It seems like it’s a daily occurrence that I get emails, Inmails and spam coming from all sorts of people trying to sell me leads. Maybe you get those messages too—the ones that promise you’ll close more deals faster and look like they’ve been copy/pasted, then sent out to everyone under the sun…
Here are the top five pitfalls to avoid when doing marketing yourself.
If you thought being an industry influencer is just about sharing informed opinions about the market, think again.
Whether you are looking to generate end-user leads or build your pipeline of potential ISV-OEM partners, reinventing sales pitches means putting forth a consistent and concerted effort. The language you use needs to be relevant to your target audience; staying up on industry trends is, therefore, a must.
Let’s face it: telemarketing or cold calling is the black sheep of marketing tactics. It’s gotten a bad rap because of outsourced BPOs scattered around India and Asia bombarding people at home at inopportune times (like right in the middle of dinner) calling about worthless products or services that no one wants or needs.
