Connor Skelly: Signing a $108k Client, What It ACTUALLY Takes To Succeed + More | SSI#14
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Connor Skelly, founder of Fission Agency, grew his marketing and sales operations agency for HubSpot users into a high-revenue business in a matter of months after joining Client Ascension. Leveraging program resources, he landed a $108,000 client contract, significantly improved his sales process, and forged valuable partnerships within the community.
Connor Skelly Inside Client Ascension
Overview
Fission Agency specializes in streamlining marketing and sales processes for businesses that use HubSpot CRM. After consolidating his freelance work into a single agency, Connor joined Client Ascension to scale effectively. By focusing on his sales approach and leveraging the community’s resources, he achieved milestones like closing six-figure deals and collaborating with industry tools like Melody.
What It Meant for the Business
- Stronger Sales Process: Client Ascension’s coaching helped Connor adopt a structured and assertive approach to sales, moving away from his previous "friendly" strategy.
- High-Value Deals: Leveraging sales insights, he signed a record $108,000 client contract, demonstrating the value of refining positioning and closing techniques.
- Community Impact: The Client Ascension network provided not only business opportunities but also friendships and collaborations, such as his involvement with Melody.
Key Takeaways from the Interview
- Refining Sales Strategies: Connor revamped his sales approach by treating prospects less like friends and more like partners. This strategic pivot led to his highest-value deal: a $108,000 client contract.
(03:07 - 05:35) - Leveraging Community for Growth: By attending events and engaging with peers, Connor formed valuable partnerships like his collaboration with Melody. The Client Ascension network proved instrumental in providing support and opportunities.
(07:14 - 09:19) - Taking a Targeted Approach: Connor's methodical focus on one problem at a time—starting with VSls—helped him solve challenges effectively, demonstrating the importance of structured learning within the program.
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Before Client Ascension
Challenges:
- Struggled to consolidate his offer.
- Limited sales expertise.
- Needed structured processes for scaling.
Goals:
- Develop a focused and effective sales approach.
- Land higher-value clients.
- Leverage a community to expand his network and opportunities.
How Client Ascension Helped Connor Achieve These Results
Sales Coaching: Improved his sales tactics, shifting from a casual approach to a structured and professional one.
Community Support: Built relationships leading to new deals and partnerships, such as his work with Melody.
Learning Resources: Provided clarity on key aspects of agency growth, starting with creating a VSL to refine his offer.
Parting Words
Connor highlights the importance of solving one problem at a time and fully leveraging a supportive community. His experience underscores the value of mastery in fulfillment and consistent learning to build sustainable agency success.
Future Plans
- Expand partnerships like Melody to offer additional services.
- Further streamline fulfillment processes.
- Continue scaling high-value client relationships.
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