Interrogate your Prospects, or Pay the Price

interrogation roomBusiness surprises are hard to manage and always costly. Like having a flight canceled that gets you're entire trip thrown off, everyone goes into disaster recovery mode. Some surprises - like this - are out of your control. But when you get surprised by a client, "Did I forget to mention we're taking next week off and you'll need to get us that research by Friday?" it is a shame-on-you moment. That's where questions, questions and more questions become your best friends. The $300/hour corporate term is discovery. Here are some suggestions to better qualify your potential clients and even current clients as they grow with you.

Read more...
 
Which of Your Target’s Rules Are You Breaking

niche market cartoonWhile having dinner with my family the phone rang. When we checked the message after and it was a gal my husband used to work with who has a habit of only calling for favors. She is surprised and down-right angered that other women in town aren't friendly to her. She continues to ignore the unwritten niceties and general rule "don't call me only when you need something" and is shocked that people don't welcome her around town. It occurred to me that this same scenario happens in business constantly. Are you breaking the rules of your target market and don't even know it?

Read more...
 
The REAL Formula to Work 4 Hours/Day and Make Millions

look busyAbout three months ago following a client session, I was completely depressed. It was disheartening. I was always so energized with helping and the excitement my clients had, but this guy was different. So that I wouldn’t carry this feeling around all day I

Read more...
 
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next > End >>

Page 1 of 35

Free How To Video: Social Media Success in 5 Minutes/Day

Testimonials

I am going thru a marketing overhaul and Paula has been an invaluable resource. I felt that I was so involved in my business that I might have lost touch with who my customers are, what matters to them, and the best features and benefits to promote in order to grab their attention.Paula helped me develop a Persona Chart, precisely targeting different segments of the market and defining their different persona, along with the benefits that would touch them the most. It is my basis for all marketing material being produced from now on.

Valerie Ackam Blindmobile

Events

Free Marketing Consulting Hour - Bring your questions and I will:

  • Answer your marketing questions
  • Save you time and money in choosing vendors
  • Give you a free sample of PMG consulting.

Register today to receive the Dial In Number plus reminder emails before each monthly call.

Be in touch with Paula