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Copyright (c) 2008 Fabienne Fredrickson

Have you ever felt strange about marketing your services for fear of people thinking you weren't successful enough or good enough at what you do? I was reading a transcript of marketer Dan Kennedy's Coaching and Consulting Business Boot Camp this past week at the beach and I came across a section about the fine line between the need for marketing and not wanting to look like you NEED business.

It struck a cord with me because I remember being stumped a few years ago, when a photographer I met at a networking function asked me, "So, if you're such a marketing expert and you help people attract all the clients they need, what are you doing here at a networking group each week?" I didn't know what to say at first. Never had it been posed to me that way.

But then I started thinking about it all and I realized that I always have clients, because I'm always marketing. I feel comfortable knowing that marketing is part of my business, a large part of it. It doesn't matter what you DO for a living, your primary job is marketing and your "skill" is whatever else you do to get paid by clients. So, if you're a consultant, you're not really a consultant, you're a marketer who consults. If you're an interior designer, you're not really an interior designer, you're a marketer who happens to help clients decorate their homes. And so on and so forth.

Until a client of mine really GETS that, they always put marketing on the back burner, and as a result of not making marketing a priority in the past, they've gotten lackluster, mediocre results. But when they realize that their MAIN job is marketing, then they just accept that that's what you do and start to do it well. Alternatively, they can just go back to the corporate world and get a paycheck again while having someone else breathe down their neck. (Yuck!)

But I think the fine line we talked about between looking successful enough not to market and needing to market is really about CHASING clients. It's like anything in life: if someone is TOO eager about something, you start questioning their motives. Here's the line I read in that seminar transcript:

The Ultimate Incongruity: "If you're so good, why are you so available?...let alone chasing business???"

The first key is that you never CHASE business. It's just too cheesy and it doesn't make people want to work with you. If you seem like you need them more than they need you, then you're in trouble.

However, if you follow the Client Attraction System® or are a client of mine, you know that it's about creating VALUE, trust, believability, and credibility over the long haul. It's about establishing yourself as a problem solver to your ideal clients and their biggest problems. It's about creating a RELATIONSHIP so that clients naturally come to YOU and no one else, WHEN they're ready. It's never about chasing clients or strong-arming them to sign up with you. Here's the formula:

Value plus Trust over Time.

(As a side note, that photographer who almost stumped me with her question ended up being one of my favorite clients of all time, a RAVING fan and a consistent referral source of new clients to my practice. She's also become one of the best and most diligent marketers I've seen, and she markets consistently, not just when she needs clients. She GOT it.)

Your Client Attraction Assignment:

So, now that we've gotten away from any semblance of you chasing business and looking too eager, what would you say if someone asked YOU that Ultimate Incongruity question?

Here's what I say:

"I market consistently because I know that if you don't market consistently, you don't always have clients. Even when I have a waiting list of people waiting to work with me, I still don't stop marketing. I'd be foolish to do that." "Two clients recently graduated, so I have openings for just two new clients." "I have decided to take on more clients because...(tell the truth)."

Oh and by the way, always tell the truth. That's what authentic marketing is about. That's how being a marketer with integrity makes you stand out in the marketplace. Anything else would be sleazy and that's not Client Attractive.

About the Author:

Fabienne Fredrickson, The Client Attraction Mentor, is founder of the Client Attraction System and http://www.ClientAttraction.com , the proven step-by-step program to attract more clients, make more m'oney being self-employed, while having more time off to enjoy it all. To receive your F.R.E.E. Audio CD by mail and get weekly how-to articles on attracting more clients, visit http://www.ClientAttraction.com .

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]]> http://www.knifehunting.net/double-edged.html/feed 0 Whats A Good Hunting Knife To Buy? http://www.knifehunting.net/whats-a-good-hunting-knife-to-buy.html http://www.knifehunting.net/whats-a-good-hunting-knife-to-buy.html#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:46:06 +0000 Jeff http://www.knifehunting.net/whats-a-good-hunting-knife-to-buy.html I know some people are very against hunting so If you are please don't leave me any rude comments. My boyfriend Is an avid hunter and his birthday Is coming up, I was wondering where I could buy him a nice functional knife that would look good and work good In the field as well. I'm willing to spend some money on it so thats not to much of an issue. Can you get the blades inscribed??

]]> http://www.knifehunting.net/whats-a-good-hunting-knife-to-buy.html/feed 14 How Do I Clean A Knife? A Hunting Knife? Its Pretty Old And Dirty. I Wanna Sell It. Any Tips? http://www.knifehunting.net/how-do-i-clean-a-knife-a-hunting-knife-its-pretty-old-and-dirty-i-wanna-sell-it-any-tips.html http://www.knifehunting.net/how-do-i-clean-a-knife-a-hunting-knife-its-pretty-old-and-dirty-i-wanna-sell-it-any-tips.html#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:42:22 +0000 Jeff http://www.knifehunting.net/how-do-i-clean-a-knife-a-hunting-knife-its-pretty-old-and-dirty-i-wanna-sell-it-any-tips.html found a knife in the attic. its about 9 inches long in total, it opens up, its a bit slow and it feels old, but i want to clean it and sell it. What can i clean it with to improve its condition?

