5 Marketing Moves for Business Success
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5 Marketing Moves for Business Success
Summary
Effective marketing can be distilled into five actionable moves that you can start implementing today. Your challenge: try one or more of these now.Keywords
marketing effectiveness, marketing consulting, marketing moves, business marketing, sales strategies---
Article Body
Successful marketing strategies have traditionally focused on the "5 P’s": people, product, place, process, and promotion. While these elements are crucial, the list often expands, adding complexity. Let’s simplify marketing into five concrete moves that you can use immediately.
Move 1: Move Up
Looking for a bold approach? Next time a prospect inquires about pricing, double your usual rate. Sounds risky, right? But consider this: pricing should reflect value, not just compete with others. Competing on price alone is a race to the bottom and may lead to lower profits.
When you increase your price, prospects often perceive:
- Higher value
- Greater prestige
- Increased trust and confidence
A marketing consultant once told me, "Be expensive or be free." Being expensive makes you remarkable. I’ve helped companies double their prices and increase their client base, proving that value attracts clients more than price does.
Offering value for free is also impactful. Share great ideas or leads freely with prospects. It's a strategic way to open doors.
Move 2: Move In
"Moving In" means deeply engaging with your customer’s world. Start with research?"understand their industry, challenges, and goals. If extensive online research isn’t your style, get out and talk to people in the field.
Yes, this requires effort, but it’s exactly the kind of effort that differentiates you from the majority who don’t go the extra mile.
Move 3: Move Ahead
To move ahead, go beyond the standard practices. Avoid behaviors that customers dislike, such as failing to keep promises or lacking preparation. Instead, demonstrate the value of your products or services in clear terms.
In his book "How to Become a Rainmaker," Jeffrey Fox suggests "dollarizing"?"showing prospects how your service translates into actual savings or profits. This transparency shifts the conversation from just selling your offering to demonstrating clear value.
Stop viewing closing as a "technique." Instead, make it a natural outcome of a value-based conversation. Ask your prospects, "Does this make sense?" and "What would you like me to do next?"
Move 4: Move Aside
You cannot be everything to everyone. Identify your niche and become the "Go-To" expert in that area. Specialized services are more attractive than general ones. For instance, a company like "Wedding Bells Catering" is inherently more appealing to someone seeking wedding-related services than a general catering service.
Move 5: Move Alone
In a world of sameness, differentiation is key. If you blend in, you’ll likely be overlooked. Being remarkable means doing what’s "simply not done" in your industry, creating memorable experiences, and defying conventional wisdom.
For example, consider how a simple act beyond the expected, like sending a small gift to a customer, can make your service memorable and worth talking about.
Conclusion
Let’s recap the 5 Marketing Moves:
1. Move Up: Increase perceived value.
2. Move In: Deepen your customer relationships.
3. Move Ahead: Offer demonstrable value.
4. Move Aside: Specialize in your niche.
5. Move Alone: Stand out from the crowd.
By implementing these strategies, you'll be on your way to achieving remarkable marketing success. Remember Jerry Garcia’s words: "You want to be the only ones who do what you do."
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