Unlocking Growth: How to Reclaim Lost Revenue and Seize Opportunities

Dear Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs,

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, we understand the paramount importance of revenue. If you find your small business suffering from a loss of revenue, we want to underscore that this issue is often a consequence of missed opportunities. At Melissa Whitaker International, we believe that with the right strategies, you can turn things around and pave the way for growth and success.

The Cost of Lost Revenue

Loss of revenue can be particularly challenging for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Every dollar counts, and when revenue dwindles, it’s not just a financial setback – it’s a missed chance to expand, innovate, and secure your future. Let’s delve deeper into the far-reaching consequences:

  1. Missed Opportunities: Revenue loss often stems from missed opportunities. When potential customers slip through your fingers, you’re not just losing sales; you’re forfeiting the chance to grow your business.
  2. Financial Strain: A decline in revenue can put immense pressure on your business’s finances. It can hinder your ability to invest in new ventures, develop products or services, and compete effectively in your market.
  3. Stagnation: A sustained loss of revenue can lead to business stagnation. It can hinder your capacity to innovate, adapt to changing market dynamics, and realize your growth potential.
  4. Competitive Disadvantage: Falling behind financially can weaken your competitive edge. It can make it challenging to keep up with competitors who are capitalizing on opportunities and expanding their market share.

Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

At Melissa Whitaker International, we firmly believe that every challenge conceals an opportunity. It’s time to reverse the trend of lost revenue and seize the opportunities that await. Here’s a roadmap to guide your journey:

1. Sales Training and Coaching: Invest in sales training programs that equip you and your team with modern, customer-centric techniques. These programs should be tailored to the unique needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs. By enhancing your ability to connect with prospects, address objections, and close deals, you’ll pave the way for revenue growth.

2. Market Analysis: Analyze your market thoroughly to identify underserved niches and unmet needs. This can reveal untapped revenue streams and opportunities for expansion.

3. Customer Relationship Management: Focus on building and nurturing authentic relationships with your existing customers. Loyal customers are more likely to make repeat purchases, refer others, and contribute significantly to your revenue.

4. Diversify Revenue Streams: Explore opportunities to diversify your revenue streams. This can include developing new products or services, expanding into complementary markets, or offering value-added services to your existing customer base.

5. Continuous Learning: Commit to ongoing learning and stay updated on industry trends and best practices. A well-informed entrepreneur is better equipped to identify and seize revenue-generating opportunities.

In conclusion, the transformation of lost revenue into growth opportunities begins with you, the small business owner or entrepreneur. At Melissa Whitaker International, we are dedicated to supporting your journey toward success. Together, let’s conquer the challenges and chart a course toward a more prosperous future.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication and commitment to growth. We look forward to partnering with you on this transformative journey.

Warm regards,

Melissa D. Whitaker

Melissa Whitaker International

IGNITE Your Business with Strategic Networking – 1/2 Day Workshop

ONLY 3 SEATS LEFT – GRAB THEM NOW (CLOSING REGISTRATION)

Do YOU want things to run more smoothly in your business, with better systems and better help? Do you want to scale your business FASTER?

Are you tired of feeling frustrated with a lack of sales?

Come join us on June 8, 2023 from 10am – 2pm to Grow Your Business Exponentially – Without the Overwhelm

Date: June 8th, 2023

Location: The Ridge Hotel, W4240 WIS-50 W, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Time: 10am – 2pm (Lunch Included)

✅ Strategy around MAXIMIZING your Efforts with Networking Events
✅ Social Media High Impact to Increase Sales
✅ Free Databases – Laser Focus on your Ideal Clients

DRAMATIC INCREASE IN YOUR SALES!

Claim your SEAT! You can scan the QR Code to Register or you can click this link. We hope you can join us and invite a friend!

Come join us and if you have a team, bring your team! If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 847.845.4922.

MWI Boot Camp Program

Click the video to hear about our exciting announcement!

Come join us in this year’s MWI Boot Camp Program.

