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October 2023

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A Message from the President



"Want to Chat?"

The MSE Detroit program we held last week on ChatGPT really just blew my mind. A couple of quick explanations helped me:

  1. Currently, ChapGPT is free.
  2. The difference between ChatGPT and a Google search is that you can get the AI to act as a personal assistant, doing the research for you.


This program is only the first we will be offering on ChatGPT and AI.


Here is a sample of the answer ChatGPT gave me with the following question:


I am president of a 35-year-old Sales and Marketing Association. What should I tell Sales and Marketing professionals about ChatGPT?


ChatGPT's answer:



"That's great! ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for Sales and marketing professionals in several ways. Here are some key points you can share with your association members:

  1. Enhanced Customer Engagement: ChatGPT can be used to automate responses to customer inquiries, providing instant answers to common questions. This can improve customer satisfaction and free up your team's time for more strategic tasks.
  2. Personalized Customer Experiences: ChatGPT can analyze customer data to provide personalized recommendations, product suggestions, and content tailored to individual preferences. This helps in building stronger customer relationships.
  3. Lead Qualification and Generation: ChatGPT can assist in lead qualification by asking pre-defined questions to potential customers and segmenting them based on their responses. This can save time and ensure that your sales team focuses on the most promising leads.
  4. Content Creation and Marketing Copy: ChatGPT can help in generating marketing copy, blog posts, email newsletters, and social media updates. It can also offer suggestions for headlines, calls-to-action, and other elements to optimize content for conversions.
  5. 24/7 Availability: Unlike human staff, ChatGPT can operate around the clock, providing support to customers in different time zones and reducing response times.
  6. Market Research and Data Analysis: ChatGPT can assist in analyzing market trends, customer feedback, and competitor data, providing valuable insights to inform sales and marketing strategies.
  7. Training and Onboarding: Use ChatGPT to create interactive training materials for new sales and marketing hires. It can simulate real-world scenarios to help them practice their skills.
  8. Multilingual Support: ChatGPT can communicate with customers in multiple languages, expanding your reach to international markets.
  9. Cost-Efficient Solution: Automating routine tasks with ChatGPT can lead to significant cost savings by reducing the need for additional staff or resources.
  10. Compliance and Consistency: ChatGPT can be programmed to ensure that responses adhere to company policies and compliance requirements, reducing the risk of errors or miscommunications.
  11. Continuous Learning and Improvement: ChatGPT can be fine-tuned over time to better understand and respond to specific industry jargon, customer preferences, and evolving market trends.


However, it's important to note that while ChatGPT is a powerful tool, it's not a replacement for human expertise and judgment. It works best when used in conjunction with human oversight, especially for complex or sensitive situations.


Additionally, it's crucial to be transparent with customers about the use of AI in interactions, to maintain trust and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.


Overall, embracing ChatGPT as part of your sales and marketing strategy can lead to increased efficiency, improved customer satisfaction, and a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving business landscape."



All of the above was written by ChatGPT. Pretty impressive, right?!? Obviously, this does not replace person-to-person contact...so please join us at the next MSE Detroit Meet & Greet:


Fall Meet & Greet

Thursday, October 26th, 5:30-7:30PM

Crispelli's of Troy

645 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy


Hope you are enjoying our Michigan autumn, and I look forward to seeing you on October 26th!



Ann K. Bruttell

MSE Detroit President

Owner, Meeting Coordinators, Inc.


abruttell@meeting-coordinators.com

248-643-6590


Fall "Meet & Greet"

Thursday, October 26th, 2023

5:30-7:30PM

Crispelli's of Troy

645 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy




Please plan to join us for pizza, beer, and networking!


Cost: $15/MSE Detroit members;

$30/non-members, guests

Note: MSED members can bring guests at the member price!


To register, please click HERE.

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"Sandler Virtual Summit 2023:

The Evolution of Sales Intelligence"


The Summit originally aired on October 11, 2023, but you can watch a replay HERE.


Topics include:

  • "Running to Stand Still--Change at Exponential Speed in Sales"
  • "AI and the Art of the (Human-to-Human) Conversation"
  • "Why Salespeople Fail and What Can AI Do About It"
  • "Modern Prospecting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them"
  • "Sales Leaders and Growth Series"

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Focal Point Coaching

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SSBC

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SSDM

Sundberg-Ferar

Lindsay Exhibit Group

Gerry Weinberg & Associates

Demp Coaching

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Search Consulting Network

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Member News: Chad Toms

We’ve been recording since May of 2022. We just posted our 61st Episode with many more on the way. Our podcast is A Great Story Podcast and we love to highlight individuals that are making a difference in the world. Everyone has A Great Story. Our recent episodes have had some outstanding, nationally-known guests but we also talk to individuals that aren’t necessarily well known but their story is just as huge. It is the story that we love to hear.  The show was created after MSE Detroit Board Member, Chad Toms, celebrated his 20-year anniversary with Reliance One by playing the drums with a band on Broadway Street in Nashville. That night was one to remember and the catalyst for this podcast. Tune in to hear all about it!

 

Our AGSP Facebook Group includes all of our show notes, pictures, and episode links:  A Great Story Podcast | Facebook.  We also post on Linked In, Instagram, and on X.  

 

ApplePodcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/a-great-story-podcast/id1623877963

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5o8EUPlcwwquCsfA2xO5Ef?si=9f0666d397c2483b

Google:  A Great Story Podcast - Eps. 61 The Ray Lane, the “Razor” Episode! (google.com) 



Friend of MSE Detroit:

Sales Coaches' Corner


Dave Tear and the Sales Coaches' Corner have been long time friends of MSE Detroit.


You can read Dave's blog, "Chalk Talk," HERE.

MSE Detroit Members:


Would you be willing to be our "Member Spotlight"?


Do you have a career accomplishment or press release to share?


Have you read a book on leadership/sales/marketing that you think others would benefit from?


Have a link to a blog/podcast/article that you think would benefit MSE Detroit members?


We would love to hear from you at meetings@meeting-coordinators.com.

Did you also know…?


Hope you have visited our redesigned and user-friendly website, www.msedetroit.org.


The Career Center is live on our website. Please share this with your colleagues and friends. This site is open for employers to post and for those in need of work to reference.


Please connect with us on our MSE Detroit LinkedIn page.


Let us know what is going on in your business world and submit press releases for publication in this newsletter at meetings@meeting-coordinators.com.

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$100 - Basic Membership – Receives monthly newsletter and all event notifications. Zoom webinar events are currently FREE for members; may register at member discounted rate for other MSE Detroit events/program/On-Demand Videos. May submit press releases for inclusion in the monthly newsletter.

 

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