Why You Should Not Let Sales Work the Booth at Tradeshows!

Why You Should Not Let Sales Work the Booth at Tradeshows!

Unless they are in sync with your event goals.  It is kind of hypocritcal that I write this post given my actions as both a direct sales contributor and sales leader working tradeshow exhibits.  I say these things in repent knowing that I was wrong in my actions and ask for forgiveness from my previous co-workers.  [...]

It’s budget time!  Was your marketing budget cut?

It’s budget time! Was your marketing budget cut?

 As a former sales leader and direct sales contributor, I have been on the receiving end of leads for many years.  Throughout I have seen firsthand the challenge marketing teams have in articulating their value to a CFO.  By value, I mean revenue production.  If your marketing budget was $4 million, what revenue impact did [...]

Are you losing business because of your landing pages?  Let your leads control how they are treated

Are you losing business because of your landing pages? Let your leads control how they are treated

You might find yourself thinking: “Landing pages are a turnoff. I hate providing information simply to get access to a white paper or content that is of interest. I like to shop around before making a decision and definitely don’t want a pushy salesperson bugging me if I inquire about a webinar. Just let me [...]