The Power of Messaging: Marketing your Expert Business with Ease
Diann Wingert
Psychotherapist turned business coach for ADHD-ish business owners who want a stand-out, sought-after business built on their brilliance. Host of Top rated “ADHD-ish Podcast” (formerly The Driven Woman Entrepreneur)
Are you an expert struggling to market your services? In this article, you will learn from my recent podcast guest, Michelle Mazur, how to confidently market your expertise through strategic messaging and collaboration. As the author of “The 3 Word Rebellion”, Michelle understands what it takes to stand out as an expert in your industry. Michelle knows exactly how entrepreneurs feel when it comes to marketing their services.
As someone who has overcome the same struggles, she will share her story and show you how to differentiate yourself from others and create a clear message that resonates with your target audience. If you feel like your services are not reaching enough people, this article is for you. Michelle will show you how to create a marketing strategy focused on the channels that work best for you and how collaboration with like-minded experts can help you multiply your visibility and reach.
Michelle Mazur is an expert on experts and a brilliant mind when it comes to marketing and messaging for entrepreneurs. With her extensive experience and knowledge, Michelle has become a go-to authority for helping business owners navigate the tricky world of online marketing. She's also the creator of the Expert Up Club, a community dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in showcasing their expertise. Michelle's passion for helping others achieve success is truly contagious, making her the perfect guest on this topic.??
Owning Your Expertise
Gaining confidence and a sense of control when it comes to owning and marketing one's expertise can be challenging for many entrepreneurs, especially when they face insecurities and potential backlash from the anti-expert bias online. Being able to claim one's expertise and share it with a broader audience is vital for any professional seeking to make a difference and be recognized for their abilities. This ownership should not be confused with arrogance, but rather an opportunity to showcase unique skills and knowledge.?
During the podcast, Michelle Mazur pointed out that claiming one's expertise is an identity issue. Many individuals struggle with accepting their expertise, even when they have amassed years of experience and impressive credentials. Mazur encouraged professionals to take pride in their accomplishments and communicate the value they can offer clients, rather than dwelling on their own qualifications. Taking pride in being an expert allows entrepreneurs to focus on their clients while building a solid foundation for marketing.
Overcoming Marketing Resistance
For many business owners, the idea of marketing can be intimidating and filled with challenges. Experts may struggle with self-promotion, fearing that they may come across as arrogant or egotistical. Michelle Mazur emphasized the importance of framing marketing efforts in terms of the benefits their services bring to clients, instead of focusing on one's own qualifications. This shift in perspective allows entrepreneurs to present themselves in a way that showcases their value, while also minimizing fears surrounding the promotion of their expertise. By placing emphasis on their clients, experts can more successfully overcome marketing resistance and share their gifts with a wider audience.
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Benefits of Working with an Expert
Working with an expert yields numerous benefits for both clients and businesses alike. Experts are equipped to provide tailored and customized solutions, thanks to their extensive knowledge and experience in their field. This insight helps them to pinpoint a client's specific needs and offer targeted solutions that deliver results. Experts also have the competence to recognize their limits and refer clients to other professionals when necessary.
Michelle and I agree on the importance of experts being transparent with their customers about what services they can provide and which may require referral to another expert. This level of honesty demonstrates integrity and reinforces the value of working with someone who understands the limitations of their own expertise. By delivering tailored solutions that specifically cater to their client's needs, experts can make a lasting impact on the lives of those they work with.
Do Less But Better Marketing Strategy
Often, entrepreneurs feel the need to wear many hats and attempt to tackle several marketing avenues simultaneously, only to find themselves stretched thin and overwhelmed. Instead, the "do less but better" marketing strategy guides businesses to focus on the channels that resonate most with their target audience, allowing them to maximize their efforts and achieve greater results.
During the podcast, Michelle suggested that entrepreneurs concentrate on specific, well-defined goals. Establishing a clear plan of action, taking small steps, and working on these goals one at a time can lead to a sense of accomplishment and motivation. This approach, combined with finding the right marketing channels and knowing one's target audience, can streamline marketing efforts and, ultimately, create more substantial outcomes.
The Importance of Collaboration
Establishing professional relationships and seeking collaboration with like-minded experts is crucial for any entrepreneur looking to expand their business and improve their visibility. Collaboration opens doors to new ideas, opportunities, and exposure, helping businesses grow and adapt to the changing market landscape. We discussed the value of investing time in a professional relationship prior to seeking monetization or immediate ROI. We also emphasized the importance of finding experts with similar values and slightly different specialties to create strong collaborative partnerships.
Marketing as an expert can be a daunting task for entrepreneurs, but it doesn't have to be. As Michelle Mazur emphasized in our conversation, taking a strategic approach and collaborating with others can make a huge difference in achieving one's marketing goals. By implementing the tips she shared, entrepreneurs can confidently market their expertise and make their mark in their industry. Remember, with the right mindset and approach, anything is possible!
Want to have a deeper conversation about how to implement these steps? Send me a direct message, I’d love to hear from you! And, if you'd like to listen to the full interview with Michelle Mazur, here is the link to the podcast episode: https://bit.ly/433O9Fn
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