Grab your dancing shoes, and let's explore the tantalizing tango of sales and marketing. If you think these two are the same, strap in; you're about to learn why the marketing part is only the beginning of the dance and why it's vital to have the sales part to...
According to HubSpot, only 31% of marketers in 2022 could confirm their sales and marketing teams were "strongly aligned." So, what is sales and what is marketing? And why should they be aligned? Broadly put, marketing is work done to build awareness and attract new...
Experts agree that the COVID virus will be with us into the foreseeable future. With mask mandates lifted, people are cautiously stepping out to assess the damage wrought by the storm. While many professionals are eagerly moving back to business as usual, not all...
Throughout my career in law firm marketing, the following has become a popular mantra: “How do we measure the ROI of our marketing efforts?” There are a couple of short answers then we’ll dive in. First, I believe if you don’t have a goal in mind for a marketing...
LinkedIn continues to serve as a great networking tool for professionals. Don’t miss out by not engaging on LinkedIn! I’ve compiled some LinkedIn best practices for you on how to fully complete your profile, add quality connections, and start engaging! Step 1 –...
The very first thing you need to do is complete your LinkedIn profile. The simple fact is that we live in a virtual society and even if your primary source for new business is from referrals, prospective clients will still Google your name before they contact you....
How millennials and the pandemic are driving a transformation of professional work culture. If you ask a Baby Boomer what it means to be a “professional” in the United States, you might get answers like: wearing business formal attire, having salaried employment,...
Manners Matter- Even on a Video Call Welcome to the PSM School of Etiquette! Today’s lesson will focus on the importance of proper manners on professional video calls. The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed the landscape of professional meetings since it’s emergence...
By Terrie S. Wheeler, MBC and Jim Bliwas When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and lockdowns were ordered nearly everywhere, website content, blogs and social media posts needed to make a fast, hard turn so the content remained relevant as the ground shifted around us. Not...
During these challenging times many of us are literally wringing our hands wondering how we can maintain our professional relationships while being under a quarantine. And if you’re a person that provides a service, then you are used to being able to meet with your...
With so many business and personal challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to forget three things: First, your clients are looking for help and advice as they confront the same challenges you and your firm are coping with today. Second, search engine...
The Importance of Mindfulness During COVID-19 This period of social distancing has been a difficult adjustment for our society. With apocalyptic headlines gracing our e-news feeds, it’s tough to avoid a sense of impending doom. However, this is also a prescient time...