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Content marketing shortcuts: 5 tips for agency lead-gen

Content marketing shortcuts: 5 tips for agency lead-gen

by Karl Sakas | Oct 7, 2020 | Optimize Your Sales Process, Work Less Earn More

Doing content marketing to generate leads for your own agency? You know you need to do it, but it’s hard to find time. You’re so busy helping clients—and your team—that it feels like there’s never time for bizdev. As a marketer, you know you’ll...
Client emergencies = New revenue stream for your agency?

Client emergencies = New revenue stream for your agency?

by Karl Sakas | Sep 30, 2020 | Optimize Your Sales Process, Strengthen Client Relationships, Work Less Earn More

Are you tired of dealing with constant client emergencies at your agency? After my latest INBOUND talk—on handling difficult clients—an agency leader asked me for advice: “We have a disorganized client that keeps changing the priority of work they want done. We...
Stop giving new-client discounts (and what to do instead)

Stop giving new-client discounts (and what to do instead)

by Karl Sakas | Sep 9, 2020 | Optimize Your Sales Process, Attract Great Clients, Strengthen Client Relationships

Have you been tempted to give new clients a “first-time” discount, to close the deal and get the cash at your agency? You’re not alone—especially if your sales pipeline feels shaky, you’re feeling eager for revenue, and an initial discount...

Pricing, accountability, and retainers: Agency Office Hours Q&A with Karl Sakas

by Karl Sakas | Sep 8, 2020 | Office Hours

In the September 2020 episode of Agency Office Hours, we discuss agency pricing, squirrelly clients, team accountability, and more! Click to jump to specific segments: PRICING, including best practices in pricing, pricing automation, pricing models, custom vs....
Who should ‘own’ the custom scoping process at your agency?

Who should ‘own’ the custom scoping process at your agency?

by Karl Sakas | Sep 2, 2020 | Benchmarking & Optimization, Build a Stronger Team, Optimize Your Sales Process, Strengthen Client Relationships

Wondering how to approach scoping at your agency? It’s an important decision—especially around choosing which team members ‘own’ the custom scoping process. When the right people lead scoping, you set the stage for smooth and profitable delivery—and...
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