{"id":92,"date":"2009-05-21T22:40:05","date_gmt":"2009-05-21T22:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/socialmediaoutcomes.com\/go\/first-step-to-attract-clients\/"},"modified":"2015-01-13T07:06:20","modified_gmt":"2015-01-13T07:06:20","slug":"first-step-to-attract-clients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialmediaoutcomes.com\/go\/first-step-to-attract-clients\/","title":{"rendered":"The First Step to Attract Clients"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"StepOne of the simplest steps you can take to attract clients is to simply identify your ideal clients. Yes, it’s important to identify a niche market. You’re going to be so much more successful in your professional services business if you choose a specific market to serve.<\/p>\n

Here are a few of the benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. You will be able to craft a more compelling message<\/p>\n

Don’t settle for a plain message that targets everyone! Write a compelling message that speaks to your audience. People pay copywriters thousands of dollars for a compelling sales letter. Start now and use the same principles.<\/p>\n

2. It will be easier to get referrals<\/p>\n

Would you like to have referrals coming in every day? You’re going to attract more referrals by clearly identifying and communicating who your ideal clients are. I call it planting a seed.<\/p>\n

3. You can become recognized as THE expert for your market<\/p>\n

Experts get paid more. Need I say more? Okay. You will attract the best clients by demonstrating your expertise. Write, speak, and get publicity. It all helps!<\/p>\n

Craft a Compelling Message that Attracts Clients!<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

What’s your next step in identifying your ideal clients? This is not a one time activity. You should evaluate your client base a few times a year and make sure you’re on track.<\/p>\n

Attract your ideal clients and build the business of your dreams!<\/p>\n

Rick Cooper<\/strong>
\nOnline Marketing and Social Media Trainer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One of the simplest steps you can take to attract clients is to simply identify your ideal clients. Yes, it’s important to identify a niche market. You’re going to be so much more successful in your professional services business if you choose a specific market to serve. Here are a few of the benefits: 1. … <\/p>\n

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