Category Archives: Builder Sales

Sales and Marketing Power Hour: How to Stop Your Leaky Sales Funnel

Sales and Marketing Power Hour: How to Stop Your Leaky Sales Funnel

In this jam-packed episode of the Sales and Marketing Power Hour hosted by Carol Morgan from Denim Marketing and Kimberly Mackey from New Homes Solutions Consulting, we tackled one of the most pressing challenges in the homebuilding industry—plugging the leaks in your sales funnel. With expert insights from Spencer Powell from Builder Funnel, Kelly Fink from Milesbrand, and Keith McKinney from New Home Star, there were too many nuggets to count in this discussion!

The Big Picture: Understanding the Leaks
The conversation started with a deep dive into the common areas where sales funnels tend to “leak.” Spencer Powell highlighted the importance of aligning marketing and sales teams to ensure a seamless customer journey. He emphasized that disjointed efforts often lead to potential buyers slipping through the cracks.

Strategic Marketing with Kelly Fink
Kelly Fink brought her expertise in branding and messaging to the table, underscoring the need for clear, consistent communication across all platforms. She shared actionable tips on crafting messages that resonate with today’s buyers, ensuring that your funnel attracts the right audience from the start.

The Role of Sales Training with Keith McKinney
Keith McKinney focused on the critical role of sales training in maintaining a healthy funnel. He argued that even the best marketing efforts could be undone if sales teams aren’t equipped with the right skills and tools. His tips on ongoing training and real-time feedback were invaluable for keeping the funnel flowing smoothly.

Key Takeaways: Plugging the Leaks
One thing became clear throughout the program: there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Each expert brought unique perspectives on diagnosing and fixing funnel leaks. Whether improving team alignment, refining messaging, or investing in sales training, the path to a leak-proof funnel requires a multifaceted approach.

This episode was a treasure trove of practical advice, and if you’re serious about optimizing your sales process, it’s a must-watch. There were too many nuggets to count, but here are a few that stood out:

  • Align your sales and marketing efforts to create a seamless customer experience.
  • Focus on messaging that resonates with your target audience.
  • Invest in ongoing sales training to keep your team sharp and responsive.
  • USE and MANAGE with technology–speed and personalization are king.

If you missed the live session, be sure to catch the replay—you won’t want to miss these insights!

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Head-to-Head with Ryan Taft: Are Your Buyer’s Stories Popcorn Worthy?

Head-to-Head with Ryan Taft: Are Your Buyer’s Stories Popcorn Worthy?

In the latest Head-to-Head event, Kimberly Mackey of New Homes Solutions Consulting and Ryan Taft from Shore Consulting ask, “Are Your Buyer’s Stories Popcorn Worthy?” This engaging discussion, anchored in Ryan Taft’s book “Story Getter” and the Storybrand concept, underscores the transformative power of storytelling in sales, particularly within the homebuilding industry. The Importance ofContinue Reading

Sales and Marketing Power Hour Crossover Event: Sales or Marketing Whose Job Is It Anyway? (Part 2)

Sales and Marketing Power Hour Crossover Event: Sales or Marketing Whose Job Is It Anyway? (Part 2)

Buckle up because we’re diving into some game-changing insights from the big crossover event between The Sales & Marketing Power Hour with hosts Kimberly Mackey from New Homes Solutions Consulting and Carol Morgan from Denim Marketing and The Home Builder’s Digital Marketing Podcast hosted by Greg Bray from Blue Tangerine and Kevin Weitzel from Outhouse.Continue Reading

NAR Changes Present Opportunities and Challenges for Smart Builders

NAR Changes Present Opportunities and Challenges for Smart Builders

As we all know by now, the real estate landscape is shifting in light of recent changes to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) rules. These adjustments, prompted by the Sitzer-Burnett verdict, signal a move toward more turbulent times ahead as the general real estate business adapts and creates new best practices. Let’s explore howContinue Reading

Head-to-Head: The Top 5 Things You Need to Know When Working with the Active Adult Buyer

Head-to-Head: The Top 5 Things You Need to Know When Working with the Active Adult Buyer

Engaging the Active Adult Buyer: Insights from the Latest “Head-to-Head” Episode In the most recent installment of “Head-to-Head,” titled “The Top 5 Things You Need to Know When Working with the Active Adult Buyer,” Kimberly Mackey, alongside guest expert Todd Warshauer from Active Adult Consulting, delved into the intricacies of the real estate market forContinue Reading

head-to-Head: Lead, Follow, or Pivot:  Adapting Your Sales & Leadership Strategy in Real-Time

head-to-Head: Lead, Follow, or Pivot: Adapting Your Sales & Leadership Strategy in Real-Time

In the vibrant world of new home sales, there is always something new to learn, especially when it comes to honing one’s skills in sales and leadership. In the latest episode of the profound live discussion, “Head-to-Head”, Kimberly Mackey of New Homes Solutions Consulting and guest expert Roland Nairnsey of New Home Sales Plus tookContinue Reading

Sales and Marketing Power Hour: So, You Got a Lead, Now What?

Sales and Marketing Power Hour: So, You Got a Lead, Now What?

