How to Think about Growth

Fred and John review the skills needed to grow account management clients including:

• Project management
• Business reviews/goalsetting
• Relationship maps
• Goalsetting

Plus, listener mailbag!

When the Deal isn’t Done

This podcast covers what you do when you as an Account Manager realize there are still contractual or negotiation open items with your client... the 'deal isn't done'.  We discuss how to approach tactically and strategically.  Also, listener mailbag!

Embracing Risk with Yes

In this episode, Fred and John cover how an Account Manager should think about when to say yes to client ideas.  How do you know when it's ok to say yes?  What should be your process if you are not certain?  When should you take risks?  In addition, Fred and John discuss some negotiation resources.  

Remind the Client Why You are There

In this episode, Fred and John discuss the basics of reinforcing your value proposition to your client.  Including a deep-dive into the seven-step QBR (Quarterly Business Review) process.  Also, a discussion of the virtues of Fred Water.

Lead By Example

In this episode, Fred and John discuss how to lead by example as an Account Manager.  Discussion of the strategies and tactics to demonstrate leadership in your organization and with your clients.

How to Travel

One of the least discussed aspects of Account Management is how to approach travel.  In this episode, Fred and John discuss the three commandments of business travel:
1. Pack light and never check your bag

2. Think through logistics

3. Coordinate internal parties (i.e. herd the cats)

Plus discussion of appropriate dress code.