Callbox

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Business Development Manager of a supply chain, logistics, and transport company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Callbox to accomplish?

• To assist our company to reach out to customers to set appointments for sales meetings
• To reach out to companies that we don't have contact information on

SOLUTION

How did you find Callbox?

Online Search

Why did you select Callbox over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Positive case study in same industry

How many teammates from Callbox were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

-Manage a LinkedIn profile

-email & call outreach to prospective clients

-Lead Qualification

-Appointment setting

Key deliverables are appointment settings with opportunities for my company to quote for our services

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

-Amount of leads qualified

-Amount of appointments set for us

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Project managed very well from start.
Project meetings are held regulary with deliverables in each step deliveried on time.

Close communication and updates from Callbox on Microsoft Teams.

In short, very responsive and agile to changes needed. They're a great partner to work with

What was your primary form of communication with Callbox?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

-Structured in every step.

-Clear communication

-Agile and responsive to changes and customisation

-Covers a wide aspect of the whole sales cycle (not just calls and emails but LinkedIn as well)

Are there any areas for improvement or something Callbox could have done differently?

Not that I can think of; they been great so far

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Sales Manager of Yularatech

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide comprehensive IT services to our clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Callbox to accomplish?

• Generate high-quality leads: Our primary objective was to identify and qualify leads that were highly likely to convert into valuable opportunities for our business.
• Schedule appointments with prospects: We aimed to have meaningful engagements with potential customers by having Callbox's team schedule appointments for our sales team.
• Facilitate webinars: We wanted Callbox to help us organize and manage webinars, providing us with a platform to showcase our products and services to a wider audience.

SOLUTION

How did you find Callbox?

Referral

Why did you select Callbox over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Callbox were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Summary of Key Deliverables:

• A consistent flow of qualified leads with relevant contact information and detailed lead profiles.
• Well-qualified appointments scheduled with decision-makers and key stakeholders.
• Well-executed webinars with increased attendee participation and comprehensive post-event reports.
• Open and transparent communication, including regular progress updates and prompt resolution of any issues.

By encompassing these deliverables, Callbox demonstrated their ability to deliver comprehensive lead generation services, effective appointment setting, and seamless webinar facilitation for Yularatech.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project with Callbox yielded several measurable outcomes that clearly demonstrated progress and success for Yularatech. These outcomes can be quantified and serve as tangible evidence of the positive impact achieved. Here are some key measurable outcomes from the project:

• Increased Quantity of Qualified Leads: Callbox's lead generation efforts resulted in a significant increase in the number of qualified leads for Yularatech. Compared to our previous lead generation strategies, we experienced a notable boost in the volume of leads generated within the project timeframe.
• Higher Conversion Rates: The quality of leads provided by Callbox contributed to improved conversion rates. By focusing on identifying prospects who exhibited genuine interest in our offerings, we observed a higher likelihood of converting leads into valuable opportunities. This increase in conversion rates directly correlated with the effectiveness of Callbox's lead generation strategies.
• Improved Appointment-to-Opportunity Ratio: Through Callbox's appointment setting services, we witnessed an improvement in the appointment-to-opportunity ratio. The appointments scheduled by Callbox consistently involved decision-makers and key stakeholders, leading to more meaningful engagements and higher chances of converting those appointments into opportunities.
• Increased Webinar Attendees: Callbox's expertise in webinar facilitation resulted in a significant increase in the number of webinar attendees. Their targeted promotion efforts and effective management of the webinar process attracted a larger audience, enhancing our reach and brand visibility.
• Enhanced Return on Investment (ROI): The combined impact of the increased quantity and quality of leads, improved conversion rates, and successful webinars resulted in an enhanced return on investment. The measurable outcomes showcased the value delivered by Callbox, confirming that the project's objectives were met and exceeded.
• Positive Feedback from Sales Team: The feedback received from our sales team further emphasized the project's success. The appointments arranged by Callbox were consistently aligned with our target market and resulted in productive sales discussions. This positive feedback from our sales team validated the effectiveness of Callbox's lead generation and appointment setting services.

