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Success Story

Igniting Success: Fire Protection Firm Quickly Secures $6,500 Lead Post-Website Launch

When a fire protection firm launched its new website on the 2nd of the month, they had one clear goal: ignite growth. Just ten days later, that goal was realized when they received their first organic lead—a milestone that had been elusive before. The firm’s team wasted no time, and by our Monthly Results Meeting, they let us know they had already reached out, provided a proposal, and clinched the $6,500 job.

Success Story

Financial Partner Success: Website Leads Drive Growth and Trust

A financial services partner received three form submissions from their website—all within a single month, and all from their top industries: Staffing, Commercial Cleaning, and Security. This shows the value of an effective online presence for generating targeted leads.

In another success, an IT lead from their website grew into their largest client yet, with two additional IT and Software industry leads in progress as well. With IT being one of their core industries, this reinforced the client’s trust in our team. This progress has led them to entrust us with designing a new logo and website for their next business venture.

Success Story

IT Partner Success: Boosting Visibility and Building Partnerships

One of our IT partners has experienced significant growth in local SEO, currently ranking in the top three for multiple IT-related keywords. This enhanced visibility on search engines led another IT company to discover them and reach out. The company, which is dissolving, sought a trusted IT partner to take over their clients and found this partner. They are currently working with one client, and the potential for many more partnerships is promising.

Additionally, with their contract renewal approaching, the IT partner shared their excitement about the leads generated so far and is looking to expand into paid advertising during their second year.

Success Story

Industrial Distributor Partner Success: Major Growth in Online Metrics

An industrial distributor partner has seen significant year-over-year growth in online metrics. Comparing 2024 to 2023, they’ve experienced a remarkable 63.24% increase in organic users, jumping from 2,748 to 4,486.

Their Google Search Console data shows impressive gains in search impressions as well. In February and January 2024, they reached 168K and 185K impressions, respectively, up from 89.5K and 80.7K in the same months in 2023.

In 2023 alone, the partner received over 420 website leads through form submissions, underscoring the effectiveness of their digital presence and strategy.

Success Story

Truck and Trailer Repair Partner Success: Boosting Recruitment and Business Growth

Our partner in the truck and trailer repair industry, Jeff, is in the process of hiring two promising candidates. During the interviews, one candidate expressed how impressed he was with the company’s professional website and their excellent 5.0 Google rating. This positive online presence motivated him to apply, showcasing the company’s commitment to maintaining a strong digital image.

Jeff was pleased with this feedback and the overall impact of their online efforts. He provided three referrals during our most recent discussion and is now planning to expand their services with us to include Marketing Collateral, aiming to enhance support for his sales team and foster further business growth.

Industry

Roofing

Company Name

Roofcorp of America – Seattle

Contact Name 

Sam Joya 

Industry

IT

Company Name

Stasmayer Inc.

Contact Name 

David Stasaitis

Industry

HVAC

Company Name

Champion Industrial Contractors Inc

Contact Name 

Eli Champion

Industry

LED

Company Name

Universal Power & Systems

Contact Name 

Andy Weiss

Industry

Construction

Company Name

Diede Construction Inc.

Contact Name 

Dave Lagorio

Industry 

Commercial Electric

Company Name

Genesis LED and Energy Associates

Contact

Andrew Kambourelis

Industry 

Commercial Fire Protection

Company Name

JC Cannistraro Fire Protection

Contact

Billie Gregorio

Industry 

Concrete/Asphalt

Company Name

303 Companies

Contact

Chris Kane

Industry

IT

Company Name

The Computer Company Inc

Contact Name 

Kevin Barros

Industry 

Commercial Cleaning

Company Name

Brenner Facility Services

Contact

Jason Brenner

Industry

HVAC

Company Name

Frazier Service Co.

Contact Name 

Alex Brown

Industry 

Roofing

Company Name

Schena Roofing

Contact

Anthony Schena

Industry

IT

Company Name

Paradigm IT

Contact Name 

Oscar Perez

Industry 

Construction

Company Name

Frankoski Construction

Contact

Joe Frankoski

Industry

HVAC

Company Name

Chiller Systems Service

Contact Name 

Scott Tracy

Industry 

Roofing

Company Name

C.I. Services

Contact

Bill Baley

Industry 

Concrete/Asphalt

Company Name

Sunland Asphalt – Phoenix

Contact

Ron Erickson

Industry 

Software

Company Name

Link2Pump

Contact

Todd Hawkins

Industry 

Construction

Company Name

Lang Construction Group Inc.

