INSIGHTS: Inbound Conference 2023
What a fantastic and transformative week filled with inspiring conversations, presentations, and networking at the INBOUND conference in Boston, MA. The conference highlighted the paramount importance of customer-centric strategies, the trending utilization of generative AI, and emphasized the value of aligning our own goals at Biarri Networks with the customer needs to drive success.
There was a wide array of educational workshops that enhanced our knowledge and skills, particularly in areas like customer retention, engagement, marketing, and data-driven decision making. “The keynote speakers inspired me with their success stories and unique approaches to innovation and customer outcomes. Their stories underscored the importance of staying agile and adaptable in our roles as well as the ways we do business, said Amanda Corson, Customer Success Manager.
Another hot topic was the customer journey. HubSpot has found that consistently connecting drove growth by 19% throughout the customer journey. Finding ways to connect, learn, and create timely materials for your customers is important. Mike Montague, VP of Community Engagement at Sandler went into more detail about designing and leading a customer focused sales process in his presentation. He explained that your team should only talk to the most qualified prospects, have the best conversations possible, and focus on helping the customer uncover the truth about their problem. Then help them solve it. At Biarri Networks our goal is to understand our customers' problems and find a solution that is best for them. "This presentation drove that point right home," said Natalie Pieterse, Director of Marketing.
“Connection matters because it drives growth.” This quote was said on the first day and it stuck with me for the rest of the event. No matter how much you think you are learning, real improvement comes from making lasting connections with not only individuals who think the same as you, but those who think differently from you, and who challenge you to think outside the box, said Alexis Pearce, Marketing Associate. The beauty of marketing lies in collaborative learning, where sharing both mistakes and successes can ignite a plethora of ideas to ultimately enhance our skill set.
The Inbound Conference reinforced the idea that building a customer-centric culture starts from within the organization; engaged and satisfied employees are more likely to create positive customer experiences. The lessons learned and connections made are invaluable assets that will contribute to benefit our roles and Biarri Networks as a whole.