explanation. Part 6 and last part in the series is covering perhaps the fuzziest concept of them all: company values.
Why Hire A Virtual Assistant To Help Build Your BusinessJozsef Kiss
Hire a virtual assistant to help your business scale. Skilled people in the Philippines will allow you to be more productive and work productively.
Contact: Jozsef Kiss
Email: jozsef@somebody2hire.com
Website: www.somebody2hire.com
Indigo Marketing Agency: What We Do and How We Can HelpClaire Akin, MBA
MARKETING FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS
• Change the way you think about marketing forever
• Uncover the truth about marketing for Financial Advisors
• Putting you in control of your future
Register for the webinar here: http://indigomarketingagency.com/newwebsitewebinar
New Website Options for Financial Advisors
What's Changed and What are the Best Options Today?
Are you tired of your website? Are you frustrated that it isn't secure or mobile responsive? Do you want a more modern website with greater functionality for a lower cost?
In this exclusive webinar, we'll review what's changed in recent years and the best new website options for financial advisors including:
1. How much should you be paying for your website?
2. What is a SSL Certificate?
3. Why are SSL Certificates important?
4. What are the best new website options?
5. The benefits of an independent website
6. Exclusive new website tour
7. How to tell if you need a new site
8. How to choose the best website for your firm
9. Save over $2,600 per year on a better website!
Sign up for the webinar now to learn more and watch the presentation! http://indigomarketingagency.com/newwebsitewebinar
Powerful Proposal Presentations: How to Influence Executives and Win the ProjectMBO Partners
As independent consultants, you know how important it is to deliver a compelling presentation to executives when competing to win a project.
Presentation expert Dave Underhill will show you how to understand the executive mindset, organize your ideas for maximum impact and break through to executives during proposal presentations.
This webinar will sharpen your communication skills and build your confidence -- increasing the chances that your proposal will be chosen.
Find more resources for independent professionals at www2.mbopartners.com/ic-resources
Some basic guidelines for beginner freelancers. Briefly covers starting freelancing, getting projects, working with projects and clients etc.
Presented at a seminar on "Building Tech Career" at DUET, Gazipur, Dhaka. Arranged by http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/phpexperts/
Kathy Day, APR, of KD/PR Virtual gave this presentation to the Women in Business Summit, presented by the Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center on April 27, 2018.
Business for engineers part 6: Company valuesJan Isakovic
A quick introduction to basic business concepts aimed at engineers and all who wish a simple and quick explanation. Part 6 and last part in the series is covering perhaps the fuzziest concept of them all: company values.
Why Hire A Virtual Assistant To Help Build Your BusinessJozsef Kiss
Hire a virtual assistant to help your business scale. Skilled people in the Philippines will allow you to be more productive and work productively.
Contact: Jozsef Kiss
Email: jozsef@somebody2hire.com
Website: www.somebody2hire.com
Indigo Marketing Agency: What We Do and How We Can HelpClaire Akin, MBA
MARKETING FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS
• Change the way you think about marketing forever
• Uncover the truth about marketing for Financial Advisors
• Putting you in control of your future
Register for the webinar here: http://indigomarketingagency.com/newwebsitewebinar
New Website Options for Financial Advisors
What's Changed and What are the Best Options Today?
Are you tired of your website? Are you frustrated that it isn't secure or mobile responsive? Do you want a more modern website with greater functionality for a lower cost?
In this exclusive webinar, we'll review what's changed in recent years and the best new website options for financial advisors including:
1. How much should you be paying for your website?
2. What is a SSL Certificate?
3. Why are SSL Certificates important?
4. What are the best new website options?
5. The benefits of an independent website
6. Exclusive new website tour
7. How to tell if you need a new site
8. How to choose the best website for your firm
9. Save over $2,600 per year on a better website!
Sign up for the webinar now to learn more and watch the presentation! http://indigomarketingagency.com/newwebsitewebinar
Powerful Proposal Presentations: How to Influence Executives and Win the ProjectMBO Partners
As independent consultants, you know how important it is to deliver a compelling presentation to executives when competing to win a project.
Presentation expert Dave Underhill will show you how to understand the executive mindset, organize your ideas for maximum impact and break through to executives during proposal presentations.
This webinar will sharpen your communication skills and build your confidence -- increasing the chances that your proposal will be chosen.
