Positive Morale and Proven Systems Result in 300% Increase in Deposits
THE PROBLEM: Lack of Sales Training & Process
Numbers don’t lie – but they don’t always tell the whole story. When communities report low occupancy, decreased revenue, or low sales, it’s time to look below the surface to find the real problem.
A portfolio of 14 locations in the Midwest that included independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities totaling nearly 600 units asked for help from Bild & Co. Their sales executive had left the organization, leaving sales directors adrift and dejected. The sales team was in desperate need of a leader to provide direction and motivation to not only increase occupancy but improve morale as well.


The BILD Solution
Acting as the interim sales executive, the Bild & Co team outlined a 7-step approach that targeted improving morale first, followed by implementing systems to get sales back on track. This approach included:
While comprehensive in their approach, the Bild team also used enthusiasm and creativity to improve morale and ultimately sales results. One method included posting a weekly sales thermometer to create positive peer pressure and friendly competition.
THE RESULTS
In less than 6 months, deposit activity increased nearly 300% – an all-time high for this portfolio. Sales teams experienced the true meaning of “community” by improving morale – and results – using Bild & Co’s comprehensive approach to increasing sales.