by Shawn Brook | Jan 11, 2022 | Content Marketing, INSIDERS
For many of us that started our career in sales – specifically in product sales – we were likely indoctrinated into school of features and benefits selling. If I asked you right now to tell me about a new product, your default might be to say something like: “Product...
by Shawn Brook | Oct 7, 2021 | Content Marketing, INSIDERS
Marketing is the fuel that drives your sales engine and is critical for success. I hear it often. “Let’s just cut our marketing spend, because we are not sure how the market will fare.” This is a dangerous concept! We all know how important fuel is, and it does not...
by Shawn Brook | Jun 5, 2021 | Content Marketing, INSIDERS
If you take a poll and ask people what is more important – the journey or the destination you are likely to get proponents for both options. In business we are tasked to keep our eye on the prize – sales and revenue targets – but when it comes to creating repeat...
by Shawn Brook | May 5, 2021 | Content Marketing, INSIDERS
Before you get too excited, fear not, I am still the president of Seed World Group, my vaccine appointment is booked, and I hope to see your smiling face at an industry event soon. But if this title got your attention you might be wondering...
by Shawn Brook | May 21, 2019 | Content Marketing, INSIDERS
When I visit the United States, I am bombarded with the sentiment that “corn is king.” When I travel through Western Canada, canola is king. I would like to suggest that CONTENT is king and if you are not focused on building good content around you, your business and...