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Many years ago, in response to an article I wrote in Marketer magazine, I was emailed by someone who was starting out as an AEC Marketer for an electrical designer/contractor in the Midwest. (NOTE: we refer to marketers in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry as “AEC marketers”). He asked me how you gain the […]
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When it comes to proposals, nobody talks about this. What game are you playing? We could live our life believing that every procurement is the same. Every time we submit a proposal, we are playing our hand in the same game. But that’s delusional. Every procurement is different. That means every time you submit a […]
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“If only I had,” is the most devastating phrase in the English language. We all carry some degree of regret in our hearts. One of the most common traits I see in successful people is that they recognize and capitalize on opportunities. More importantly, they don’t shy away from opportunities that challenge their thinking or […]
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In my last post, I described how to choose the best CRM for your firm. But what if a CRM just isn’t in the cards for you or your firm at the moment? Don’t fret. There’s actually a lot you can do without a CRM. But before we get into that, I want to share with […]
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Let’s talk about a common question I get, “What’s the right CRM for my firm?” Many, many, firms don’t have a CRM. If you are one of those or you feel your CRM isn’t the best fit…don’t fret. There are many options out there. And I have some advice for those looking to find the […]
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Here is the holy grail of hiring marketing or business development staff: “Finding enthusiastic, dedicated, intelligent, hard working, and strategic thinking staff who have the ability, and are willing to listen/learn.” But hiring is a crapshoot. I could argue that the whole hiring process in our country is broken. Luckily, I’ve been taught a somewhat […]
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Three times in one day. “Matt, what should my presentation be on?” Three times in one day, a different person asked me that question. Let’s be honest, it’s a sad state of affairs for presentations these days. Whether it’s at a conference, local event, or on a webinar… …it’s the same tired topics over and […]
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Yes, working in A/E marketing can be a challenging career. So, why do I recommend that recent graduates with marketing, public relations, or journalism degrees pursue this line of work? Well, the more I think about it the more thankful I am that I landed in this industry. If you are looking for career opportunities […]
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Many firms send out email marketing campaigns. But there is a question that lingers in many marketers’ minds: “Are we doing it right?” “Right” is a nebulous term. If your goal is to trip and fall, tying your left and right shoe together is the right way to “tie your shoes.” Therefore, whether you […]
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Last week, I posted my response to a recent PSMJ blog post that has angered many marketers in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. PSMJ’s blog post has received significant backlash since Lindsay Diven first brought it to people’s attention through LinkedIn. And my response and call for them to remove the post seemed to […]
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