[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast, Mark Schaefer, is among the world’s most recognized social media authorities. He has been a keynote speaker at major conferences such as SXSW, Social Media Week London, the National Economic Development Association, Word of Mouth Marketing Conference Tokyo, and National Association of State CIOs. Mark has also lectured at Oxford University, Carnegie-Mellon University, Princeton, and many other prestigious institutions.
Mark has degrees in marketing and organizational development. He’s a faculty member of the graduate studies program at Rutgers University and is also the author of four critically acclaimed marketing books: Return On Influence, Born to Blog, The Tao of Twitter, and Social Media Explained (the bestselling book that he discusses on today’s podcast).
Social media marketing is here to stay — and understanding how to use key social media tools effectively is important to remaining competitive in your marketplace. If you’re looking for trustworthy advice on using social media to get better marketing results for your business, then today’s interview is a must. Scroll down to the Podcast Player below and listen now!
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Jana Sedivy on How to Boost Your Marketing Results with Simple Market Research
[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Contrary to popular belief, market research for solo entrepreneurs can be a simple process. Done correctly, basic research can help you unearth powerful new insights, create the kind of value that your ideal clients crave most, and market your services more effectively.
My special guest on the podcast today is Jana Sedivy. Jana is the Founder and Principal of Authentic Insight, a consulting firm specializing in market research and strategy. Jana is a recognized expert in market research — over the past 17 years, she has served a wide variety of organizations ranging from the famed Xerox PARC (where she worked on technology which was a precursor to today’s “Internet of things”) to Fortune 500 companies and high-stakes technology startups.
Many solo professionals are finding it difficult to land new business and grow their sales. A major cause of their struggles? A lack of basic market research.
Today, Jana will introduce you to some simple and cost-effective ways to address this problem. In the course of this interview, she reveals how you can:
- Gain crucial market insights from ordinary client conversations
- Discover your potential clients’ true business priorities and sell to them
- Leverage a research platform that you have probably never considered
- Access her free guide to finding top notch market research participants
Effective sales and marketing strategies are rooted in understanding customer needs. But how do your prospects and customers think about and prioritize their needs? Today you’ll learn how to pull back the curtain and reveal the surprising truth. Scroll down to the Podcast Player now and enjoy this powerful interview!
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Steve Woodruff on How to Create a Business Value Mission and Attract Your Ideal Clients
[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Most of the successful solopreneurs I know bring a sense of higher purpose to their work. They’re not just earning a living, they’re on a mission to improve their clients’ business life and make the world a little better.
Of course, learning how to create and communicate a business value mission that attracts your ideal clients is challenging. That’s why I asked an expert on this subject to join us today.
My guest, Steve Woodruff, specializes in helping business owners to find their core fit and communicate what he calls their business value mission in a specific marketplace. His fascinating approach is called clarity therapy. Why? Because it’s like working with a psychologist and a branding agency all rolled into one.
Ready to start attracting more of your ideal clients? If so, then you’re going to find Steve Woodruff’s insights and advice uniquely valuable. Scroll down to the Podcast Player below and listen now.
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