Ep 7: The Importance of Marketing & Sales in SMB’s with Spencer Ward

18/09/2024 31 min Episodio 7
Ep 7: The Importance of Marketing & Sales in SMB’s with Spencer Ward

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In this episode of the Best Sellers Podcast, host Doug Dvorak speaks with Spencer Ward, the founder and president of New Clean and host of the Idaho Business Podcast. Spencer shares his journey as an entrepreneur, starting from small beginnings cleaning cabins to building a successful commercial cleaning business in Pocatello, Idaho. The discussion delves into the crucial role of sales and marketing for small to medium-sized businesses, stressing the importance of creativity, defining core values, and understanding key performance indicators (KPIs). Spencer provides practical tips on generating leads, maintaining customer relationships, and using technology to streamline operations. The episode offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs and business owners on the significance of knowing their numbers, staying true to their values, and the impact of a strong sales function on overall business success.00:00 Introduction to Sales and Core Values00:15 Tracking KPIs for Business Success00:34 Maintaining Customer Relationships01:01 Spencer Ward's Entrepreneurial Journey01:14 Welcome to the Best Sellers Podcast02:10 Spencer Ward's Background and Business Start05:06 The Importance of Effective Selling05:53 Creative Sales Strategies08:37 Integrating Sales with Marketing and Customer Service10:32 Knowing Your Numbers and Margins13:09 The Role of Business Owners in Sales13:26 Core Values and Company Culture17:20 Tracking Sales Metrics and KPIs18:56 Customer Retention and Unique Value Proposition21:06 Generating Leads with Limited Resources23:28 Embracing Technology in Sales26:36 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners27:49 Closing Thoughts and Contact InformationLinks:Connect with Doug Dvorak:https://salescoach.us/podcast/https://dougdvorak.com/linkedin.com/in/doug-dvorak

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