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A complete success: our first Rapid Hole Sales Department event

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Two months ago, the Rapid Hole Group began setting up its new sales department – and the first event was a complete success. Together with Anton Dollmeier and Matthias Brinkmann we invited potential partners, customers and committed members of the Rapid Hole Group to our premises in Nuremberg. Rapid Hole Group participated virtually.

Focus on best practices and B2B sales

The event was all about best practices, partnership-based exchange and the presentation of our approach to B2B sales. We shed light on how the Rapid Hole Group approaches customer projects in a structured manner, creates synergies between partners and always focuses on the greatest possible customer benefit. Questions about cooperation, contract design and general terms and conditions were also discussed openly and transparently. After an intensive first hour, virtual breakout sessions offered participants the opportunity to exchange ideas in small groups and discuss specific questions in greater depth. The response was clear: our community would like to see more events like this!

Topics of the future: AI, data analysis and practical workshops

In particular, topics such as AI-supported training, workshops on data analysis and practical solutions for the B2B sector were suggested by the participants as future focal points. The lively participation and inspiring discussions underline the high demand for innovative and partnership-based approaches in sales. The feedback motivates us to continue! We are already looking forward to the next event in February – stay tuned and join us!

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Our contact persons will be pleased to help you:

Matthias Brinkmann
+49 (0)911 / 47 49 49 51
brinkmann@twobe.de
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AI-supported sales training: passing on knowledge and optimizing skills

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is now being used in numerous areas to support sales. These include the design and production of sales materials and the use of versatile software tools that support sales staff in their customer relationship management (CRM) or in the area of project and schedule management.

AI in sales training: a new approach

A relatively new area of application for AI is its use in sales training. Here, AI is specifically designed to support sales staff in their core communicative tasks. How such AI-supported training can look in practice was the topic of an online event hosted by 2be_die markenmacher together with BWV Nordbayern-Thüringen on October 23. Chris Sander, Creative Leader at the Akkodis Group, and Max von Retorio were invited as experts. The presentations initially focused on how the content flow between sales and customers can be improved with the help of AI tools such as ChatGPT or Midjourney. These tools expand the possibilities of sales in the creation and management of content by efficiently generating texts and supporting creative processes. For many participants, this was an opportunity to build on existing knowledge and expand it with new approaches.

Retorio and Synthesia: innovative AI training solutions

It became particularly exciting when Max used practical examples to show how programs such as retorio can be used in combination with Synthesia. These tools make it possible to create avatars that analyze your own sales activities. Gestures, facial expressions and voice are scrutinized in order to make targeted improvements. These innovative training methods create real added value for sales staff, allowing them to receive practical and individual training. One highlight of the event was the demonstration of how companies can use AI software to preserve the knowledge and years of experience of proven sales staff and pass it on to the next generation. The programs can be used not only to train communication skills, but also to pass on tips and strategies from experienced colleagues to successors in the form of avatar coaching. This makes it possible to practise directly on potential customers in an interactive speech-and-response scenario.

Conclusion: AI as the key to sales optimization

The combination of proven sales methods and modern AI solutions offers companies a real competitive advantage. From content flow management to individual training with avatars – AI helps to pass on knowledge, expand skills and sustainably optimize sales. Events like this illustrate the potential of AI-supported training and how companies can benefit from it.

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Our contact persons will be pleased to help you:

Matthias Brinkmann
+49 (0)911 / 47 49 49 51
brinkmann@twobe.de
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Odoo 18 – Unleash project forces!

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With increasing digitalization and the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI), project management has changed fundamentally in recent years. Regardless of the size and structure of organizations, this is particularly evident in the extensive use of modern project management tools such as Odoo. Today, these tools are not only used to structure and automate processes, but also support projects with assistance functions that can significantly reduce the overall workload.

Insights into the possibilities of Odoo 18: Project planning event

In cooperation with our partner manaTec, a hybrid event on “Project planning with Odoo 18” took place on October 28, 2024. The 18 or so participants were given a comprehensive and inspiring insight into the functions that Odoo 18 offers in the area of project management – especially with regard to task management, resource management and scheduling. The event underlined how versatile and flexible the new Odoo can be used to increase efficiency and transparency in projects. During the subsequent discussion round, the audience was particularly interested in the use of integrable AI tools such as ChatGPT to optimize project management. These AI-supported “helpers” offer numerous advantages that go beyond pure text generation. Not only can they create standard texts for reports and documentation, but they can also automatically record entire meetings – in multiple languages if required.

Multilingual call protocols and flexible application options

One of the outstanding features of ChatGPT in Odoo 18 is the ability to automatically log conversations and translate them into different languages as required. This makes collaboration in international teams much easier and increases the accuracy and efficiency of logging. The minutes created can be seamlessly saved in Odoo and made available to team members. In addition to the flexibility in text generation and logging, Odoo 18 offers the option of operating the AI within a closed system – such as on the company’s own servers. This allows the AI to be adapted to the company’s individual requirements while maintaining the transparency of data processing. This option makes it easier to meet the requirements of the GDPR, as sensitive project information is processed securely and compliantly.

The future of project management: now and open to new developments

The event made it clear to participants that the future of project management has already begun. The new features in Odoo 18 set the standard for efficiency and adaptability in project work and show how AI can transform the management of projects. The possibilities offered by Odoo 18 are diverse and flexible – and the development of project management remains open to further innovation.

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Our contact persons will be pleased to help you:

Matthias Brinkmann
+49 (0)911 / 47 49 49 51
brinkmann@twobe.de
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Accelerating the sales of the future with AI and performance marketing

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The fact that the linking of sales work and AI tools is currently a hot topic was already evident from the lively participation in our first event and the feedback we received. This was more than just a good omen for a second event on the topic of “Accelerating digital sales with performance marketing and AI“, which was again held on October 9, 2024 in the co-working space “Oskar9” – and this time, too, with a high level of physical and mental participation. Achieving real progress in sales is always a highly relevant business topic, especially when the focus is on practice, as was the case here.

Successful kick-off event shows great interest

The combination of sales work and AI tools is currently a hotly debated topic, as the high level of participation and positive feedback at the first event showed. This response laid the foundation for a second event, which again focused on the topic of “Accelerating digital sales with performance marketing and AI”.

A real-life example was used to illustrate the sales activities of a manufacturer in the automotive industry with the use of performance marketing measures. The scope ranged from the acquisition of new customers via post and email to the design of search engine-optimized landing pages through to making appointments and sending out quotations.

Identify and use optimal sales channels

The decisive “competence” that performance marketing offers here is the identification of processes on the one hand and sales channels on the other, on which sales can develop optimally. Are we more likely to achieve our goal by using classic analog sales channels, or are social media channels, for example, particularly promising as a supplement or even as the main channel?

The subsequent discussion on the topic was equally focused on benefits and objectives. In particular, the additional AI tools that can be used today to enhance sales and increase turnover were discussed.

 

Curious now?
Our contact persons will be pleased to help you:

Matthias Brinkmann
+49 (0)911 / 47 49 49 51
brinkmann@twobe.de
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