The Secret to Successfully Marketing to Corporate Training & HR by Pat Ryan & Jae-ann Rock
While there are many ways companies attempt to market and sell to Corporate Training and HR decision makers, not all are successful. For example, many companies attend industry trade shows, only to get lost in the chaotic shuffle of dozens of vendors on the show floor. So, what is the one secret you can leverage to successfully market to Corporate Training and HR? Stop guessing! We have taken all of the guesswork out of this for you. You see, we’ve specialized in this industry for 20 years now – and we know what works. Working with Mentor Tech Group provides you access to all of that...
Read MoreKeeping Sales Teams Productive Instead of “Busy” (5 Steps) by Jae-ann Rock
We all know there is a vast difference between being productive and being “busy.” It is critical to reduce or eliminate “busy work,” particularly for your well-paid professional sales staff. Left unaddressed, busy work can quickly erode sales and company profits by reducing time for the more important, truly productive work. So, are your sales reps productive with their time? Or, are they just “busy”? What steps can you take to reduce their admin work? How can you maximize their productivity by increasing the time spent selling? According to the process optimizing company, Nintex, 67% of...
Read MoreHow Much Did Bad List Data Cost You in 2018? by Jae-ann Rock
Here’s a question for you: What’s the real cost of using poor data sources in your business? Everyone marketing and selling to corporate training and HR is looking for a silver bullet to reach qualified decision makers. While there is no one right way to market to this sector, one thing is clear – you must avoid the “bad data trap” if you are to achieve success selling to these markets. Exhausting your time trying to manage poor data while marketing your products and services can cause immense setbacks to your business. Using “inexpensive” lists with inaccurate information will negatively...
Read More6 Rules to Maximize Sales & Marketing Productivity by Pat Ryan
Years ago, I attended GE’s Management Training Program, where I first learned about Jack Welch’s highly impactful business principles. As former Chairman of GE, Jack Welch was a legendary leader, largely known for: Demonstrating effective leadership tactics Achieving record corporate growth and profits (Under his leadership, GE’s value rose by more than 4,000% as a result of Mr. Welch’s strong personal philosophies!) It is those same guiding principles that have had a lasting impact upon my life and my career. (Unfortunately, the impact on GE was not so lasting after Welch’s departure...
Read MoreNo Lead Left Behind by Jae-ann Rock
Having a marketing plan that includes ways to nurture your “not now” leads is critical to making sure no lead is left behind. In our last blog post, we outlined ways to remain engaged with leads over time – in a way that continues to bring value to those contacts without becoming a pest. It is a balancing act, for sure. But, in our experience, a lead that has gone quiet is not necessarily a dead lead. Until you are able to fully ascertain the situation, do not assume any lead is dead. They are still “in play” until you are informed otherwise. I have personally had situations where a...
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