Ep 096 – Jason Kramer, Cultivize – Lead Nurturing and CRM tips for Agency Owners

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Featuring: Jason Kramer, Cultivize

In episode 096 of Agency Bytes, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jason Kramer, founder and CEO of Cultivize, about how to improve the sales process through better lead nurturing and CRM strategies. We covered topics like identifying and converting leads, picking the right CRM tools, and the mindset shifts that make CRM usage more effective. Jason shared some great insights on evaluating past marketing efforts, making sense of key metrics, and positioning agencies for success. He also introduced some exciting tools and resources from Cultivize, including a Google Sheets-based CRM system called Profit Path, which helps businesses track leads and marketing expenses more effectively.

Key Bytes

• Cultivize focuses on helping businesses identify, nurture, and convert leads.
• Proper CRM implementation requires ongoing adjustments and strategy.
• Many companies jump into technology without understanding their needs.
• Evaluating past marketing efforts is crucial for future success.
• Metrics should inform decisions, not just provide data.
• Agencies often struggle with self-marketing due to proximity to their own business.
• Positioning and niche marketing are essential for agency success.
• New tools like Profit Path can simplify lead tracking and marketing costs.
• Behavioral changes are necessary for effective CRM usage.
• Asking for help can accelerate business growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cultivize and Sales Optimization
05:55 Choosing the Right CRM Tools
11:58 Evaluating Past Marketing Efforts
17:54 Marketing for Agencies: The Importance of Positioning
24:04 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

Jason Kramer is the founder and CEO of Cultivize, a consulting firm dedicated to improving lead nurturing and CRM implementation. With more than two decades of experience, Jason has collaborated with both global and local brands to help align marketing and sales efforts. His expertise lies in optimizing sales processes, evaluating underperforming marketing campaigns, and fostering better integration between marketing and sales teams.

Contact Jason on his website and use code “Agency Bytes” to save $50 on Profit Path.

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