I needed some content for the blog, so I spoke with the experts on the subject over at HubSpot. Below is my chat with the sales associates:
Samantha: Interested in speaking with sales about HubSpot’s software? Let’s chat!
MBD: what does your company do exactly?
Samantha: Hi there, who am I chatting with today?
MBD: Marvin
Samantha: Hi Marvin! HubSpot provides marketing and sales software that both embody the inbound methodology. Are you looking into our marketing or sales software today?
MBD: with the right tools, can i turn my business around?
Samantha: I would be happy to discuss how HubSpot could help your business. To get a bit more context, can I check out your website?
MBD: gee I’m not sure. my nephew writes the blog and he has very poor writing skills. what if you were to tell me that the site is no good?
Samantha: Okay Melvin! I was just trying to get a bit of context around how our marketing and/or sales software could help your business. Are you looking for any specific tools to help your business?
MBD: give me some time to mull it over. I think that this whole notion that success is making those that believe in you look brilliant is really fascinating.. do you believe in me?
Samantha: Of course Melvin! You can do it. Best of luck with the business!
MBD: thanks! I was told that CRM stands for Crunchy Roll Marketing.. is that right?
Samantha: No CRM stands for Customer Relationship Management. I would be happy to send you some resources that can go into a bit more depth about our free CRM tool. What’s the best email to send these to?
MBD: Probably best to send it to my regular mailing address since my email is always getting hacked. The thing is though I’m right in the middle of a move. We can use a PO BOX in the meantime. I’ll get that to you in a minute I just have to call my brother who set it up for me. He’s always helping out and what not.. You are a really great listener thank you. did you know that the name Samantha is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Samantha is: Listener !
Samantha: Unfortunately, Marvin I only have the resources available electronically. I would suggest chatting back in when you are ready to discuss your business and our software
MBD: Now, your marketing software, is it legal? If I want to get my content in front of the right people,, I don’t want to be breaking any rules or regulations in order to do that. I’m as straight a shooter as they come.
I think I’m interested in the Growth Sack…
*Stack, sorry…how much is that ?
Jared: Pricing can be found right on the website, however each contract (and a final quote) is tailored to fit user needs. To get a bit more context, can I check out your website?
MBD: I was explaining to the other sales associate that it’s really still a work in progress. I think what we do here will help me round it out. This might sound silly but… Can I drive traffic without driving myself crazy? I not only want to turn leads into customers but turn Customers into leads. This is key for my business and my team.
Jared: Yes you can create content specific to your buyer persona. Can you give me a little context around what your business offers?
MBD: Sure. We incentivize local HS science award winners to engage in the specific needs of their communities in an effort to make better use of resources and talent. But you should know – my team is questionable. Can data help me re-organize their priorities… maybe make them like what they do more? Help them realize potential?
Jared: Yes with our product you can track all analytics by reports therefore giving you insight with where to invest more time in and where you should spend less time in. What I would love to do from here is send you resources regarding HubSpot which will give you insight firsthand how you could benefit from our software. What’s the best email to send those resources to?
MBD: I was explaining to the other sales associate that I’m kind of in a fix with email. I am working on a PO BOX address for you. Dude – you are a God! Did you know that the name Jared is Hebrew for “one who rules” ? Jared is mentioned as the father of Enoch in Genesis before the great flood.. Is it you who can completely eliminate guesswork, especially when it comes to email tracking? Will my business succeed? Will I have enough money to do whatever I want? Will my customers get sick and tired of the same old thing? Can I reinvent myself so that I feel a sense of purpose. When do you foresee all this happening?
Jared: I did not know that Marvin, but I will tell my parents they chose a great name! In order to move that conversation forward Marvin to get a further understanding we would need that website URL it is a policy of ours. I do believe that our software has the ability to excel you forward in your business life.
MBD: Sorry dude. I’ll not give that out at the moment, but this has been fun. We all crave content… right??
Jared: We all do! Cheers Marvin have a great day and best of luck my friend
MBD: PEACE
If you’ve ever read “Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble” by Dan Lyons, you get how such silliness can be taken so seriously. IF not .. it’s a must read; “a much needed referendum on the current state of Silicon Valley”.
