The Challenge: Standing Out in a Crowded Market
Proxess, founded in 2015, is at the forefront of revolutionizing what Paul Hevesy, part owner and VP of Business Development, refers to as “the brass key market.” Utilizing a sophisticated, highly-secure software app paired with the NFC technology built into the mobile devices people already carry with them, Proxess is delivering superior electronic access control solutions to institutions such as schools, universities, hospitals, and municipalities. However, despite their groundbreaking technology, Proxess faced significant hurdles in an industry dominated by large, established players:
- Low brand recognition among potential clients
- Difficulty in effectively communicating their product’s unique value proposition
- Inefficient marketing strategies resulting in non-qualified leads
- Limited success in securing face-to-face meetings with decision-makers
Hevesy notes, “When I joined in early 2023, our primary mission was to build the brand, expand the sales team, and prove our product’s viability in the market. But we were up against giants in the industry, and traditional marketing methods just weren’t cutting it.“