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In the Transform Sales Podcast #61, Amir Reiter interviews Amanda Puppo, CEO at MarketReach, to delve into the frequent mistakes B2B buyers commit when on the hunt for a Sales Agency to handle their lead generation. Amanda underscores the significance of viewing marketing and lead generation as strategic, long-term investments rather than quick, temporary solutions. She also warns against treating appointment-setting and lead generation as mere commodities, cautioning that the pursuit of the lowest price often leads to disappointing results.
In case you missed it…. these are the highlights
Who are your agency’s best-fit customers (as defined by Products they sell and markets they want to sell into)?
MarketReach’s best-fit customers are services companies looking to sell insurance, business brokerage, janitorial, and vending operators products in the United States and Canada.
What sets your agency apart from other Sales Agencies when it comes to serving your ideal customer?
MarketReach differentiates itself from other sales agencies by focusing on service-based B2B clients, with a strong emphasis on appointment setting for services, cold calling to decision-makers, and lead generation.
Their expertise spans across various industries, including insurance, business brokerage, janitorial services, and vending operations, among others.
With over two decades of experience, MareketReach has a comprehensive understanding of diverese fields, enhancing their ability to cater to broad rangeof B2B clients.
What are the Top 3 tips you would give Buyers to increase the probability of achieving the result they want with your agency?
Conduct thorough customer interviews, focusing on their needs, goals, and the effectiveness of their current solutions.
- Regularly review and refine your outbound sales campaign. If you’re not seeing the expected sales results, despite having a product and a defined market, this could indicate a misalignment in your product-market fit. Keep in mind, small changes can make a big difference. Tweaking aspects such as your product’s features, the audience you’re targeting, how you deliver your product, or even how you brand it, can significantly enhance your alignment with the market and potentially boost your sales efficiency.
…Never treat appointment-setting and lead generation like commodities where you opt for the lowest price…
Understand that low price doesn’t always guarantee the best quality. Set your goals clearly, determine your timeframe and budget, and ensure you’re investing enough to achieve your goals.
- If you approach a Sales Agency with a do-or-die mindset of making immediate sales in a short time, consider investing your money elsewhere. Success in marketing, especially in appointment-setting and lead generation, requires time and patience to develop opportunities and products, so ensure you are ready for that commitment.
Understand that success in marketing and outbound prospecting doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a long race, like a marathon. Start your outbound sales campaign with a trial program and if it shows good results, then commit to a long-term plan…
Don’t just aim for the low-hanging fruit, but seek out the big, impactful deals. While we all desire instant sales, it might not be immediately feasible, and landing a massive deal may take time. Persistence and patience are crucial in this journey.
