Using Cost Effective Technology To Improve Your Customer Journey-Using cost effective Technology to Improve your Customer Journey

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The webinar, hosted by Mike Gibson for the Institute of Sales Professionals, featured James Dewhurst of Webfleet Solutions discussing how low-cost or free technology can help sales professionals stand out in virtual selling environments. James shared his background in sales and explained how his team adapted during the pandemic by using tools such as Slido for live audience interaction, OBS Studio for polished screen presentations, Loom for personalized video messages, HubSpot’s free CRM, Fireflies.ai for meeting transcription, BlueStacks for app demonstrations, Microsoft Teams for informal prospect communication, and LinkedIn polls for engagement and lead generation.<br /><br />He emphasized that technology helps salespeople build stronger relationships, improve efficiency, and differentiate their communication. A live Slido poll showed attendee participation and demonstrated how anonymous, real-time feedback can be gathered. James also argued that video is especially powerful for proposals, agendas, and follow-ups, noting that customers often spend more time on video content than written text.<br /><br />In the Q&A, he explained that written proposals still matter, but they work best as part of a blended approach with concise writing and video. He also discussed practical considerations like webcams, audio equipment, and the need for practice. Overall, the session showed how simple tech tools can improve engagement, support remote selling, and help win business.

Keywords

virtual selling

sales technology

remote selling

Loom

HubSpot CRM

Slido

video messaging

lead generation