If you’re struggling to sell more managed services contracts – or if you want to get in the game and start promoting managed services to your clients – listen up. I’ve worked with thousands of computer consultants and routinely see them commit one major mistake in their MSP marketing plan.
Did you know the average e-mail open rate (which is not entirely an accurate number) is roughly 20%, with an average click-thru rate of 2% to 3%? Not too exciting, huh? That means if you send 100 e-mails, the BEST you can hope for is two or three people clicking on the link. From there (and depending on a number …
One of our key speakers at Boot Camp, Jack Daly, started and grew his company from $0 to $350 MILLION in monthly recurring revenue, with 22 sales offices, 750 employees and $42 million in profits…in 18 months. How in the heck did he do this? (Surprisingly, he doesn’t even drink coffee!) There were a number of things – but ONE …
Over and over again, I’ve driven home the point that the ONLY real asset in your MSP/IT services business is your list and the RELATIONSHIP you have with it. You cannot produce a crop from scorched earth or with unfertile ground, no matter how good the seed, water, sunshine and tending, but too many business owners ONLY think about communicating …
When using Direct Mail the best offer is no better than the worst offer if it’s thrown away unopened before your prospect reads it. So here are a few ways to “sneak” past the human spam filter in every office and get your letters opened. 1. Make direct mail look like personal mail. Use a real, live stamp. Hand-address the …
Here’s a tough year-end test to give yourself that may not be a fun exercise to participate in. Get a clean legal pad of paper, a pen, a BIG cup of coffee and camp out in a place AWAY from your PC, phone or any other electronic gadget that might distract you. Get comfy. Then make a list of every …
One of the fastest ways to kill your lead generation mojo on any website, e-mail, landing page, etc., is to focus it on YOU and what YOU do, deliver, provide, etc. A really important point to remember about lead generation is this: ALL you need to do is sell the next step — be it to fill in the form, …
Last month on the Q&A call, I was told by a member they had implemented one of my campaigns “to the letter” but still had gotten ZERO results. Obviously not a good way to start a call! This fired off a great discussion with Jeff and the team and revealed a need for me to document a process for what …
Attention All VARs, MSPs, and System Integrators Who Want To Generate Leads Online… By Robin Robins, President, Technology Marketing Toolkit, Inc. www.technologymarketingtoolkit.com Before I give you these quick tips, let it be known that developing a web marketing machine is an ongoing effort that requires a commitment to testing and refining your strategy, message, offer, and graphics, as well as …
By Robin Robins, President, Technology Marketing Toolkit, Inc. www.technologymarketingtoolkit.com There is an old saying that says you can’t understand someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. This is a great saying to live by, especially if you are a business owner or sales person whose bank account, lifestyle, and financial security is dependant on your ability to sell …
