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🏆 We're not in it for the awards, but they are a sign that we are doing something right! Since 2000, we've proudly won 48 national and international awards—a testament to the hard work, dedication, and excellence at O'Keeffe & Swartz. But more importantly, it's a sign that your customers are in the best hands when you choose to partner with us. 💪 https://lnkd.in/egvCt2Hu #SeriousAboutSales #Results #PartnerWithUs #OutBoundMarketing

In case you missed it, we had our first ever CXO Unfiltered Session last month. (By CXO, we mean any B2B C-level GTM leader, like CMOs, CROs, CSOs, etc. How's that for a bunch of acronyms?) This is the only space to connect with other industry leaders in a non-recorded, unfiltered environment. John Common joined me, and other B2B leaders where we talked through: 💡 How much misalignment costs your team 💡 How we can actually do something better as a well aligned team (and how to get there) 💡 What personalization at scale really looks like and how to implement 💡 How to leverage adaptability to drive growth in B2B This month, we're welcoming Kyle Lacy for our second CXO Unfiltered on November 21st. We will dive into: ▶ How to enable your teams to successfully own (and evolve) pipeline & new business ▶ What you should do to better lead your teams through the planning cycle ▶ How to manage up (and down) when your budget is evolving Make sure to save your spot here:  https://lnkd.in/gfkFAKW4

How to moderate a roundtable discussion 🗣️ Eleanor Beaton is THE expert when it comes to facilitating conversation! She has hosted 14 roundtables, bringing top notch speakers to her audience to chat about hot button topics These events may be free to attend, but these leads have gone on to generate $884K in sales for her business! Want to hear how she made this happen? Give this case study a listen here: https://lnkd.in/gQJiJNqi

We can't wait to see who the official winners are of this year's prestigious Best in Business Awards!🏆 Don't forget to get your ticket for this year's event to cheer on all the finalists! We're only one week away! #bestinbusiness #chambermembers #localbusinesses #localbusinesscommunity #businessawards #chamberawards #alexandriava

An Axis of Good I've shared before that I'm really, really good at disappointing people. I'm kind of a professional at it, frankly. One of the many categories I practice this skill set is in the area of strategic relationships for C12. When you serve a community of over 4,400 Christian CEOs, Owners, Executives, high net worth individuals who employ nearly 1M people and steward >$100B and share a #gospel vision - a LOT of great organizations want to partner. So many are fantastic, whether in the service they provide or the cause they represent. My wife is introverted and likes to say relationships are like playing legos - and her lego piece is just..."small." She's not wrong. There are only so many relationships you can maintain as an organization with a level of engagement, fidelity, and effect. So we have this notorious protocol for what organizations we bring on as official "Business as a Ministry (BaaM) Resource Organizations," and then even fewer within that we invite into a "Strategic Alliance" of shared efforts. We host this biennial conference (#CURRENT25) which is the largest in person gathering of Christian peers for days of practitioner-delivered best practice case studies and powerful networking. A ton of brands then seek out sponsoring that event for obvious reasons. We turn down 6-figure checks from would-be sponsors because to preserve the purity, alignment, values and to contain the commercial noise of the event only those organizations we've already been working with in the macro programs are eligible to get to sponsor. It's counter-intuitive and doesn't make the most commercial sense on the event economics, but it also creates a very high engagement zone and brand experience. The exhibitors are thus not just pay-to-play brands, but friends, allies, partners in mission whom we vet, trust, work with and most often are subscribers of ourselves. So when I say "meet our great sponsors," they really are trusted allies and friends. Check out some of these great organizations @ https://lnkd.in/ghfuJT82 #C12 #BaaM

Industrial eCommerce is booming - are you ready for it? At our recent roundtable, we discussed key considerations and strategies to get started as well as grow eCommerce for B2B manufacturers. Hearing from experts is great, but listening to others that have gone through the process can be even more valuable. Every time we hold one of these events, I'm amazed by how willing everyone is to share their experiences with other attendees and ask questions to address issues they're currently facing. That transparency and openness leads to the connections and community we're looking to build! If you're interested in focusing on collaboration instead of competition, join us at future roundtables to see what you're missing!

Stop Being the World's Best-Kept Secret! It's true – most people who enter awards completely miss out on their biggest benefit. They craft amazing entries, pour their heart and soul into showcasing their achievements... and then let that incredible content gather dust! This is especially tragic because awards are an incredible opportunity to SHINE. But so many entrepreneurs and leaders stay hidden in the shadows, believing myths about needing huge profits or years of experience. Here's the truth: > You don't need to be a financial giant. Most awards don't even ask for your financials! > There's a category for everyone. Social impact, innovation, startups, authors, thought leaders – you name it, there's an award for it. > Your story MATTERS. The world needs to hear about your challenges, your triumphs, and your unique brilliance. Thank you Dale Beaumont for introducing me to the amazing Katie Joy and Angela Dion, who used their award wins to gain international recognition (Angela's product, the Breastfeeding Boobie Pillow even beat out Google!). They're proof that awards can catapult you to the next level. So, ditch the misconceptions, step into the spotlight, and leverage your wins! The world is waiting to celebrate you! #StopHiding #AwardWinning #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessGrowth

I've been thinking a lot about the role of the marketer and how it's evolving, so it was super validating to attend this week's ANA conference and hear a speaker share... "Marketers are like a Swiss Army Knife, they're expected to achieve in all sorts of areas of a business." Wow! There's nothing like attending a session in person and having someone put words to your ideas. 💡 Thanks for the inspiration on this topic and many others, and for Moira Vetter, Modo Modo Agency, Metro Atlanta Chamber and Association of National Advertisers for throwing an inspiring event. #atlanta #b2bmarketing #atlantamarketing

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🏆 The 2025 Stevie International Business Awards Judging has commenced! Reading and learning about the nominees' submissions for their Sales & Customer Service innovations, trainings, and solutions, is really insightful! I'm looking forward to sharing some of these insights with you in our upcoming Small Business Awards Workshops that are launching next year! 🚀 🤔 When it comes to judging business awards entries, what's something you're curious of, and what would be interested to know more about? #businessawards #awardssubmissions #businessproposals #awardsentries