These measurable outcomes collectively demonstrate the progress and success achieved through our partnership with Callbox. The increased quantity and quality of leads, improved conversion rates, higher webinar attendees, enhanced ROI, and positive feedback from the sales team provide concrete evidence of the project's positive impact on Yularatech's growth and business objectives.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Callbox consistently delivered items on time. They maintained open and proactive communication throughout the project. Callbox demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to cater to our evolving needs. They were highly responsive to our queries and concerns. Callbox exhibited proactive problem-solving skills. Their team was readily available and receptive to our feedback.

What was your primary form of communication with Callbox?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What we found most impressive and unique about Callbox was their exceptional ability to understand our business and tailor their services accordingly. They took the time to thoroughly comprehend our target market, value proposition, and specific goals. This deep understanding translated into their lead generation strategies, appointment setting, and webinar facilitation, which were all customized to align with our unique needs.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Callbox could have done differently?

While our experience with Callbox was largely positive, there were a few areas where we believe they could have improved or done things differently:

• Refinement of Lead Qualification Criteria: There were instances where some of the leads provided by Callbox did not align perfectly with our target market or ideal customer profile. We believe that further refining the lead qualification criteria could have resulted in an even higher quality of leads, minimizing the need for additional filtering on our end.
• More Comprehensive Reporting: While Callbox provided regular updates on the progress of lead generation activities and other deliverables, we felt that the reporting could have been more comprehensive. Having more detailed reports, including metrics such as lead engagement levels and conversion rates, would have provided us with deeper insights into the effectiveness of their strategies and better visibility into the results.
• Enhanced Personalization in Appointment Setting: While Callbox did a commendable job in scheduling appointments with prospects, we believe that adding a more personalized touch to the appointment setting process could have further improved the quality of engagements. Tailoring the messaging and approach to each prospect's specific needs and pain points would have enhanced the likelihood of successful outcomes in those appointments.

It's important to note that these areas for improvement are relatively minor and did not significantly impact the overall success of our collaboration with Callbox. They are provided as constructive feedback to enhance their already impressive services and strengthen their value proposition to clients.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CMO of a seed-round enterprise SaaS provider.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Callbox, and what were your goals??

The goal of the project was setting appointments for our single sales rep. We needed a full-service, multi-channel demand gen engine, and Callbox provided it.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We wanted full service, from list building to copy to execution. Plus we wanted multi-channel, more than just emails or phone calls. Callbox provides the full range of demand gen services and capabilities ideal for a thinly staffed company like AutoPylot Technologies.

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package, including any calling tools used.

We worked together to build a list of target accounts, along with prospect roles and job titles. We worked together to create a landpage, email/messaging copy and a calling script. They provided feedback on best practices from their experiences. We were able to turn up a multi-channel demand gen program in under 4 weeks.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

Our primary contact is a day to day program manager. We have weekly update calls with the extended team which include calling, emailing and SEO resources. I appreciate that Callbox will come to the weekly review with recommendations for changes or adjustments to the program based on the results we are receiving.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the service?

We're still early in the engagement, but we went from zero to 10s of companies trialing the AutoPylot solution. We knew we had a good product, Callbox connected us with the decision makers so we could tell our story.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Callbox does what they say they are going to do. We have a weekly check-in, but our program manager is available any time during the week.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Callbox is an experienced demand generation company. They have honed their processes, skills, and team to be very effective. For a small company like AutoPylot with limited resources, Callbox was exactly the full-service 'engine' we needed to get connected to our prospective customers.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

It turns out our initial targeted list wasn't ideal. Within the first two weeks, we weren't getting meetings. Callbox came to us highlighting the problem and offering suggestions. In the end, we pivoted quickly and immediately saw the results both Callbox and AutoPylot Technologies expected. Kudos.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the COO of CLEARGOALS. CLEARGOALS is an Enterprise Marketing Technology consultancy founded in 2008. CLEARGOALS provides traditional enterprise software services - including implementations, integrations, training, database architecture, customized solutions, and configuration services - along with marketing agency programs and staff augmentation for marketing departments.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Callbox?

