AEC Branding Collateral Logo  

 

A Utah-based construction company's old website and outdated branding needed a refresh within a short period of time and with a limited budget. They met with MARKETLINK for guidance on how to create a new website, logo, and branded materials that would speak to the needs of their clients.

 

MARKETLINK coordinated with a photographer to take photos of their projects for marketing purposes, catching up from the inception of the company. MARKETLINK interviewed project staff to develop SEO-optimized content for each project for use on website, proposals, and other necessary collateral. Lastly, MARKETLINK designed business cards with QR codes, HTML email signatures, and a brochure for their newly hired Director of Business Development to use for client meetings, improving the firm's presentation to clients.


LINK TO SUCCESS:

The firm now has a refreshed website, branded collateral, and new image. These have led to many project opportunities, allowing the new Business Development Director to schedule appointments and connect with new potential clients.

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 AEC Business Development Services 2  


A Utah-based, local engineering firm found itself at a critical juncture. Despite expanding its mid-level management, the firm lacked a structured business development program. During an annual strategic planning facilitation, it became clear that a more proactive approach to business development was imperative for sustainable growth.

 

The Challenge:

The client was facing significant limitations in their existing business development program, despite an expansion in management. The absence of a structured, proactive plan put both revenue growth and market penetration at risk.

 

Our Solution:

MARKETLINK engaged in an in-depth discussion with all levels of management, including profit center managers, to understand the unique challenges and opportunities the firm was facing. We helped the client identify and research appropriate market sectors and then went on to form specialized market sector teams. We also outlined revenue goals for these market sectors, aligned with the company's overall objectives.

 

LINK TO SUCCESS:

The client continues to utilize the system we implemented to guide their market efforts. Moreover, the firm successfully expanded into two new market sectors since the initial organization, contributing positively to their bottom line and meeting the needs of an expanded clientele.

 

Structured Market Sector Teams: MARKETLINK assisted in the formation of focused market sector teams, giving the client a specialized approach towards business development.

 

Revenue Goal Setting: We established clear, measurable revenue goals for each market sector team, contributing to the firm's overall financial objectives.

 

Training and Development: MARKETLINK provided specialized training for market sector leaders, equipping them with the tools necessary to achieve and even surpass set goals.

 

Sustainable Growth: The client experienced tangible growth by successfully penetrating two new market sectors, directly improving their bottom line.

 

By partnering with MARKETLINK, the client not only organized a more efficient, proactive business development program but also enjoyed measurable growth in both market reach and financial performance.

 

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 AEC Brand Communication  

 

A Utah organization for AEC marketing professionals required help overseeing all internal and external marketing communications. MARKETLINK has provided pro-bono services for years, overseeing each individual aspect. This included publicizing events and activities, a thorough update and maintenance of the website, creating and sending the monthly newsletter, and promoting and engaging the organization and its members through social media and publications.

 

LINK TO SUCCESS:

MARKETLINK created a system of consistent public outreach and communications, achieving coordination and regularity to promote the organization’s goals and objectives. The website has been completely redesigned to be more user-friendly. The new design allows members and guests to find information they are looking for quickly.

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 AEC Training and Coaching Consulting Block  

 

A regional structural engineering firm needed greater employee foundations for business development and client relations, so they asked for MARKETLINK to help. The firm experienced rapid growth over the last three years, supporting more hires and promotions. MARKETLINK stepped in to provide marketing and business development training and coaching for all new employees, creating a foundation for future as well as present ability.


MARKETLINK created and conducted surveys and interviews with staff members to inform our approach. With a full understanding of individual needs in mind, we worked closely with the firm's management to establish a series of training sessions that encompassed the needs of the staff members. In total, we created a series of six customized training sessions focused on client service, business development, networking, proposal writing, public speaking, and client relations.


LINK TO SUCCESS:

Our work provided the firm with individualized business development plans for their top tier existing and potential clients. With their trained staff, each measurable goal will be more achievable by the market sector/client teams we helped the firm organize.

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 AEC Business Development Services  


A national engineering firm faced a critical issue: an absence of a structured, proactive business development program. This gap led to missed opportunities, poor lead tracking, and an inability to anticipate workload effectively.

 

The Challenge:

The client was struggling with the lack of an organized method to track and follow up on leads. This absence led to a reactive approach to business opportunities, putting revenue growth and efficient resource allocation at risk.

 

Our Solution:

To tackle these challenges, we facilitated a comprehensive Business Development (BD) strategy meeting with the client's discipline leaders. We organized market sector teams and developed an agenda that covered immediate, short-term, and long-term opportunities. The result was a more structured, actionable business development plan.

 

We introduced "12-Contact Plans" to each of the client's market sector teams. These plans enabled a proactive approach to targeting top priority leads while setting measurable goals for accountability.

 

LINK TO SUCCESS:

Working with us led to immediate and long-term benefits for the client:

 

Enhanced Tracking: The client was now able to track leads and revenue goals more efficiently and accurately.

 

Strategic Planning: The consistent meetings and planning sessions provided a strategic roadmap, transforming a previously reactive approach into a proactive strategy.

 

Mentorship Culture: These regular interactions also fostered a mentoring environment, offering valuable professional development opportunities for project managers.

 

By leveraging our expertise, the client not only managed to put an effective business development strategy in place but also gained invaluable insights into how to advance their operations strategically.