Find more resources for independent professionals at www2.mbopartners.com/ic-resources
Some basic guidelines for beginner freelancers. Briefly covers starting freelancing, getting projects, working with projects and clients etc.
Presented at a seminar on "Building Tech Career" at DUET, Gazipur, Dhaka. Arranged by http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/phpexperts/
Kathy Day, APR, of KD/PR Virtual gave this presentation to the Women in Business Summit, presented by the Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center on April 27, 2018.
Visita de referentes de la Coalición Civica de Salto a la Dirección de Hidráulica de la Provincia de Buenos Aires. Futuros tratamientos para minimizar el efecto de las inundaciones del Río Salto
Search is an ever-shifting landscape, but Google’s view – that it is the customer who drives and directs the pathway to purchase – is unstinting.
We’ve invited high-profile industry specialists and inspiring speakers to discuss #PeopleCentricSEO and debate the related developments and issues facing all businesses. We’ll touch on topics like the State of SEO, Effective Measurement of SEO, Multi-Channel Approaches and much more.
Bob Ruffalo - What They Never Taught You About Growing an AgencyINBOUND
When we started our agencies, we thought about doing great work, generating profits, and freedom. But we underestimated what it takes to be a leader of a growing marketing agency. And once we hit that “ceiling,” it was hard to break through. We realized that what we did to get our agency here, is not longer what we need to get our agency there. Hear Bob's experience and advice on how to hire and evaluate talent, make people changes, overcome internal crisis, live your purpose and values in everything you do, make your people want to stay with you, and break through that ceiling!
Jason Jordan - 3 Things Sales Leaders Desperately NeedINBOUND
Accurate sales forecasts. Healthy sales pipelines. Impactful sales coaching. These are 3 expectations of every sales leader that CRM was created to enable. So why do we still suffer anemic pipelines, erratic forecasts, and feeble coaching? Join best-selling author Jason Jordan as he reveals specific best practices that are proven to turn CRM into the high-leverage investment it should be.
Andre Alpar - The State of SEO and Content Marketing in EuropeINBOUND
What are the main differences between the US and Europe when it comes to SEO and content marketing? What differences are there between the various European countries in terms of SEO and content marketing? What are best practices for international and multilingual approaches from a European perspective? This session will teach you how to do amazing inbound marketing and avoid mistakes in Europe!
In her session, Jill will share data that illustrates the benefits of aligning Sales and Marketing, the key elements required to effectively align Sales & Marketing teams, how salespeople can leverage content to visible and valuable to buyers, and the mindset, skillset and toolkit required to successfully find, relate, connect, engage and nurture modern buyers
Lori Richardson - Turn Talk Into Action for More Women in B2B SalesINBOUND
Our companies are short on women leaders. In B2B sales teams we find up to 40% of frontline sales employees are women, but only 20% or less in sales leadership. Why is it that in 2016 we have this issue? We have the talk down, but we don’t do all the right actions. In this session, we’ll share the top 8 proven strategies for what companies need to do, and women sellers & leaders need to do in order to succeed. When this happens, revenues grow. We’ll show you how. Hear what 100 current women leaders have to say, and see CEOs who have focused on the issue of making their sales teams more diverse. Learn how millennial women are helping to solve the gender gap.
DELIVERING DIAMOND RESULTS -- THE PROCESS BEHIND HOW SQUARE 2 MARKETING RETAI...HubSpot
Ever wonder to yourself, “how do the best HubSpot Partners manage the engagements for their accounts?” In this session, Mike Lieberman, Chief Marketing Scientist of Square 2 Marketing (HubSpot’s first Diamond Partner) will pull back the curtain and show how his team delivers shocking inbound marketing results for their largest clients. He’ll walk attendees through how they staff their $10,000+ per month engagements, the tools they use in addition to HubSpot, and how their team measure results and compensate the team. Bonus Offer: Square 2 Marketing will invite one agency owner, selected from the attendees in the session, to spend a week with them in their Philadelphia office, immersed in their culture and operation.
Ever wonder to yourself, “how do the best HubSpot Partners manage the engagements for their accounts?” In this session, Mike Lieberman, Chief Marketing Scientist of Square 2 Marketing (HubSpot’s first Diamond Partner) will pull back the curtain and show how his team delivers shocking inbound marketing results for their largest clients. He’ll walk attendees through how they staff their $10,000+ per month engagements, the tools they use in addition to HubSpot, and how their team measure results and compensate the team. Bonus Offer: Square 2 Marketing will invite one agency owner, selected from the attendees in the session, to spend a week with them in their Philadelphia office, immersed in their culture and operation.
