The Fearless Marketer

DECEMBER 30, 2021

A lot of marketing is like throwing a bunch of balls in the air and hoping they land exactly where you want. Your balls may include: Your marketing message, email promotions, online sales information, qualifying phone calls, social media, a marketing presentation, and the selling conversation. If so, ask for the business.

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The Fearless Marketer

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Including marketing for our small businesses. Fancy websites, a big social media presence, a YouTube channel, podcasts, and content marketing ad infinitum are all promoted as essential for success. First, there’s spending more than you can afford, and second, all this marketing activity takes a huge amount of time and energy.

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The Fearless Marketer

JUNE 7, 2021

Recently, when I took a close look at the marketing that has worked best for me over the past 35 years, two things popped out. Hence: Proactive Experience Marketing. Proactive marketing without the experience might get you in front of a lot of people, but it can be hard to convert them into clients. That’s your job. Definitely!

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 13, 2018

Content marketing is not some marketing fad. Content marketing is essential for consultants because we are in the knowledge business. If you're not implementing a content marketing strategy, you are leaving money (and credibility) on the table. Ready for more quick wins to enhance your marketing momentum?

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The Fearless Marketer

JULY 12, 2021

Here’s my update on the Fearless Marketing Mastermind: First of all, who is this for? Marketing messages and ultimate outcomes. Proactive Experience Marketing: Webinars, speaking, presentations, podcast interviews, etc. Keep-in-touch marketing (i.e. Persuasive and engaging marketing writing. YouTube videos.

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The Fearless Marketer

JUNE 29, 2020

I got so many responses from last week’s article about marketing mindsets, that I wanted to go a little deeper into the topic. My first main point was that marketing is difficult for many of us, because of our neurotic fixation on our fears, doubts and insecurities about being rejected or making a mistake. That is Fearless Marketing.

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The Fearless Marketer

APRIL 19, 2021

Someone in my current Marketing Action Group shared this: “I believe that bringing all my marketing into alignment is critical at this point. Marketing alignment would be having a marketing message, marketing materials, website, presentation, etc. Would this be correct?”. How important is this? Cheers, Robert.

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The Fearless Marketer

MARCH 18, 2019

If you pick the right marketing strategy, you’ll be like that little guy in the middle of my diagram above. The problem with marketing today is that there are way too many options and it’s much too confusing. Some will opt-in to your e-list and perpetuate this virtuous marketing circle. Fist pumps! The mind reels.

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The Fearless Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

When we think about marketing our professional services, we usually think about all the things we need to DO to get clients. But that is usually very limited because marketing has numerous components and also processes. Plus, marketing has outer and inner aspects. Can you articulate your marketing message so clearly?

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The Fearless Marketer

JULY 6, 2020

According to Jon Spoelstra, in his book, Marketing Outrageously, businesses need to embrace the concepts and practices of Marketing Outrageously. I’ve always said that the purpose of marketing is to get meetings with prospective clients who are open to hearing what you have to offer. And attend my webinar on Friday!

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Jerry Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Recently, I moved a client to Active Campaign in order to take advantage of their field leading implementation of automated marketing. Then my client offered a book in a webinar he was doing with 2 other experts. Jerry Fletcher is a sought-after International Speaker, a beBee ambassador, founder and CEO of Z-axis Marketing, Inc.

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Jerry Fletcher

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Our experience adheres to the general market share pattern. Zoom 40.49% Go to Webinar 19.82% Cisco Webex 12.31% ON 24 3.51% Adobe Connect 3.38%. Jerry Fletcher is a sought-after International Speaker, a beBee ambassador, founder and CEO of Z-axis Marketing, Inc. And, so it goes. Consulting: [link] Speaking: [link].

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The Fearless Marketer

APRIL 27, 2020

Are you starting to think, “How will I market my business after the pandemic is over?” This Friday, I’ll be holding my 4th Going Radically Virtual Webinar to explore this in more depth. What this looks like is doing all client service and marketing activities by phone, Zoom, and email. If you’re already doing this, great!

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Alan Weiss

MARCH 16, 2020

Here are some ideas for your consideration: Marketing for the Future. Send your message in all media: blog, newsletter, video, podcast, teleconference, webinar, livestream—anything not requiring physical presence. Diversify your marketing beyond any current niches or specialties. Err on the side of informing too many people.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 15, 2020

Therefore, you need to create marketing routines that consistently generate leads and future clients into your pipeline. Marketing has one job – to get qualified leads to know who you are and be interested in having a conversation with you. For Reflection: Are you strategic or scattered in your marketing approach?

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Successful Independent Consulting

MARCH 11, 2022

What is the market segment or industry of your ideal client? For example, start-ups, middle-market, or global companies? You can add bells and whistles later as your business grows (a nice logo, SEO, a content marketing strategy, etc.). Take the free website webinar hosted by PICA a few times a year.

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The Fearless Marketer

JANUARY 27, 2020

Last week I did a “webinar demo session” on how to send very simple emails to get meetings with prospective clients and those who can lead you to prospective clients. At the beginning of the session, I talked about how online marketing is so difficult these days. You can get a copy of the session here. Stay tuned. Cheers, Robert.

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The Fearless Marketer

MARCH 29, 2021

Well, I really believe that you should embrace proactive marketing more than ever. It’s the one approach to marketing my services that has always worked best for me. Proactive marketing means reaching out and engaging prospective clients. Proactive marketing includes the following strategies. This is not cold calling.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 27, 2023

We also touch on the importance of using storytelling in marketing and sales conversations, as well as in corporate settings. if you’re a Purpose To Profits member, mark your calendar for our next “Quick Win” webinar/masterclass, which will be on 05/02, "Crafting a Memorable 'What I Do' Script."

