Author Archives: Deven

About Deven

Deven is an engineer, marketer, customer experience enabler, consultant, coach, and problem solver. Deven empowers customers with digital transformation. Deven guides clients to develop and execute the business strategy, integrating his knowledge of technology, digital marketing, market research, competitive analysis, and data analytics. Deven explores and uses ideas from mindfulness, empathy, and emotional intelligence while developing content. He is a partner in execution with clients collaborating and coordinating with them actively. Deven combines an analytical approach to structure his thinking with innovative ways to develop and present ideas.

Artificial Intelligence for Business Development

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Deven

How critical is it to get in front of the right decision-makers? How can you get introductions and references? How much time do you have to spend even before starting a conversation with them? The AI (artificial intelligence) can help … Continue reading →

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Technology, Data Analytics for Customer Acquisition

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Deven
Synopsis My quick summary of the article -  technology and data analysis tools can help you: Maximize focus on the core, high-value tasks while simplifying support activities for sales, customer service, and outreach. See insights from your operations using visual … Continue reading →
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LinkedIn for Business Development

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Deven
Synopsis My quick recap of this article: LinkedIn can be an asset to discover quality prospects and get introductions. You can use LinkedIn to capture insights about your competition and target market segments. Stay up to date with your network … Continue reading →
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Marketing is Measuring: Part III – Focus on Specific Market Segments

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Deven

You are looking to grow market penetration for a specific product. How well is it working? Do you want to develop content that would engage your prospects effectively? How do you discover potential changes that can bring maximum bang for … Continue reading →

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Marketing is Measuring: Part II – Leads Generation, Cultivation

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Deven

For a manufacturer or services company focused on specialized technology and processes in the architecture and construction industry, there is potential to attract customers nationwide or even internationally. How do you realize that potential?

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Marketing is Measuring: Part I – Email Marketing Case Study

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Deven

Email marketing can be a powerful tool to cultivate relationships with prospects.   Keys to success with it: Quality educational content Right messaging to connect with prospects Feedback loop to measure, learn and refine over time.  

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Canvas of Social Media – Be Picasso of Your Business

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Deven

Would buying a piece of canvass make you Picasso? Probably not …   Where is the art and genius of painting? Think of your social media and other external communication channels as canvas for your business. What paints the pictures … Continue reading →

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Expand Your Reach – Part V – Value on the Table?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Deven

  Looking for a low hanging fruit for your business?     Go no further than your current customers and pool of prospects. Are you maximizing their potential?  

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Straight Line for Business

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Deven

The shortest distance from point A to point B is a straight line. Why does this make a difference for your business?

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Business Development 101: Discover Right Problems

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Deven

  Where is my opportunity to differentiate?   How can I open doors the competition isn’t even thinking about?   The answers are in problem finding.

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Email Marketing and Social Media – Fuel Your Relationships

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Deven

Would cultivating relationships help in your business? The answer is yes unless you are selling a product that goes off the shelf. How do you do that well without diluting focus from what matters today?  

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Expand Your Reach – Part IV – Use Your Website

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Deven

Think of your total market as a combination of different segments. Each of these segments has its own “personality.”   This post is a continuation of our thoughts from the previous blog post in this series – “Create and Capture … Continue reading →

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Expand Your Reach – Part III – Target Market Niches

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Deven

How do I customize my offering to attract and win more customers? Customers today complete, on average, 60% of a typical purchasing decision—researching solutions, ranking options, setting requirements, benchmarking pricing, and so on—before even having a conversation with a supplier. … Continue reading →

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Expand Your Reach – Part II – Where is my Target Market?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Deven

  How well does your marketing budget add up?   How do you decide which products or services to prioritize?   It’s a lot easier when you use real data to design your strategy.  

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Expand Your Reach: Part I – Who is eating my Pie?

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Deven

How useful would it be to discover what you don’t know about your target markets and competition?  Start with these four questions – What do you think is the demand and potential market size for your business? What do you … Continue reading →

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DRiVE – Have Fun, Innovate and Be Sustainable

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Deven

I recently read Daniel Pink’s book, DRiVE. The most compelling idea for me was what Daniel called Type I Behavior: “Type I Behavior is geared more by the intrinsic desires than the extrinsic ones. It concerns itself less with the … Continue reading →

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WISE Series Part I – Business outcomes and website – What is a WIN for me?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Deven

The role of the website and online presence has evolved… The key question that you always want to start with is…   WHAT IS A WIN FOR ME?  

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Web Analytics – Is My Marketing Working?

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Deven

John Wannamaker had interesting quote, “Half of my marketing isn’t working. I just don’t know which half.” Fortunately, marketing has evolved since then. The technology and tools have put so much power now in the hands of marketers. The key … Continue reading →

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Capture Market Niches – Paradigm for Leads Generation

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Deven

Have the right positioning and marketing content. And then use that to strengthen your relationships. Email marketing, networking using social media channels, your 24/7 online presence can make it easier for you. Save your time, cut down your cost and maximize your resources. Continue reading →

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