When you’re out networking, attending a seminar or otherwise meeting new people and are asked, “What do you do?” how do you respond? Do you label yourself? (i.e. "I am an Interior Designer", "...Financial Planner" or "...Virtual Assistant".) What happens next? The person you're speaking to … [Read more...]
Stand Out and Stay Top of Mind Using Good Old Fashioned Snail Mail (SSMS Episode 17)
Looking for a simple way to set yourself apart from the other service providers in your industry? And to stay top of mind with prospects, clients and referral partners? Online marketing strategies are highly effective and can work well for this purpose. But nothing grabs someone's attention like … [Read more...]
How to Stand Out From Your Colleagues and Create a Thriving Business (SSMS Episode 16)
You're not the only professional offering your particular service. To consistently attract YOUR ideal clients, you need to show prospects that you are the ONLY solution to their problems. So how do you go about doing this? How do you stand out from the pack? Implement what you learn in today's … [Read more...]
How to Turn Your Vacation into a Profit Boosting Opportunity
As the year starts to wind down, perhaps you're starting to think about taking a well-deserved break. Maybe you're planning a vacation or a holiday getaway to visit family. Whatever the case, consider how you can use the opportunity to create more exposure for your business. Nothing can … [Read more...]
How to Attract More Ideal Clients When Networking (SSMS Episode #14)
Networking. Perhaps you love it. Perhaps you hate it! Regardless of whichever category you fall into, it is by far one of the top marketing strategies for a small business owner. So how do you use this strategy effectively to attract more clients and create more opportunities, even if you're not … [Read more...]
How to Host Your Own Workshop to Attract Ideal Clients En-Masse and Boost Your Profits
As you consider which marketing strategies to pursue that fit your voice and your message, it's important to remember that offline marketing is just as powerful as having a strong online presence. In some cases it can even be more powerful. One way to position yourself as the expert and attract … [Read more...]
SSMS Episode #11 – I Hate To Break This To You…But What You Want Doesn’t Matter!
How different would your business be if every time you offered a product, program or service your ideal client jumped at the opportunity to work with you? How would you feel? And how would that make a difference in your life? It would be pretty awesome, right? I'll let you in on a secret. … [Read more...]
SSMS Episode #9 – How to Find The Hidden Profits in Your Business
Did you know there are pockets of money "hidden" in your business that you don't even see? It's true! For EVERY single client that I work with, the first thing I do is assess the opportunities in front of them (that they are too close to their business to see) and then create a "Money Map" to help … [Read more...]
How to Know EXACTLY What Your Ideal Client Needs
Working with your ideal clients and only your ideal clients doesn't have to be a fantasy. You can work with only the people you are meant to serve ALL the time - IF you know exactly what they want. Keeping in tune with what your ideal clients really want is the key to your success. So the first … [Read more...]
Use Social Media To Attract Ideal Clients
Social media is everywhere - it cannot be ignored. The most popular networks for small business owners are: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Chances are that you have a profile in each of these and strive to be pretty active. But is your activity leading to productivity? Being active in … [Read more...]
