Craig Lowder

About Craig Lowder

You\'re here because you know referrals alone aren\'t enough.Sure, they\'re the sweet cherry on top, but they\'re not the whole sundae. You need more – a client acquisition system that’s not just a flash in the pan, but a full-blown rockstar, belting out chart-toppers non-stop. Why? Simple: More clients, quicker sales, bigger deals, and way less hair-pulling stress for you.30+ years, 60K+ hours, 150 + advisors & businessesI\'ve been in the trenches for over 30 years, clocking hours of real-world experience and helping over 150 advisors and organizations. The result? The NavSTAR Client Acquisition System for Financial Advisors and the Smooth Selling Forever System for Business Owners. This isn\'t your average, run-of-the-mill approach. This is about getting serious with your client game.You\'re great at what you do, but client acquisition?That\'s where the NavSTAR System rolls in, with six killer steps — or STARS — to target, engage, and convert the clients you actually want.Sales is No Longer ‘Traditional’The game has changed. You need a system that’s ready for 2024 and beyond, not something stuck in the last decade. We\'re not here to slap on a few tweaks; we\'re here to overhaul your client acquisition strategy and set you up for significant year-over-year growth.Test your StrategyHere’s a quick litmus test for any client acquisition strategy. ROI Reality Check: Your system should be printing money, not burning it. Keep an eagle eye on the return on investment. Adaptability Avenue: Client acquisition is always changing. You need a system that\'s as adaptable as it is savvy, ready to hit every new beat in the market. Client-Approved Vibe: At the end of the day, it’s all about the clients. Talk to them, get their feedback, and make sure your system is actually delivering what they want.Bottom line: You need a strategy that works as hard as you do. Let\'s get to it.

Experience

1. Regional Manager

   G7 Networking

   Nov 2022 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   We specialize in connecting business professionals to share qualified leads while facilitating personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Through local chapters with a healthy mix of business categories, we provide spaces and develop communities for driving referral business along biblical principles.Our monthly meetings follow the 7 G\'s: Gospel: Short devotionalGroup: 60 second introductionsGrade: Metrics on how the group is doingGod: Testimony from one of the membersGrow: Informative content that helps you growGet: What is your \"get\"?Give: Who can you help?By building close-knit communities of professionals with common values we believe we will advance the kingdom of God through referral business and spiritual growth.

Education

• DePaul University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing & Finance

• Bradley University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing & Psychology with Honors

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Direct Sales
• Program Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Business Strategy
• Product Management
• Process Improvement
• Consulting
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Mergers
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Entrepreneurship
• Budgets
• Team Leadership
• Sales Process
• Negotiation
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Networking
• Recruiting
• Strategic Planning
• Public Speaking
• P&L Management
• Leadership
• Marketing Communications
• B2b
• Outsourcing
• Management
• Team Building
• Enterprise Software
• Sales Management
• Telecommunications
• Coaching
• Business Development
• Sales Operations