FSM Fast Forward September 2022: Core/GEO Edition
School is in session, and it’s time to hit the books (or at least, this edition of Fast Forward) to learn where we recommend you look for opportunities this month, why customers’ multi-channel buying behavior requires a re-think of traditional sales and marketing processes, and more.?
In this edition:
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OPPORTUNITIES
Drone manufacturers
The drone services market has skyrocketed in terms of popularity and usability in recent years. In fact, the industry is expected to reach $63.6 billion by 2025. Drones will continue to be used in videography and film, along with other entities like law enforcement, agricultural companies, insurance agencies, and more.?
Telematics
The telematics field includes various forms of telecommunication, vehicular technology, and computer science. It’s a method of monitoring assets such as cars, trucks, and equipment using GPS technology. The vehicle telematics market is expected to grow from $72.78 billion in 2022 to $213.67 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 16.6%.?
Fencing industry
As the summer season winds down, fencing companies across the U.S. are nearing the end of their busiest season, which makes the month of September a great time to re-evaluate business operations. In the coming years, North America is expected to dominate the fencing industry due to an ongoing spike in single-family households. The growth of the fencing industry is also due to an increased awareness in the protection fencing can provide for children and animals.?
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Research it
A Gartner study showed that B2B customer stakeholders involved in the purchasing process for complex solutions spent only 17% of their total buying time interacting directly with sales teams, spending far more time (27%) researching buying decisions online. With buyers spending the vast majority of their time outside traditional (or should we say *vintage*) sales interactions, linear marketing to sales processes just aren’t holding up. Check out this article from Harvard Business Review for more on how buyers make decisions now and why your clients may need to re-think their sales and marketing processes.
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Two weeks ago our team gathered for the FSM Summit, our annual in-person employee retreat. We had a great week of rest, relaxation, and connection with our (otherwise fully remote) team. We’ve grown so much over the past few years that it’s getting harder to fit us all in one picture! Thank you for trusting us with your clients - we look forward to growing with you for many years to come!
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