Meetup #15: In the passionate pursuit of great ideas, dazzling presentations, and awesome products, some start-up entrepreneurs overlook how their businesses will make money. There are many business models but they all boil down to answering the question, “What do you do and why will someone pay you for it?” We explored the challenges of choosing a business model for a tech start-up, the notion of early stage business models versus those for mature businesses, and the proven familiar models versus some creative and innovative models.
LinkedOut: The job you want from the place you areBeutler Ink
How can you find job opportunities that speak to your interests and education level outside of major city centers? This presentation was delivered during the 2016 Vermont Young Professionals Summit in Rutland, VT.
February LinkedIn Updates: Profile, Company Page & Creator ModeThink Bespoke
This presentation is part of the informative and bite sized business training with Karen Hollenbach, one of Australia's leading LinkedIn educators.
It covers new LinkedIn features and updates for your LinkedIn Profile and LinkedIn Company Page and takes a deep dive into Creator Mode (LinkedIn Profile feature).
Have you ever experienced the frustration when someone just doesn’t seem to get the brilliant bit of analysis you’ve done? Or maybe you can see a clear path forwards for your clients but others just aren’t buying it?
These are common situations for consultants. You’re not alone.
In fact, it can seem that the more brilliant the insight the harder it is for people to accept it. You’re trying to change their world view after all.
That’s not easy.
Consulting is sometimes described as problem-solving. Truth is, that’s necessary but definitely insufficient. You can’t create anything valuable if your client doesn’t do something differently on the back of your advice.
You need to make a recommendation. A recommendation that leads to action.
Typically, this will be synthesised into a simple story. A Key Messages slide or an Executive Summary. Or an elevator pitch that you can articulate in a minute or two.
Getting that story right - clear, engaging, and compelling - is a foundational skill for consultants.
These slides are from a 1-hour workshop teaching how the best consultants do this. We covered three simple but powerful frameworks that you can use to consistently drive clarity, understanding and engagement.
This content will give you confidence to:
1. Structure a consulting recommendation for crystal clarity
2. Identify the key points that will help your client take a decision with confidence
3. Build an engaging narrative-led story that grabs attention
4. Open a meeting with amazing energy and involvement
This is part of the Honeycomb PS suite of consulting skills training modules
We believe that we have a challenge in front of us - to integrate the leads we have generated and converting them to closed deals. As Sales and Marketing is aligning more and more, I still wonder - do we speak different languages. Are we from different planets?
The business world of today is all about Big Data, Inbound vs Outbound, and Sales vs Marketing. This is making it really tough for organizations to drive sales in complex B2B environments.
The successful companies today and in the future focus on three pillars:
1. ONE organization (not two or more)
2. ONE Process (one process for Sales AND Marketing)
3. ONE set of well thought through and fully measurable KPIs
The intro presentation to our recent client briefing "Microsoft in 2016" showing off updates to SharePoint, Office 365, Skype for business, Power BI and more. To have this briefing at your place of work. Get in touch with Adepteq!
To land your dream job in a creative role, there’s nothing more important than the interview. Job interviews showcase your talent and expertise—and your ability to think on your feet. So how do you make sure you’re prepared?
Networking for job interviews
Crafting an effective resume and creative portfolio
Researching the company and position
Dressing for a job interview
Bringing the right materials
Knowing your long-term goals
Asking about the next steps
Following up with the interviewer
Staying positive and confident
7 Tips to Help Uncover Hidden Blog Content in Your CPA FirmSkoda Minotti
If you’re just starting your blogging journey, or want to supplement your existing blogging strategy, this helpful presentation will surprise you with the many places content can be found.
Improving profitability for small businessBen Wann
In this comprehensive presentation, we will explore strategies and practical tips for enhancing profitability in small businesses. Tailored to meet the unique challenges faced by small enterprises, this session covers various aspects that directly impact the bottom line. Attendees will learn how to optimize operational efficiency, manage expenses, and increase revenue through innovative marketing and customer engagement techniques.
