Why to choose and court a specific target market

Much has been written about how important it is for every service professional to pick and market to a specific group of people or businesses.  We call this a “Target Market.” If you are like most entrepreneurs selling a professional service, not only do you NOT have a specific target market,...

Why you must spend most of your time with “more probable” prospects and opportunities

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of interviewing the Sales Strategist, Lori Richardson, of Score More Sales. She offered several specific and easy-to-implement tips for maximizing your time as an entrepreneur in terms of business development and prospecting, all while having a great time at the same time. (For...

When to use “free” as a marketing tactic

Recently, an internet marketer new to business asked whether offering her services for free in exchange for testimonials and recommendations would be a free trade.  You may have wondered or considered the same thing. In certain specific instances, I can see such an arrangement working. However, I say that...

Why you should price your services based on the value you deliver, not on your time

I was talking to a client the other day who is still struggling with how to charge for his services and how much, specifically in terms of charging an hourly rate or a flat fee. Last week, the marketing strategist and copywriter Karri Flatla wrote an excellent (if controversial) article called The 3 Ps of...

How to Book Yourself Solid with Only Your Ideal Clients with Michael Port

One of the core benefits of being a Magnetic Entrepreneur is attracting your perfect clients. And, not just a trickle! We’re talking a consistent inflow of Ideal Clients that energize and refreshed you, clients who you have to pinch yourself and say “I can’t believe I get paid to do...

Discover The Secrets to Prospecting Success Even When You’re Too Busy to Prospect

The Sales Strategist is In! And, thank goodness. If you’re anything like me, you find it challenging to make prospecting and lead generation top priorities every week. Yet, without constant tending to your prospecting activities (even when you are busy!), even your best prospects forget about you and...

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