What Works: 5 Keys to Success in Remote or Hybrid Work
With more companies moving to a hybrid working environment after the pandemic upended the workplace in 2020, leaders are finding that it’s time to upgrade the playbook—or, in some cases, rewrite it completely. Even in those companies that have resisted the hybrid approach and are committing to either a fully onsite or fully remote workforce, there are still plenty of questions, uncertainties and variables that have to be addressed. And the stakes have never been higher. Hiring, retention, productivity, trust, innovation and the entire culture can be affected by these decisions. ...
Read More3 Ways to Refresh Your Marketing Efforts by Jae-ann Rock
If you’ve been struggling to engage more prospects, you may need to rethink your marketing approach. Some simple changes may be all you need to yield better results. We’ve got you covered… Read on! 1.) Provide Value-Added Content Don’t skip this one! We regularly see companies make mistakes in this critical area. First – Value-added content is FREE content that is helpful, insightful, educational, or informative. What are common industry challenges or issues? What are industry-related news feeds or social media feeds buzzing about? Are there industry trends emerging? When creating...
Read More#1 Productivity Killer When Prospecting by Pat Ryan
The most critical factor in determining if you will achieve your goals this year is how productive your team is at PROSPECTING. After all, poor prospecting = poor sales results! When it comes to prospecting within corporate training, e-learning and talent management, we have seen companies make many mistakes and missteps. But, there is one common mistake topping the list of productivity killers that: Wastes 75% of prospecting time, and Deflates Return-On-Investment of prospecting dollars Let’s talk about this list-topping mistake. First, a statement of the obvious – many times...
Read MoreRevealed: 5 Lead Gen Strategies for Peak Performance by Pat Ryan
After more than TWO DECADES of specializing in marketing to the world of corporate training and human resources, we have formed some definite opinions about how to most effectively prospect to this group. You need prospects that want and are ready to buy your solution. But not all prospects are ready to buy today. Some will be ready to buy in three months, four months, six months, nine months, a year, etc… So – here’s the key: you must be in front of them at the right moment when they need the benefits of your solution. Repetitive Exposure To be at the forefront of your prospect’s mind WHEN...
Read MoreDo You Know These 4 Buyer Types? by Jae-ann Rock
So, you’ve found the Corporate Training or HR decision-makers at target prospect companies. They have shown interest in your marketing outreach, and now it is time to follow up with a phone call. But, wait! Don’t blow it…How will you make the most of this opportunity? How will you make a positive first impression? How should you communicate your message to maximize call results? What’s the best approach to get them to open up – should you be chatty or direct? Once you find the decision-maker at a target account, it is important to reduce tension and build trust early in your contact with...
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