As a business owner in Delaware, staying on top of your tax obligations is paramount, especially with the annual deadline for Delaware Franchise Tax looming on March 1. One such obligation is the annual Delaware Franchise Tax, which serves as a crucial requirement for maintaining your company’s legal standing within the state. While the prospect of handling tax matters may seem daunting, rest assured that the process can be straightforward with the right guidance. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the steps of filing your Delaware Franchise Tax and provide insights to help you navigate the process effectively.
[Note: This is a partial preview. To download this presentation, visit:
https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations]
Sustainability has become an increasingly critical topic as the world recognizes the need to protect our planet and its resources for future generations. Sustainability means meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It involves long-term planning and consideration of the consequences of our actions. The goal is to create strategies that ensure the long-term viability of People, Planet, and Profit.
Leading companies such as Nike, Toyota, and Siemens are prioritizing sustainable innovation in their business models, setting an example for others to follow. In this Sustainability training presentation, you will learn key concepts, principles, and practices of sustainability applicable across industries. This training aims to create awareness and educate employees, senior executives, consultants, and other key stakeholders, including investors, policymakers, and supply chain partners, on the importance and implementation of sustainability.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts that form the foundation of sustainability within corporate environments.
2. Explore the sustainability implementation model, focusing on effective measures and reporting strategies to track and communicate sustainability efforts.
3. Identify and define best practices and critical success factors essential for achieving sustainability goals within organizations.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction and Key Concepts of Sustainability
2. Principles and Practices of Sustainability
3. Measures and Reporting in Sustainability
4. Sustainability Implementation & Best Practices
To download the complete presentation, visit: https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations
India Orthopedic Devices Market: Unlocking Growth Secrets, Trends and Develop...Kumar Satyam
According to TechSci Research report, “India Orthopedic Devices Market -Industry Size, Share, Trends, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2030”, the India Orthopedic Devices Market stood at USD 1,280.54 Million in 2024 and is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 7.84% in the forecast period, 2026-2030F. The India Orthopedic Devices Market is being driven by several factors. The most prominent ones include an increase in the elderly population, who are more prone to orthopedic conditions such as osteoporosis and arthritis. Moreover, the rise in sports injuries and road accidents are also contributing to the demand for orthopedic devices. Advances in technology and the introduction of innovative implants and prosthetics have further propelled the market growth. Additionally, government initiatives aimed at improving healthcare infrastructure and the increasing prevalence of lifestyle diseases have led to an upward trend in orthopedic surgeries, thereby fueling the market demand for these devices.
What are the main advantages of using HR recruiter services.pdfHumanResourceDimensi1
HR recruiter services offer top talents to companies according to their specific needs. They handle all recruitment tasks from job posting to onboarding and help companies concentrate on their business growth. With their expertise and years of experience, they streamline the hiring process and save time and resources for the company.
RMD24 | Retail media: hoe zet je dit in als je geen AH of Unilever bent? Heid...BBPMedia1
Grote partijen zijn al een tijdje onderweg met retail media. Ondertussen worden in dit domein ook de kansen zichtbaar voor andere spelers in de markt. Maar met die kansen ontstaan ook vragen: Zelf retail media worden of erop adverteren? In welke fase van de funnel past het en hoe integreer je het in een mediaplan? Wat is nu precies het verschil met marketplaces en Programmatic ads? In dit half uur beslechten we de dilemma's en krijg je antwoorden op wanneer het voor jou tijd is om de volgende stap te zetten.
Memorandum Of Association Constitution of Company.pptseri bangash
www.seribangash.com
A Memorandum of Association (MOA) is a legal document that outlines the fundamental principles and objectives upon which a company operates. It serves as the company's charter or constitution and defines the scope of its activities. Here's a detailed note on the MOA:
Contents of Memorandum of Association:
Name Clause: This clause states the name of the company, which should end with words like "Limited" or "Ltd." for a public limited company and "Private Limited" or "Pvt. Ltd." for a private limited company.
https://seribangash.com/article-of-association-is-legal-doc-of-company/
Registered Office Clause: It specifies the location where the company's registered office is situated. This office is where all official communications and notices are sent.
