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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey, everyone,
welcome back.
Yeah, it's time for anotherdeep dive, all right, and today
we're going to be looking at howto kind of keep your business
running smoothly even whenyou're out and about Right,
using our new mobile app.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
And this is something
that we've been thinking about
a lot here at Rainmaker.
Definitely We've got some datato back it up, but we all know.
We all know that running alocal business these days.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:29):
It's a lot.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (00:31):
Can be a lot to
juggle.
Speaker 2 (00:32):
Yeah, and it's so
easy to feel like you're losing
ground when you're away fromyour desk.
Right you know when you're notat your computer.
Speaker 1 (00:41):
Absolutely, and
especially like you were saying,
yeah, for small businesses.
You got to be agile, you got tobe responsive, you got to be
out there doing things Exactly,but you also need to be
connected to your business.
And that's kind of a toughthing to balance.
Speaker 2 (00:57):
Right, and so what we
found is that our mobile app.
It kind of turns that wholeidea on its head.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:03):
It's almost like you
have an advantage when you're
not at your computer.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
It's interesting you
say that, because did you know
that nearly 70% of smallbusiness owners use their
smartphones for business?
Speaker 2 (01:17):
Really.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
At least a few times
a day.
Wow, that's huge.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
That's a lot.
Speaker 1 (01:22):
Yeah, it's a whole
different ballgame than it used
to be.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
Yeah, it really is.
Speaker 1 (01:26):
Absolutely.
Speaker 2 (01:26):
So how does our app
play into all of this?
Speaker 1 (01:30):
Well, think about it
this way Okay.
What are some of the biggestheadaches you face when you're
trying to manage your businesson the go?
Speaker 2 (01:38):
I would say staying
organized, keeping track of
client details and just feelinglike I have a handle on things
when I'm not in the office.
Speaker 1 (01:47):
You got it, yeah, and
you know those.
Those are the exact pain pointsthat the app is designed to
solve.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
It's about having all
your essential business tools
right there in your pocket youknow, accessible at any time.
The material that we've beenlooking at it emphasizes that
over 80% of small businessowners feel they could be more
productive if they had betteraccess to data while they're
mobile.
Speaker 1 (02:12):
Interesting.
Speaker 2 (02:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:13):
So how does our app
actually do that?
Speaker 2 (02:16):
Well, think of it as
your business command center.
Okay, but on your phone.
Okay, you got your CRM.
Speaker 1 (02:22):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
Keeps all your client
information organized right.
You can access it anytime, evenoffline wait offline access
yeah that's huge.
Speaker 1 (02:31):
Yeah, what if I'm in
an area with spotty reception?
Yeah, or I just don't want to,you know yeah drain my data
you're still good to go.
Speaker 2 (02:39):
Wow, you can pull up
client profiles, notes, even
past interactions Okay, allwithout needing an internet
connection.
Wow, it's about giving you thatpeace of mind that you're never
truly disconnected from yourbusiness.
Speaker 1 (02:53):
That's impressive.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:55):
So it's more than
just contacts.
It's like having your wholebusiness history Exactly Review
wherever you go.
Speaker 2 (03:01):
Precisely, and this
is where it gets even more
interesting.
Speaker 1 (03:03):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (03:04):
The app goes way
beyond just storing information.
Speaker 1 (03:08):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (03:09):
It actually helps you
do things Okay Like scheduling
appointments.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 2 (03:13):
Sending invoices,
even managing your social media.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
Hold on.
Yeah, I'm picturing myselftrying to craft a social media
post on my tiny phone screen.
That doesn't sound veryefficient.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
You'd be surprised.
Yeah, the interface is superuser friendly.
Speaker 1 (03:29):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (03:30):
You can post to
multiple platforms at once.
Track engagement.
Speaker 1 (03:34):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
And even schedule
posts for later.
Speaker 1 (03:36):
So I could be waiting
for my coffee and boom Boom.
My entire social media presencefor the week is taken care of.
Speaker 2 (03:42):
You got it, wow.
And that's just scratching thesurface.
There's built-in two-waytexting with clients.
Speaker 1 (03:48):
Now you're talking.
What small business ownerdoesn't love a good time-saving
trick?
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Absolutely, and you
know what we're seeing is those
little time savers yeah reallyadd up, according to the data,
businesses that effectivelyleverage mobile tools.
I see a 23% increase.
Speaker 1 (04:06):
Wow in productivity
23% 23% that's massive, that's
massive.
Wow, so it's not just aboutbeing connected.
It's about being smarterExactly With how you manage your
time.
Being smarter with your time.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
Yeah, yeah.
And speaking of being smart,let's talk about one of the most
powerful features of the app.
Speaker 1 (04:28):
Automation.
Okay, that's where I need youto break it down for me.
Speaker 2 (04:31):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:31):
What exactly does
automation look like on the
mobile app?
Okay, what exactly doesautomation look like on the
mobile app?
Speaker 2 (04:35):
Well, imagine this
Okay.
