Red Star Kim

JUNE 15, 2023

At the start of June I had the pleasure of leading PM Forum ’s “Towards KAM (and ABM) – Helping fee-earners with client relationship management” online workshop. Delegates were from legal and accountancy firms in the UK, Channel Islands, Germany and United Arab Emirates.

Key Account Management 130

Key Account Management Account Management Management Client Relationships 130

Red Star Kim

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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!

CRM 130

CRM Marketing Interpersonal Skills Client Relationships 130

Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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. Data – CRM (Client Relationship Management) and CDP (Client Data Platforms) are often lacking.

Key Account Management 130

Key Account Management Account Management Value Proposition Client Relationships 130

Red Star Kim

JUNE 16, 2022

The MBL workshop on Referrer and Intermediary Management earlier this week combined those in front-line fee-earning roles (e.g. employment and family solicitors) with those from marketing and business development in legal, tax, wealth management and property firms. Which CRM system do you use: 25% Hubspot, 25% OnePlace and 50% other.

Management 130

Management Key Account Management Digitalization Communication 130

Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Connected leadership – How professional relationships (kimtasso.com) Competitors – Analyse who your major competitors are advising and adapt their targeting methods (I’m a little uncomfortable with the current trend to use LinkedIn to review your competitors’ contacts and target them yourself!) There are many articles on both of these topics.

Value Proposition 130

Value Proposition Key Account Management Digitalization Sales 130

Red Star Kim

APRIL 17, 2023

Surprisingly, delegates were more likely to use spreadsheets than a CRM for managing client and referrer information. Half the delegates had a KAM (Key Account Management) programme at their firm. Two thirds of the delegates felt their personalities were dog and the other third thought they were cats.

Management 130

Management Manufacturing Client Relationships Facilitation 130

Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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. Some commented that their client and referrer data lived in teams’ closely-guarded team spreadsheets. amongst us.

Management 130

Management Emotional Intelligence Onboarding Communication 130