Objective Clause: This clause delineates the main objectives for which the company is formed. It's important to define these objectives clearly, as the company cannot undertake activities beyond those mentioned in this clause.
www.seribangash.com
Liability Clause: It outlines the extent of liability of the company's members. In the case of companies limited by shares, the liability of members is limited to the amount unpaid on their shares. For companies limited by guarantee, members' liability is limited to the amount they undertake to contribute if the company is wound up.
https://seribangash.com/promotors-is-person-conceived-formation-company/
Capital Clause: This clause specifies the authorized capital of the company, i.e., the maximum amount of share capital the company is authorized to issue. It also mentions the division of this capital into shares and their respective nominal value.
Association Clause: It simply states that the subscribers wish to form a company and agree to become members of it, in accordance with the terms of the MOA.
Importance of Memorandum of Association:
Legal Requirement: The MOA is a legal requirement for the formation of a company. It must be filed with the Registrar of Companies during the incorporation process.
Constitutional Document: It serves as the company's constitutional document, defining its scope, powers, and limitations.
Protection of Members: It protects the interests of the company's members by clearly defining the objectives and limiting their liability.
External Communication: It provides clarity to external parties, such as investors, creditors, and regulatory authorities, regarding the company's objectives and powers.
https://seribangash.com/difference-public-and-private-company-law/
Binding Authority: The company and its members are bound by the provisions of the MOA. Any action taken beyond its scope may be considered ultra vires (beyond the powers) of the company and therefore void.
Amendment of MOA:
While the MOA lays down the company's fundamental principles, it is not entirely immutable. It can be amended, but only under specific circumstances and in compliance with legal procedures. Amendments typically require shareholder
Cracking the Workplace Discipline Code Main.pptxWorkforce Group
Cultivating and maintaining discipline within teams is a critical differentiator for successful organisations.
Forward-thinking leaders and business managers understand the impact that discipline has on organisational success. A disciplined workforce operates with clarity, focus, and a shared understanding of expectations, ultimately driving better results, optimising productivity, and facilitating seamless collaboration.
Although discipline is not a one-size-fits-all approach, it can help create a work environment that encourages personal growth and accountability rather than solely relying on punitive measures.
In this deck, you will learn the significance of workplace discipline for organisational success. You’ll also learn
• Four (4) workplace discipline methods you should consider
• The best and most practical approach to implementing workplace discipline.
• Three (3) key tips to maintain a disciplined workplace.
Premium MEAN Stack Development Solutions for Modern BusinessesSynapseIndia
Stay ahead of the curve with our premium MEAN Stack Development Solutions. Our expert developers utilize MongoDB, Express.js, AngularJS, and Node.js to create modern and responsive web applications. Trust us for cutting-edge solutions that drive your business growth and success.
Know more: https://www.synapseindia.com/technology/mean-stack-development-company.html
Affordable Stationery Printing Services in Jaipur | Navpack n PrintNavpack & Print
Looking for professional printing services in Jaipur? Navpack n Print offers high-quality and affordable stationery printing for all your business needs. Stand out with custom stationery designs and fast turnaround times. Contact us today for a quote!
Business Valuation Principles for EntrepreneursBen Wann
This insightful presentation is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge and tools needed to accurately value their businesses. Understanding business valuation is crucial for making informed decisions, whether you're seeking investment, planning to sell, or simply want to gauge your company's worth.
17. INBOUND15
€0
• Content Marketing
• Email Marketing
• Marketing Automation
• Lead Generation
Use terminology on your website that your
customers understand.
Assessment
25. INBOUND15
1200 - 2500
• Weekly Call
• One Topic per Call
• Record / Repurpose
• Hear other issues
• No travel time
Mastermind Group
James Schramko
www.silvercircle.com
26. INBOUND15
1200 - 2500
• Buyer Persona
• Content Creation
• Blogging
• Social Media
• Email Marketing
• Lead Nurturing
• Offers
Onsite Workshop
Chris Fell
www.g2msolutions.com.au
Welcome to my presentation where I hope you will learn how to make money before selling a HubSpot licence or a full marketing retainer.
I discovered Inbound Marketing through HubSpot in 2009 when I was running my own Digital Media Consultancy in Sydney, Australia. Fast forward a few years later I moved back home to Dublin and started working in DubSpot (our friendly name for HubSpot in Dublin). Over the past two years I have worked with over 150+ agencies in the Asia Pacific region, today’s advice comes from my own experience and that of the companies that I have worked with.
Is any of this resonating with you? Are you an established agency and you are feeling a little tired.