Today’s consumers are well-informed. To attract the right leads, we dive deep into the mindset of the modern homebuyer and explore ways to resonate with them. This entails leveraging effective marketing strategies, including targeted ads and SEO to reach target audiences. You will see proven techniques to generate high-quality leads consistently. Learn how to buildContinue Reading

Head-to-Head: Round 3–The Top 10 Mistakes Sales Professionals Make Today

Head-to-Head: Round 3–The Top 10 Mistakes Sales Professionals Make Today

Back by popular demand, Leah Turner from Melinda Brody and Company (Mystery Shopping) stopped by Head to Head for the 3rd year in a row to discuss the results of the Annual Benchmark Study that Melinda Brody & Company does which uses the results of their hundreds of mystery shops over the year to letContinue Reading

Lasso CRM: Top New Home Sales Tips for 2023–Lead from the Side

Lasso CRM: Top New Home Sales Tips for 2023–Lead from the Side

Every year, Lasso CRM reaches out to the influencers in our industry to ask them to contribute their best advice on what we have learned and what we should apply going forward into the new year. I am always honored to be included in this article. This year, my advice is about the need toContinue Reading

Atlanta Real Estate Forum Podcast: How Homebuilders Can Get Traction With Sales

Atlanta Real Estate Forum Podcast: How Homebuilders Can Get Traction With Sales

The podcast was recorded on February 23, 2023. Recently, Kimberly Mackey joined host Carol Morgan, Founder and President of Denim Marketing, to chat about the Traction Scorecard strategy, predicting sales paces and more on the All About Real Estate segment of the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Podcast. Here is a summary of the conversation. ForContinue Reading

Head-to-Head: Becoming a Rock Star Sales Leader with Alan Beulah

Head-to-Head: Becoming a Rock Star Sales Leader with Alan Beulah

(If you would like to read the discussion between Kimberly and Alan, the video transcription is at the bottom of the page.) If you are a veteran sales manager in the home building industry, have you ever wondered how you stack up? Maybe you are a General Sales Manager and aspire to take it toContinue Reading

Head-to-Head with Roland Nairnsey: Avoiding Market Whiplash

Head-to-Head with Roland Nairnsey: Avoiding Market Whiplash

(If you would like to read the discussion between Kimberly and Roland, the video transcription at the bottom of the page.) Are you starting to experience Market Whiplash? Listen in, as Roland Nairnsey, from New Home Sales Plus and Kimberly Mackey go Head-to-Head. We will dive in HEADfirst into what you can do, right now,Continue Reading

Head-to-Head: Take 2–The Top 10 NEW Mistakes Salespeople Make with Leah Turner

Head-to-Head: Take 2–The Top 10 NEW Mistakes Salespeople Make with Leah Turner

(If you wouild like to read the discussion between Kimberly and Leah, the video transcription is at the bottom of the page.) It is always better to learn from the mistakes of others. For the second year in a row, Leah Turner, from Melinda Brody & Company Mystery Shopping stops by to share with KimberlyContinue Reading

Selling Homes Predictably with Kimberly Mackey, Guest Speaker

Selling Homes Predictably with Kimberly Mackey, Guest Speaker

          Click here to listen to the podcast (47:41) on DoYouConvert.com Recently, Kimberly Mackey sat down with Kevin Oakley, the Managing Partner of Do You Convert  on the award-winning, Market Proof Marketing Podcast. They discuss a multitude of topics, including why builders can’t move forward to improve their sales numbers until theyContinue Reading

Sales and Marketing Power Hour-Making Movie Stars Out of Your Camera Shy Team

Sales and Marketing Power Hour-Making Movie Stars Out of Your Camera Shy Team

Industry gurus have preached the power of video for years and 2020 brought the importance of videos even further to the forefront, yet your team is still struggling to produce them. It is understandable. Perhaps it is rooted in fear, perhaps it is laziness, perhaps it is a lack of understanding. Whatever it is, nowContinue Reading

Head-to-Head with Bassam Salem-Making Artificial Intelligence Sexy and Personal

Head-to-Head with Bassam Salem-Making Artificial Intelligence Sexy and Personal

(If you would like to read the discussion between Kimberly and Bassam, the video transcription is at the bottom of the page.) Are you terrified that technology will replace you? Is it all happening so fast that you can’t wrap your head around it? How do you fit in? Artificial INTELLIGENCE is SMART! On thisContinue Reading

Sales and Marketing Power Hour-Selling Homes with Nothing to See

Sales and Marketing Power Hour-Selling Homes with Nothing to See

Welcome to the first Sales and Marketing Power Hour of 2022 and our move to Wednesday. Happy Hump Day! We kicked off 2022 with a BANG! SOLD OUT? Waiting on your next community to open? Dr. Seuss tells us that “the waiting place is a useless place.” Do homebuilders still need model homes in today’sContinue Reading

Head-to-Head: FUTURE VISION with Meredith Oliver

Head-to-Head: FUTURE VISION with Meredith Oliver

(If you would like to read the discussion between Kimberly and Meredith, the video transcription is at the bottom of the page.) You know you are in for a great time and a lot of FANtasitc information when Meredith Oliver stops in to help us prepare for 2022. We discuss everything from what event planningContinue Reading

Head-to-Head with Jeff Shore: Through the Buyer’s Eyes

Head-to-Head with Jeff Shore: Through the Buyer’s Eyes

(If you wouild like to read the discussion between Kimberly and Jeff, the video transcription is at the bottom of the page.) What fun Jeff Shore and Kimberly Mackey had taking a deep dive into looking at the homebuying process “Through the Buyer’s Eyes.” You’ve heard it again and again, but homebuying is about relationshipsContinue Reading

Head to Head: How An Abundance Mentality Can Restore Order to Your World

Head to Head: How An Abundance Mentality Can Restore Order to Your World

On September 14, 2021, our good friend Leah Fellows, from Blue Gypsy, Inc., stopped by to discuss how having an abundance mentality can restore order to your world. If you feel stressed or overwhelmed, perhaps just tired, this is the one for you. Learn how a few small steps can have a huge impact toContinue Reading