Contact

Steve Lang

Industry

IT

Company Name

OnTrack IT Partners Inc.

Contact Name 

Scott Simpson

Industry

Commercial Elevator Repair

Company Name

PEAK Elevator

Contact Name 

Randy McGinnis

4.2/5

4.69/5

4.7/5

One Star Review

Review Content

Response & Background

  • Signed Back On with Abstrakt: This reviewer actually came back to Abstrakt after they initially cancelled their agreement and left this review. That underscores the significant value they saw in our services.
  • Revamped Show Rates Process: Since this review, we’ve thoroughly restructured our appointment process to increase show rate. Expect direct confirmations, an aggressive follow-up campaign, and a team dedicated to minimizing no-shows and rescheduling the ones that will inevitably arise.
  • Reality of Sales Development: Building a sales pipeline is a long-term game. A three-month period is simply not enough time to expect an ROI, which is why although we offer multiple contracts, our guarantees have an annual timeline.

One Star Review

Review Content

Response & Background

  • Sales Expectations: While we are flexible with partners who experience financial issues, we always want to get our prospects started ASAP so they can see success ASAP. We would coach you to do the same with your prospects.
  • Active Communication Efforts: Following the partner’s decision to terminate the program, our Sales Executive has been reaching out daily to discuss and find a mutually agreeable resolution. (PLEASE CALL US BACK)
  • Openness to Contract Cancellation: While we are willing to consider the cancellation of the contract, we do need to address the payment for the month of service already rendered.

One Star Review

Review Content

Response & Background

  • Acknowledging Mistakes: We own it – we messed up with this partnership. We recognize our shortcomings, particularly in task management and process adherence. We’re committed to learning from these mistakes and since these issues were brought up, have dedicated way more resources than usual to meet our obligations.
  • Improving Communication: Our communication has been lacking, and we’re focused on immediate improvement in this area. We have reached out to this partner multiple times to try to come to a resolution on how to best address our deficits.

  • Addressing the Lack of Qualified Appointments: We have pulled in leadership to critically reassess our approach to this partnership and ensure that moving forward, it aligns with expectations and guidelines, especially regarding qualified appointments.

  • Recommitting to Results: We understand the importance of trust and tangible outcomes in a partnership. Once we are able to connect with this partner, we will communicate how much we’re dedicated to rectifying our approach to deliver the results they expect.

One Star Review

Review Content

Response & Background

  • Executive Oversight: Our Executive Vice President took personal initiative to review all the appointment calls associated with this partner’s account.
  • Quality Assurance of Appointments: Out of these, 7 appointments were confirmed to meet our stringent quality standards. We acknowledge that one required rescheduling, and we have been proactively working to rearrange it.
  • Importance of Ramp-Up Period: It’s crucial to understand that like any effective marketing strategy, our program demands a ramp-up period. We firmly believe that with additional time, we could have met expectations.
  • Commitment to Satisfaction and Flexibility: Demonstrating our dedication to the partner’s satisfaction, we proposed two alternative enhancements to the program. Additionally, we offered the option to switch to an alternative product that might be a better fit based on recent feedback.
  • Regret over Non-Agreement: We worked hard to accommodate and satisfy this partner’s needs, and it’s regrettable that an agreement couldn’t be reached. We wish them success in their future ventures.

One Star Review

Review Content

Response & Background

  • Contractual Compliance: We have adhered to the stipulations of our updated agreement, which is confidential but does address our auto-renewal clause.
  • Transparency in Auto-Renewal Practices: It’s important to note that auto-renewals are a norm in our industry. However, we ensure that these agreements are thoroughly reviewed during both the sales and implementation processes and are always accessible to our partners for clarity and transparency.
  • Handling Turnover: Unfortunately, the turnover on Harry’s account has been high. This is unfortunately common in the industry and with our preference for promoting internal employees vs. hiring from outside, can happen often. However, we have dedicated account managers and trainers, along with robust processes, to ensure smooth transitions during such changes.
  • Ongoing Communication: Our account team made multiple attempts to work with Harry, and we are confident in our ability to come to a satisfactory agreement once we connect.

