Last week I attended an annual business event – The Thought Leader Business Summit – and I thought you might be interested in my 2 main takeaways…
#1 – The Marketplace Is Shifting.
INSIGHTS:
Email open rates are going down. Time spent on Facebook and Twitter is going up. Attention spans are short, while skepticism and lack of trust are long. The web is trending towards visual and video. Customers are more demanding and they want customized solutions. Facebook provides instant connection but faux intimacy. We live in a “Reality TV” world and therefore people want real experiences and expect to be entertained.
ACTIONS:
While this may seem like doom and gloom, the good news is that the core principles of humanity will never change. In fact, the demand for personal growth and transformation (aka: coaching!) has never been higher.
When it comes to effective marketing in today’s shifting environment, your success boils down to 3 main ingredients:
- Knowing who your ideal clients are and what problem you help them solve.
- Having an action plan that enables you to find and connect with potential clients based on how they consume information and where they are already hanging out.
- Bringing out the real you in your marketing and when you interact with potential clients.
#2 – Nothing Beats Masterminding with Smart and Successful People.
INSIGHT:
As much as I love having a virtual business and home-based office, my business (and life) would suck without having a community of peers where we share ideas, support each other, brainstorm and mastermind.
ACTIONS:
1. Do you currently participate in a Mastermind? If not, is this the year to set the intention and make that happen?
2. Have you thought about launching and running your own Mastermind? It’s one of the fastest, easiest and most joyful ways to grow your business and make more money.
Here are 2 amazing resources that are currently available for free from my good friend and Mastermind Expert Jay Fiset.
Download the 52 page “Mastermind Mentors Manual” here.
Download the 22 page “Fill Your Mastermind With Ease Guide” here.
Even if you’re only just thinking about leading your own mastermind, I recommend you get your hands on these downloads now while they are available at no charge!
Have a great weekend,
–Michelle
“C&GR’s ‘heart-felt, business’ philosophy has added dramatic sizzle to my coaching practice. I have had a 400% increase in revenue. What I used to earn in one month I now earn in one week. I presented a workshop to 77 people and had 1/3 of the audience desire a comp session. 50% of those people became my clients in 10 crazy amazing days. Wouldn’t you like 8 new clients in 10 working days? I have also developed 6 Strategic Alliances which provide me a steady stream of clients and also a beautiful new granite kitchen island. I love C&GR and I love my coaching life!”
“Before I learned the Coach & Grow R.I.C.H. system I was unfocused. I felt like I was all over the map. I only had a few clients, no groups and no plan to increase my revenue expect to work harder.
“I took Michelle’s training somewhat desperate to generate five clients quickly for my upcoming coaching certification program. I was not only impressed with how many marketing tools I received, but also how many practical ways and examples to apply them. I chose to start with “Grassroots Marketing” and to my elation, I was able to generate 11 clients (better than a 50% return) by just applying a couple of the techniques she shared. I found Michelle to be an extraordinary teacher, who is wholeheartedly committed to helping her students create financial success and freedom.”
Thank you for these insights Michelle and thank you, Jay, for the downloads.
Very much appreciated.
I have just registered my ‘still in the planning’ coaching business with the NZ Companies Office and came across your website whilst researching for information to include in my business plan.
Feeling excited!
regards
Marie