Here’s the truth that too few agencies want to hear: if your agency business development strategy is focused on selling strategy, media, digital, creative, or PR services, you’re replaceable. Harsh? Maybe. But real. In today’s market, clients negotiate on execution. But they hire the agency they believe is most likely to deliver the outcome they …
Unlock the secrets of Agency Business Development Networking for Introverts and transform conversations into customers.
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...Business development is one of the most complex jobs in an agency. Period. It’s high-pressure, filled with rejection, and misunderstood by the very people who hire for it. How tough is it? The average tenure of an agency business development (BD) person is just under two years (RSW/US). Let that sink in. Twenty-four months isn’t a lot …
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...In a recent conversation with Brent Weaver on the Digital Agency Show, I shared what I’ve learned in over 30 years as an agency business development consultant. From my early days knocking on doors selling greeting cards to becoming a trusted advisor for agencies looking to grow, I’ve seen how a clear strategy, resilience, and …
Go behind the scenes to learn how Jono grapples with prospect generation, evolving market dynamics, and the quest to create trust between his agency and prospects during the business development journey.
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...Paul discusses the importance of his 4-pillar approach to strategic planning, the evolution of digital marketing, and how he has successfully navigated the shifting digital landscape over the past 20 years to grow his agency.
...Selling creative ideas in today’s marketing world can feel like navigating a minefield. Clients are more cautious than ever, prioritizing data and performance over bold, imaginative campaigns. As someone who’s been in the agency game for over 30 years, I’ve seen the tides turn. But don’t worry—there are effective ways to pitch those innovative concepts …
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...Most people believe buyers choose sellers based on knowing, liking, and trusting someone. But that’s only part of the story. In reality, people do business with those they know, like, trust, and find credible. Credibility is the often-overlooked linchpin in sales success. Especially in today’s digital-first world, where your digital persona forms the first impression, …
Imagine if you could unlock the true potential of your salesforce by understanding their unique strengths and weaknesses, then tailoring your sales training program to fit each person perfectly. Any sales director can tell you that all salespeople are not created equal. Every team has high performers, mid-performers, and low performers, driving companies to invest …
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...A Referred Client Prospect left you a message indicating that one of your clients or friends, whom we’ll call a Referral Agent, suggested they should contact you. They may or may not reveal the reasoning behind the need to chat; usually, I find they don’t. Instead, they leave a phone number and a short message …
Last week I received an email that pained me to read. The sender had just shared what she hoped had been an impactful PowerPoint presentation during a networking event we both attended and had asked me for my opinion. After trading emails, she finally sent this: I 1,000% need help, especially as we move into …
Converse Digital’s detailed analysis of the 2024 RSW/US Agency New Business Outlook Report & our 3-Step plan to help agencies overcome the hurdles uncovered by the report.
...I’m a voracious reader. I always have been. The best Christmas gift I ever received was a Kindle Unlimited Subscription. I mean, books are the cheapest, highest ROI investment you can make in your future and career. So with that in mind… here is my Christmas gift to you this year. The 12 best business …
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