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One of the Best Ways to Market Yourself as a New Consultant

Steve Shu Consulting

One of the best ways to market yourself as a consultant is by having someone refer you to a client prospect. This type of marketing can be viewed through the lens of “networking by helping someone” (in contrast to networking and just meeting lots of people). They then invited me to propose to them.

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The New Sales Alchemy

Alan Weiss

Marketing is not rocket science. And to keep it simple, I’ll remind you of this: Most important purchase decisions are made on the basis of peer-to-peer reference. Over 90% were from a referral from a colleague or reading one of my books (often because of a referral from a colleague). ” Books are more popular than ever.

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Bill Lee’s Guide to Turning Consulting and Coaching Clients into Raving Fans

Consulting Matters

And even better, they are so excited about working with you that they cannot help but refer you to others! Not only did you land the work but now this client is working with you time and time again. Sound like a pipedream? It’s not! Today I have on show Bill Lee.

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Why Your Prospect Pipeline Dries Up

Successful Independent Consulting

By: Reuben Swartz, Founder, Mimiran : the CRM for solo consultants who love serving clients but hate “selling” Because you get busy and you stop talking to prospects and partners who can refer you to prospects. Additional Resources: Sales for Nerds Podcast Mimiran’s Sales and Marketing Bootcamp

Sales 195
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What do you need to know about “price framing”?

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

Reference point: You vs. the Competition. The point of reference that exists in your market’s mind. Are you happy being low cost and making up sales on volume? Let me explain the areas with some examples: Low Price/Competition’s Reference Point: You are a commodity. You do: Pull sales forward in some cases.

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For Solopreneurs, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

First, solopreneurs are experts who are good at helping clients solve problems or achieve certain goals, but they are not usually trained in sales or marketing. To tackle the challenge of business development, change your frame of reference. Therefore, don't think of it as sales!

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If You're a SME Make Extra Money with GLG

Successful Independent Consulting

GLG refers to these SMEs as Council Members, and they provide expertise in small bits, like an hour or two by phone or video conference. It’s hard to know if your expertise will be in demand, but like most solopreneur marketing, the more specific your niche, the better. The phrase “Council Members” references this history.”

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