The Metal Guys Talk Business

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Mike and Pete are joined by Joe Stallion for a deep dive into the intricacies of marketing and sales within the industrial sector. The discussion highlights the unique challenges faced by businesses in this sector, strategies for managing customer expectations, and the importance of building a strong online presence.

Key Topics Covered:

  1. Introduction :
    • The show opens with an introduction to Joe's background and current roles in the industrial space.
    • Joe discusses the challenges he faces in his role, emphasising the difficulty of managing customer expectations.
  2. Choosing the Industrial sector:
    • Joe discusses why he chose to work in the industrial market sector and explains the unique opportunities and challenges of working in this field.
  3. Sales Process and Customer Expectations:
    • Discussion on how businesses often have unrealistic expectations, especially during tough market conditions.
    • Strategies for managing these expectations and educating clients on realistic outcomes and budgets.
  4. Marketing Strategies and Challenges:
    • The conversation shifts to effective marketing strategies within the metal industry, particularly in the digital age.
    • Importance of maintaining a consistent online presence through social media, email campaigns, and other digital marketing tactics.
    • Insights on how to measure the success of these marketing efforts and the challenges of tracking leads from various sources.
  5. Building a Brand in the Metal Industry:
    • Joe explores the concept of branding within the metal industry, noting how even traditional businesses need to develop a strong brand identity.
    • The hosts discuss the evolution of LinkedIn from a recruitment tool to a professional networking platform and its role in brand building.
  6. Content Creation and Management:
    • Emphasis on the importance of regular content creation and how often businesses should engage with their audience through different channels.
    • Challenges of creating impactful content that resonates with the audience and generates meaningful engagement.
  7. Future Trends and Opportunities:
    • Joe and the hosts discuss future opportunities within the metal industry, including the potential for growth in international markets.
    • The impact of digital transformation on traditional business practices and how companies can adapt to stay competitive.

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SEASON THREE of The Metal Guys Talk Business is sponsored by:

SteelBuy - SteelBuy are a digital platform revolutionising the way businesses trade metal products online.

TW Metals - TW Metals are a stockholder and distributor of Nickel Alloy, Aluminium, Titanium and Stainless Steel products in a range of forms including Tube, Bar, Pipe, Extrusion as well as Sheets and Plates.

Comton Group - A recruitment agency powering employment in the Metal, Manufacturing and Engineering sectors.

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The Metal Guys Talk Business is created and produced by Comton Group. 
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Creators & Guests

Host
Mike Bolton
Co-founder of Comton Group
Host
Peter Comerford
Co-founder of Comton Group

What is The Metal Guys Talk Business?

Peter Comerford and Mike Bolton are The Metal Guys! They have worked in the metal sector for over 10 years, a huge global industry that produces more than a billion tonnes of material annually and affects all other industries and walks of life.

They now run a successful recruitment and marketing company servicing the metal and engineering sectors, making them ideally placed to provide impartial, independent insight into the industry, sitting outside the hierarchy of the various stages of the industry from raw material to finished product.

Under the moniker of The Metal Guys, the pair continue to gain insights from - and ask the difficult questions to - the decision makers and technical experts that you won't hear on any other podcast.

If you produce, work with or supply metal, then tune in and join the conversation.