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Best Practices for Cold Outreach
Cold outreach is tough, but necessary. These methods won't make it any easier, but if done correctly, it will make results worth the effort.
James Keblas
Sep 32 min read


How to Land More Agency Clients
Dani Dufresne shares how to win agency business without playing the same old game.
James Keblas
Aug 52 min read


A Different Kind of Customer Story
Should production companies that produce a lot of traditional customer stories be encouraging their clients to think more aspirationally?
James Keblas
Jul 161 min read


The Indie Production Advantage
Jillian Gibbs shares a roadmap for how independent production companies can win against big holding-company supported teams.
James Keblas
Jun 262 min read


Pick Your Lead
Yes, you do more than one thing. But what’s the one you lead with?
James Keblas
Jun 241 min read


Go Beyond the Brief
Here are a few moves you can use to land the deal, and more importantly, create a campaign that actually works for your client.
James Keblas
Jun 32 min read


Copper is the CRM for people who think they hate CRMs
Copper is built for Google Workspace, so it works where you already work—email, calendar, LinkedIn. It’s a CRM that feels less like work and more like momentum.
James Keblas
May 61 min read


Change is Hard, Embrace It
How do you find success growing a production company for almost 20 years? Buy an Arm Car, Fire Your Biggest Client, and Write a Manifesto.
James Keblas
Mar 192 min read


Clients Are People, Not Brands
Selling ads and marketing assets for massive corporations can feel soul-sucking if that’s all you see. But brands don’t hire you. People do.
James Keblas
Mar 131 min read


Is $100k in the Ballpark?
A trick to unlocking the client's budget.
James Keblas
Mar 51 min read


Showing Your Expertise
See how to talk about your expertise in a way that serves the client first.
James Keblas
Feb 211 min read


How To Think Like An Agency
Learn how to shift your mindset from “What are we making?” to “What are we saying?”
James Keblas
Feb 112 min read


How to Sell Like an Expert with Blair Enns
Learn how to close deals with higher budgets and hit the goals your client is trying to achieve.
James Keblas
Jan 142 min read
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[client side conversation] How To Win Business With Kevin Knutson
Get an insider’s perspective on winning the client-side game in this conversation with industry leader, Kevin Knutson.
James Keblas
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Anyone Can Make Bold Claims—But Can You Back Them Up?
Don’t just say it—show it. That’s how you cut through the noise and build real credibility.
James Keblas
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Think Of Account Management As Offense, Not Defense.
Learn how to elevate account management with your clients from Rob Meyers at Versus, a NYC-based creative production studio.
James Keblas
Oct 8, 20242 min read


What's Your Media Buy?
Here are 10 reasons you might ask your clients “What’s Your Media Buy?”
James Keblas
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Mastering Sales Trips
Discover practical advice on preparing for sales trips, building genuine relationships, and avoiding common pitfalls.
James Keblas
Aug 6, 20241 min read


Don't Ask Sales To Do the Work of Marketing
Improve your company's sales performance by hiring a marketing person.
James Keblas
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Landing Professional Sports Clients
Learn how the production company, Diamond View, has found success specializing in sports marketing.
James Keblas
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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