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Giving clients what they want

The Source

Unlike lots of well-loved but now obsolete features of the early 2000s (Blockbuster Video, classified ads in the newspaper, and floppy disks, anyone?), We are referring, of course, to our thought leadership ratings methodology—the criteria we use to assess the quality of a piece of thought leadership. …

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Supplement Your Consulting Pipeline by Subcontracting

Successful Independent Consulting

This article and the corresponding quick reference guide summarize the pros and cons and offer practical tips for expanding your reach. Use the suggested questions in the reference guide to help figure this out ahead of time. For more links, download the reference guide.) More info on agencies and platforms below.)

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7 Reasons Why Your Clients Aren't "Getting It" When you Talk and Write About What You Do

Consulting Matters

When you try to talk to everybody, you talk to nobody and you'll wind up trying to sell your methodologies to anyone who will buy them and truth is - no one wants your methodology. Related Tutorial Video: "How to Clarify Your Ideal Consulting & Coaching Client". And not to the people who referred me to others.

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10 Ways To Making Money And A Difference as a Consultant & Coach (Number 2 Is My Favorite)

Consulting Matters

Related Video: Organizational Consulting 101 (The Role & Purpose of Executive Advisors). Not your methodologies. People who will refer you to others and give you glowing reviews for sure. A consultant isn't someone who works for an organization but isn't on the full-time payroll. We aren't subcontractors. Raving fans.yes.

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Is Your Business a “Service” or a “Brand”?

The Fearless Marketer

For instance, I go to a dentist who practices “general dentistry,” but if I need a root canal, a tooth extraction, or dentures, I’ll be referred to a specialist in that field. At one point, coaching was new and most people had few reference points as to what it actually was. By proprietary methodologies. Cheers, Robert.

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The goal trap for small businesses

Asamby Consulting

Goal setting refers to how these goals are defined, tracked and managed. These metrics are like receiving a score in a video game, which allows everybody to know if they are going in the right direction. Exactly like the video-game example, where employees know what they should do and what progress they made.

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Need Clients Now? 5 Strategies to Quickly Get More Consulting Clients

Consulting Matters

Call up former clients and ask them to refer you to clients. Free 3-part video series. Do you focus your energy on selling yourself, your mission or methodology OR do you position yourself as a strategic partner who is ready to help solve a clients most pressing business performance challenges. Actively Pursue Referrals.