

1870 – Manufacturers’ secrets with Kristiyan Uzunchev of YOUNGCAESAR
Apr 4, 2024
13:36
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Co-Founder of YoungCaesar, Kristiyan Uzunchev.
Kristiyan's entrepreneurial spirit shone through as he recounted his early foray into the world of digital marketing. Hailing from Bulgaria, he quickly realized the potential of his business endeavors, leading him to boldly drop out of college and fully commit to his company, Young Caesar Digital. His focus? To usher industrial manufacturers into the digital age, helping them expand their reach and acquire new customers through modernized sales approaches.
Kristiyan highlighted a significant opportunity for manufacturers: the shift to digital marketing. With high-value products and relatively low competition in the digital space, manufacturers who embrace this change can reap substantial rewards. However, the transition isn't without its challenges. Christian stressed the importance of delivering tangible results to these companies, many of which have long relied on traditional sales methods.
The manufacturing industry has been somewhat set in its ways, with trade shows and referrals being the norm for sales and marketing. Kristiyan pointed out the limitations of these methods and introduced the concept of outbound marketing as a more effective alternative. He shared his success with cold calling and targeted campaigns, which have proven advantageous in generating qualified leads and reaching a broader audience.
YoungCaesar Digital's advertising strategies are tailored to the manufacturing sector, focusing on Google Ads and LinkedIn. Christian discussed the nuances of advertising on these platforms, emphasizing the power of retargeting strategies and the need to target the right audience. He also touched on the unique challenges and opportunities of advertising on LinkedIn.
Key Points from the Episode:
- Challenges and opportunities in working with manufacturing companies
- Unique approach to acquiring customers through outbound marketing
- Trends in manufacturing sales and marketing
- Typical sales and marketing practices in the manufacturing industry
- Effectiveness of cold calling and outbound marketing in the manufacturing industry
- Advertising strategies employed by Young Caesar Digital, including Google Ads and LinkedIn