Gray Matters

🔈 Help Shape the Future of UK Agencies – BenchPress 2025 Survey 📋 BenchPress 2025 is now open, and we’d love for you to take part! As the UK’s largest benchmarking survey for independent agencies, BenchPress provides invaluable insights into pricing, salaries, profitability, and more—helping agency owners make smarter, data-driven decisions. ⭐ By completing the survey, you’ll not only see how your agency compares to others, but you’ll also contribute to shaping the industry’s most comprehensive dataset. The more agencies that take part, the richer the insights we can share with you. The survey closes on February 12, so don’t miss your chance to have your say! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_VvGhC9 Thank you for being part of the BenchPress community—we couldn’t do this without you! Best, The BenchPress Team

It's the month of ❤️ We're super excited to share our round up of BD Matters events! 🔈 Will you be joining us?   ⭐ 3rd/last week of February are our line of BD Natters online meet ups If you've got a spare hour and want to join in the discussions on all BD or have a question to put forward to us then come join one of our sessions. We're in it together 💪 All the details and registration links can be found below: 💬 Leeds 18th https://bit.ly/40u7S19 💬 National 19th https://bit.ly/3HUK8Kq 💬 Bristol 20th https://bit.ly/4hwnjwJ 💬 US East Coast 27th https://bit.ly/4jsLNZq   If you’re based elsewhere, you’re still more than welcome to join—our virtual doors are open to all! ⭐ Wed 26th Feb, 9.30-11.30am 📍 In-person at Shoreditch Exchange, London and Online via Zoom 💻 "Unlocking Sales Growth by Doing Less, Not More" with Mike Lander Most agencies think growth means chasing more opportunities, but the smartest ones know it’s about focusing on the right ones. In this masterclass, Mike will show you how to grow your revenue by saying no to low-value opportunities—so you can spend more time on the prospects that actually move the needle. It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing less, but smarter. 🎫 Grab your ticket https://bit.ly/4hH0ZAl Hope to see you at one or more of our events! 👋 #Februaryroundup #bdmattersevents #bdcommunity

📢 Last chance to grab your ticket for our BD Matters masterclass with Dave Plunkett 🔥 ⭐ The masterclass is all about growing your business by word of mouth, building partnerships and leveraging your existing network. *This masterclass will now be online only* 🗓️ Wed 29th January 2025 ⏰ 9.30-11.30am UK time 💻 Online via Zoom 🎫 https://lnkd.in/eNDYsDDP If you're a Youngling/Warrior/Wolf member, this and all our masterclasses are included in your membership! More details here https://lnkd.in/eAAB6Mad Hope to see you there! 👋 #bdmattersmasterclass #wordofmouth #businessgrowth

There's only one week to go until our January masterclass with Dave Plunkett 🔥 The masterclass is all about building your business by using word of mouth, building partnerships and leveraging your existing network. 🗓️ Wed 29th January 2025 ⏰ 9.30-11.30am UK time 📍 In-person at Shoreditch Exchange, London or Online via Zoom 💻 🎫 https://lnkd.in/eNDYsDDP Youngling/Warrior/Wolf members can attend at no extra cost! In-person tickets include breakfast at the venue and for the rest of the day you can use the co-working space at Shoreditch Exchange! #bdmasterclass #wordofmouth #businessgrowth

Our BD Matters Leeds online meet up is happening tomorrow morning. 📋 Our Leeds local champions Freia Muehlenbein and Chris Longfellow will asking our community based in the North - what do you think are the sales trends for 2025? 🗓️ Leeds 21st January, 9.30-10.30am (UK time) with Freia Muehlenbein and Chris Longfellow Register your place https://lnkd.in/eAaCfPvg Hope to see you there! 👋 Non-paying members can join the first session for free. If you come join one of our BD Natters online meet ups and wish to continue then you can join as a Pup member - sign up via this link https://lnkd.in/eAAB6Mad Youngling/Wolf/Warrior members - meet ups are included in your membership. #bdnattersLeeds #bdmcommunity #salestrends2025

Planning for growth in 2025? Have you been utilising word of mouth as much as you could have? Our first masterclass of 2025 with Dave Plunkett is all about using word of mouth, building partnerships and leveraging your existing network to build your business. 🤝 Join us on Wednesday Jan 29th, 9.30-11.30am 📍 In-person at Shoreditch Exchange London or Online via Zoom. 🎫 Sign up here https://lnkd.in/eNDYsDDP #growth #masterclass #WOM

💬 Our first round of 2025 BD Matters online meet ups are happening this week 🎉 📋 We will be talking about BD in 2025 - what do you think are the sales trends for this year? And how can we incorporate these in our sales and content strategy? ⭐ Wednesday 15th, National 12-1pm (UK time) with Adam Graham ✏️ https://bit.ly/3HUK8Kq ⭐ Thursday 16th Bristol, 9.30-10.30am (UK time) with Yafit Munk-Davis ✏️ https://lnkd.in/eMCkZjfa If you're a non-member your first session is free, this is an excellent opportunity for you to experience the value of our community. If you enjoy it, you can join as a member at our entry-level (Pup) for just £5 per month https://lnkd.in/eAAB6Mad Hope to see you there! 👋 #bdnatters #bdmcommunity #bd2025salestrends

💬 Our January BD Matters online meet ups are happening from next week! If you've got a spare hour and want to join in the discussions on all BD or have a question to put forward to us then come join one of our online sessions. 🇬🇧 National 15th, 12-1pm (UK time) with Adam Graham https://bit.ly/3HUK8Kq 🇬🇧 Bristol 16th, 9.30-10.30am (UK time) with Yafit Munk-Davis https://lnkd.in/eMCkZjfa 🇬🇧 Leeds 21st, 9.30-10.30am (UK time) with Freia Muehlenbein Chris Longfellow https://lnkd.in/eAaCfPvg and....(drum roll) 🇺🇸 US East Coast 30th, 9.30-10.30am (US EST) - we're launching our first US meet up! These are just like our other BD Natters online meet ups and are designed to help sales managers and business owners increase their sales and develop new business opportunities. These meet ups are on the last Thursday of each month. With Melissa Lohrer, Kayvan Moghaddassi and Jody Sutter https://lnkd.in/es5vhxh6 If you’re based elsewhere, you’re still more than welcome to join—our virtual doors are open to all! Hope to see you at one! 👋 #bdnatters #bdmeetup #newbizdev

Planning for growth in 2025? Have you been utilising word of mouth as much as you could have? Sign up to attend our first masterclass of 2025 with Dave Plunkett - all about Using Word of Mouth to build your business. 🤝 Join us Jan 29th, 930-1130am 📍 Shoreditch Exchange London or Zoom. Link to sign up in comments! #growth #masterclass #WOM

Who's free at midday today? It's our National Meet-up! Everyone is welcome. Hosted by Laura Hannan discussing how your year has been and Laura will be around to answer your questions on how to get the best use of LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Sign-up link below- https://lnkd.in/e3zTCQRj #nationalmeetup #graymatters