What do you do if your competitors are overshadowing your Large Group Facilitation freelance business?

Breath and respect my emotion and my attachment. Celebrate and honor their success. Reflect 1) is there something in my approach that was a barrier for the client? Am I willing to change or modify? I often do not want to do short events preferring long term relationship and collaborative process. However sometimes my competitive instinct kicks in and I am irritated that "they" got it and I didnt. Breath - remind myself other people can do "this" better than I so i am glad they get the project. In fact I, once I breath I recommend them. 2) if there is something in the "competitors" approach I want to emulate? For my own learning almost anytime i hear of a new approach I get on the internet or to friends or the "competitor" and explore

Do the same thing your clients would do - deep market research. Just like interviews in design thinking or Jobs to Be Done, reach out to clients and request purely informational interviews. Then drill down. - what problems are not being solved? - what are the anticipated needs? - what do they value most in vendors? - what do they view as credible (or not)? - what keeps them awake at night? Slowing down to gain a much deeper understanding of the demand is likely a faster path to growth. Gimmicks, social media, and self-pronouncements are a distraction. Figure out what problems are not being solved and then leap ahead to next-gen solutions. Solve their problem better than anyone else can. Get others to recommend you.

Thank you for the strategic insight regarding the importance of distinguishing ourselves through a unique selling proposition (USP). We recognize the value of identifying and promoting what sets us apart, whether it be our specialized expertise, innovative facilitation methods, or our capacity to engage large audiences effectively. Your advice is instrumental as we refine our approach to not only highlight our distinctiveness but also to ensure it aligns with and exceeds the specific needs of our target audience. We are committed to demonstrating how our unique capabilities make us the superior choice for our clients. Your guidance is greatly appreciated as we continue to enhance our market position.

Find ways to partner him or do a collaborative event or learning moment together. Always good to learn from others and keep abreast of developments

An example would be a maternal health organization or professional enhance their services by staying informed about the latest developments in their field, whether it's at a national or international level. 1. Evidence-Based Techniques - focus on the overall well-being of participants, such as mindfulness exercises. 2. Engagement and Healthy Habits - Offer interactive activities and take-home resources. 3. SMART Goals - help participants track their progress and allow the provider to offer personalized support. 4. Expanding Services - include post-session support, like follow-up calls or an online community, ensures participants have ongoing access to guidance and resources, especially if challenges arise.

Thank you for highlighting the importance of enhancing our service offerings. I completely agree that staying updated with the latest facilitation techniques, tools, and technologies is essential to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our sessions. We are committed to incorporating personalized follow-up reports and actionable insights into our packages to deliver added value to our clients. Your recommendation reinforces our dedication to continuous improvement and excellence, helping us to distinguish ourselves in the industry. We appreciate your insightful feedback and look forward to implementing these enhancements to better serve our clients."