We recommend people start the program by getting active with our Online Sales University videos before they attend the live web based version Boot Camp Series in March.  Best Practices are watching 2 videos per week from now until the class starts for proper preparation.  Also, I will send out your links to take your personalized Sales Assessment once your registered.

Want to join us? To get Started all you need to do is: 

  1. Click this link:  Click here
  2. Register yourself and/or Select the Qty of how many people in your company you want to have access to the MWI Online Sales University and unlimited attendance to our Boot Camp live web based series for the next 12 months.
  3. Then enter in your billing information for the monthly subscription and submit.
  4. Next, we will reach out to you to gather the information we need to get you and / or your team started.
  5. Next, we will schedule a time to give anyone in your group a quick tutorial of the MWI Total Sales Transformation University Portal on how to navigate around it.
  6. Each person registered will also receive a link to take a personalized sales assessments right away and a Sales Playbook binder will be sent out before our interactive live web based boot camp development series starts in March.

Please contact us with any questions. You can reach us at info@melissawhitakerintl.com or contact Julianna Swanson at Julianna@melissawhitakerintl.com / 312.858.0921.

Melissa Whitaker International (MWI) 2019 Training & Events Schedule

January 4th                            Sales Coaching (Onsite Client Location)

January 7th                            Client – Onsite Interviews & Shadow Day

January 9th                            Client Interview Day

January 14th – 16th              MWI Management & Leadership Academy (In Person- Hoffman Estates, IL- 2 1/2 days – Open Enrollment)

January 23rd                           BTA Build Your Business Webinar – “Secret Sauce – The Missing Link to Closing More Deals”  Click here for info

February  1st                           Sales Coaching (Onsite Client Location)

February 4th – 7th                 Sales & Customer Service Training – (Onsite Client Location) 

February  11th                      Sales Coaching (Onsite Client Location)

February 18th – 19th             MWI Inside Sales Academy (Onsite Client Location)

March 1st                                 Sales Coaching (Onsite Client Location)

March 18th                              NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #1 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

March 19th                              Sales Coaching (Onsite Client Location) 

March 25th – 29th                 Sales & Customer Service Training – (Onsite Client Location) 

March 26th                            NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #2 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

April 1st                                    NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #3 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

April 8th                                NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #4 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

April 9th                                    Sales Coaching (Onsite Client Location) 

April 15th                                 NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #5 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

April 16th                                 Star Webinar “Strategic Networking that Builds Your Business”

April 18th                                Sales Coaching (Onsite Client Location)

April 22nd                            NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #6 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

April 29th – May 3rd             Sales & Customer Service Training – (Onsite Client Location) 

May 13th                                 Sales Coaching (Onsite Client Location)

May 16th                             Sales Coaching (Onsite Client Location)

May 20th – 24th                     Sales & Customer Service Training – (Onsite Client Location) 

June10th -12th                       MWI Management & Leadership Academy (In Person-Lake Geneva, WI – 2 1/2 days – Open Enrollment)

June 17th                                 NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #1 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

June 18th                               BOMA Workshop -Negotiation Strategies that Land Better Deals (Schaumburg, IL)

June 24th                                 NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #2 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

June 24th – 28th                   Sales & Customer Service Training – (Onsite Client Location) 

July 1st                                     NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #3 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

July 8th                                     NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #4 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

July 15th – 19th                     Sales & Customer Service Training – (Onsite Client Location) 

July 16th                                NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #5 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

July 22nd                                  Leadership Workshop (onsite at clients)

July 22nd                                  NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #6 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

July 23rd                               Sales Coaching (Onsite Client Location)

August 22nd                            SBA Speaking 

September 2nd                      NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #1 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

September 4th – 6th             MWI Inside Sales Academy  (In Person – Hoffman Estates, IL – Open Enrollment)

September 9th                       NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #2 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

September 16th                     NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #3 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

September 18th – 20th        MWI Management & Leadership Academy (In Person-Hoffman Estates – 2 1/2 days – Open Enrollment)

September 23rd                     NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #4 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

September 30th                     NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #5 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

October 7th                             NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #6 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

