Adam Corcoran, owner of Elevation Marketing, shares the story of his first major sales presentation to host David Knack. This episode presents his rocky start in the home care industry and how it ultimately shaped his business success. He opens up about his first major sales presentation, where he was completely unprepared to handle the jargon, questions, and expectations of a room full of social workers.

Adam learned the importance of preparation, understanding client pain points, and asking for help through this humbling experience. His insights provide valuable lessons for anyone looking to improve their approach to sales, marketing, and building strong referral partnerships in home care.

Lesson Takeaways:

1. Always do your homework before meeting potential clients. Understand their pain points and tailor your approach to address them.
2. Don’t be afraid to seek guidance when you’re out of your depth. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
3. Take the time to get to know your clients and referral partners on a personal level.
4. Taking time to top off the basic tasks of care, like adding enrichment activities, can greatly enhance client satisfaction.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Adam introduces himself and his journey from home care to Elevation Marketing. [00:02:00] How Elevation Marketing doubled business during COVID. [00:06:00] Adam’s biggest mistake: his first unprepared in-service with social workers. [00:09:00] The turning point: learning from the experience and seeking help. [00:15:00] Building relationships through understanding and asking the right questions. [00:17:00] The importance of trust and creating personalized experiences for clients. [00:25:00] Underrated practice in the industry: prioritizing social and enrichment components in care plans. [00:32:00] Key advice for home care owners: regularly check in with caregivers to ensure they feel supported. [00:36:00] Adam’s recent win: combining home care expertise with promotional strategies to help agencies thrive.

Quotes

1. Adam Corcoran: "I was up there, sweating through questions I didn’t have answers to. That day, I learned the hard way that you can’t wing it in this business."
2. Adam Corcoran: "People don’t care what you do; they care what problem you can solve for them."
3. David Knack: "Trust takes time to build, but it’s the most critical factor in any successful home care relationship."

Resources:

1. Learn more about Elevation Marketing
2. Follow Adam Corcoran on LinkedIn
3. Ava
4. Ava on LinkedIn
5. Connect with David Knack on LinkedIn
6. Subscribe to Ava on YouTube