Are you suffering from the “curse of knowledge’?
by Debra | Dec 16, 2009 | Niche Marketing, Social Media Marketing, What's Your Key Message?
MARKETING MYTH #6: “My prospects know what I offer and how I can serve them.” THE TRUTH: If you believe prospects know your services and the benefits of those services, you are mostly likely suffering from the “curse of knowledge.” Your expertise in what...How many marketing channels do you use to attract prospects?
by Debra | Nov 30, 2009 | Niche Marketing, Social Media Marketing, What's Your Key Message?
MARKETING MYTH #5: “My current source of leads will send me all the new clients I want.” The Truth: Relying on any ONE source of leads can be fatal. Referrals, on-line search engines, or cold calling—if your main source of leads runs dry, you could be...This may be counter intuitive, but…
by Debra | Nov 12, 2009 | Niche Marketing, What's Your Key Message?
MARKETING MYTH #4: “By lowering my prices, I’ll strengthen my competitive advantage.” THE TRUTH: You must bring to the marketplace your strengths, not your need. When you lower your prices, you will… undermine your credibility—because potenital...You must overcome 4 barriers
by Debra | Oct 28, 2009 | Niche Marketing, Social Media Marketing, What's Your Key Message?
MARKETING MYTH #3: “I’m too busy with clients to waste time interacting with prospects.” THE TRUTH: Always look for new ways to get your key buyers to interact with you. The more prospective buyers talk with you, the more opportunities you have to...Who else wants to be all things to all people?
by Debra | Oct 15, 2009 | Niche Marketing, What's Your Key Message?
MARKETING MYTH #2: “Marketing doesn’t work as well today as it once did.” THE TRUTH: If your marketing isn’t working, it’s likely due to a ineffective and incomplete Marketing Message. Don’t blame “marketing” when it’s really the message...