One Star Review

Review Content

Response & Background

  • Standing Firm on Social Media Strategy: Our use of social media in lead generation is intentional and effective, aligning with modern marketing practices and delivering significant results for both ourselves and our clients.
  • Respecting Communication Preferences: While we advocate for our proactive approach, we respect individual preferences. We’ve provided direct contact information to ensure that anyone who prefers not to be engaged through social media can be promptly placed on our ‘do not contact’ list.
  • Embracing Our Unique Identity: Regarding our name, ‘Abstrakt’ is more than a spelling choice—it’s a reflection of our unique and innovative approach to marketing. We’re as intentional with our branding as we are with our strategies.

One Star Review

Review Content

Response & Background

  • Review Posted Long After Partnership: This review was shared months after our partnership had concluded and is not a reflection of our current products or practices.
  • Significant Improvements Post-Partnership: We’ve made considerable advancements in our methods and processes since their departure last year. We consistently make adjustments to our processes based on feedback, advancements in technology, and industry trends.
  • Expression of Interest in Re-Partnering: We expressed our interest in re-establishing our partnership with this partner. We have many “boomerang” partners who leave us and come back. Here’s a video testimonial from one of those partners discussing why they returned. 

One Star Review

Review Content

Response & Background

  • SPAM Review: We found no record of this individual in our system. To clarify the situation, we’ve asked them to directly contact our Director of Customer Experience..
  • Lack of Further Communication: Despite our request for direct contact to address their concerns, we have not heard back from this supposed previous customer, raising questions about the legitimacy of the review.

One Star Review

Review Content

Response & Background

  • Clarifying Lead Quality: Every one of the 60 leads we provided was up to our contractual standards and stated they were ready to explore IT services.
  • Effort to Extend Partnership: We put together a three-month extension plan, thinking it might help. This partner seemed interested at first and then stopped all communication.
  • ROI Timeline for IT Clients: Due to sales cycles, many of our partners start seeing real ROI in their second year after they’ve had time to nurture the leads we’ve generated.
  • Missed Chance for a Deeper Talk: We’re pretty disappointed we couldn’t get a sit-down with Ethan, his account team, and their Managing Director to explore the solutions we proposed.

One Star Review

Review Content

Response & Background

  • Emphasis on Strong Communication: We pride ourselves on excellent communication with partners, featuring a portal for live data access, monthly meetings with account managers, and automated emails providing detailed information on every appointment along with call recordings.
  • Rigorous Caller Training: Our team undergoes an extensive month-long onboarding program, coupled with weekly training sessions to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Quality Assurance Process: Every appointment is meticulously vetted through our quality assurance process, aligning with both contractual commitments and industry best practices.
  • Dedicated Training Team: We have a specialized training team committed to auditing calls and offering personalized coaching to our Business Development Representatives, ensuring a professional and supervised calling environment.

One Star Review

Review Content

Response & Background

  • Our Reputation for Workplace Excellence: We’re proud to have been consistently recognized both locally and nationally as a great place to work, evidenced by numerous awards over the years.
  • Insight into the Interview Process: The friend in question had an initial interview and, feeling nervous, requested a second interview, which we facilitated with our senior team.
  • Criteria for Hiring Decisions: Our hiring process focuses on finding candidates who align well with our team dynamics and business objectives. Unfortunately, this candidate was not the best fit at the time.
  • Professionalism Matters: The choice of language in the feedback, specifically terms like “goofy,” raises questions about professionalism, which is a key factor in our hiring decisions.

One Star Review

Review Content

Response & Background

  • Script Adherence and Administrative Focus: We missed the mark on following the script and managing administrative tasks. We’re actively correcting these issues to meet expectations and be a true partner moving forward.
  • Improving Our Communication: Regular monthly results meetings are in place to ensure open lines of communication, along with our Partner Portal and automated email systems designed to capture real-time feedback on our deliverables. All of these processes are currently being reevaluated and enhance.

