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The Art of Focused Growth

Lessons from Desk Team 360

In this ebook, we explore the journey of Desk Team 360, a unique company specializing in marketing implementation services. Through the insights of Jeremy Kenerson and Jimmy Tyler, we delve into the strategies, challenges, and philosophies that have shaped Desk Team 360 into a thriving business. This guide offers actionable advice for entrepreneurs and businesses looking to streamline operations, scale effectively, and maintain a strong team culture.

Jeremy Kenerson

Jeremy Kenerson

The Foundation of Desk Team 360 Podcast

Desk Team 360 wasn’t built overnight. Jeremy Kenerson recounts the early days, including the humorous mix-ups with the company's name—even his dad calling it "Desktop 360." Despite these early hiccups, Jeremy's focus on eliminating distractions and honing in on growth opportunities laid the groundwork for success. The turning point? Embracing a disciplined approach to joint ventures and focusing on high-converting referral leads.

Desk Team 360 introduced the concept of “insourcing” to address the common challenges of traditional outsourcing. The service combines unlimited graphic design, tech work, and marketing implementation, all managed by a dedicated pod system. This model eliminates pain points like unreliable service providers and communication breakdowns.

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Desk Team 360 Overview

1. Desk Team 360 Overview

  • Jeremy Kenerson discusses Desk Team 360, which offers unlimited marketing implementation services, branded as insourcing rather than outsourcing.
  • Services include graphic design, website setup, funnel creation, CRM setup, email marketing, and automation.

2. Joint Ventures and Referral

  • The company has shifted focus toward joint venture (JV) partnerships and referral-based marketing, which provides a higher conversion rate due to pre-existing trust.

3. Insourcing vs. Outsourcing

    • Unlike traditional outsourcing, Desk Team 360 offers a pod-based team model with multiple specialists (e.g., graphic designers, developers, technical VAs) and a US-based account manager for coordination.
    • This model ensures reliability, faster turnaround, and reduced pain points commonly associated with outsourcing.

4. Unlimited Revisions Without Penalty

  • Their approach prioritizes client satisfaction by working on multiple tasks simultaneously without penalizing clients for multiple revisions.
Insourcing vs. Outsourcing
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5. Clientele and SEO Support

  • Primary clients are digital marketing agencies who handle strategy, while Desk Team 360 executes tasks like SEO content implementation and technical setups.

6. Educational Curriculum Development

  • An expanding division supports clients in modernizing online educational curriculum, with services like graphic design, interactive activities, and video production for schools and charter programs.

7. Cultural and Team Impact

  • The company has built a strong team culture in Indonesia, providing employees with opportunities for home ownership, career growth, and financial stability.
  • Plans are in place to establish a nonprofit orphanage using a soon-to-be-vacated office building.

8. Challenges and Lessons in Outsourcing

  • Key factors for successful outsourcing include clear communication, task specialization, and realistic expectations.
  • Consistency and relationship-building with employees and clients are crucial for long-term success.

9. Marketing Strategy Insights

  • Modern marketing requires multiple touchpoints (27+) across various channels to build trust and convert leads.
  • Automation should feel personalized and authentic to resonate with today’s skeptical audience.
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Summary

Jeremy Kenerson, founder of Desk Team 360, shared insights about his company’s innovative approach to marketing implementation, termed insourcing, which focuses on providing unlimited services to digital marketing agencies through a pod-based team model. This method eliminates the common challenges of outsourcing, ensuring higher reliability and efficiency. Desk Team 360 excels in JV partnerships, SEO support, and now curriculum development for online education.

Kenerson emphasized the importance of clear communication, realistic expectations, and a human touch in marketing and outsourcing. He shared plans for community impact in Indonesia, including a nonprofit orphanage, while highlighting the company’s role in transforming its employees’ lives. Finally, he stressed the need for consistent, meaningful interactions in marketing to build trust and engage clients effectively.