the evolving dealership

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dealer-marketing-systems@DlrMktgSys

THE EVOLVING DEALERSHIP Changing the Roles of Sales and Marketing to Meet Today’s Business Challenges Darrell Amy



TODAY• Making sense of the confusion– How do you add value?–What kind of dealership are you?

• Sales approach• Marketing strategies



WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A VALUE PROVIDER?



VALUE PROVIDER EQUATION

KNOWLEDGE + TECHNOLOGY + SUPPORT = ROIUnderstand their business problems

Use technology to fix the problems

Be there when they need help



WHAT KIND OF DEALERSHIP ARE YOU?



THE BIG QUESTION• How do we make sense all of the

products, services and solutions we sell?

Printers

Variable Data Printing

Supplies

ProductionWide

Format

MFP’s

Document Management

Managed Print Services

Managed Network Services

Cloud Services

Print Routing

Cost Recovery

VOIP



CHALLENGES• Customers are confused• Sales reps are confused• Marketing is chaotic

Printers


Supplies

ProductionWide

Format

MFP’s

Document Management



Cloud Services

Print Routing

Cost Recovery

VOIP



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SOLUTIONS COMPANYDocuments drive business processes.We help companies use technology to manage documents and improve workflow.Benefits• Improve productivity• Enhance customer service• Create disaster recovery plans• Comply with government

reg’s

MFP’sInput (Scan) | Output

(Print)

Content Management

Workflow Optimization

Use Print Assessment Tool to Discover Document Use/Flow

Quarterly Reviews to Discover Workflow Enhancement

MPS



SERVICES COMPANYWhen technology goes down, business grinds to a halt. Enjoy the same support you get for your copiers for all of your office technology.

Benefits:• Maximize productivity• Manage cyber security risks • Create a disaster recovery

plan

Copier Service

DesktopsServers

Workflow Optimization


Printers



SYSTEMS COMPANYYou need document production for your business.We understand (production print/CME) and deploy systems to enhance your business.Benefits:• Maximize profitability• Outstanding support• Specialized solutions

Copier Service

Production

Niche Solutions


Wide Format3D Printing



DISCUSSIONWhich kind of dealership are you?1. Solutions2. Services3. Systems (with Specialty Niches)



IMPLICATIONS• What is your message to the market?• How are you going to approach the

sale?



BREAK



HOW ARE YOU GOING TO SELL?Sales Strategies



YOU HAVE ONE MINUTEWHAT DO YOU TALK ABOUT WITH A PROSPECT?

Printers


Supplies

ProductionWide

Format

MFP’s

Document Management



Cloud Services

Print Routing

Cost Recovery

VOIP



IT STARTS OUT SIMPLE• Begin with the client’s business

challenges• Empathize



THREE APPROACHES

Services SolutionsSpecialtySystems



SERVICES APPROACH• Does your business rely on

technology?– Technology poses risks

• Information Security• Viruses• Disaster Recovery

– Technology requires support– Do you have a full IT support department?– We can provide support for your office technologies for

less than the cost of a full time employee

Services



SOLUTIONS APPROACH• Have you ever thought to yourself that there could

be processes inside your company that could be improved?

• We help our clients integrate technology to improve their business processes, helping increase profits, improve competitive advantage and reduce risks.

• What challenges are you facing in your business today?

Solutions



SPECIALTY SYSTEMS APPROACH• Have you ever wondered if there are technologies

that could help you gain competitive advantage and improve your profits?

• We help engineering and design companies integrate the latest 2D and 3D printing technologies to improve their processes and lower costs.

• What are some of the biggest challenges you are facing in your business today?

SpecialtySystems



THE NEW SALES REP“We need to stop looking for technical people who can sell and develop business people who can sell.”Selling is Dead



TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION REVIEW



THE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION REVIEW• We are always looking for ways to improve the

value we deliver to our clients.• You have installed powerful technology in your

office. Chances are you are only using a fraction of its potential.

• We want to help you fully integrate it to help you improve your business, increase productivity and reduce your security risks.



TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION REVIEW• What challenges are you facing in

your business today?• What are your biggest goals?• How are people using the

technology?• Are there security risks?



TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION REVIEW• Prepare a report for the client:– Their Business Challenges– Ideas for Improved Technology Use– Process Improvement Ideas– Security Risks– Recommendations



KEYS TO SUCCESS• Sincerity• Passion



HOW ARE YOU GOING TO MARKET?PositioningLead Generation Strategies



WHAT IS YOUR CORE MARKETING MESSAGE?

Printers


Supplies

ProductionWide

Format

MFP’s

Document Management



Cloud Services

Print Routing

Cost Recovery

VOIP



THREE APPROACHES

Services SolutionsSpecialtySystems

We support your technology.

We help you integrate technology to improve your business.

We have specialized knowledge that will help you business.



HOW TO GET THE MESSAGE OUT



WHAT PERCENTAGE OF YOUR CLIENT BASE IS IN A MANAGED SERVICES PROGRAM?

HOW DO WE INCREASE THIS NUMBER?



THE CHASM

Geoffrey Moore, Crossing the Chasm, Marketing and Selling Disruptive Products to Mainstream Customers



INNOVATORS MAINSTREAM

Love technology Skeptical about technology

Take Risks Scared of making a bad decision

Want to be seen as leaders Want to know what others are doing



HOW DO MAINSTREAM BUYERS PERCEIVE YOUR DEALERSHIP AND YOUR MANAGED SERVICE PROGRAMS?SAFE CHOICE OR RISKY?



THE THREE HURDLES

They do not understand how the client values the offering.

Current customers and the market are not aware of the managed services offering

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They do not see the provider as a credible source of IT services

Awareness

Credibilit

yValue



THE THREE HURDLES

They do not understand how the client values the offering.

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Awareness

Credibilit

yValue



COMMUNICATING VALUE• Why do clients’ buy managed

services?– Reduces The Number of Vendors– Eliminates Inventory Costs and Risk of Theft– Frees Up IT Staff to Focus on Core Projects– Enhances Security– Manages Unmeasured Costs– Addresses Problems Proactively– Maps Out a Technology Upgrade Plan

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COMMUNICATING VALUE

• Communicate value in the clients’ language– What are their business

problems?– How can you connect

your managed services offerings to their problems?

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CREDIBILITY

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They do not see the provider as a credible source of IT services

Awareness

Credibilit

yValue



DOES YOUR DEALERSHIP LOOK AND FEEL LIKE A CREDIBLE SOURCE OF I.T. SOLUTIONS?



HOW DO I BUILD TRUST?• Look Like an Expert• Professional Online

Presence• Thought Leadership• Blog Posts• Social Media

Participation

• Professional Documents45




Presence• Thought Leadership• Blog Posts

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Presence• Thought Leadership• Blog Posts• Social Media

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HOW DO I BUILD TRUST?• Educate Your

Clients– Events/Webinars– Special Reports/White

Papers– Blog Posts

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HOW DO I BUILD TRUST?• Get Endorsed• Case Studies• Get References• Google• LinkedIn• Facebook

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AWARENESSCurrent customers and the market are not aware of the managed services offering

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Awareness

Credibilit

yValue



AWARENESSVALUE & CREDIBILITY

HOW WE’RE HELPING DEALERS

Weekly blog posts and quarterly graphics updates

Automated email/social/Google lead gen campaigns

Placement on page one of Google for key search terms

Daily social media updates and follower building



MANAGED MARKETING SERVICES

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Members



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