October 8th – 10th                 MWI Inside Sales Academy  (In Person – Hoffman Estates, IL – Open Enrollment)

November 1st                         Speaking – FemRocks

November 6th                        BOMA Workshop – Closing Techniques (Schaumburg, IL)

December 2nd                        NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #1 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

December 9th                        NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #2 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

December 16th                      NEW!  MWI Boot Camp ProgramWeek #3 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

December 23rd                      NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #4 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

December 30th                      NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #5 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

January 6th (2020)                NEW!  MWI Boot Camp Program/Week #6 – 6 week series (Open Enrollment)

To Register for an “open enrollment” class, call Julianna Swanson at 312.858.0921. 

*Also, if you have 6 or more sales people, you qualify for and can schedule, Melissa to come to your facility to do “on-site” training for your team.  6 month and 12 month programs are also available.

***If you are interested in having Melissa Speak for one of your events, please email us at info@melissawhitakerintl.com.

73 Mind-Blowing Sales Statistics That Will Help You Sell Smarter in 2019

Just read this article by Aja Frost on HubSpot.  Loved the insights.  I can see where a lot of these Stats are valid for outside sales and some are more focused on inside sales.  However, here are a handful that stuck out to me that shows things keep shifting and we need to keep our pulse on the market as we head into 2019:

Sales Prospecting Statistics

#10  It takes an average of 18 calls to actually connect with a buyer.

Sales Email Statistics

#19  The average person deletes 48% of the emails they receive every day. This task takes them just five minutes.

#27  Don’t just provide information — request some, too. Emails that contain one to three questions are 50% likelier to get replies than emails without any questions.

Sales Call Statistics

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Lunch & Learn Sponsered by Insperity

Come Join us for the Lunch & Learn Event:

Date: September 12th, 2018

Time:  11am – 3pm Presentations, Lunch & Networking, 3pm – 5pm Happy Hour Networking

Location: Carlucci Rosemont, 6111 N River Road, Rosemont, IL

Registration Link: rebrand.ly/lunchcandlearn  (RSVP for FREE Extended until 9/12/18 due to demand)

or Contact: Julianna@melissawhitakerintl.com

American Excellence Award 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Melissa Whitaker receives 2018 American Excellence Award 

August 6th 2018 –  Melissa Whitaker and Melissa Whitaker International has been selected for the 2018 American Excellence Award in Client Solutions amongst all its peers and competitors by the US Institute of Trade & Commerce (USITC).

Each year the USITC conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. They are recognized as having enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their customers and community. Companies of this caliber enhance the consumer driven stature that USITC strives to recognize.

Melissa Whitaker has consistently demonstrated a high regard for upholding business ethics and company values. This recognition by USITC marks a significant achievement as an emerging leader within various competitors and is setting benchmarks that the industry should follow.

As part of the industry research and business surveys, various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the selected companies in each category. This research is part of an exhaustive process that encapsulates a year long immersion in the business climate of its industry.

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Networking is a Sales Professional’s Bread and Butter

By RJ Sales & Leadership Reports

Much of your success in sales is based on your ability to network effectively. Without connections, it’s not just your client base that will be limited, but also prospective partners, marketplace competitors, and intra-organizational individuals with whom you can exchange insights. Networking goes beyond the simple act of handing out calling cards or fliers nor is it just about filling up your contact list in a shorter amount of time. This business strategy of cultivating relationships with people or groups that matter is a powerful tool for a sales professional.

Here are some of the reasons why your career in sales could be enriched by networking:

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Pipeliner CRM Power Breakfast – April 18th, 2017

If you are close to the Chicago area – Come to the April 18th Power Breakfast.  I will be speaking about “Successful Selling in Today’s Landscape” and Tim Berry will be speaking about “Attracting New Customers by Speaking your Message.”

Here is the link to register:  https://salespop.pipelinersales.com/event/power-breakfast-chicago-april-2017/

Location:  University Club of Chicago (76 E. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603)

Time:  8am – 10am

Come to Network with other business professionals, be treated to a complimentary breakfast and listen to the expert sales leadership!