Did you know that most Virtual Assistants (really ALL Solopreneurs) do not spend enough time generating leads and building a quality list? It is crucial to spend time daily marketing your business to grow your list!
What’s A List?
It’s a list of both clients and prospects that are interested in you and your business. Did you know that it’s easier to drive prospects to a “Free Offer” than drive them directly to a sale? Do you have a free offer on your website? Something showcases your expertise and solves a problem for your target?
If not – it’s time! Almost all of your marketing efforts to any prospective client should be to get them on your list, and what better way than to have a Fabulous Free Offer!
Why is your “list” so important you ask? It’s simple, your list provides:
- Future long-term income
- Life & health for your business
- Prospects the benefit of getting to know, like & trust you
No List, No Pipeline! No Pipeline, No Future Business!
If you don’t have a list – it’s time to get started. Here are 7 tips to help you start and grow your online following:
- Free Offer – Create a fabulous free offer that shares your expertise and passion. Most importantly give them a taste of what you offer and leave them wanting more.
- Teleseminar/Telesummit/Webinar – Hold a monthly teleseminar or webinar and post it on social media, forums and anywhere else your ideal client hangs out. This is a great way to build your list quickly!
- Blogging – Blog at least once a week and share your blog on social media, forums and anywhere else your ideal client hangs out!
- Social Media – Join Linked In and Facebook Groups and start a conversation, share your expertise, give advice, offer support.
- Speaking – Stand up and be heard! Find a local club or networking group and volunteer to speak at one of their events. This is a great way to build credibility and your list!
- Live Events – Go to live events such as networking meetings, seminars and conferences. Be bold and get yourself noticed. Participate!
- Testimonials – Give testimonials for your clients and include your name and a link to your website!
Take time each day to market yourself and grow your online following. Start now. Block out at least 15 minutes a day on your calendar and before you know it you’ll have a list of growing fans! Have a “freebie” is the first step in your Sales Funnel. Make it a great one!
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What do you think?
Feel free to post below and let me know what action you’re taking today to start growing your list. I’d love to hear from you. All comments and questions are welcome.
Thanks for reading – Susan
Your tips are so useful – thanks for sharing them.
Thank you Chris, glad you found them of value.
Great tips Susan, even for us veterans 🙂 I have to admit I don’t do #1 and 2. Perhaps I need to look into that. I do all the others and have always done them.
Thank you Kathie, it’s a great reminder for all of us.
Wonderful. Just tweeted this on twitter. Love the info. Working on the FREE share! Confirms other posts I have read and applies to self-publishers! I will also share with my writer’s group. Thank! girlinthejitterbugdress.com
Thank you so much Tam, I am grateful!
Thank you Susan for these great tips. I will be incorporating them into my daily calendar. I had not thought about the things you suggested. Thank you for taking an interest in the success of me and my company. God Bless!
My pleasure Eileen, so glad you found them of value!
Great advice, Susan. I’m tackling #2 host a teleseminar soon. Any tips for making it uber successful?
Hey Dina, be sure you promote it everywhere and create an event in Facebook and invite all your friends too! Another option that works great is Facebook ads. Good luck!
Susan
Thanks for the info, Susan. Can you give tips on what to include in a webinar or Teleseminar?
You’re welcome Edith – glad it was helpful. I would talk about how your expertise can help your market solve their largest problems.
Thank you for sharing Susan! Great Advice!
My pleasure Tammy, glad it was helpful!
Thanks for such good advice. I am just starting out and have been thinking about what my free offer will be. Once I have that figured out, I will be implementing these strategies.
You’re welcome Jan – glad it is helpful! Keep me posted on how things are going!