BARRY URQUHART

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Author of the two largest selling books on quality customer service in Australasia: ‘Serves You Right!’ and ‘Service Please!’

Barry Urquhart is Managing Director of Marketing Focus, a Perth based market research and strategic planning practice.

Barry is author of six books, including the two largest selling publications on service excellence in Australasia. His latest is ‘Marketing Magic- Streetsmart Marketing’.

Each year Barry travels some 300,000 kilometres on five continents to deliver up to 120 keynote addresses, and to facilitate around 15 strategic planning workshops, and is one of the most active conference keynote speakers in the nation.

He is a regular commentator on consumer issues on ABC radio, is featured on a series of interview topics on Today Tonight, recorded a monthly segment for the airline in-flight audio program ‘Strictly Business’ and contributes articles to 47 magazines throughout the world.

Barry is a former lecturer in Marketing and Management at Curtin University of Technology in Perth and has degrees in marketing, political science and sociology.

Barry is renowned for his conference presentations:

SERVICE THAT SELLSAs author of ‘Serves You Right!’ and ‘Service Please!’ on quality customer service Barry’s ongoing schedule of original research into differing aspects of service excellence provides unique insights into the needs and expectations of internal and external customers. The true nature of relationship marketing, customer satisfaction, loyalty programmes and empowerment of staff is detailed in a captivating style. Barry has been at the forefront of the customer service revolution for over a decade. His case studies, anecdotes and research findings enthuse and inspire.

BREAKTHROUGH MERCHANDISING – A fresh innovative perspective on how to enhance company and product images; how to stimulate consumer interest; and lots of ideas which can increase sales and counter the need to discount price. This visual merchandising address features a multitude of photographic images which profile contemporary case studies.

BUSINESS WARFARE – A high energy address or workshop which is an ideal conference theme. ‘Business Warfare’ centres on competitive strategies, identifying opportunities and analysing the implications of differing tactics. It is original, with easy to implement strategies which have an international record of success for client companies from a diverse range of industries. The choice is between the only four available strategies: Defence, Attack, Flank and Guerrilla.

THE DNA OF PROFITABLE RETAILING – A refreshing, insightful and challenging look at the emerging market forces and the fundamentals of retail success. Attendees benefit from an appreciation of the seven dimensions of effective merchandising and the eight building blocks to productive supply chain and brand management.

Barry also has a range of other presentations and all are customised and extensively researched to ensure that key issues are addressed, the needs of the delegates are satisfied and the objectives fulfilled. The primary focus is on takeout value for all attendees, on enhancing sales margins and profits, while improving relationships, referrals and loyalty.

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Accolades from previous speaking engagements

  • “Barry’s presentation at the IGA Queensland/Northern NSW 2011 State Conference was outstanding. His knowledge of the Australian and international retail market is excecllent. Using this knowledge and adapting it to relevant, real life examples for IGA retailers made his presentation one of the best we’ve had and was the highlight of our conference. I would recommend Barry to any retail organisation that wants to engage their stakeholders to drive change and get results.”

    Nick Vincent, Merchandise & Marketing Manager, IGA Distribution Queensland.

  • “We engaged Barry Urquhart & Marketing Focus for our National Conference in early 2010 and our International Conference in Macau & Hong Kong later that year. Mr Urquhart delivered a markting and retail focused keynote speech and helped facilitate retail workshops for the Liquor Legends group. His execution and delivery was sharp and relevant to our members. Mr Urquhart made himself available throughout our International Conference for one-to-one meetings with our members, giving them valuable insight into their business and assistance developing a marketing plan. He was able to capture the audience with his professional delivery and drive home our objectives to members utilising his professional knowledge and insights. Mr Urquhart delivered everything we asked and exceeded my expectations. Liquor Legends would highly recommend Mr Urquhart to any customer focused business.”

    John Carmody, Hotel & Tourism Management, Liquor Legends.

  • “Thank you for your insightful keynote delivered at our regional conference. It is clear that you have reflected at some length on the subject matter and delivered a thought provoking, interesting and more importantly, user friendly address which provided useful solutions and suggestions to all delegates to take away and implement in their own businesses. I thank you for your efforts and congratulate you on the manner in which you engaged each and every delegate.”

    Angus Kukura, Regional Chairman, Retirement Village Association.