How Will Clients Find You: SEO & Lead Generation pt. 2
The Futur
32 min, 48 sec
A comprehensive guide on attracting better clients, marketing effectively, and leveraging social media to grow your business.
Summary
- Emphasizes the importance of being easily discoverable by potential clients, particularly through online searches and social media.
- Discusses the power of referrals and word of mouth, and the necessity of understanding search engine mechanics.
- Highlights the value of creating engaging and relevant content, and the efficacy of email marketing when done correctly.
- Outlines strategies for selling services clients may not initially realize they need by drawing out their challenges and pain points.
- Advocates for alternative compensation models and being open to different forms of client negotiations.
Chapter 1

The speaker challenges the conventional question of finding better clients by proposing a new approach.
- Suggests that a more effective question is "How do better clients find you?" instead of "How do I find better clients?"
- Encourages the audience to consider their visibility to clients and to list the top ways they might be discovered.
- Mentions that being referred is a common but potentially limiting way to be found.

Chapter 2

The speaker discusses methods to increase visibility and discoverability through online platforms.
- Stresses the importance of being easily found on search engines like Google and the role of keywords.
- Encourages the audience to test their discoverability by searching for the services they offer online.
- Advises the audience to write captions and create content that adds value to those seeking their services.

Chapter 3

The speaker provides practical tips on using social media and content to enhance online presence.
- Advocates for active participation in social media and public speaking to increase visibility.
- Encourages people to take a hard look at themselves and question what's preventing them from creating content.
- Suggests using personal image collections as inspiration for creating valuable social media posts.

Chapter 4

The speaker elaborates on strategies for content marketing and establishing a strong brand.
- Emphasizes the need to market without always being 'noisy' and to offer genuine value before making a sale.
- Suggests using Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as diaries of ideas to share with the audience.
- Encourages consistency in social media posts to build a following and become known for a specific niche.

Chapter 5

The speaker covers email marketing and how to interact effectively with potential clients.
- Discusses the importance of capturing email addresses and providing valuable content in exchange.
- Shares personal strategies for segmenting email lists for targeted communication.
- Emphasizes the need to genuinely care about social media interaction and community engagement.

Chapter 6

The speaker highlights the impact of being transparent and authentic on social media.
- Advises on the benefits of sharing genuine experiences, including failures, to build trust with the audience.
- Discusses the importance of content sequencing on platforms like Instagram to tell a consistent story.
- Shares his personal approach to transparency and how it fosters a stronger connection with followers.

Chapter 7

The speaker discusses how to sell strategic services to clients and build value-based relationships.
- Explains how to move clients from production-focused conversations to strategic ones.
- Advises on setting expectations about the value of strategic services and offering initial consultations for free.
- Suggests exploring alternative compensation models with clients based on their specific business and needs.

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