Asset Management

Building an institutional client base is a daunting task. The challenge includes a rigorous discipline of creating value-added content and using those insights to frame sales tactics. Steady, not random, approaches to building assets complement the behavioral profile of your investor audience.

For a young company, the bedrock of future growth is expertise and pedigree. Exploiting those intangibles becomes a matter of survival in a crowded marketplace. Whether a media placement or conference keynote, among other tactics, the goal is to demonstrate skills organically.

Communication is a two-way street. Sales professional often forget that simple point amid the emotional rhythm of the placement cycle. Are you asking industry-relevant questions? Do you need more information to clarify deal requirements? Trust evolves over many months.

Attending industry conferences is a traditional way to build rapport with decision makers. As a rule of thumb, local opportunities may yield better results than distant events. Many investment officers are introverts, or at least highly analytical. Your persona should correlate with the audience.

A legacy of the pandemic is the ubiquitous teleconference. Speaking to a camera calls for a different skill set than presenting in a conference room. Are you merely a talking head wearing pajamas? A knack for listening becomes even more important when using a remote format.

Headline Viewpoint

We offer up-to-date thoughts on the complete range of site topics, framing articles and editorials from the business press.

Brand Amplification

Dealmakers’ Corner

Investor Engagement

Virtual Revolution

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STYLE AND TECHNIQUE

The answer may surprise you.