Are you questioning the quality of your leads that you are getting from your website?
Do you feel you are doing a lot of free speaking, pitching and educating others about Inbound Marketing?
Are you coming up against too many “we don’t have enough time or budget objections”?
Over then next 40 minutes we are going to explore some new ideas around the traditional Inbound Agency Retainer Model, we will look at why is there a need for change, an outline of what it could look like in your agency, who it is for and what to watch out for. Ready? Lets go. . .
Before we get started lets look at why?
Most of you are probably familiar with this model, your HubSpot Channel Consultant will have educated you on this, let me explain for any non- HubSpot agencies. We recommend creating some free content that your buyer persona would be interested in like a free Ebook, when they download this then you follow up with some lead nurturing emails and invite them to have a free Assessment with you that then hopefullly leads to a Free Pitch or many Pitches with a prospect. If you are keen to win the business, you sell, sell, sell and more often than not the next step is a 6 or 12 month retainer with a company you barely know anything about and don’t know how you are going to work with you.
Ringing any bells with anybody?
If they do sign up, in the beginning all is fantastic, the client signs up, they pay their first month retainer, they are super excited, then you give them a list of things they need to do, they are like, “oh sure no problem we will have that over to you next week”, and we all know how the story goes.
In many cases the client does their homework and all goes well, however in much more cases the client does not do their homework, you cannot create content and move to the next step of the project, days turn into weeks, turn into months etc.
Before you know it you are now in the relationship from hell, the client is disappointed they have not seen a result from you, you are so frustrated that they have spent money with you and yet will not give you the content that you need.
Then I am on the end of the phone listening to you saying “How did it come to this . . . .again.”
Hence over the years of listening to these calls (and having been there myself in my agency life) I wanted to come up with some new ideas that
Helps agencies to acquire more profitable work.
Weed out potential bad clients without losing money.
So today if we look at the a summary of the current inbound agency retainer model.
I have taken out the dollar/pound/euro signs to avoid confusion so the figures here you can imagine in your own currency as they are not fixed but dependent on the customer you are working with.
So today we have lots of free work then high stakes poker pitching a 12 month HubSpot licence and a 6 or 12 month marketing retainer.
Here is a new path for your agency.
Going from your free work being a smaller part of your time then the customer can dip their toe in the water for a small fee, moving up to getting to know each other, and progressing where you qualify the prospect over time, they are getting practical advice they can use and you are getting paid.
Before we launch into the paid work now is the perfect time to do an audit of our current free assets that you have on your website/social media platforms.
I invite you to take some time to step up the ebooks a notch,
Some of your ebooks/content could include video and think of how to send it straight to an iPad or iPhone for reading later.
Use fresh up to date visuals.
This is a great example of a “magazine style” ebook from our own HubSpot marketing dept.
Create more video content like how to videos, tutorials - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2jhJoMu0xg
This works for Jamie – he recently got a €4k sale from this as the person rang and said they didn’t have the time to build it.
There can be a lot of phone calls / emails with questions from the prospect before you book in their free assessment. Having a rich FAQ page is essential.
This page (or pages) need to have lots of information on them about your business, basic questions about marketing & online marketing and specifically about how your engagement processes work, elaborate on each of the steps here on how you work with clients.
Think of the questions you get asked over and over again and make sure they are on this page.
Take each of the Frequently Asked Questions and expand on them by creating quality blog posts.
Tell stories about your processes and the success stories of your customers.
So now I’m going to get a bit controversial here. How many of you have “Inbound Marketing Assessment” as part of your offers?
This might work in the States however in Europe/APAC the term Inbound Marketing is still rarely heard and nobody has “an Inbound Marketing problem” they have a content marketing problem, or lead generation problem. So tailor your assessments to respond to the problems that your buyer persona already has – don’t give them a new problem they don’t know anything about.
What is the agency good at?
The assessment does not always have to be so formal.
Concentrate is an agency in Christchurch, New Zealand.
I remember these guys really well as when I rang them in November 2013 they were already dusting off their fishing rods with their feet up on their desks talking about their long summer holidays that were coming up (down under there is almost a three month slow down in business activity from Nov to Feb).
“Aw, we will do an Inbound Campaign when we get back from our holidays” they both said.