Someone sends you a message onyour business Facebook page.
Speaker 1 (04:41):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (04:44):
Asking about your
hours Instead of having to log
into Facebook.
Right Find the message.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:48):
Type out a response.
Speaker 1 (04:50):
Uh-huh.
Speaker 2 (04:50):
You can set up a
system.
Speaker 1 (04:52):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
Where that inquiry
triggers an automatic reply with
all your business details.
Speaker 1 (04:57):
Okay, that's pretty
slick, so I can basically create
a virtual assistant to handlethose common questions.
Speaker 2 (05:03):
Exactly, and the
beauty of it is you can set up
these automations for all sortsof scenarios.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
They're like what
else?
Speaker 2 (05:10):
Someone signs up for
your email list, they get a
personalized welcome message.
A client schedules anappointment.
Speaker 1 (05:17):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (05:17):
They receive a
confirmation and a reminder.
Speaker 1 (05:19):
Right.
Speaker 2 (05:20):
It's all about
streamlining those touch points
and making sure nothing fallsthrough the cracks.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
That's a game changer
, yeah, especially for someone
like me.
Speaker 2 (05:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
Who wears a lot of
hats in my business.
Speaker 2 (05:30):
Right.
Speaker 1 (05:31):
It's almost like
having an extra set of hands.
Speaker 2 (05:34):
It is, and you know
the data supports that.
Oh really, we found thatbusinesses that use automation
tools see an average of 16%reduction in labor costs 16%
that's right, that's huge 16%,wow.
That frees up your time andresources to focus on the things
(05:54):
that really move the needle.
So it's not just about savingtime, it's about being more
strategic with your efforts andwhen it comes to strategy, yeah,
data is king okay and that'sanother area where our mobile
app really shines okay it givesyou access to all sorts of
insights okay, about yourclients and your business
performance okay, I'll admit I'mnot always the most data-driven
(06:17):
person.
Speaker 1 (06:18):
I tend to go with my
gut, but I'm open to being
convinced.
How does the app make data lessintimidating?
Speaker 2 (06:25):
It's all about
presenting the information in a
way that's easy to understandand use.
You can see at a glance whoyour most loyal customers are,
what services are most popularand how your marketing campaigns
are performing.
It's all visually driven andintuitive.
Speaker 1 (06:40):
So instead of just
seeing a bunch of numbers, I'm
actually getting a story aboutwhat's happening in my business.
You got it.
That makes sense.
Speaker 2 (06:48):
And what's really
cool is you can use that data to
make smarter decisions on thefly.
Speaker 1 (06:55):
Like how.
Speaker 2 (06:55):
Let's say you're at a
networking event.
Speaker 1 (06:57):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (06:57):
And you meet someone.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:59):
Who's interested in
your services.
You can pull up the app.
Okay, see what other clients intheir industry have purchased.
Speaker 1 (07:06):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:07):
And tailor your pitch
accordingly.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
Wow, that's next
level.
Speaker 2 (07:11):
It is.
Speaker 1 (07:11):
It's like having a
secret weapon.
It is.
It's all about being preparedRight and having the information
you need to seize thoseopportunities, and that's what
our mobile app is designed to doRight.
Give you that edge.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
Yeah, give you that
edge, no matter where you are.
Speaker 1 (07:27):
I love that, giving
you the edge.
Speaker 2 (07:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:29):
And you know what
else gives you an edge.
Speaker 2 (07:31):
What's that?
Speaker 1 (07:32):
Great customer
service.
Speaker 2 (07:33):
Oh, yeah, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (07:35):
So how does the app
help with that?
Speaker 2 (07:36):
Well, remember all
those automations we talked
about.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
No.
Speaker 2 (07:40):
Those play a big role
.
Speaker 1 (07:41):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
In delivering a
seamless customer experience,
but it goes beyond that.
Okay.
The app also makes it easy togather feedback, respond to
reviews and track customersatisfaction.
Speaker 1 (07:54):
So I can keep my
finger on the pulse.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
You got it.
Speaker 1 (07:57):
Of what my clients
are thinking Exactly, even when
I'm on the go.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
And the key is to be
proactive.
Okay, if someone leaves anegative review, yeah, you can
address it right away, right.
Before it escalates, okay.
Or if you see a pattern ofpositive feedback about a
particular service.
Speaker 1 (08:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:13):
You can double down
on that.
Okay, and promote it moreheavily.
Speaker 1 (08:16):
It's all about being
responsive Right and showing
your clients that you care.
Speaker 2 (08:20):
Absolutely, and when
you make your customers feel
valued, they're more likely tostick around and become loyal
advocates for your business.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
Okay, I'm sold this
app.
Sounds like a total gamechanger.
Speaker 2 (08:32):
It is.
Speaker 1 (08:33):
But I'm curious yeah,
what's the one thing you'd say
is the absolute most importantbenefit for local business
owners?
Speaker 2 (08:41):
That's a tough one.