We hired Callbox to jump start our efforts around Lead Generation.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Jini Panogan was easy to work with and did a great job presenting the Callbox solution. The team Callbox provides has been great to work with and the Pipeline and the Hubspot tool have been excellent.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

CLEARGOALS signed an initial three-month contract.  Callbox has assigned a team comprising a Customer Success Manager, a Production Manager, and a few supporting team members.  They have been working on calls, an email campaign and social channels.  We also have a weekly touchpoint where we discuss progress to date and feedback on how the calls, emails and social touchpoints are going.  

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? 

We have been working with an AE, Customer success manager, production manager and a couple of supporting team members. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

After our first 6 weeks, we have received 10 leads, and 2 are already opportunities. 

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They've been very effective.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The passion, clear communication, and ability to learn about our business and come up to speed very quickly. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Nothing yet. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Senior Business Development Executive at OpsVeda. We are an Operational Management Platform in the SaaS space.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Callbox?

We leverage Callbox as one of our primary resources for lead generation. - Our company has used Callbox to reach various industries and speak with senior members of those organizations. They have consistently performed and often outperformed our expectations for this type of service, from making the first contact, nurturing the prospect relationship, booking the first discovery call, and owning all of the touch points. They have always seemed to deliver.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We engaged a few companies that are in the lead generation space initially. After a few months we short-listed two companies, one being Callbox and start our campaign together.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

The project is ongoing. Callbox has served as the primary source for lead generation for our company. They essentially operate as an extension to our sales team and handle a good portion of the necessary steps in the early stages of the sales process. We targeted certain geographic location and leveraged a dedicated team through callbox to utilize multiple communication channels.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

They have assigned one of their Operations Mangers, and she has two team leads that report directly to her. Each team lead has about 4-7 team members that work directly on our campaign across various communication channels.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We have set a target of a certain number of new meetings each week, with clients who meet a certain criteria. We started out with one campaign and have since double that, and are negotiating adding a third Callbox team now.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They are essentially an extension of our current sales team. We rarely feel the difference since our priorities are aligned.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They are very consistent and effective. This very important for any sales process to succeed.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

They have constantly worked hard to refine and optimize our engagement. At this time I do not have any recommendations for further optimization of our partnership with Callbox.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a Software Development company providing web, app, and software development implementation. Additionally, we provide staff augmentation services. My role is Head of International Business.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Callbox, and what were your goals??

We need to expand our sales operations. We contacted Callbox for support through different online channels such as phone calls, emails, and social media support.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Availibitly, Professionalism, and Pricing were some of the key factors in our decision. They offer a complete solution compared to other vendors.

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package, including any calling tools used.

The project consists of a 12-month support operation to help us elevate our sales. First, would be the evaluation period and then the implementation of the different outbound approaches to be conducted. Here we will evaluate will way we have a better conversion rate.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

I was assigned to one representative and this person was involved with the rest of the internal team members. It's good this way as you get to speak directly just with one person. In my personal opinion, I'd rather just be in communication with 1 person, and this person executes internally with their team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the service?

Our project is still ongoing in order to provide a measurable outcome but their communication and service its outstanding.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

The management is very specific on their needs and makes sure all the necessary information is taken in order to reach the desired goals. All formal communication is done via email, and they manage good time management in their responses.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Callbox provides support from scratch, and they ensure they support your project each step of the way. I'd like the most that so far the different tools are being used to make sure the perfect outbound channel is maximized.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

None. I'm very happy with the experience.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the managing partner at Astral Insights. We are an end-to-end decision intelligence firm helping our clients make intelligent, data-driven decisions to improve company performance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Callbox, and what were your goals??

