Bob Ottaway

SOUNDS RISKY AND YET MOST MOVING COMPANIES DO IT. They have no lead generation system in place to grow their business. They rely mainly on outsiders. Here’s how the outsourcing is done, and why it’s self-destructive: Peak earning moving...

YIPEE! IT’S MAY, AND THE SUMMER MOVING SEASON IS UPON US! THE SKY IS THE LIMIT. You’ve got more business than you can handle. Why? Is it because you’re well-established and busy year-round? You’ve got a recognized brand name?...

YOU HEAR IT AT EVERY CONVENTION AND SALES MEETING YOU ATTEND, RIGHT? “Get ready for more change.” But how much does sales and marketing really change? Is this a come-on intended to get you to attend and/or listen? Maybe...

BIG COME-BACK LAST WEEKEND FOR TIGER. BUT WHAT CAN YOU LEARN FROM HIS WIN TO BOOST YOUR SALES? PERSEVERANCE: Formulate a multi-year “lead generation plan”. FAITH: Recognize that it does take some months to begin to pay off. CONCENTRATION:...

GOOGLE ADDS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO GET YOU BETTER RESULTS. Moving companies can test more headlines and ad descriptions, letting Google’s computers decide what to display. Maybe this will reduce costs. Here’s how: Write up to 15 different headlines Write...