 

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 AEC Retainer Marketing Services Block  

When a leading multi-state construction company faced a period of upheaval due to staff turnover, they turned to MARKETLINK for a lifeline. With a mandate to revamp their marketing strategies, this client sought a partner who could provide comprehensive marketing consulting services. MARKETLINK not only answered the call but exceeded expectations.

Our Dynamic Solution:

MARKETLINK swiftly embarked on a mission to elevate every facet of the client's marketing endeavors. Our dedicated team of experts provided a spectrum of services, including:

  • Strategic Planning: Crafting a roadmap to steer the client towards marketing success.
  • Proposals: Crafting compelling and winning proposals that left a lasting impression.
  • Graphic Design: Breathing life into ideas with stunning visuals and infographics.
  • Marketing Collateral: Developing impactful materials to engage their target audience.
  • Presentation Coaching and Training: Transforming presentations into persuasive showcases.
  • Staff Training: Equipping the client's new marketing team with essential skills.
  • Database Management: Harnessing data for informed decision-making.
  • Market Research: Uncovering insights to stay ahead of the competition.
  • Business Development: Fostering growth opportunities and strategic alliances.
  • Template Enhancement: Streamlining proposal and presentation processes for efficiency.

LINK TO SUCCESS:

In just a short five-month period, MARKETLINK's intervention bore fruit in remarkable ways:

  • We spearheaded 12 meticulously crafted proposals.
  • We delivered two standout presentations.
  • Our graphic design prowess brought infographics to life.
  • We introduced a cutting-edge template for future endeavors.
  • Our unwavering commitment to business development bore fruit for one of the client's offices.

The results were nothing short of astounding. Thanks to MARKETLINK's expert guidance, the client clinched both projects we provided presentation coaching for, amounting to a staggering $50 million in construction costs. This success is a testament to our unwavering dedication to our clients' growth and prosperity.

At MARKETLINK, we don't just consult; we catalyze transformations. Let us help you script your success story today. 

 

 MARKETLINK Strategic Planning Block 2023  

 

During an ownership transition, a Southern Utah engineering firm sought a new approach to marketing and strategic planning. They partnered with MARKETLINK, and as a result, unleashed a dynamic transformation.

Strategic Solutions:

MARKETLINK collaborated closely with the firm's new leadership in a strategic planning session, crafting a tailored plan that:

  • Outlined their geographic service area
  • Identified new market sectors
  • Targeted key clients
  • Expanded service offerings

MARKETLINK transformed these insights into a concise three-year marketing plan with a proactive action plan calendar for monthly marketing meetings.

Lasting Impact:

Through our ongoing support and updated marketing plans every three years, the engineering firm has:

  • Tripled in size
  • Expanded their services across Southern Utah and Las Vegas

At MARKETLINK, we blend professionalism, industry expertise, and friendly guidance to help architects, engineers, and construction professionals thrive. Let us partner with you to shape your success story.

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 AEC Marketing Collateral Recruiting Agency  


A Northern California recruiting firm for the energy market was referred to MARKETLINK for help in creating a set of templates that would reinforce their brand while standardizing all their company’s communication from proposals to letters and contracts. The challenge was not only designing the template in InDesign, a standard for use in marketing departments, but also mirroring that design as a set of Word templates for use on the administrative side of the company. Having the templates available in both formats would allow everyone in the company to use them for their area of communication without regard to the program it was in.

 

LINK TO SUCCESS: 

Working with the company’s Director and Digital Content Marketer, we conducted three different rounds of renditions finally settling on the one they felt would give them a look that would last them for the next several years. It was also a look we were able to mimic very closely in Word as well.

 

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 AEC Marketing Organization Collateral  


An architectural firm recently acquired an out-of-state company but realized that they had not fully utilized their customer relationship management (CRM) system. They lacked the internal resources and expertise to address this issue. Furthermore, their marketing material database was disorganized and required assistance in restructuring. MARKETLINK collaborated with the firm to refine fields and codes, establish data entry standards, and create a systematic approach to organizing the marketing material database. To ensure effective data gathering, we recommended the formation of a committee that worked alongside the accounting department. Additionally, our team closely collaborated with the marketing staff to develop a data collection system that aligned with defined project milestones.

 

LINK TO SUCCESS: 

Through MARKETLINK's support, the company saved a substantial amount of time, amounting to hundreds of hours. Our in-depth knowledge of the software and effective CRM implementation processes played a vital role in achieving this outcome. The completion of the local office marketing material database and the efficient onboarding and data merging of the new office were crucial milestones. The seamless integration of CRM workflows with project management software further enhanced the firm's marketing organization.

 

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A C-Suite level professional started a new construction company and was referred by a colleague to MARKETLINK for guidance in establishing a marketing strategy from the ground up. MARKETLINK first held a marketing strategy session to help formulate a five-year plan for growth and success. As a new company, needed branding services including logo development, naming strategy, and all collateral design and development were performed by MARKETLINK. A marketing organization plan was then implemented for server organization, marketing meetings, database development, social media, and public relations. By acting as the firm’s marketing department, MARKETLINK provides monthly consulting services to build and support a reliable marketing program including graphic design, social media management, photography, association/conference organization, promotional activities, special event planning, market research, and business development.

 

LINK TO SUCCESS: 

The construction company has grown from three staff members to over 25 in 18 months. The first leads provided by MARKETLINK’s initial market research and business development efforts have recently had ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Another three projects will be completed shortly. With guidance from MARKETLINK, the company surpassed their projected revenue goals within the first year.

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