Authority Builder Podcast | Client-Winning Strategies for Coaches, Consultants, and Creatives Who Want to Lead With Authority.

In this episode, I share the nine essential tools that have made a significant difference in boosting new business efficiency at Kaffeen. As the landscape continues to evolve, so too do the tools we use to streamline our processes, generate quality leads, and drive growth. Whether you’re in a creative agency or any other business looking for ways to work smarter, these tools can make a massive impact.

What You’ll Learn:

•The updated list of nine essential tools we’re using right now to drive new business.

•Why LinkedIn Automation & Sales Navigator are still our top choices for quality lead generation.

•The benefits of using Calendly for seamless scheduling with prospective clients.

•How Descript plays a crucial role in content creation and repurposing.

•The value of a Super Sign-Off for unobtrusively showcasing services.

•How ConvertKit helps us manage and optimize our email campaigns.

•The power of Manychat for automating interactions on Instagram and Facebook.

•Why we repurposed Asana as a CRM to improve our follow-up process and client conversions.

•How Airtable has become the operational backbone of our business, making it easier to visualize and act on real-time data.

Tools Discussed in This Episode:

1.LinkedIn Automation & Sales Navigator

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

2.Calendly

Calendly

3.Descript

Descript

4.Super Sign-Off

Learn how a Super Sign-Off can help you: Read more about it here

5.ConvertKit

ConvertKit

6.Manychat

Manychat

7.Asana

Asana

8.Airtable

Airtable

These tools have allowed us to work smarter, not harder. From automating lead generation to organizing our workflows and client relationships, they are at the core of how we do business efficiently. If you’re curious about how these tools could work for your business, this episode will give you the full rundown.

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We're thrilled to bring you one another of our most loved episodes!

Joined by Tom Hardy, the founder and creative director at Manifesto Studios. Manifesto, at nine years old, is a Brand & Communications Accelerator, a consultancy and design studio specializing in working with challenger brands.

Their impressive clients include Samsung, Red Bull, Vashi Jewellery, Savse (where previous guest Natasha Lytton was marketing lead), Myla lingerie, and Padella, one of London’s hottest restaurants (which my husband dreams about every time we're near the Shard).

Before founding Manifesto, Tom honed his skills at renowned agencies like Interbrand, Fitch, Rufus Leonard, and Lambie Nairn.

Having collaborated with Tom when I was the client, I can confidently say he's one of the most pleasant and relaxed, yet ambitious, individuals I've met in design. This episode will inspire you to see how current circumstances can fuel your passion for growth.

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Welcome to part 2 of one of my most loved episodes to record to date.

Tune in to hear Deborah Dawton and I discuss how design business leaders can bridge the gap between agency - client, and the importance of proving ROI as a powerful tool in business development.

We also dive into the evolving landscape of design, unpack what the future holds and who design business leaders can turn to for support.

This conversation is packed with practical advice, enjoy!

>> https://thedesigncommunityhub.com/
>> https://www.dba.org.uk/
>> https://effectivedesign.org.uk/

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A top-rated episode from 2021 that I still get messages about from listeners to this day!

Jason Gibb, the co-founder of Bread & Jam and I discuss what food and drink brands need at various stages of growth, why many brands fail within the first year, and how agencies can connect with clients through Bread & Jam Workshops, available free of charge. 

This conversation is a must-listen for creative firms working with food and drink brands, or any other scaling business.

Jason shares common mistakes early-stage food and drink brands make regarding design, the optimal stage for agencies and brands to seek each other out, and the time span and budget agencies should consider when starting to work with a food and drink challenger brand.

>> http://foodhubdirectory.com/

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I'm excited to re-release one of my personal favorite episodes to record, presented as part 1 of a special two-part series inside the Kaffeen Espresso Greatest Hits.

In this episode, Deborah Dawton, Chief Executive at the DBA, joins me to delve into the most common challenges to agency growth and how to navigate the business side of design more effectively.

We discuss the ways design business leaders can bridge the gap between agency and client, the power of proving ROI in business development, and the evolving landscape of design and what the future holds.

>> https://thedesigncommunityhub.com/
>> https://www.dba.org.uk/
>> https://effectivedesign.org.uk/

Entering the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards? I’ve written DEA entries for 16 years, with a 95%+ win rate.

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We're excited to republish one of our favourite episodes on the Kaffeen Espresso podcast.

In this episode, Ben Vear, Commercial Director at Minor Figures discusses the nuances of ambiguous creative assets, the challenges of rapid global scaling, and the journey to becoming a carbon-neutral brand.

Tune in for valuable insights into how rapidly scaling companies prioritize their business goals and the crucial role of branded pack design in their growth strategy. Enjoy!

>> https://minorfigures.com/

Entering the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards? I’ve written DEA entries for 16 years, with a 95%+ win rate.

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Win Clients Consistently summer sale is here!

Head to www.kaffeen.club/wcc for £500 off the usual price between 8th - 16th August 2024

Entering the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards? I’ve written DEA entries for 16 years, with a 95%+ win rate.

Not sure your project is a contender? Tell me about it and get a free verdict

Got a serious contender, or re-entering? Book a call

Win Clients Consistently summer sale is here!

Head to www.kaffeen.club/wcc for £500 off the usual price between 8th - 16th August 2024

Entering the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards? I’ve written DEA entries for 16 years, with a 95%+ win rate.

Not sure your project is a contender? Tell me about it and get a free verdict

Got a serious contender, or re-entering? Book a call

Win Clients Consistently summer sale is here!

Head to www.kaffeen.club/wcc for £500 off the usual price between 8th - 16th August 2024

Entering the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards? I’ve written DEA entries for 16 years, with a 95%+ win rate.

Not sure your project is a contender? Tell me about it and get a free verdict

Got a serious contender, or re-entering? Book a call

Win Clients Consistently summer sale is here!

Head to www.kaffeen.club/wcc for £500 off the usual price between 8th - 16th August 2024

Entering the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards? I’ve written DEA entries for 16 years, with a 95%+ win rate.

Not sure your project is a contender? Tell me about it and get a free verdict

Got a serious contender, or re-entering? Book a call