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Before
(Prospect)

1. My Target Market

Primary Target Market Summary

  • Founders of US-based professional service firms with $1M-$10M revenue, looking for elevated marketing advice.

Audience Type

  • B2B
  • Professional service firm founders

Industries (if B2B)

  • Wealth management firms
  • Law firms
  • Consulting firms
  • B2B professional services

Needs - Primary Buying Considerations

  • Efficient growth through in-house marketing
  • Guidance and mentorship for their in-house marketing team

Demographics

  • Age Range: Running established businesses implies mid-career to late-career individuals.
  • Gender: Predominantly female, but not exclusively.
  • Geography: Based in the United States
  • Income Level: High, given their professional positions and business revenues.
  • Profession: Founders of professional service firms
  • Business Size: Revenue between $1M-$10M.

Psychographics

  • Lifestyle: Busy career individuals who value high-touch services.
  • What they value: Autonomy, growth, and efficiency in their companies'
  • Pain Points: Struggling with in-house marketing and needing professional advice.
  • Buying Behavior: High-value purchases with longer sales cycles.
  • Decision-Making Roles:
  • Primary Decision Maker: The founder
  • Secondary Decision Influencers: Potential in-house marketer or marketing team
  • Support Roles: N/A

2. My Message to My Target Audience

Refined Elevator Pitch

  • Prominent Practice offers professional service firms an affordable, efficient, and precise way to craft a proprietary marketing system. Instead of relying on an external agency or in-house marketers with disparate objectives, we mentor your marketer into a powerhouse that aligns with your firm's visions and goals.

Understanding Their Pain Points

  • Inconsistent and ineffective marketing efforts
  • Difficulty in recruiting and retaining skilled in-house marketing professionals
  • Struggle with communication and alignment between marketing team and executive decision-makers

Transformation

  • Seamless and successful in-house marketing efforts
  • Strong alignment and collaboration between marketers and decision-makers
  • Accelerated business growth without increasing operational overhead

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

  • Focus on mentorship and alignment of in-house marketing with executive vision
  • Proven method, Marketer Mediations, to enhance communication and performance
  • Expert guidance for marketer career growth while driving positive results for the firm

Brand Values & One-Liners

  • "Elevated marketing mentorship for growth-oriented professional service firms."
  • "Empower your marketers, align your strategies, and scale your business."
  • "Unlock the true potential of your in-house marketing team with Prominent Practice."

Tone

  • The tone of Prominent Practice should feel authoritative, yet supportive; a knowledgeable mentor guiding professional service firms towards growth. We inspire confidence, empathy and a sense of collaborative partnership in our audience.

Hero Text Idea

  • Flag Text: Empowering U.S. Professional Service Firms
  • Main Headline: Leave Marketing Chaos Behind. Embrace a Consistent Growth Strategy.
  • Sub Headline: Our unique mentorship program transforms your in-house marketer or team into a potent unit aligned with your vision, ready to scale your business.
  • CTA: Schedule Your CMO Session Today

3. The Media I Will Use to Reach my Target Market

Website

  • Continually polish the design and the layout to maintain a professional look for your audience.
  • Implement heat mapping to monitor and improve user interactions with your Wordpress website.
  • Track events, such as form submissions and page visits, to measure the effectiveness of your marketing efforts.
  • Considering your target market, focus equally on both mobile and desktop optimization.

Social Media

  • Linkedin: Recommended due to the professional nature of your audience. Post 2-3 times a week sharing updates, thought leadership articles, and industry insights.
  • Instagram: An opportunity to share visuals representing your business, behind-the-scenes content, and engaging stories. Post 1-2 times a week.

Paid Advertising

  • LinkedIn: Ideal for B2B service with in-depth targeting options. Run sponsored posts promoting your services.
  • Google Ads: Run search ads using highly targeted keywords relevant to your services.

Content Recommendations

  • Create content around marketing challenges in professional service firms, the value of in-house marketing, and how to foster a productive marketing team.

Podcasts

  • Engage with professional service focused podcasts such as 'Unbillable Hours', 'Consulting Success Podcast' or 'The Law Entrepreneur' as a guest.

Directories

  • Get listed on directories like Clutch.co and G2, which are used by professional service firms to find B2B service providers.

Partnerships & Outreach

  • Partner with professional communities like the Financial Planning Association or the American Bar Association to reach potential clients.
  • Engage in speaker opportunities in related conferences and events.

