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How is Cobblestone Content Helpful?
This week we’re stepping into why creating cobblestone content matters! And — if you don’t already have a copy of Sell With Authority — just go here to order your free paperback copy or receive a free Kindle version! Honest — no hoops to jump through or credit card required. Last week I shared how…
Read MoreWhat is Cornerstone Content?
Let’s dive deep into cornerstone content, what it is and how it fits into your sales funnel! And — if you don’t already have a copy of Sell With Authority — just go here to order your free paperback copy or receive a free Kindle version! Honest — no hoops to jump through or credit card required.…
Read MoreBe More Than a One-trick Pony
Let’s dig into the third essential to becoming an authority — Don’t be a One-Trick Pony, which I break down in this video. And — if you haven’t watched the other essentials, you can check out the blog posts here. You can also review the full strategy in Chapter 4 of Sell with Authority. And…
Read MoreThe “Trojan Horse of Sales”: Leveraging Cornerstone Content to Elevate Your Business
No matter what type of environment your business is in, elevating your sales pipeline always comes down to your ability to do one thing well: build new relationships. Often, business owners themselves are the best conduit for developing those new relationships — but as we all know, that can be rather time-consuming. So, the ultimate…
Read MoreWhy Your Point of View Matters
Today we’re covering a big topic for business owners — Point of View (or POV for short). Every January, when Drew Mclellan (CEO of Agency Management Institute) and I teach our workshop, Build & Nurture Your Sales Funnel, we spend a couple of hours helping attendees work through point of view. Why? Because your point-of-view…
Read MoreWhy Going Narrow is Gold
Last week we went high-level on the Three Essentials of Becoming an Authority. Over the next several weeks, we’ll break down each of the essentials — and today — we’re starting with NICHE! The first essential in creating an authority position is recognizing that the narrower your audience, the better. It allows you to be quickly discovered…
Read MoreThe Three Essentials to Becoming an Authority
Before we build out your sales funnel — we need a foundation of The Essentials to Becoming an Authority. In this post and video — I’ll share the three essentials at a high—level. We’ll dive deeper into each of the essentials and how they all fit into your sales funnel in the weeks to come…
Read MoreAuthority Issues: Why Brands Struggle to Plant Their Flag
I’m going to ask you a question. And as a heads up, I know that it may sound a bit funny. But, it’s also one of the most important questions a business should ask when they are struggling to build traction in their industry or distinguish themselves as a thought leader for their audiences. So…
Read MoreASM TEACH & DO SERIES: Using “FURBS” to Grow Your Business
Yes — relationships are essential for every business. But, pursuing and nurturing the right relationships can be the difference between successfully growing your business or spinning your wheels every time a prospect enters your sales funnel. We designed the FURBS system to help agency owners, business coaches, and strategic consultants cultivate and nurture relationships that…
Read MoreWhat the Heck is “Niching Down?”
If you’re reading this, I’m willing to wager that it’s for one of two reasons; you’ve either never heard of niching down before and are genuinely curious as to what the heck it is and what it means for your business, or, you have heard of it but are fervently avoiding it because you find…
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