Lead Generation

Why Your Lead Magnets Aren’t Working and How to Fix It

We all know lead magnets are supposed to build your email list. But what if simply collecting emails is the wrong goal entirely? In this turnaround episode, Alastair McDermott is the guest on The Recognized Authority, with special guest-host Al McBride asking the questions. Alastair shares how most people get

Trust and Lead Generation for Consultants

The main reason that consultants rely so heavily on referrals for business development is because there is a requirement for trust. The client needs to trust the consultant because the project will often be expensive and high-risk. Referrals do a great job of passing trust because it’s a personal recommendation.

When Referrals Don’t Work

“I would be terrified if my sales depended on referrals” – Philip Morgan In the consulting and professional services space, the vast, vast majority of business is generated through referrals – that is word of mouth recommendations. In my research project, referrals and networking were the number one source

Lead Generation Strategies for Consultants

One thing I wanted to achieve with my research project was to identify the best way to do lead generation for consultants. I looked at the different lead generation strategies and channels that could be used to acquire new business. Selling in the professional services space is very different from

Do you have a clear call to action?

In order to have the best chance of winning prospective clients or even just getting another social media follower, it’s crucial that your message is very clear. Your call to action is a few simple words that can make or break the process. A call to action is a clear

Where Does Your Ideal Target Audience Hang Out?

Now that you’ve got some educational or thought-leadership type content planned, the next step is to get it in front of your target audience. Have a Profile Everywhere I recommend that you have a business profile on all of the major networks that looks professional and contains your positioning statement

Trust is the currency of professional services

Marketing in the world of consulting may not be easy, but it is quite simple. It’s all about understanding trust. Trust is more valuable than cash. Trust is the currency of professional services The purchase of consulting services is very different from other types of purchases, which is why so

Lead Generation Tactics for Your Website

I’m going to outline four simple lead generation tactics that you can use to generate leads for your business from your website. These tactics are sometimes called “funnels” or “sales funnels”. Here are the four tactics we’ll cover in this article: Contact Form Call Booking Call Application Email Opt-in But

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