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Proactive marketing and business development executives – CRM, internal engagement and career insights

Red Star Kim

Proactive marketing and business development executives – CRM, internal engagement and career insights. What CRM/systems would people recommend? A variety of specialist (to professional services) and mainstream CRM systems were explored. CRM and Marketing Automation Software for SMBs | Act!

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Telephone call challenges: Emotions, data, selling and follow up

Red Star Kim

Some were fortunate to receive full details from the firm’s CRM supported by analytics showing digital activity and enquiry details. Others had little more than a name and telephone number. Where information was sparse it limited the amount of preparation that could be done.

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Referrer Management – Capacity and Capability

Red Star Kim

Most commented on the data challenges of referrer management – although accountants using PracticePortal were happy with their CRM. Sharing some CRM horror stories felt like much-needed therapy. amongst us. This extended to complaints of kids’ school emails and homework app overload. Sharing is caring?

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Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills

Red Star Kim

Data – CRM (Client Relationship Management) and CDP (Client Data Platforms) are often lacking. Protectionism – Some fee-earners could be insecure and defensive about sharing client information and relationships. The culture and rewards systems sometimes worked against integrated client teams.

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Telephone skills for lawyers and accountants – Confidentiality, client experience, accents and gatekeepers

Red Star Kim

Two thirds of delegates were most interested in using the telephone to reach people proactively whereas a third were most interested in building relationships on the telephone All delegates felt that their emotional intelligence was high.