SEO and Content

  • Focus on keywords related to 'B2B marketing services', 'professional service marketing' and 'marketing mentorship'.
  • Regularly post blogs on your website to increase organic visibility.

Offline and Local Media

  • Engage in sponsorships or attend local events within your industry to increase brand visibility.

Online Networking

  • Participate in LinkedIn Groups and Quora discussions within your industry.
  • Engage with your audience on professional forums like Lawyernomics and BiggerPockets.

Cold Outreach

  • Use LinkedIn to reach out to founders of professional service firms.
During
(Lead)

1. My Lead Capture System

Lead Magnet

  • Free Guide: "Building Effective In-House Marketing Teams"
  • Marketing Efficiency Quiz: A self-assessment tool for firms to measure their in-house marketing efficacy
  • Webinar: "Transform Your In-House Marketer into a Growth Engine"

Tripwire Offer

  • Marketer Mediation Session: Facilitated discussion to align firm's vision and marketer's objectives
  • Marketing Strategy Blueprint: A paid, detailed marketing plan overview tailored to professional service firms

Welcome Sequence

  • Welcome mail with an introduction to Prominent Practice, outlining the value and expectations from the mentorship program
  • Follow-up mail with access links to resources (templates, scripts, brainstorms)
  • A reminder mail for the purchased Tripwire offer (if applicable)

Segmentation

  • Industry type segmentation (wealth management, law, consulting, etc.)
  • Revenue-size segmentation ($1M-$10M)
  • Geographic segmentation (US regions)
  • Role segmentation (Founders, In-house marketers)

Chatbot and Automation

  • Install Chatbot on website for immediate customer interaction and lead capture
  • Setup automation for sending out mentorship program pitch based on interaction with the lead magnet
  • CRM integration with chatbot for seamless updating of lead information

2. My Lead Nurturing System

Marketing CRM

  • Current platform is Kit
  • Automation capabilities: Segmentation, Auto-responders, scheduling modules
  • Recommended Improvements: Integrate with more advanced email marketing platforms like ActiveCampaign for better automation and tracking

Sales CRM

  • Current platform: Not provided
  • Recommended: Hubspot CRM for pipeline tracking and handoff process due to its great integration with Wordpress and budget-friendly options

Automated Follow-Ups

  • Types of Automations: Welcome sequence (post-opt-in), Cart abandonment (if applicable), Reactivation sequence for dormant leads, review requests post-purchase
  • Triggers: Subscription to newsletter, downloading Lead Magnet, post-purchase

Newsletter

  • Frequency: Bi-weekly
  • Topics: Industry news, updates about the product, tips and advice on in-house marketing management, case studies
  • Segmentation: Based on industry (wealth management, law, consulting)

Retargeting & Ads

  • Platforms: LinkedIn and Google Display Network
  • Goals: Increase brand awareness, drive traffic to website, promote lead magnets

Social Media and Content

  • Posting frequency: LinkedIn (3x per week), Instagram (2x per week)
  • Content type: Thought leadership pieces, industry news, behind-the-scenes, customer success stories

Webinars and Events

  • Suggested Cadence: Monthly webinars on topics related to marketing mentorship, employee management, and strategic decision making

Other Nurture Channels

  • Chatbot: Utilize a tool like MobileMonkey on the website for lead capture and customer support
  • SMS: Implement a tool like Twilio for sending reminders for webinars or special deals

3. Sales Conversion Strategy

Sales Process

  • Prospect books a "CMO Session" using your website.
  • Prepare a pre-meeting questionnaire to understand their pain points.
  • In the CMO Session, present the Prominent Marketer program and how it fits their needs.
  • After the session, extend a follow-up offering with actionable insights to nurture the relationship.
  • Automate follow-ups using your CRM, Kit.

Sales Assets

  • Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each stage of the sales process.
  • Create a script for sales calls with room for personalization based on pre-meeting questionnaires.
  • Design a compelling, customizable pitch deck illustrating the value of Prominent Marketer and the process.

Testimonials and Case Studies

  • Collect success stories from clients and create engaging testimonials.
  • Showcase testimonials on the 'CMO Session' booking page and the home page.
  • Develop case studies demonstrating the process and the impacts of your service.

