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The Art of Listening: Why Not Every Prospect is Ready for Your Services

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In this episode, Christina shares her thoughts on the importance of recognizing that not everyone wants or needs your help, particularly in the coaching and marketing realms. Drawing from her experiences with coaches, consultants, and business owners, she emphasizes the significance of understanding your audience and targeting the right people with your message. Christina discusses the frustrations that can arise from ineffective marketing efforts and the necessity of focusing on delivering value rather than trying to convert every prospect. With a candid and passionate tone, she encourages listeners to engage in meaningful conversations, listen actively, and prioritize quality over quantity in lead generation.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • It's important to recognize that not everyone is seeking assistance or coaching at any given moment. Understanding this can help avoid frustration in conversations and marketing efforts.
  • Effective marketing requires knowing your audience and ensuring that your messages are directed at those who genuinely need your services. Conducting market research can help identify the right target group.
  • Focusing on generating a smaller number of highly qualified leads is more beneficial than trying to attract a large volume of unqualified prospects.
  • When creating content or engaging with an audience, prioritize delivering value rather than pushing for conversions.
  • Pay attention to the responses and feedback from your audience. This listening approach allows for a better understanding of their needs and helps tailor your offerings accordingly, rather than imposing solutions they may not want.

 

BEST MOMENTS

"Not everybody wants or needs your help... sometimes it's just not appropriate."

"If you talk to everyone, you're talking to no one."

"It's about targeting the messages. It's about being realistic when it comes to what we're putting out there."

"I'm not hung up on converting everybody into a Christina fan... I do that based on trying to create valuable thinking points."

"Start from a place of offering value. Don't try to ram what you're doing down everyone's throats."

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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https://www.green-umbrella.biz/how-to-launch-anything-using-social-media/

https://twitter.com/christinamc80?lang=en-gb

https://www.green-umbrella.biz/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinarobinson2/?originalSubdomain=uk

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Christina has been working with SME’s since 2013 to launch, develop and perfect their online presence. In 2019 Christina made the move from employee to business owner of a successful digital marketing agency focused on educating business owners in the use of social media. Christina is driven by the fact that in today’s world, it doesn’t matter how big or small your marketing budget is, you can be a major player.

For small businesses, the tools are just as accessible – you just need to know how to use them!

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