025 - Harmonizing Sales and Production Teams in Exhibit Agencies with Mark Taylor
Sales and Production teams often have different priorities, which can potentially create a disconnect. In this episode with Mark Taylor, we share strategies for aligning these two teams for optimum results. Tune in!
Time Stamps
- 01:58 - Intro to Mark Taylor
- 06:32 - Understanding the Sales & Production Divide
- 14:59 - Strategies for Sales & Production Collaboration
- 21:37 - The Impact of Sales & Production Divide
- 24:46 - Impact of Acquisitions on Sales Confidence and Production Identity
- 30:00 - Tips & Best Practices for Staying Aligned
- 37:00 - Managing Diverse Personalities and Roles in Teams
- 42:17 - Leveraging Technology for Team Alignment and Efficiency
- 45:45 - Communication and Meeting Strategies
- 48:05 - Learning from Past Challenges
- 54:44 - Episode Takeaways
Snippets From The Show
- "Getting everybody to read from the same piece of music sometimes is tough because everybody has an agenda, and everybody has the baggage." -Mark Taylor
- "I think having that wrong person in the wrong role makes that gap. We're talking about a little wider too. So you have to kind of coach and manage that accordingly." -Mark Taylor
- "As business leaders, we're trying to close this gap between sales and production. You're trying to create the harmonic sound of that band." -Chris Griffin
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