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The Fearless Marketer

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Marketing your professional services and your efforts to attract new clients to your business could be called “The art of honest influence.”. So, in marketing professional services, the art of honest influence is the creative and sincere work to have a positive impact on someone (i.e., Presentations such as Webinars.

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The Fearless Marketer

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Your marketing message communicates to the world what your business is about. And your LinkedIn profile is the perfect place to both develop and spotlight your most focused marketing message. This is the fourth of five articles about the 5 Pillars of Marketing, my marketing model that helps get your marketing on track.

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Consulting Success

MAY 1, 2017

You can do all the marketing in the world, but if your message doesn’t resonate with your ideal client your marketing will suffer. Devise a marketing plan to suit your abilities. They ride the latest trend when it comes to marketing. When it comes to marketing, I love using leverage. Write Blog Articles.

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The Fearless Marketer

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Well, I just discovered something that has turned my whole marketing world upside down. Someone has recently absolutely proven to me that Marketing works better if it’s infused with humor. Humor works in marketing (if you do it right). Why is this kind of marketing writing so rare? It’s great news! The evidence is in.

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David A Fields

DECEMBER 16, 2015

At last count, there are 2,398 programs, vehicles and channels for you to market your consulting firm. You can buy yourself some SEO tactics, media packages, space on a speaker platform or the perfect webinar system. That’s the story spun by folks peddling those marketing opportunities. Approximately. You need more visibility!

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Chad Barr

DECEMBER 22, 2012

Use a webinar when you want: The audience participation and you have a large group of people (say more than 10). To conduct quick polls during your webinar to gauge the audience. Finally, and when it comes to webinars, you could try and facilitate yourself but I would encourage you to have someone else facilitate for you.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

MAY 29, 2023

On Thursday, June 1 at 1 PM Eastern, I’m going to partner with AudienceView to deliver a FREE webinar called “The Basics of Brand Management for Ticket Sellers” I’ve been working up an outline of ideas to include in the webinar. Here’s a taste of what you will learn: I. What is our position?

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Epicflow

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Read further to learn about our AI developments, what topics we discussed at our webinars, the names of our prominent guests, and why it’s better to start later to deliver earlier! We’re looking forward to seeing their first results and sharing them with our readers. Stay tuned!

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

I’m doing a special webinar on Thursday, June 15 at 1 PM Eastern focused on helping folks in professional services do a better job with their brands. As a preview, I wanted to share some of the ideas that you’ll pick up in next week’s FREE webinar. How are you going to communicate this to the market? What is your position?

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

What did y’all think of yesterday’s webinar? Also, I’m doing my first in the new series of monthly webinars on brand management for professional service firms. It also means that there is likely to be less incentive for better marketing practices to deliver for smaller venues and artists. How are we showing up in the market?

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The Fearless Marketer

OCTOBER 8, 2018

I’ve probably had more conversations about this topic with clients than any other: How to choose the best marketing strategies for one’s professional service business. This is the fifth of five articles about the 5 Pillars of Marketing, my marketing model that helps get your marketing on track.

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Do It! Marketing

JUNE 26, 2020

Buy a ton of gear that you have no idea how to use Start doing $49 webinars instead of your $7,500 keynotes Launch complicated funnels, write these huge sales pages for your $197 online course (you have one of those, right?), Marketing. No events – no meetings – no training. You’re in the IDEA business. What do you think?

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David A Fields

OCTOBER 26, 2015

A consultant just emailed me this question: I’ve been asked by an association to do an unpaid webinar in Dubai time, which would be 3:00 a.m. Their experience is that a webinar at the right time can draw 400 participants, but other times reduce participation by half or more.

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The Fearless Marketer

MAY 25, 2020

This Friday, I’ll be hosting my final “Going Radically Virtual Webinar.” make your reservation here ) My guest, Lisa Nirell, was one of the first people to go through my Marketing Certification Program in 2008 and has gone on to a distinguished career as a marketing consultant, author, and speaker. I hope you can attend.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Don’t miss my annual numbers webinar ! A Sneak Preview: A few of the ideas I’ll share with you on next week’s webinar: 2023 projects to see a 30% increase in international travel. Don’t miss the webinar: 11 AM Eastern 13 December 2022. I’ll get into more below. . Where is it coming from? A drop in consumer spending.

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Women in Consulting

MAY 4, 2015

Spiceworks (www.spiceworks.com), a social network that connects marketers with IT buyers, recently held an “Unplugged” panel discussion in Mountain View, CA in which three IT professionals shared what they want from marketers. Translated: They do not want to be bothered by marketing or salespeople until they are ready to engage.

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The Fearless Marketer

MARCH 11, 2019

Robert: Like more clients, more money, easier marketing, having fun in their business, stuff like that? Success stories are always a hit: How a client struggled, learned some marketing secrets, and emerged victoriously. The post Marketing Writing: From My Dog’s Perspective appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

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The Fearless Marketer

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

When I was intensively studying marketing in the “early days” of Action Plan Marketing, I read Scientific Advertising by Claude Hopkins. Perhaps the best marketing book ever written, published in 1923. Hopkins taught many essential marketing principles, but If there’s one thing I learned from him, it was this: Give away samples.

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