🎧 Join Karen Vick and Katie Armentrout for a deep dive into making sales work for your small business on this episode of The Guiding Brands Podcast. 🎙️ In this insightful episode, our Chief Guide, Karen Vick, sits down with the awesome Katie Armentrout, a seasoned expert with 20 years in leadership and customer service.
📈 Here are key timestamped takeaways from the conversation:
- [00:02:14] Overcome business challenges with proactive networking & effective communication. 🤝
- [00:04:38] Redefine sales as business development for a positive mindset shift. 🔄
- [00:07:45] Conversations over selling—focus on problem-solving for clients. ✔️
- [00:11:30] Long-term strategy: Be patient with business follow-ups. 🏃♂️
- [00:14:52] Creative follow-ups and personalizing communication. 💡
- [00:18:07] The art of connection: Digital and in-person networking. 👥
- [00:21:59] The importance of targeting the right audience through trial and error. 🎯
- [00:25:33] Utilize your existing network for effective, low-cost business development. 💼
- [00:28:15] Strong relationships: the ultimate sales tool and understanding customer needs. 👭
- [00:31:47] How a positive company culture drives sales and customer service. 🌟
✅ Find next steps/action items at these timestamps in the interview:
- [00:35:21] Visit www.peoplefluence.com for more insights from Katie Armentrout. 📧
- [00:37:50] Engage with your network for referrals and opportunities. 🚀
- [00:40:04] Practice active listening to deeply understand client needs. 👂
- [00:43:16] Experiment with various engagement methods to discover what works best for your audience. 📝
- [00:46:58] Adopt Katie Armentrout’s advice on fostering a strong company culture. 🏅
👋 Connect with Katie Armentrout:
- Visit her website: www.peoplefluence.com
- Reach out via her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiearmentrout/. 💻
👋 Connect with our host, Karen Vick:
👉 https://guidingbrands.com/
👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-vick/
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidingbrands
Stay connected for more episodes designed to guide your brand to success.
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