]]> http://www.knifehunting.net/how-do-i-clean-a-knife-a-hunting-knife-its-pretty-old-and-dirty-i-wanna-sell-it-any-tips.html/feed 4 A Good All Purpose Carrying Knife??? Sportsmans, Hunting, Etc. For Cheap.? http://www.knifehunting.net/a-good-all-purpose-carrying-knife-sportsmans-hunting-etc-for-cheap.html http://www.knifehunting.net/a-good-all-purpose-carrying-knife-sportsmans-hunting-etc-for-cheap.html#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:34:27 +0000 Jeff http://www.knifehunting.net/a-good-all-purpose-carrying-knife-sportsmans-hunting-etc-for-cheap/ Ive been looking at a few knives withing the range of $20-$40.
something thats tough, built like a tank, medium sized blade. stays sharp for a long time. good grip etc, you know. best bang for the buck
ive been looking at the steve ryan 7 folder. ive heard some good things about them. very high quality for low price.http://cgi.ebay.com/COLUMBIA-RIVER-CRKT-…
i found it for $19.99.
i heard mtech makes some solid knives, not as good as ryan but still good.
anyone have any suggestions other than the good ol buck knife?
thanks.

]]> http://www.knifehunting.net/a-good-all-purpose-carrying-knife-sportsmans-hunting-etc-for-cheap.html/feed 12 Is It Legal For A 15 Year Old To Have A Fishing/hunting Knife? http://www.knifehunting.net/is-it-legal-for-a-15-year-old-to-have-a-fishinghunting-knife-3.html http://www.knifehunting.net/is-it-legal-for-a-15-year-old-to-have-a-fishinghunting-knife-3.html#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:24 +0000 Jeff http://www.knifehunting.net/is-it-legal-for-a-15-year-old-to-have-a-fishinghunting-knife-3/ I can legally buy it in NC, or get it illegally. But would it be illegal for me to have it concealed in public? If it is secured, and I don't use it? Give me details. I live in VA btw

]]> http://www.knifehunting.net/is-it-legal-for-a-15-year-old-to-have-a-fishinghunting-knife-3.html/feed 1 What Is A Good Hunting/survival Knife To Have For Under 30.00 Bucks? http://www.knifehunting.net/what-is-a-good-huntingsurvival-knife-to-have-for-under-30-00-bucks.html http://www.knifehunting.net/what-is-a-good-huntingsurvival-knife-to-have-for-under-30-00-bucks.html#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:39:18 +0000 Jeff http://www.knifehunting.net/what-is-a-good-huntingsurvival-knife-to-have-for-under-30-00-bucks/ Which company makes good knife's? for a decent price.

]]> http://www.knifehunting.net/what-is-a-good-huntingsurvival-knife-to-have-for-under-30-00-bucks.html/feed 6 I Had A Knife In My Car And Have Been Charged For Having A Concealed Weapon What Is The Sentencing For This? http://www.knifehunting.net/i-had-a-knife-in-my-car-and-have-been-charged-for-having-a-concealed-weapon-what-is-the-sentencing-for-this.html http://www.knifehunting.net/i-had-a-knife-in-my-car-and-have-been-charged-for-having-a-concealed-weapon-what-is-the-sentencing-for-this.html#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:39:16 +0000 Jeff http://www.knifehunting.net/i-had-a-knife-in-my-car-and-have-been-charged-for-having-a-concealed-weapon-what-is-the-sentencing-for-this/ First let me say I have no criminal history besides a DUI three years ago. I was arrested for having a concealed weapon in san mateo county. I was first pulled over for my tags being expired and when they impounded the truck they found a large bowie knife in my door panel. I am now getting charged with a felony. I am a duck hunter and while the knife was impractical that is what it was I used it for. My truck was a mess and there was other hunting items in the car but nothing that was illegal. I am getting a private attorney and am very concerned of the outcome of this event. I know that if I am convicted of a felony I can not own a firearm and this is important to me.
Please help me out hear any info or details anyone has will be very appreciated

]]> http://www.knifehunting.net/i-had-a-knife-in-my-car-and-have-been-charged-for-having-a-concealed-weapon-what-is-the-sentencing-for-this.html/feed 3 Is It Legal For A 15 Year Old To Have A Fishing/hunting Knife? http://www.knifehunting.net/is-it-legal-for-a-15-year-old-to-have-a-fishinghunting-knife-2.html http://www.knifehunting.net/is-it-legal-for-a-15-year-old-to-have-a-fishinghunting-knife-2.html#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:44:53 +0000 Jeff http://www.knifehunting.net/is-it-legal-for-a-15-year-old-to-have-a-fishinghunting-knife-2/ I can legally buy it in NC, or get it illegally. But would it be illegal for me to have it concealed in public? If it is secured, and I don't use it? Give me details. I live in VA btw

]]> http://www.knifehunting.net/is-it-legal-for-a-15-year-old-to-have-a-fishinghunting-knife-2.html/feed 3 Wearing A Sheath (hunting) Knife In Public In Canada. What Are The Rules? http://www.knifehunting.net/wearing-a-sheath-hunting-knife-in-public-in-canada-what-are-the-rules.html http://www.knifehunting.net/wearing-a-sheath-hunting-knife-in-public-in-canada-what-are-the-rules.html#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:05:12 +0000 Jeff http://www.knifehunting.net/wearing-a-sheath-hunting-knife-in-public-in-canada-what-are-the-rules/ I Spend alot of time canoeing, hunting, fishing, woodworking, etc. because I'm from rural newfoundland, thats just what we do.
but I was wondering, if, on my way immediately after doing one of these activities, I forget to take my knife off my belt. it isnt concealed, the one i usually carry is 5" long. is it alright?

]]> http://www.knifehunting.net/wearing-a-sheath-hunting-knife-in-public-in-canada-what-are-the-rules.html/feed 2 Help Selecting A Good Hunting Knife? http://www.knifehunting.net/help-selecting-a-good-hunting-knife-3.html http://www.knifehunting.net/help-selecting-a-good-hunting-knife-3.html#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:47:50 +0000 Jeff http://www.knifehunting.net/help-selecting-a-good-hunting-knife-3/ I want to buy a top of the line hunting knife as a gift for someone who is very special to me. The problem is that I know nothing about hunting or knives. She hunts elk and deer and does her own butchering. Any advice? Thanks!

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