Conversion Rate Insights

  • Establish a baseline conversion rate using historical data.
  • Identify focus areas for improvement, including pre-meeting engagement and post-meeting follow-ups.

Urgency and Offers

  • Incorporate limited-time offers such as discounted first-month access to Prominent Marketer.
  • Highlight successful case studies to illustrate the transformative results of urgent action.

Guarantees and Risk Reversal

  • Position your 'Marketer Mediation' as a risk-reversal mechanism.
  • Outline a clear service guarantee clause for refund or service adjustment if not satisfied.

Shock and Awe

  • Deliver a personalized thank-you note or promotional item after a successful CMO Session.
After
(Customer)

1. How I Deliver a World Class Experience

Onboarding Experience

  • Welcome email outlining the Prominent Marketer program specifics
  • An introductory call to introduce the assigned mentor
  • Clear next steps, setting client expectations

Communication Cadence

  • Bi-weekly video call check-ins with the mentored marketer
  • Monthly review and feedback sessions with the client
  • Quarterly Overall strategy alignment sessions with decision-makers

Client Education

  • Access to resource library with marketing templates, scripts, and brainstorming guides
  • Regular marketing insights and thought leadership pieces delivered via email

Personalized Touches

  • Handwritten welcome notes
  • Birthday acknowledgments for the marketer(s) in the program
  • Celebrations and recognition of key marketing milestones

Visuals and Documentation

  • Regular progress reports for the client showing marketing results
  • Case studies showcasing successful mentorship outcomes

Feedback and Proactive Support

  • Mid-program feedback sessions, including Marketer Mediations
  • Proactive support for marketing team troubleshooting
  • Direct line to a mentor for quick queries

Guarantee or Promise

  • Satisfaction guarantee ensuring growth and marketer skill improvement
  • 100% refund if the marketer doesn't improve skills within a set duration

Operational Excellence

  • Punctual and professional behavior during all interactions
  • Clear and timely communication to decision-makers
  • Standards for visuals and documentation upheld

2. How I Increase Customer Lifetime Value

Renewals & Contracts

  • Incentivize 12-month contracts with a 10% prepay discount
  • Automate renewal notifications 30 days before contract end

Upsells & Cross-Sells

  • Develop "Marketer Mediation" add-on service for conflict resolution
  • Upsell access to specialized templates and scripts for marketing execution

Bundling & Packaging

  • Introduce tiered mentorship packages (Basic, Advanced, Premium) to cater to different firm requirements
  • Bundle "Marketer Mediation" and specialized resources in Premium package

Loyalty & Retention Programs

  • Implement a referral program; provide discounts for each successful referral
  • Introduce a loyalty reward system where repeat purchases earn credits toward future services

Custom Services and Personalization

  • Offer custom training programs based on the unique needs of the firm's marketing team
  • Provide personalized dashboard on the platform for easier access to required materials

Pricing Strategy

  • Tiered pricing strategy based on the level of mentorship
  • Offer discounts for long-term commitments and package purchases

Customer Data and Insights

  • Use CRM to track customer engagement and identify upsell opportunities
  • Analyze customer usage patterns to predict and prevent churn
  • Regular customer satisfaction surveys to identify improvement areas

3. How I Orchestrate And Stimulate Referrals

Referral Incentives

  • Provide a discount on the next month's subscription for successful referrals.
  • Offer an exclusive webinar or masterclass access to referees.

Shareable Assets

  • Design LinkedIn and email referral templates emphasizing the pain points Prominent Practice solves.
  • Create a 'Refer us' page on the website with easy-to-use referral tools.

Timing and Triggers

  • Ask for referrals during quarterly reviews when clients have experienced the value of the service.
  • Program automatic emails after a successful marketing campaign under the mentorship of Prominent Practice.

Client Success Stories

  • Dedicate a page on the website for success stories and customer testimonials.
  • Create a monthly newsletter featuring testimonials and case studies.

Referral Contests

  • Hold bi-annual referral contests with the top-referrer receiving free mentorship for a month or an exclusive seminar for their team.

Partner or Affiliate Programs

  • Collaborate with consulting firms and high-ticket business service providers for mutual referrals.
  • Implement a tracking system for such partnerships.

Thank-You Experience

  • Send a personalized thank-you video from the mentor to the top referrers.
  • Offer public recognition via shout outs on monthly newsletters and social media.

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