May 20, 2012

Marketing in this 2.0 World

Marketing in this 2.0 World

Let me first start by sharing … I LOVE MARKETING!marketing and strategy Marketing in this 2.0 World

And, I know that for most business owners marketing and selling are their 2 least favorite activities.  They much prefer to render their services and deliver their products. The challenge that creates is that marketing and selling are what bring the clients and customers to let you do what you love (i.e. deliver your services and products).

Why do I love marketing?  Because it gives me the opportunity to talk to other people about what I love to do, which is creating business strategies for success, speaking, crafting presentations, interviewing people, writing and providing sound advice to my clients.

I’ve listed some suggestions below which you can implement now to get better results. You can also come see me live on Friday, March 16th from 9 am to 1 pm at the Crowne Plaza with Loral Langemeier, The Millionaire Maker. — here’s the link for details and registration (oh yes, it’s FREE!)

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Marketing in this 2.0 world has provided more avenues and outlets to share your message — which in most cases is a blessing and a curse.  The challenge being you obviously can’t get your message into every outlet (without a huge team and a fat budget), so how do you choose the right marketing strategies for your business.  Here are a few suggestions:

1.  Know your target market.  If your answer to that is “Everybody can use what I sell” — it’s time to take a look at the commonalities of who has actually been buying.  Create a client profile that includes age, gender, average income, marital status, children, religion and hobbies.

2.  Know where your target market hangs out.  As this applies to social media, are your prospects mainly on Facebook? Twitter? LinkedIn?  Study their online habits and hang out where they do!

3.  Know what your target market really wants (not just what you want to sell them).  Get clear on the real benefits and solutions you provide.  How will your product or service enhance their life, solve a problem, make them happier, healthier, wealthier, sexier (yes, we all know sex sells!)

I know you may have heard some of these tips before but — have you applied them to your marketing strategy?  This is why I’m often referred to as a “Catalyst” — asking the right questions, at the right time to produce the right results!

This Friday, March 16th from 9 am to 1 pm, I’m teaming up with Loral Langemeier “The Millionaire Maker” and we are committed to offering you solid solutions to create more cash with less effort.  This is a free event and you’re invited!

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or call me at 954-980-2134

To Your Success, Peace & Prosperity!

Nancy Matthews

Speaker~Author~Success Catalyst

www.NancyMatthews.com

Getting to Know Your Client (Target Marketing)

If you’re reading this, chances are you are someone who is interested in:

(a)  Attracting More Clients/Customers (which will increase your income)

(b)  Spending Less Time to Attract Those Clients (to give you more time to enjoy the additional income!)

target market question 150x150 Getting to Know Your Client (Target Marketing)

Understanding your ideal client and/or target market is essential to good business planning and time management.  In my business consulting practice and live workshops on marketing, one of the first questions I ask is ”Who is your ideal client and/or target market?”  The answer I most often get is “Everyone!”   At that moment I take a long deep breath and prepare to break the news to them that in fact NOT everyone will want to buy your product or service.  While it may be useful or helpful to everyone, the truth is, NOT everyone is going to see the need or have the desire.  

The key to your success, both in terms of the revenue you’ll generate and the time you spend, lies in clearly defining your target market so you are delivering your message to those most likely to want your product or services.  By taking the time now to focus on defining your target market, you will open the door to more clients, strategic alliances (people who serve the same market as you do), and spend less time running in circles looking for a needle in a haystack. 

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Why Client Profiles Are So Important: Knowing Your Target Market

target market question 150x150 Why Client Profiles Are So Important: Knowing Your Target MarketAs a marketing specialist, one of the first questions I ask my clients is “Who is your target audience?”  All too often the answer is “Everyone!”  While I’m sure you’ve heard this before, when was the last time you actually sat down and made a list of your the commonalities that exist among your client base.  Often times, business owners begin with one target market in mind and later discover that they are, in fact, serving a different segment of the market.  Take the time this week to review your existing client base and create a Client Profile.  Some of the most important things to consider:  age range, sex (male or female), hobbies, marital status, children, what other services may they be using, income range, business size.

Clearly understanding your target audience will enable you to:

  • Be more effective in your marketing efforts

  • Network in places where your client is more likely to be

  • Give you a clearer picture on who you can create strategic alliances with. 

Bonus Time!  Send me an email with your target market outline and I’ll send you a Special Surprise Gift! 
Email: Nancy@MagicalMarketingMakeover.com 

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