Category Archives: relationships

Who else thinks their first sale is the most important sale?

Get them in the door the first time. If you can do that and you add value to their lives, then you know they will return and you will profit in the future. So some of your marketing efforts should be designed to “hook” the first time buyer. Continue reading

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Joe Girard’s “Law of 250?

consistently built strong relationships with his customers and treated them fairly, it would make his job a lot easier in the long run. Continue reading

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What do you do, to get your clients fired up?

How do you create emotional mar­keting? Continue reading

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Devil Lives in the Detail; Be Kind to the Deadline

So you have your marketing plan, marketing calendar, marketing ideas, and, hopefully, marketing yourself, advertising plan together and a punctual person to hire. You are well on your way to having the foundation to a successful way to market you and your business. Continue reading

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Who Will Buy Your Professional Services?

Discover exactly who will want to buy your professional services.
What the perfect future client will be. How to get to your perfect future client. And, a few simple marketing strategies and tactics and why the CXO can be your biggest help.
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5 Simple Secrets To Social Media Marketing Success To Grow Business

Discover how to use social media marketing to drive more targeted traffic to your websites and blogs. Also why building name awareness build your credibility in the marketplace. Continue reading

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Thank You. Thank You. Thank You…

Can you ever say “Thank You” too much? Everyone loves to know they are appreciated. The right gift lets your clients know that their friendship and business is important to you and helps cement your relationship. The best client gift … Continue reading

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Secret No. 34: Do You Have Attitude?

Does your business communicate a positive attitude? Do you have a written “Mission Statement” that explains what your business is about? Does this statement represent the vision, purpose, and aspirations that your business communicates to the world? More importantly, do … Continue reading

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“I’m Voting For YOU”…

The alarm went off today, November 4th (voting day) at 6:30am. The sun was shining through the window making the fall leaves glow beautifully. Did the routine three S’s, read a bit and off I went. This morning wasn’t much … Continue reading

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Secret No. 25: What Details Do You Know About Your Newest Client?

Do you know any of the “little things?” Do you know her birthday? Do you know the name of his spouse or kids? How about hometown, favorite store, or favorite sport? What about your client’s hobbies? Do you have similar … Continue reading

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