June 28, 2010 in Blog by Debbie

Professional Calls

At Datagirl our objectives are to build customers businesses with repeat and referral marketing strategies. We also do that with personalized marketing.

One of the things we do best is making Professional calls on behalf of our clients. We have this down to a science so that you start getting business and results from our calls. I am including a current testimonial to that end. We can do this for anyone anywhere.

For the past 2 years I have been seeking a professional individual to provide data base management and client support including phone calls to current and potential clients.

I have struggled to find someone I can count on to do the job with enthusiasm and the high professional standard my team upholds. 

Building strong relationships in today’s fast paced world is a necessity in long term business strategies.

Debbie Hartz from Data Girl “wowed” me with her confidence and professional approach to my business.  From the moment I met her, I knew she was the perfect fit.

I am extremely pleased with the way Debbie handles my clients as though they were her own.

A number of my clients have commented on her friendly approach, her professionalism and her ability to carry a conversation and not just “sell” them.  She invites them in!

Debbie cares and it shows.  My seminars are well attended, my clients are pleased and my overall sales are up due to the efforts of phone calls and relationship building by Debbie.

Debbie thanks for increasing the quality in my business and all you continue to do for us.

Many thanks

Keith Jaques

Independent Agency Leader     

June 21, 2010 in Blog by Debbie

Database – How does yours measure up?

We are in the business of databases and the marketing of databases. We always start with a customer to see how current and how accurate that database is. We usually have a lot of work to do to get things up to speed. We then work to keep that database maintained and updated weekly.

Your database is the foundation of your company,once that is in place we shoot for the stars regarding marketing of that database and reaping the repeat and referral business that is gained from that. Our customers feel secure with their databases with us as we have off site back up that is completely secure.

I tell customers they can expect a 50% increase in revenue after the first year with our systems. I also advise customers that the rule of thumb for marketing is that you spend 40% of your marketing budget on Repeat & Referral strategies.

We track referrals and advise our customers as to how to reward referrals.

THe return on investment is dramatic increase in revenue and the way you feel when you’ve done a great job.

With Repeat & Referral Marketing going for you , It’s a wonderful world!

June 18, 2010 in Blog by Debbie

The Life of an Entrepreneur – Updated

Wow it can be a roller coaster ride don’t you think! Taking time for myself this week I joined the Victoria Professional Wellness Center- now some entrepreneurs could take a look at this model. Work outs 2-3X per week with a trainer with only maybe 4 people max in the gym at a time. Spa like setting. So we are on the way back to healthy living as an entrepreneur. Alcohol has been banned.

Reading the book “Built to Sell” changed my model. It’s the best business read around. I am planning and working towards this model. My new executive assistant Barb has now been here for three weeks, she is great, however, training, business planning, client meetings , the work,  networking, my networking organization are more than a full time position. I had worried I didn’t have enough for her to do. We both laugh heartily at that.

At Professional Connections this week we heard from Wildarc, an organization that helps wild animals that are injured heal and release them to the wild. Amazing organization.

Professional Connections will have a website up with the month so we will let you know when, you can check us out and let us know if you would like to start your own chapter of Professional Connections!

The first meeting of the Advisory Board starts on Monday with seven members that humble me with their commitment to Datagirl.

A funny thing happened on the way here, we are growing we are serving our customers with excellence and we will work to expand and grow to serve even more.

We provide database management and the marketing of your database to dramatically increase your revenue! With the systems we have we can serve you wherever you are!

Have an awesome weekend!

June 9, 2010 in Blog by Debbie

Connecting the Dots – Repeat & Referral

At E Women’s Networking event last night in Victoria, we heard from Belanie Dishong.

Check her out at www.liveatchoice.com She talked about connecting the right dots and attracting the right dots.

What she also said was how much her business increased in 18 months – by 400%.

What she was really talking about was Repeat and Referral strategies. Your biggest income stream.

My expertise. I welcome your inquiries. www.datagirl.ca – debbie@datagirl.ca

Have an excellent day!

June 8, 2010 in Blog by Debbie

Repeat & Referral Business – What to do

It amazes me at the different schools of thought on this topic. Touch your clients 28 times a year, touch your clients 5 times a year, touch your clients 10 times a year. And on it goes.

So what is the right answer? Well it is two fold. If you do not have an updated database you won’t be touching who you should. Check that out first before you sign up for anything.

You know your clients, you know how comfortable they are with receiving your mail. If you personalize it, if you make it fun, if you switch it up now and then. Try paper and email see the differences. Test market each,or custom email to those that like E Newsletters, and those that like print.

Realtors are bombarded with information everyday, remember you are the best person to decide how and when you are in touch with your clients.

Everyone is right in this scenario, in order to get the repeat and referral marketing stream of business you need to keep in touch with your current database.

Have wonderful day!