Now I knew that would be February before they would get a campaign up and out the door with another 6-12 weeks before it would turn around any kind of result, here were were in Nov and they wouldn’t see any results from their HubSpot investment by potentiall March or April.
NOT ON MY SHIFT
I enouraged Greg & Owen to get a quick ebook up and out so that at least it was sitting there over the holiday period and we came up with their MOFU offer of “a cup of coffee” – if the person is too far away you can arrange a Skype call.
Yes their buyer personas were going to take holidays however in the days/weeks that they would be returning to the office they will be reading/planning/downloading material to get their head in the game. When the boys got back into their agency they over 33 leads and they closed two sales within a week.
They still have the caffeine shakes
So now all of our free assets are up to date, lets start moving into getting paid for our time and knowledge in small steps.
Now this will take time for some of you to retrain your current habits of jumping at every opportunity to sell/pitch your services.
I want to preface these steps are not for any companies that you have a relationship with, have the budget the money and are ready to go. These are for people you need to qualify more and you need to get paid to do so.
Next time you get “invited” to pitch Inbound Marketing to a company you can respond “thank you for the invitation, we are fully booked up for our free pitching spots for the coming months, however I have some availability for . . . . And insert some of the new services that you have chosen from the coming list”.
Now if this idea is too far fetched for you right now I would like to bring to your attention to who I call the supermodels of the HubSpot Agency World – Zooma – Sweden who “don’t get out of bed for less than 5k a day”.
Everyone in this room is passionate about Inbound Marketing and I’m sure we have all been in a situation where you have shared some of your knowledge and then the person listening says “tell me more” and so you do. I don’t know about you, sometimes I have been in a situation where my passion has overtaken and I have given lots of advice only to feel drained at the end of the conversation and wishing I was on the clock.
Clarity.fm is a platform where you can set up a profile, hightlighting your expertise and people can book you in 15 minute increments.
How do you do this . . . . You can set up a free profile or page on your website about your expertise and promote on your website/social media.
You can also set up a simple pay pal button on a landing page on your website to book a 15 minute consultation with you.
Bryan set up a profile after seeing this presentation last year.
Quote from Brian “From an experience point of view, we're finding our perceived value is higher earlier in our process and those who have historically been scared off by the large fees have had a chance to experience the value they will receive before risking a large budget and so they are now more likely to convert.”
You can say you are booked up and happy to talk more with them then send them the link for your Clarity.fm page. See how serious they are when they have to pay for your expertise.
This is another step in the “try us” offering – who has heard of The Content Marketing Blueprint”?
You can purchase this whitelabel and then rebrand to sell to the customer.
€2000 to join their training and €795 per blueprint there after (a great business model – well done guys).
http://www.contentmarketingblueprint.com/join-the-community
Another offering you can have is a Virtual Strategy Session.
You will see Jamie here again, he lives in a remote part of New Zealand making it time consuming and costly to travel to do meetings, so he doesn’t.
He has set up a whiteboard and video conferencing, sends his prospect a link to pay along with a questionnaire and then books them in for a consulting session.
How to : Set up a page on your website with what your strategy session will cover. Set up a paypal button for payment or something similar.
At the end of the session you can take a picture of the whiteboard and email it along with your recommendations or if at the end of the call you want to work with this person tell them what your next steps are or simply tell them you would like to work with them and ask them if they feel the same.
By now you may have done a consultation phone call or a strategy session with a customer and they are still want more information before committing or in some cases you might want to get to know them a bit better.
So here are some options for when they ask “What next?”
You could set up your own agency mastermind group for your ideal buyer persona.
One example of this would be to set up a weekly coaching call for Marketing Managers of Medium to large companies where they can pay a small monthly fee on their company credit card and dial in online from the comfort of their own offices.
You can set a calendar of topics that you are going to discuss, then go around the call asking if anybody has any questions that you can help with.
For them they get to hear about common problems from other marketing managers too.
For you, you can record the call, use the content for blog posts and new material. You can also follow up with people individually if you can see problem that they have that you can solve and propose your solution.
How can you set this up? build a sales page with a pay pal button for ordering and a video conferencing platform with recording option.
Set calendar of topics, promote online and grow – you can start of with 2 to 3 people in the beginning.
Email group a week before the call telling them what their homework is. Hold the call, go around the group and ask them
1. what did they learn from the topic this week, what could they have done better with the topic? And what do they need help with. Record the call (you can reporpose this material in the future). Use each call to see if there is anybody that needs more help and that you would like to work with and follow up with them individually.