  • Lead Generation Timeframe: Building significant ROI can take time, which is why our guarantees are set on an annual basis to account for the ramp-up period inherent in customized sales and marketing strategies. This ramp-up period is reiterated to partners in our sales, implementations, and account management processes so that both parties are on the same page.

One Star Review

Review Content

Response & Background

  • Owning Our Mistakes: We recognize that in our partnership, we fell short of expectations. The appointments we set did not consistently meet our goals. This is not the standard we aim for, and we take full responsibility for these shortcomings.
  • Meeting Set Criteria: While they might not have been the perfect opportunities, the appointments we made were in strict compliance with the partner’s requirements, matching the prospect’s titles, their industry relevance, and the specific company size based on the number of workstations.
  • Addressing Appointment Confirmation and Quality: Our promise to confirm appointments and increase the show rate was not upheld as we had committed. This lapse significantly impacted the potential value of these meetings. We are taking concrete steps to enhance our confirmation process and ensure the quality of appointments.

  • Inadvertent Appointments with Competitors: Setting appointments with your competitors was a serious oversight on our part. This was a clear breach of our agreement, and we sincerely apologize for this error. We are reviewing our processes to prevent such occurrences in the future through measures such as email campaigns to build excitement with the prospect, pre-meeting follow ups, and a dedicated team member who’s goal is to increase show rate. .

  • Acknowledging Contractual Obligations: We understand the importance of these commitments and are committed to not only meeting but exceeding these obligations moving forward.

  • Our Commitment to Improvement: In light of the cancellation, our team has continued to work to rectify these issues at no additional cost. We are also providing more detailed access to all relevant activity data to ensure transparency and accountability.

One Star Review

Review Content

Response & Background

  • Clarity on Three-Month Minimum: Our three-month minimum is in place to safeguard our team’s efforts and is quite lenient compared to industry norms. It ensures we have ample time for proper implementation and the necessary ramp-up.
  • Our Reviews Are Real: We stand by the authenticity of our testimonials and the transparency of our client’s successes and challenges.
  • Candidness About Client Success: We’re upfront that not every client will experience immediate success. This is why our guarantees are provided on an annual basis and updates are provided in monthly meetings to benchmark our progress.
  • Reaffirming Commitment to Results: The assertion of ‘ZERO ROI’ is contrary to the numerous success stories we’ve been part of. We’re committed to driving real results, even if it takes time to manifest.
 

2023

Top Workplaces USA 2023
Corporate Livewire’s Innovation in Lead Generation Services 
St. Louis Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 2023
Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards in Innovation
Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards in Leadership
Hermes Creative Gold Winner 2023 in B2B Website
Hermes Creative Gold Winner 2023 in Redesign Website
American Business Awards: Bronze Stevie in Employee Communications
Communicator Award of Excellence in Individual Episodes-Business-to-Business for B2B Podcasts
Communicator Award of Distinction in General-Corporate Image for Film & Video
Communicator Award of Distinction in Features-Animation or Motion Graphics for Branded Content
Communicator Award of Distinction in Print Advertising-B2B Advertising for B2B Design & Print
Communicator Award of Distinction in Print Content-Medical & Pharma for B2B Design & Print
St. Louis Business Journal’s 2023 largest advertising, marketing, and PR firms
Bronze Telly Award in Broadcast Television
Bronze Telly Award in Broadcast Television
Bronze Telly Award in General-Social Impact
St. Louis Post Dispatch’s Top Workplaces 2023
SBM STL Best PR Firms
SBM STL Most Innovative Companies
SBM STL Best Marketing Firms 
Inc 5000 List #4246 Abstrakt Marketing Group
Inc 5000 List #345 Abstrakt Cloud Solution
Signature Foundation’s Best Dressed Drummer 2023
Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence Award for Best New Hire Onboarding
St. Louis Business Journal’s top 150 privately held companies
SBM Best Marketing Firms 2023
Neighborhood Transformation Award 2023
Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award in Professional Development 2023
Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award in Employee Appreciation 2023
MarCom Awards: Educational Podcast Series (The Grow Show) 
MarCom Awards: Education Single Episode (The Grow Show)