{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Masters in Marketing Agency","title":"Lessons from Door-to-Door Sales: Insights for Sales and Marketing Strategies","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1413,"description":"In this episode, Shaheem Alam, the CEO of Five Rings Marketing, shares valuable lessons learned from his experience in door-to-door sales. From grit and resilience to adaptability and playing the player, Shaheem explains how these lessons continue to impact his sales and marketing strategies. The episode also touches on the highs and lows of starting a sales office and transitioning into a full-service agency, providing inspiration and insights for entrepreneurs.Shaheem Alam is the Chief Executive Officer of FiveRings Marketing, where he leads as the go-to revenue partner for B2B tech companies. With a diverse background in roles such as Account Executive at RenoRun Inc., Founder of Triton Marketing LLC, and Direct Sales Executive at Eco Energy Home Services Inc., he brings a wealth of experience to his current role. Shaheem's journey reflects his commitment to driving business growth and innovation in the Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area and beyond. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Masters in Marketing Agency:Shaheem learned a five-step sales process during his door-to-door sales job, which he still uses today.Market differences can impact product-market fit and success, as seen in the contrast between selling in Toronto and Vancouver.Expanding services and becoming a full-service agency allows for growth and a more holistic approach to revenue generation.Shaheem is invested in the vision of Five Rings Marketing and enjoys the process of managing people and plans.Resources:FiveRings MarketingDevNoodleTEC CanadaConnect with Shaheem Alam:LinkedInEmailConnect with our host, Josh Hoffman:LinkedInQuotables:01:12 - “Yeah, no, I learned a lot in door-to-door sales. So when I was doing door-to-door, I was selling like furnaces, air conditioners, water, water filters for homes, basically. And when I first got started, like I didn't know anything about sales. Like, I sucked, you know, my first three weeks I didn't make a single sale. So I...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9HFX6i0TzOia311sMPjbjib_E3w7aImGetF-LN1PCVs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI3OTY2LzE2NDM2/NDk3ODEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}