We are a growing startup with most of our resources focused on account management, consulting, and technology development and implementation. We needed more resources to run our outbound sales and marketing initiatives.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We searched for lead generation firms with a long track record of success, broad service offerings, and an affordable service. Callbox was the most professional of these.

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package, including any calling tools used.

Callbox provided a curated list of prospects based on our ICP. They then created and executed a multitouch outreach campaign across phone, Google Adwords, Linkedin, and email channels. They booked meetings with prospects who then spoke with our partners (equivalent to account executives).

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

We have a customer success manager who quickly responded to our feedback.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the service?

We have gotten significantly more intro meetings with potential clients and are pleased with the results thus far.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Weekly standup session to discuss progress, reports, and other materials.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their professionalism and ability to speak English perfectly are impressive, even though their entire team is located in the Philippines.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Took a little bit of coaching to get the calls smooth, and they require very strict scripts. Little creativity in terms of the overall service, but it is executed well nonetheless.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We sell merchant services. We are 100% B2B. I am the Sales & Marketing Manager

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Callbox, and what were your goals??

WE were looking to have qualified appointments set for my sales team

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

CallBox has a unique system of touching potential customers in multiple ways as to gain their interest. their system was unique and the price point made it cost effective.

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package, including any calling tools used.

They made cold calls to small and medium sized business looking to get in touch with C-suite people or owners for our team to meet with. they communicated the information via Hubspot a tool that they provided to us.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

I worked with Melisa and her team. They were wonderful to work with, and we communicated regularly. Melisa was extremely responsive as was her team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the service?

The appointments that they set and they confirmed for us were great. We were able to meet with 9 out of 10 of them at the time it was originally schedule for and they knew exactly why we were coming.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Melissa and I communicated via email regularly and used Hubspot for lead information.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The quality of the appointment was GREAT. No fluff and no forced appointments. These were people who were interested in speaking to us.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

I wish we could have gotten creative in a payment plan to continue out project together.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a dental laboratory who specialize in manufacturing implants, fixed dental restorations, and removable dental appliances. I'm the Vice President of Sales and Marketing

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Callbox, and what were your goals?

The main project was to acquire new qualified customers . The goal is to add 3-4 new customers a week that meet our criterias.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We selected the vendor after reviewing many others and when we interviewed them, we felt very comfortable the they can represent our company very well.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and marking tools used.

The project required the following steps: 1. Cold calling on prospective dentists in the United States 2. Qualify the dentist who expressed interest in trying our laboratory 3. Forward marketing materials and specials prior to our call 4. Secured a call date and time with decision making individual at the dental office

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I believe we worked with at least 5 individuals including the telemarketers assigned our account.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The CallBox did meet our objective and were flexible enough through the early part of the relationship which allowed us to make numerous changes to the approach and expectations.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Their workflow is very effecitve, and they deliver on time.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The reporting and follow-up with any deliverable we agreed to.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

There is always different ways of how you accomplish the same objective. I believe understanding what we consider to be an ideal customer is something that could have been vented a little more to help speed the process and minimize the unqualified prospects.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the principal at Alliance Cost Containment, a cost reduction business consultancy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Callbox?

We needed someone to help us set appointments with CFOs from various industries.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Callbox provides us with their lead generation and marketing services to amplify our efforts in reaching CFOs from different companies and industries.

We first give them the criteria that the prospective client needs for a certain campaign, and they move forward in creating content that’s guided and edited by me.

What is the team composition?

We work with about five people from their company.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent at least $50,000 on this partnership.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working with Callbox since January 2007.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Their previous business model had us paying a flat fee whether we get new clients or not but in our last negotiation, they were willing to modify their model and guarantee a certain number of appointments for a certain fee.

How did Callbox perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re very responsive from a project management perspective, and we typically communicate through email and phone.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’re impressed with their communication skills and willingness to adapt to our needs.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They need to tighten up their timelines in order to follow up with prospective clients more consistently.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re willing to prepare your project with you, so make sure you spend enough time doing that before starting the engagement — ensure that they understand your business and how it works.