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The 4 P’s of Sustained AgencyGrowth & ProfitabilityPROCESS, PRICING, PROPOSAL & PLANNING
HUBSPOT
VAR TRACK
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The 4 P’s of Sustained AgencyGrowth & ProfitabilityPROCESS, PRICING, PROPOSAL & PLANNING
HUBSPOT
VAR TRACK
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JOHNMcTIGUE
EVP and Co-Owner
@jmctigue
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YOU WORK HARDFOR YOUR MONEY
• Nuts & Bolts for New VARs• The Power of Process• The Art of Pricing• The Science of Proposals• The Purpose of Planning• The 5th P• That’s a wrap
…But they never treat you right
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NUTS & BOLTS For New VARs
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THE POWER OF PROCESS
• Knowing what you offer
• Knowing what it costs you
• Knowing how long it takes
• Knowing how to price
• Knowing how to sell
SALES
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WHAT DO YOU OFFER?
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INBOUND
WHAT DO YOU OFFER?
• Strategy/Consulting• PR/Press Releases• Collateral Copy/Design• Direct Mail• Telemarketing• TV/Radio• Online Ads• Print/Outdoor Ads• Mobile Marketing
OUTBOUND• Strategy/Consulting• Content Creation & Design• SEO/SEM• Social Media Marketing• Lead Generation• Lead Nurturing• Email Marketing• Web Design/Development• CRM Integration/App Dev• Analytics/Reporting
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Ad Agency Evaluation Criteria (January 2012)
HOW DO YOU GET THE DEAL?
10987654321
20%
20%
14%20%
10%
7%1%1%
3%3%
How important is it that an agency be focused on a specific sector?10 = Very Important 1 = Not at all Important
Source: MARKETINGCHARTS.COM
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80%Of marketers are
more likely to choose an agency focused on a specific sector.
OVER
Source: RSW/US
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When deciding on a new agency, which factors most influenced your choice?
HOW DO YOU GET THE DEAL?
27%Other, please specify
Agency specialty
Awards won
Quality and quantity of website
Search engine results
Searches on marketing websites
General, unspecified awareness
Recommendation from another agency
Industry trade body
Recommendation from colleague
Timely response by agency
Introductory service
43%10%
29%6%
13%21%
12%10%
38%36%
41%10%
Source: RSW/US
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43%Of marketers are
more likely to choose an agency based on specialty.Source: RSW/US
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41%
Of marketers are more likely to choose based on timely response from agency.Source: RSW/US
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CONTENT MARKETING SALES FUNNEL & THE SALES TEAM
SALES PROCESS PART 1
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SALES PROCESS PART 2CLIENT QUALIFICATION
PURPOSE• Why are we talking?
• Should we continue?
• Goals/Needs/Pain Points
• History/Knowledge
• Budget/Plans
AGENCY SOLUTION
SALES CLOSE
DOCUMENT & FOLLOW-UP
• How we will solve client problem
• Why we are the best solution
• Cost, deliverables, timeframe
• Review solution
• Review costs
• Ask for the sale, if yes -> PROPOSAL
• Log calls & emails
• Status updates (scoring)• Close or return to funnel
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• Knowing where to start• Knowing where to end• Knowing each step• Verifying/measuring progress• Assessing results• Maintaining consistency• Training new people
EXECUTION
THE POWER OF PROCESS
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EXECUTION PROCESSStrategy (Senior Consultant) Content (Sr. Cons., Content Mgr, Blogger,
Designer)Promotion (Sr. Cons., Consultant) Conversion (Sr. Cons., EDC)
Analysis (Team)
• Goals
• Persona
• Branding
• Message
• Collaboration
• Web
• Blog
• Advanced
• Social
• Social
• PPC
• Outbound
• CTAs
• Landing Pages
• Lead Nurturing
• AMA
• Weekly
• Quarterly
• Trends
• Advice
• Collaboration
STRATEGIC PLAN
CONTENT CALENDAR
HUBSPOT, HOOTSUITE, ETC HUBSPOT
ENTERPRISE HUBSPOT, GOOGLE AN. ETC.B A S E C A M
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LEARNING PROCESS
THE
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THE ART OF PRICING• What are your deliverables?• What is your cost per deliverable?
• What is your planned profit?• Competitive factors• Other pricing models
Manpower
Direct costs
Overhead
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THE PITFALLS OF PRICING• Turnkey pricing
• Deliverables pricing
• Low cost “consulting” packages• Hourly pricing – transparency, accuracy, value?
When is it “done”
How many revisions? Cost for more…
Need clear language for additions/exceptions
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PRICING PACKAGING
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THE SCIENCE OF PRICING• The deal is already discussed
and agreed to• The Proposal reflects the deal• The Proposal is a contract (?)
• The Proposal has a term• The Proposal has terms• Discuss the Proposal in the 1st meeting
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THE PITFALLS OF PROPOSALS• Too Soon
Lack of understanding of goals, metrics, history
Lack of qualification information
Lack of discussion and deal points
What if the proposal gets accepted?
• Too Risky Kicking Tires
Beauty Contest
Criteria for acceptance unknown
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THE PROBLEM WITH RFPs• Backwards Process
Client thinks they know what they need
Client doesn’t have any idea what they need• Client Investment in
RFP Time/Resources already spent
Crowd sourcing, siloed interests
• Agency Investment in RFP Time/Resources to prepare
Beauty contest based on unknown criteria
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PROPOSAL MUST-HAVES• Air-tight Scope
Deliverables
Clear process for beyond-scope services
3rd party costs and payment responsibility• Resources Who’s assigned (?) Roles (?) Commitment (?)
• Term & Termination• Pricing & Payment Terms• Confidentiality etc.
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Proper Planning and PreparationPrevents Piss Poor Performance
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PROJECT LEVEL PLANNING
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RESOURCE PLANNING
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CORPORATEPLANNING
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The 5th P… PARTNERSHIP
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SUMMARY• Decide what you offer
• Figure out the Perfect Process
• Price accordingly to Process + Profit
• Proposals only when ready & qualified
• Planning is the key to Profitability
• The 5th P keeps you Sane