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Client Acquisition Tips from Bill Cates

More than anything else, your prospects need to know that you have empathy for their situation – that you understand the facts and feelings they are experiencing.  You want your prospects to be thinking, “He…

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Yes!  My birthday is May 18. We won’t be talking about age!   My “gift” to you are some ideas that I’ve actually used to say “thank you” to my clients and advocates who have…

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When you were new in business, did you ever experience the Imposter Syndrome?   Its very common in professional services. We have a sense that we are doing good work for our clients, but we’re…

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In a recent Facebook post, someone posed the question, “Which is more important – for a client to value you or like you?”   Some people chose “value” and others chose “like.” What would you…

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An extremely successful advisor, Jeff, said to me the other day, “If you are good at what you do, you can make money without focusing on a niche. However, you will grow faster and farther…

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When I first started giving a lot of speeches on sales, motivation, and referral marketing, I often found myself traveling home on airplanes late at night.   I noticed that on these late flights, I…

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Bill – I have people in my network who will unlikely ever become clients of mine. How do I use your concepts to engage with them for introductions?   This is a question recently submitted…

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Research has shown that it is Engaged Clients who provide referrals and make introductions.   With engaged clients, you’ve made a quality value connection and quality human connection.   The more you get to know…

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Are you ready to tip-off a little Referral Marketing fun that coincides with college basketball’s March Madness?

Here are the ideas. Keep reading to get the details.

Foul #1 – Missing the super high-percentage shots

Foul #2 – Not following through

Foul #3 – Not having a strategy for breaking down the defense

Foul #4 – Not making enough assists

Foul #5 – Not valuing your cheerleaders enough

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I get asked that question several times a year. The short answer is, “Don’t waste your time.” Sure, lightning strikes from time to time, but I recommend you use a letter for a different, though…

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