Five steps to take when your client base dries up
Read Time: 6 minutes
This post was inspired by a conversation I had with a client a few weeks ago just as Seattle began... View Article
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Archive for: Sales
9/24
Chapter 13: Sales
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“Where do the leads come from?” I’d been worried about Anna since she’d left the co-op to take the sales... View Article
Using personal stories to sell
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Back in my Leonhardt Group days, when I was selling brand design, I often used personal experiences to help our... View Article
10/2
Struggling? Remember who you are
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Lost your job? Lost the pitch? Dealing with a bully? Read this article for help.
7/12
How to Be Human While Marketing Yourself
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So-called personal branding is bull---. You're a human not a product. Here's how to maintain your humanity and successfully market your services.
8/16
How to Expose the Truth Behind Corporate Jargon
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Jargon prevents you from seeing problems clearly, let alone deconstructing them. Here's how to suss out the real problems that the buzzwords are masking.
7/15
7 Keys to Inspiring — and Winning — Clients
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Inspirational insights are the primary reason creatives are engaged. These tips will inspire your clients and set you apart from the competition.
12/7
Use Holiday Business Slow downs to Reboot
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A lull in business at the holidays is common in many industries. Take advantage of that time with strategic planning so you can rebound even stronger.
11/2
Building a Design Firm Brand
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Clients will only trust you when they believe that you are really focused on helping them. Earn their trust with these four steps.
9/10
When They Believe in You
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What to do in that magic moment when they believe that you can help them.