Speaker 1 (08:42):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:42):
There are so many
Right, but if I had to choose,
I'd say it's the ability to stayconnected and build
relationships, no matter whereyou are.
Speaker 1 (08:52):
Right, because at the
end of the day, that's what
local business is all about.
I couldn't agree more.
Speaker 2 (08:56):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:57):
And you know what?
Right, we've just scratched thesurface we have Of what this
app can do.
Yeah, so if you're intrigued bywhat you've heard so far, stick
with us.
Speaker 2 (09:08):
All right, we've got
even more to share after the
break.
Okay, we are back.
We are and ready to kind ofpick up where we left off.
Yeah, you know one thing thatstruck me as we were getting
ready for this deep dive was howmuch emphasis there is these
days on data security Right.
(09:29):
It's a big concern it is Forany business owner, especially
when you're dealing withsensitive client information.
Speaker 1 (09:32):
Right On a mobile
device.
Yeah, that's a really goodpoint.
Yeah, you know, data breachesare a huge problem.
Speaker 2 (09:38):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:38):
And I definitely
wouldn't want to put my client's
information at risk.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (09:44):
So how does our app
address that?
Speaker 2 (09:45):
Well, first and
foremost, the app is built with
top-notch security features.
Speaker 1 (09:51):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (09:51):
We use encryption to
protect all data in transit and
at rest.
Okay, so, even if your phone islost or stolen, your
information is safe.
Speaker 1 (10:01):
Okay, that's
reassuring.
Speaker 2 (10:03):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
But what about user
access?
Speaker 2 (10:05):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (10:05):
Let's say I have
multiple employees who need to
use the app.
Speaker 2 (10:08):
Yep.
Speaker 1 (10:09):
How do I make sure
they only see the information?
They're supposed to.
Speaker 2 (10:13):
That's where user
roles and permissions come in.
Speaker 1 (10:16):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (10:16):
You can set up
different levels of access.
Okay roles and permissions comein.
Okay, you can set up differentlevels of access.
Okay, so your sales team cansee client contact info, but
your marketing team can't.
Speaker 1 (10:25):
Right, okay, so it's
like having a virtual bouncer.
Speaker 2 (10:28):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (10:29):
At the door of my
business data.
Speaker 2 (10:30):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:31):
Making sure only the
right people get in.
Speaker 2 (10:33):
You got it and you
can even track user activity.
Speaker 1 (10:35):
Oh really.
Speaker 2 (10:36):
So you know who's
accessing what and when.
Speaker 1 (10:38):
That's great.
Speaker 2 (10:39):
Yeah, it's all about
giving you that peace of mind
that your data is alwaysprotected.
Speaker 1 (10:44):
No, that's what I
call taking control.
Speaker 2 (10:45):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:46):
And speaking of
control, yeah.
I think it's important tomention that this app isn't just
a set it and forget it RightKind of thing.
Yeah, it's designed to growwith your business.
Speaker 2 (10:56):
Absolutely, you can
customize the app to fit your
specific needs, add new featuresas your business evolves, and
even integrate it with othertools you're already using.
Speaker 1 (11:07):
So it's not a
one-size-fits-all solution.
Yeah, it's more like a toolbox.
It is that I can adapt towhatever challenges come my way.
Speaker 2 (11:15):
You got it, and
that's what makes it so powerful
.
Yeah, it's not just aboutkeeping up.
Yeah, it's about getting aheadWell said, thank way, you got it
, and that's what makes it sopowerful.
Yeah, it's not just aboutkeeping up.
Speaker 1 (11:20):
Yeah, it's about
getting ahead.
Speaker 2 (11:22):
Well said, thank you.
Speaker 1 (11:23):
You know, after
diving deep, yeah.
Into all the features andbenefits of this app.
I have to say I'm prettyimpressed.
Speaker 2 (11:30):
I am too.
Speaker 1 (11:31):
It really does seem
like a game changer.
Speaker 2 (11:33):
It is, and we're
incredibly proud of the impact
it's having on our clients.
We're seeing businessesstreamline their operations,
boost their productivity and,most importantly, build stronger
relationships with theircustomers.
Speaker 1 (11:47):
And that's what it's
all about, right.
That's it Connecting withpeople, building trust, creating
a thriving community.
Speaker 2 (11:53):
Absolutely Around
your business, and our mobile
app is just one of the wayswe're helping local businesses
do just that.
Speaker 1 (12:00):
Well, on that note,
we want to thank you all for
joining us on this deep diveinto our mobile app.
Speaker 2 (12:07):
We hope you found it
helpful.
Speaker 1 (12:08):
Yeah, we hope you
learned some stuff.
If you are ready to take yourlocal business to the next level
, we encourage you to check outRainmaker Reputation AI.
Speaker 2 (12:19):
We're confident
you'll be glad you did.
Speaker 1 (12:21):
Until next time, keep
those connections strong.
Speaker 2 (12:24):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:25):
And those businesses
booming.
Speaker 2 (12:26):
All right, we'll see
you next time.