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Process Document: HubSpot Setup

A process doc that outlines the steps to set up a new HubSpot portal.

Contains all the steps necessary to set up a new HubSpot portal from start to finish.

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Process Document: Buyer Personas

A process doc that outlines the process for creating buyer personas.

Contains steps for creating buyer personas including client interview, fields to include, and deliverable.

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Have you tried to scale your marketing agency and hit a roadblock? Do you feel stuck? Are you not sure what next steps to take to scale?

We get it. Scaling your marketing agency is tough. We’ve worked with hundreds of agencies over the years and have found that successfully scaling a marketing agency stems from a few critical actions agencies must take.

Watch a replay of this webinar from September 2021! We shared what those 3 critical actions are.

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Are you having a hard time finding a way to differentiate your marketing agency? Have you thought about picking a niche but aren't sure where to start?

Picking a niche can be scary. However, there are countless benefits to staying within a niche. When you specialize you set your company apart from the competition. 

Watch a replay of this webinar from October 2021 where we discuss some practical tips on picking a niche and explore the benefits.

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Do you find your sales conversion rate lower than you'd like? Are you stuck trying to figure out how to increase it? Do you feel like you are begging people to do business with you?

Finding the right sales process can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. At Inbound Back Office, we've found ways to simplify our sales process to convert at a rate of 80%.​​​​​​​

In this November 2021 webinar, we shared 3 keys to increasing sales for 2022 so you can stop being overwhelmed and start winning more sales! With a streamlined process to communicate with your prospects, you will be able to free up your time and increase conversions to bring in more revenue with less work. 

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Do you find yourself constantly reactive to whatever comes your way each year? Are you in search of a plan to be proactive for 2022? Do you want 2022 to be your best year yet?

As each new year approaches, we tend to evaluate how we’ve done and how we can improve. At Inbound Back Office, we’ve found a few things that can help you get the most out of your agency and improve performance in the coming year.

In this December 2021 webinar, we shared how to get the most out of your agency in 2022 so you can have your best year yet! Clear goals, the ability to be flexible, and the time to seize new opportunities set you up to have your most productive and profitable year.

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Are you the bottleneck in your agency? Does every decision have to go through you? Do you want to focus more on sales and new business but get caught up working for current clients instead of delegating?

Every agency owner experiences the tension of working in their business vs working on their business. We’ve learned that the more you can set up systems and processes and empower your team, the more free time you’ll have to do what you do best, which is run your business. You just need to get out of the way and trust your team.

In this January 2022 webinar, we shared how to utilize project management tools and strategies to create success. With P.M. tools and strategies in place, you will free up your time to be able to work on your agency instead of being stuck in your agency.

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Are you afraid to set boundaries with your clients? Do you think that if you say "no" you will lose potential revenue? Do you find yourself saying "yes" to things you shouldn't have, leaving your team scrambling to meet expectations that never should have been set?

Every agency owner experiences the pressure of winning over new clients and making sure your team can deliver what you promised to those clients. We’ve learned that the better you manage expectations upfront and stick to what you and your team are good at, the better experience your clients will have with your agency.

In this February 2022 webinar, we shared strategies on how to manage client relationships for maximal success. Taking the time to manage the client relationship well will decrease attrition and improve your bottom line.

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Do you find yourself wanting to try new services but are unsure if you need to hire an employee or just outsource it? Do you need to grow your team to meet the demands of your business but aren't sure which route to take? You are not alone.

Figuring out the best way to scale your agency with the right personnel can be a challenge. If you aren't sure if a new service will take off, you don't want to risk hiring a full or even part-time employee and then have to let them go if it doesn't pan out. You need a good plan on how to scale your team effectively.

In this March 2022 webinar, we explored the benefits & pitfalls of both growing a team in-house and/or outsourcing work to subcontractors to discover which is best for your agency. When you have an intentional team growth plan, you'll scale faster and easier.

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Do you dread hiring new employees? Does it feel like every time you try to hire someone they just end up ghosting you and your company, costing you precious time and overhead? It’s exhausting trying to find good candidates that show up to interviews and accept a job offer.

We’ve all experienced it. The crazy hiring dilemma of the 2020s. It’s a candidate’s market out there with more job opportunities available than people to meet the demand, or so it seems. High starting pay, signing bonuses, and benefits that you only dreamed of when you were looking for work. So how do you recruit and hire top talent in today’s market?

In this April 2022 webinar, we discussed actionable things you can do to recruit and hire top talent for your agency, without the dog and pony show.

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Do you have rockstar employees that you don’t want to lose? Are you worried some of your team is looking elsewhere for work?

Of course, some turnover is normal, but you don’t want your top performers leaving for a better opportunity.

It’s an employee’s market right now but employees are looking for something you can actually give them without a lot of extra overhead on your part. Most employees are looking for a sense of meaning in what they do. That doesn’t mean some earth-shattering mission but it does mean the work they do or the parameters of the job they have, fits into a bigger picture of their life as a whole.

In this June 2022 webinar, we discussed ways to keep and engage your top employees so you don’t lose them to someone else.

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We’ve talked about several ways to scale your marketing agency in our webinar series. However, there’s one area we haven’t touched on that we think is one of the best ways to grow in both brand exposure and client acquisition.

Speaking Engagements!

Now before you x out of this screen from a fear of public speaking, hear us out. What better way to be seen as an expert in your field than to talk about it in front of people who want to learn?

That is exactly what you are doing when you are a podcast guest, workshop facilitator, or conference speaker.

If you seek out speaking engagements you will increase brand exposure, attract more clients, and ultimately grow your agency.

In this July 2022 webinar, we discuss how to get those speaking engagements and how to best leverage them for agency growth! 

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As agency owners, it is easy to get stuck working in your business. People have endless questions. You are the top dog with all the answers. You want to make sure both employees and clients are happy and getting what they need. You worry about quality and productivity. Your day is filled with the hustle and bustle of business.

But are you doing what you SHOULD be doing?

There is no doubt that there is A LOT to do when running an agency, however, just because you CAN do it, doesn't mean that YOU are the one that should be doing it. In this webinar, we are going to share with you what highly successful agency owners do on a daily basis to maximize not only their time but the success of their agency.

In this September 2022 webinar, we chat about how to get off the hamster wheel of busyness and into a productive and effective role as an agency owner.

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With a recession looming, having and increasing cashflow in your agency needs to be a priority. Without cashflow you can't pay your employees and/or contractors. That leaves you doing all the work.

In this October 2022 webinar, we discuss 5 simple, yet effective, strategies you can use to increase your cashflow and continue to grow your agency despite the economic downturn expected. We will cover pricing strategies, service offerings, financial tips, and more.

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Have you ever thought about selling your agency someday? Even if it’s not on your radar, is it something you would like to keep on the table as an option? If so, there are a number of factors that go into how “sellable” your agency is.

In this November 2022 webinar, we cover the key factors that can make your agency attractive to a potential buyer and help maximize the value of your business. 

Presented by Michael Reynolds, Inbound Back Office Co-founder. Michael owned an agency prior to launching IBO and successfully sold it while growing IBO with Amy.

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Have you ever gotten stuck on the overthinking ferris wheel? You are thinking about a new venture or trying to make a decision and you just keep thinking about it from every angle. Then you never take any action toward your goals.

​​​​​​​Sound familiar? If so, there are ways to get out of your own way and go from overthinking mode to action mode.

In this December 2022, we covered some key strategies to stop overthinking and take action every time. This webinar will be presented by Amy Foley, Inbound Back Office Co-founder, who used these strategies to build IBO.

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