Why would I work with a lead gen firm when I have my own CRM?

I understand you are in as tight a spot as any marketing guy can be: it’s either a win-win or a lose-lose situation, there’s no middle ground. This is a legit dilemma.

Indeed, why would you hire some agency to do the marketing for you when you have an in-house team and your own CRM (Customer Relationship Management) platform at your disposal?

Simple: the best way to do lead generation is to not do any of it. Let the experts handle it.

Let me put it in perspective. Yes, you have a car. It is working fine. If your goal is just to get from point A to B, use it. Drive it even. But if you’re traveling cross-country and you want a stress-free ride and enjoy the landscape and not worry about anything else, rent a car. With a chauffeur.

Gain Expertise

You may know your product or service like the back of your hand, but you may not necessarily excel at other functions your product may require of you, such as lead-generation. By outsourcing to an established marketing agency, you are putting a team of experienced and expert people at your disposal, giving you the advantage of generating the maximum return on your investment while still retaining control of every project.

Sometimes, in your quest to make all things great, you may find yourself donning several hats—quickly becoming a jack-of-all-trades and master of none. But in the marketing world, you have to be a master, especially when it comes to lead generation. Teaming with an experienced and successful marketing company allows you to lean on the experts when needed so you can focus on what you do best.

Save Time & Money

Outsourcing your marketing efforts will save you time and money since a good marketing company can strategize, execute, and deliver your needs. It’s like getting all the perks of having a multimillion dollar marketing staff at a fraction of the cost, and with no long-term commitment.

See, in-house marketing does not guarantee income. It may have its crest and troughs, but a business still needs to pay its marketing staff their salaries and bonuses depending on performance. Work with a reputable marketing firm and cut overhead marketing costs, as they will be replaced with as-needed costs based on your budget. As the business owner, you could start with a variable marketing budget and later on, as you can feel significant ROI, you can establish a fixed budget and develop a marketing plan. Or better yet, get the services of that same agency again.

Avail of Proven Technology & Efficient System

Most sales and marketing firms are not dependent on one person. They rely on a cohesive team of experts who have mastered every step of whatever process they have in place. Callbox, for example, works on a system of processes that functions like clockwork. We have technology in place for your campaign to run smoothly and successfully. We provide multi-channel lead generation services that are designed to help get you in front of your target prospects at the best time — when they are most interested and ready to listen to what you have to offer. Our SMART (Sales and Marketing At the Right Time) Calling system helps produce high quality sales leads by tracking exact times of lead activity and responding promptly at every opportunity. From emails, SMS and postal mail sent based on pre-set triggers, follow-up calls made to opens and replies, website visits, and social media connections – Callbox ensures you spend time only on sales-ready leads. A proven technology and an efficient system are two benefits you may not have in your in-house team.

Get Fresh Insight

In-house teams can struggle to execute things they haven’t done before. The learning curve can be pretty steep. Having a seasoned agency handle your lead-generation campaign means avoiding a significant part of the learning curve. Aside from that, a lot of employees are very reluctant when it comes to talking about company sales, marketing strategies and efforts or anything along those lines. Who would blame them? Most of the time, sharing an opinion that’s different from the one your bosses have can lead to all kinds of troubles. Marketing agency experts, however, will always provide an honest and objective opinion about your business.

Make the Right Choice

Outsourcing your marketing team is a critical decision for any company. Used correctly, it can bring plenty of value by putting your organization in expert hands. The key is knowing and understanding your company and its needs, and then choosing the right marketing agency to outsource for the future growth of your company.