Instead of going out pitching for business set up two or three different onsite workshops and charge €700 to €1800 depending on the length of time. Make sure the price point is relavite to to the client don’t be do cheap.
Examples of these could be
Buyer Persona
Content Creation
Blogging
Social Media
Offers
Lead Nurturing
How to . . . . Set up a page on your website with the information about the onsite workshops you would like to do with a way for people to book you for an appointment to scope the workshop. Download the HubSpot materials and work with me to help you with the content. Deliver the workshop and qualify the customer for future business.
During these workshops you are also able to assess the people in the company, how do they work? Are they resisting the process? Do they seem easy to work with?
This is as much about you showing them how you can get results for them as much as they are showing you if you would like to work with them on a long term basis, make sure as many of the team that you would be working with is going to be in attending the workshop. If there is an Awkward Arnie or Annie in the room, constantly questioning you and being difficult, he or she is sure not going to be any easier to work with when you are in a 12 month retainer for over 70k.
Agency in Brisbane, Australia doing Linkedin Workshops as a way into companies and then uncovers their other needs.
I remember Casey calling me saying that a law firm had asked her to do a Linkedin workshop for their marketing staff, they had a budget of 2k, she was about to turn it down as it was not “Inboundy” – I convinced her to take it as number 1 it was profitable revenue, 2. she knew Linkedin well & 3. she could qualify if they had any other marketing opportunities.
She did, they did and she got to work with them on a large marketing retainer and also wrote a book that is on Amazon about Linkedin for Business.
Moral of the story, don’t overlook opportunities that appear too simple for your agency or aren’t “Inboundy” just because you know about doesn’t mean others do.
If you would like to get help with building out a workshop Marcus Sheridan has a course - http://www.thesaleslion.com/workshop-training-for-agencies.
Marcus is speaking here at And there will be a panel afterwards to ask questions. If you are interested in doing workshops I would recommend you come along to this too.
You’ve made some money, feeling like you know the prospects in your funnel better you can now either to choose to move ahead with the companies that are ready to go, or if Awkward Arnie/Annie is giving you a weird feeling, you think they are going to be too difficult to work with, lets look at some other ways of qualifying and earning money.
Working with the company over a 6 week time frame - 1 face to face meeting and 1 workshop (Buyer Personas as an example then present them with a online marketing strategy that they can either
Implement himself or
b. include a price that reflects your desire to work with them.
If they have been difficult to work with - delayed in getting content to you then that is a sign they could potentially be a nightmare customer. When pitching for a 6 or 12 month retainer then you can price accordingly (price high or walk away - we don’t think we are right for each other.)
How to . . . Create your own Online Marketing Template or make an enhanced one from the Content Marketing Blueprint one earlier, do one face to face meeting and set homework do be done prior to the workshop – like do their buyer personas. Hold the workshop.
Then deliver your strategy with recommendations on how to do it themselves or a proposal to do it for them.
If you have an Enterprise Portal you can do Paid Campaigns in your own portal.
This is actually a training presentation in it’s own right however a quick overview is you can create a campaign for your client over 12 weeks in the campaign tool and charge them between €5 to €15k
This will show them a ROI on a campaign and showcase HubSpot too as an opportunity to resell the software.
The key here is less is more, don’t over do it – just a simple campaign, get a result then show them how much more you could do for them (if you want to work with them over a longer period of time).
How to . . . We have a project in the Partner Projects section – here is the link.
Finally I hear you say . . .
Ideally you will have worked with your potential client in one or more of the previous offers.
Your proposal should be a template document around your core service packages and should not take you too much time to do as you will have built up knowledge about the customer.
Work with them closely to understand their cost per client as per the pricing calculator training and then you will have a pretty good indication of how much you can charge for a 6 or 12 month retainer.
Watch out for
Confusing the customer can be easy to do here.
Don’t building all the offers together - Pick one or two offers that you are drawn to and finish that first.
Don’t share all of your steps at the same time - tell the customer the next step only, reveal slowly.
Here we are again.
Hopefully now after explaining each one step by step you can see some new ways for you to make money with Inbound while qualifying out the bad fits and getting to know your ideal prospects better to create longer lasting profitable mutually beneficial business relationships.