Posts in New Business Operations

Four Common Negotiating Mistakes Agencies Make During the Pitch

When it comes to pitching for new business, agencies are so accommodating!

They put in late nights and give up holiday weekends. They divert their best teams from paying clients to do spec work. They put up with terrible briefs and minimal information.

Are they too willing to play on the client’s terms for the chance to compete for new business?

I’ve identified four points in the pitch process where agencies should set their own terms, both for the sake of the future client relationship and their ability to pursue new business from other clients.

New Business Operations, Pitching New BusinessJody SutterMay 24, 2021agency new business, agency client contract, pitch mistakes, new business pitch, negotiation, pitching new business, agency pitch

How to Have a Long, Happy Relationship with Your Head of New Business

I’ve seen my fair share of healthy relationships between agency owner and new business person. But unfortunately, unhealthy relationships outweigh healthy ones. Here are five things you can do to ensure you’re embarking on a satisfying collaboration that will lead to increased revenue, healthy agency growth, and a more sophisticated approach to pursuing the right clients.

New Business Operations, Agency Business DevelopmentJody SutterFebruary 17, 2021agency growth, agency new business, new business pipeline, hire a salesperson, hire a new business person, small agency, small agency leadership, new business process, digital agency, brand agency, marketing agency, new business person, scale your agency, track leads, pitch process