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Why Creatives Need Strong Sales Skills 💼🎨 w/ Daniel Priestley Let’s debunk a common myth: ‘Just be good at what you do, and your work will sell itself.’ Not quite! Here’s the real deal for creatives who want to thrive, not just survive. 🚫🎭 Reality Check for Creatives: 1. Love Your Work, But Sell It Too: Starting from a passion for your craft is great, but the harsh truth is that to keep doing what you love, you must excel at selling it. 💖🛒 2. Embrace the Sales Process: Acknowledge that a successful creative career isn’t just about quality; it’s equally about your ability to market and sell your work effectively. 📈🤝 3. Quality is Expected, Not Exemplary: In today’s market, excellent work is a baseline, not a selling point. Your sales strategy should highlight why your exceptional work fits specific needs. 🌟👥 4. Develop Your Sales Game: Being good isn’t enough. You need to actively generate leads and pitch your work compellingly. 🎯🗣️ Steps to Enhance Your Sales Skills: - Understand Your Audience: Know who needs your work and why. - Communicate Value: Articulate not just what you do, but how it makes a difference. - Continuous Learning: Keep refining your sales techniques and strategies. #CreativeEntrepreneur #SalesSkills

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Content Creation = Client Acquisition 📈🚀 Tired of the content creation grind? Let's flip the script: view it as a key strategy for gaining new clients. Shift Your Mindset: -Proactive Approach: See content not as a chore but as a powerful tool to attract and retain clients. -Strategic Purpose: Align your content with specific business goals, whether it's lead generation or brand awareness. Take Action: -Leverage Free Platforms: Use social media to spread your message without cost. -Keep It Fresh: Regularly update your content to keep your audience engaged and draw in new clients. Content creation isn’t just busy work; it’s an essential part of growing your business. Ready to start seeing results from your content efforts, check out the full video on YT.

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New episode with Daniel Priestley is live on the channel; it's a 2-hour interview jam-packed for you! https://lnkd.in/eJTZp4Wf

Mastering Sales: The Art of Disqualification 🚫🎯 Think sales is all about persuasion? Think again. The key to a stellar sales strategy, especially for creatives, is mastering the art of disqualification. Here’s how to ensure you’re working with the right clients, every time! 🤝✨ Why Disqualify? Right Clients, Better Outcomes: Picking the right clients means less stress and more great work. When you align with clients who understand and value your process, magic happens. 🔮🎨 Manage Expectations: If a potential client has unrealistic goals, a strong sales process isn’t afraid to adjust or even lower those expectations—or kindly suggest a parting of ways if a mutual understanding can’t be reached. 🙅♂️🔄 Honesty Over Hype: Great sales isn’t about exaggerating what you can deliver. Like introverts or engineers in sales roles, it’s about clear, realistic expectations and filling gaps in understanding. 🤓📈 How to Implement Disqualification in Your Sales Process: 1. Initial Consultation: Use this time to really understand what the client expects and assess whether these align with what you can realistically deliver. 2. Educate Your Clients: Clearly explain your process and what’s achievable within their timeframe and budget. 3. Be Prepared to Say No: Not every client is the right client. It’s okay to turn down work that isn’t a good fit. 🔑 Remember, disqualification isn’t about losing potential business. It’s about optimizing for the best outcomes—for both you and your clients.

How to Get Leads With the 3 P’s: Process, Proof, Promotion💥🚀 Struggling to generate leads for your content agency? Here’s a crisp breakdown using the ‘3 P’s’ strategy to turn inquiries into loyal clients! 🎯📈 1. Process: Define & Refine - Craft a Killer Process: Have a crystal-clear method for generating results, whether it’s boosting engagement, increasing followers, or enhancing content quality. 🌟🔧 - Showcase Your Methodology: Let potential clients know exactly how you work, what tools you use, and how you consistently deliver greatness. 🛠️✨ 2. Proof: Show, Don’t Just Tell - Display Real Results: “Here’s how we took this account from X to Y in Z months.” Show potential clients the concrete results you’ve achieved. 📊📈 - Build Credibility: Use case studies and testimonials to prove that your process works and that you can replicate this success. 🗣️💼 3. Promotion: Spread the Word - Talk About Your Wins: Regularly share success stories and client growth. Let your work speak for itself and make sure it’s speaking loudly. 📢🏆 - Engage on Social Media: Use your own channels to promote your projects (with client permission). This not only showcases your capability but also keeps your achievements in the spotlight. 🌐👀 👉 Tip: Remember, visibility is key in the content game. Don’t let your successes go unnoticed. Keep pushing your stories to the forefront to attract new leads. If you’re ready to implement the 3 P’s and watch your client list grow or looking for advice like this consider joining the Futur Pro Group. #LeadGeneration #ContentMarketing #HowToGetClients

Have you heard of the Midas Touch? Where everything King Midas touched turned to gold? I believe that’s possible, but we call it something different. Today, it's called personal branding. When someone can take an ordinary object and make it extraordinary by association —  that’s when you know they have a strong brand. What do you think, are you ready for that power? 

The New Rules of Creativity in the Social Media Era 🎨🔄 Welcome to the flipped world of creativity! Gone are the days when high fidelity was king. Now, the game is all about authenticity. 🌍🔁 Here's the shift: 1. Authenticity Over Perfection: In today's world dominated by social media, what matters is not creating the perfect content, but rather the authenticity and relatability of something that can be made on a smartphone. 📱💡 2. Storytelling is Key: Whether you’re an author, content creator, or visual artist, the core skill lies in crafting compelling visuals and narratives that captivate and connect. 📚🖼️ 3. Focus on Impact: Forget the medium—whether it’s a print, a commercial, or a billboard. What really matters is how effectively you communicate your message and evoke emotion. 💬❤️ Reflect on This: What are you really doing with your skills? It's not just about the output; it’s about the impact. Think about how you can use your talents to create visuals that not only look great but also tell a powerful story. 👉 Are you ready to embrace this new creative landscape?