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Sarah Ghirardo’s Vision for Women in Trades

⏱️ 35:11 🎤 Cassie Pound, Leslie Harpole, Sarah Ghirardo
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Sarah Ghirardo’s Vision for Women in Trades
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  • 3:42
    Sarah's Diverse Roles
    Sarah details her extensive responsibilities at Service Titan, her podcast, and her speaking engagements, highlighting her commitment to teaching trades marketing.
  • 5:45
    Journey to the Trades
    Sarah shares her career path, from a call center director to marketing in the HVAC industry, explaining her transition into the trades.
  • 8:39
    Remote Work and Family Balance
    Sarah discusses the benefits and challenges of remote work, particularly as a single mother, and how she balances travel with family life.
  • 17:11
    Biggest Marketing Opportunities
    Sarah identifies that the biggest opportunity for businesses is understanding and articulating their marketing goals, then taking decisive action.
  • 22:38
    Marketing Beyond Leads
    The discussion highlights that marketing's success is tied to proper lead handling and internal operations, not just lead generation.
  • 32:30
    Brand Consistency and Leadership
    Sarah and Cassie emphasize the importance of consistent brand representation across all touchpoints, from office staff to field technicians.
  • 43:19
    Marketing as a Consistent Approach
    Sarah argues that marketing should be a continuous process, always evolving and planned far in advance, not just when business is slow.
  • 45:22
    Marketing as Revenue Driver
    The hosts discuss how marketing, despite not being a direct sales role, is crucial for generating revenue and should be seen as an investment.
  • 57:04
    Importance of CSRs
    The conversation stresses that CSRs are the first point of contact and play a critical role in the customer experience, deserving of proper investment and training.
  • 1:01:55
    Customer Life Cycle and Teamwork
    Sarah explains that every role impacts the customer's journey, and a break in any part of the chain affects the entire experience.

Speakers

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Cassie Pound
Host
L
Leslie Harpole
Host
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Sarah Ghirardo
Service Titan

Key Takeaways

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Clearly define your marketing goals and strategies before investing, understanding what you aim to achieve.

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Ensure your operational processes, especially lead handling and customer service, are robust to maximize marketing ROI.

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Continuously train your customer service representatives (CSRs) to effectively manage customer interactions and objections.

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Build strong relationships with your marketing agency, sharing all relevant business information for better collaboration and results.

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Regularly assess your marketing agency's fit as your business grows, being prepared to evolve partnerships as revenue targets change.

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Recognize that marketing is a continuous, year-round effort, not just a response to immediate needs or seasonal downturns.

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Invest in key internal roles like marketing directors and CSRs, viewing them as revenue-generating assets, not just expenses.

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