My Client Acquisition Strategy

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I just wanted to share this. Hopefully someone will get something useful from it.

Firstly I like to speak to groups. IMO it allows me to leverage my time by sharing quality information to many people at the same time. But whether I'm speaking to a large group or an individual I always leave them with my company's magazine(some may call it a newsletter--I prefer magazine) .

What's in the magazine...

General breakdowns of what I do and how I do it. I explain in common everyday language (not internet speak) what's important. Why it's important. And the process I use to establish any goals we set but more importantly I always bring the focus back to them and the benefits to their business.

I include plenty of charts, pictures and graphs because they often do a much better job of explaining a process than words ever can.

I also include testimonials from past and present clients.

Basically I use this publication like a direct response website. It's informational in nature but sprinkled throughout are "call me for more information on how we can implement this in your business" and other phrases with similar verbiage. Nothing too hard but enough to whet the appetite.

I'm also going to start experimenting sending prospects to an online video containing deeper explanations of the topics.

The magazine is printed in full color. Some may say black and white is sufficient but IMO full color is a differentiator and I found a service that's very reasonable.

My whole objective is to make it easier for me to close when the time comes. My presentations provide touches. My website provides touches. My e-mails provide touches. My magazine provides touches as do my phone calls and personal interactions.

Recently some clients have inquired about the process I use to create the magazine. I can see this developing into another revenue stream. I'll let you know how it pans out.

Again, just wanted to share this.

Kevin
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  • Profile picture of the author sprks79
    I agree, I do something of the same sorts, a small "newsletter", however I also call it a magazine. It seems to work a bit better for me and most of my larger clients refer to it as a magazine as well. They are not a huge fan of traditional newsletters. Again, great thinking.
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  • Profile picture of the author redbearing
    Thanks for sharing your strategy with us.

    Honestly, I've never tried this before, I'll check how much it would cost and see if I can use it for my business.
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  • Profile picture of the author byte
    Great Idea. Mind scanning one and sharing it with us.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kevin AKA Hubcap
    Hi Jodi,

    I'm in the U.S. in sunny Florida.

    Right now I have 8 pages but will be expanding to twelve soon.

    It took me awhile to implement simply because I was unsure of the outcome. I've learned that after you perform your due diligence the quickest way to see if it will sink or swim is to throw it in the water.

    What facet of publishing were involved in?

    I've always loved Dorling Kindersley's approach and use them as a model for many of the things I do online.

    Originally Posted by jodib View Post

    Hi Kevin,

    Thanks for sharing.

    Having been in Publishing myself, I understand where you are coming from...

    I think this is a brilliant idea!

    Where are you based and how many pages are in the magazine?

    Regards

    Jodi
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    • Profile picture of the author Kevin AKA Hubcap
      Originally Posted by sprks79 View Post

      I agree, I do something of the same sorts, a small "newsletter", however I also call it a magazine. It seems to work a bit better for me and most of my larger clients refer to it as a magazine as well. They are not a huge fan of traditional newsletters. Again, great thinking.
      @sprks79

      Thanks. You know what they say. Great minds think alike.

      Originally Posted by redbearing View Post

      Thanks for sharing your strategy with us.

      Honestly, I've never tried this before, I'll check how much it would cost and see if I can use it for my business.
      @redbearing
      I use a service called MagCloud (a division of HP). They charge .15 per page if you order twenty or more copies, .20 per page if you order fewer.
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      • Profile picture of the author Ray Erdmann
        Originally Posted by Kevin AKA Hubcap View Post

        "...I use a service called MagCloud (a division of HP). They charge .15 per page if you order twenty or more copies, .20 per page if you order fewer...:
        See...it's because of posts like this...where someone shares something I've NEVER HEARD ABOUT BEFORE...but know can be a useful business tool to implement when the time is right...that I keep coming back to WF!

        Thanks for heads up about MagCloud Kevin...got it bookmarked and will definitely use it when the time is right!

        Ray
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  • Profile picture of the author tmoby
    Interesting. I have never seen anyone do this before - which means it will stand out! good share!
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  • Profile picture of the author Christian Amador
    I really liked your Idea, and I'll begin to use it with emails and in the near feature with physical magazines. Give content with testimonies sounds like a very good technique.
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  • Profile picture of the author mjbmedia
    Like Ray, I love it when someone supplies a link to somewhere that is going to massively add value to my and my clients business.

    Great thread, deserving of more replies and thumbs up to you for sharing, thankyou.
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  • Profile picture of the author DazedandConfused
    Great tips Kevin aka "Hubcap"
    (? I often wonder how nicknames come about...did you nick hubcaps as a teen? :rolleyes: )

    Thanks for the share!
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