Posts by Erin Kunz
Gathering With Purpose | Five Minutes Forward
BDR Events Coordinator Allison Kourkos joined Angie Swartz to discuss Priya Parker’s book “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters” on this episode of Five Minutes Forward!
Read MoreBDR Announces New Program Helping Small Businesses Build the Foundation to Scale Their Company
BDR is excited to introduce a new program, Emerging Business Academy, to help guide motivate small business owners toward sustainable growth and increased profitability.
Read MoreLaunching a Shared Services Model for Your Company
In the latest Prime Resources podcast episode, BDR Lead Head Coach John Michel demystifies the shared services model, exploring its meaning and benefits for organizations. Covering key considerations, readiness indicators, and practical implementation tips, this episode offers valuable insights to guide businesses in adopting this transformative approach.
Read MoreRising Through the Ranks: A Blue Collar Coaching Conversation With Jeff Plant
In this episode of Blue is the New White, BDR Lead Head Coach Jeff Plant shares insights from his journey through the trades, moving from a helper to a business owner. Now, he imparts valuable advice to blue-collar professionals and business owners, offering tangible tips for success in the blue-collar business world.
Read MoreWinning Your Team’s Hearts and Minds | Five Minutes Forward
In this episode of Five Minutes Forward, BDR Senior Support Coach Noelle Daniels delves into the profound Clint Pulver quote, “You can have the best strategy and the best building in the world, but if you don’t have the hearts and the minds of the people who work with you, none of it comes to life.” Discover how Noelle applies this wisdom in guiding the BDR Support Coach team, emphasizing the importance of trust and meaningful relationships in her management journey.
Read MoreBDR’s Trailblazer Sales Academy Empowers Territory Managers With Key Leadership and Sales Skills
BDR is excited to announce the return of our ongoing development program, Trailblazer Sales Academy, an ongoing online training program for territory managers and distribution sales team members that focuses on developing sales skills, leadership agility and a strategic vision for territory growth.
Read More25 Years of Driving Profit and Growth
Since its founding, BDR has empowered thousands of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors and distributors to build successful and enduring companies. As the industry evolves, find out how BDR will continue to adapt and expand its training and coaching products to meet changing needs, emphasizing trust and support to help clients achieve excellence and elevate their businesses.
Read MoreLearning to Nurture Leads to Harvest Great Opportunities
Discover the power of lead nurturing in our latest Prime Resources podcast episode. Join us as Catherine Bares, BDR Service Coach & Trainer, reveals the art of turning leads into remarkable opportunities. Learn why lead nurturing is crucial, understand lead types, and gain insights into effective nurturing tools. Transform your business with nurtured leads and seize unmissable opportunities.
Read MoreBDR’s Self-Paced Courses Offer Training Opportunities to Support Contractors’ and Distributors’ Busy Schedules
BDR has added easily accessible training opportunities to our industry-leading resource selection to help busy contractors learn in their own time at their own pace!
Read MoreThriving Through the Seasons: How to Get Financially Woke & Level Up Your Business with Kim Archer
Struggling with finances or another aspect of business? Need an expert to bring your business knowledge and skills to the next level so you can be more efficient and profitable? Sounds like you need a business coach! Discover why you need to understand your financials, how to improve your financial acumen, and pay off business debt!
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