The Likable Expert Advantage w/ Michael Katz – ABR048
Michael Katz is a likable marketing expert for solo professionals.
He came on the podcast to show you how you can get more and better clients by positioning yourself as a likable [fill-in-your-service] expert.
No marketing budget? No problem!
After listening to this episode, you’ll know how to attract all the clients you need with word-of-mouth marketing.
Like exercise, all it takes to see results is:
- finding a routine you don’t hate
- the commitment to show up every day
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If you’ve been struggling to stand out from the crowd and find the clients you can’t wait to work with, this episode is a must listen.
Enjoy!
Video Teaser:
In this episode we cover:
- Why being a subject matter expert is not enough.
- How to attract more of the right clients by adding personal stories to your marketing.
- What percentage of your time should be spent on marketing.
- 3 criteria for being a likable expert (and getting hired as a solo professional):
- People need to believe you are capable and see you as an expert.
- People need to like you, feel comfortable with you, value your point of view.
- People need to remember you, understand what you do and think of you first when a problem arises.
Quotables:
- “Raising your likability is an easy and practical way to gain more clients.”
- “The mindset of content is education. The mindset of networking is making friends.”
- “If you connect with enough people. And you are helpful to people. It does come back to you.”
- “You need to be as authentic as possible because you are trying to attract the people you click with and push away the people you don’t.”
- “Nobody comes to your blog or talk to hear your stories. But the stories are what stick with them.”
- “Your audience isn’t your peers. It’s the people who will hire you.”
- “Personal stories are a competitive advantage to small business owners. Verizon can’t tell you what they did over the weekend.”
- “Success comes from showing up every day.”
Links and resources mention:
- ConvertKit – Email marketing made easy. It has the power of Infusionsoft, but easier to use than MailChimp. See demo here.
- Michael’s Likable Bonus – michaelkatz.com/ableradio
- How To Generate More Revenue w/ Contactually Podcast #041
- Permission Marketing: Turning Strangers into Friends and Friends into Customers by Seth Godin
- Contactually – Strengthen your professional relationships and grow your business by following up with the right people at the right time. See demo here.
- Relationship Engine – A private Facebook community to help service-based entrepreneurs get more clients. – zacharysexton.com/relationship
Connect with Zack and Michael:
- Michael’s LinkedIn: /in/MichaelJKatz
- Michael’s Twitter: @MichaelJKatz
- Michael’s Website: bluepenguindevelopment.com
- Zack’s Twitter: @zwsexton
- Zack’s LinkedIn: /in/ZacharySexton
- Leave iTunes Review: zacharysexton.com/review
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The shownotes can be found at zacharysexton.com/48
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