How do I source clients
Jun 17, 2024Shorthand Edition
- Make cool 💩
- Think of the places and people to do the cool 💩 with
- Then, go ask/enroll others to do the 💩
I hate to oversimplify this (actually no, I don't lol), but it really can be that simple for us if we let it. Here's an example and pretty much exactly how it went with ABM's first cohort:
- Seb: I'm making a cool program for coaches to grow their businesses more authentically and sustainability. I think it's 🔥
- Seb to Seb: I have some coach friends that I think are trying to do this exact thing. Imma go talk to 'em.
- Seb: "Hey coach friends, I think you're awesome and I'm doing this thing to help awesome coaches grow their businesses authentically and sustainably. Do you have any interest? Or do you know anyone that would be interested?"
If we are willing to speak to enough people (of which most people are not) and keep our focus on our own enrollment in (1) ourselves and (2) our offers, we know that if we don't quit, we will win.
^We'll do a live walkthrough of this in the Client Generator Exercise lessons in this module.
Longform Edition
Here's a list of places you can practice this!
- Attend networking events and conferences
- Offer a discount to your local fitness studio that incentives people to book a sample session with you
- Utilize social media to reach a wider audience
- Offer a free consultation or discovery session
- Ask for referrals from satisfied clients
- Host workshops or seminars to showcase your expertise
- Partner with other professionals in complementary fields
- Volunteer in the community to increase visibility
- Offer special promotions or discounts to attract new clients
- Publish articles or blog posts to establish yourself as an authority
- Speak at local events or organizations to raise awareness
- Create a referral program for current clients
- Offer group coaching sessions to reach more people at once
- Attend trade shows and expos to meet potential clients
- Collaborate with other coaches to cross-promote each other
- Join professional organizations to network with peers
- Create a podcast or video series to share insights and tips
- Create a webinar or online course to attract new clients
- Advertise in local newspapers or magazines
- Guest post on relevant blogs or websites to drive traffic to your own site
- Use pay-per-click advertising to target potential clients online
- Attend local meetups or clubs to connect with like-minded individuals
- Create a referral program for your own network (friends, family, etc.)
- Offer a discount for referrals from current clients
- Publish a book on your area of expertise
- Create a YouTube channel to share your insights and advice
- Attend charity events to network with philanthropic individuals
- Create a LinkedIn profile to connect with potential clients and peers
- Utilize search engine optimization (SEO) to rank higher in search results
- Create a blog or website to showcase your expertise
- Offer a workshop or presentation at a local library
- Create a Facebook group or page to attract followers
- Advertise on Facebook or Instagram to reach a wider audience
- Host a Q&A session on social media to engage with potential clients
- Offer a referral program for other coaches to refer clients to you
- Create a newsletter to keep subscribers updated on your services and insights
- Attend trade shows or conventions related to your field
- Collaborate with local businesses to promote each other
- Create an online quiz to engage with potential clients
- Write a guest post for a popular blog or website
- Host a live event or workshop to showcase your expertise
- Attend networking events specific to your niche
- Write a press release to share your coaching services with the media
- Utilize video marketing to showcase your coaching style and philosophy
- Host a webinar to attract potential clients
- Utilize Google AdWords to target potential clients online
- Create a business card to give out at events and meetings
- Offer a free resource or download to attract leads
- Create a referral program for other professionals in complementary fields
- Host a podcast or radio show to share your insights and advice.
Make offers to your community that add value to their community:
- Ask to co-lead/lead a session with your local ________ and ask if they'd be ok with you leaving each member with a free/reduced session at the end
- Offer a referral program for other coaches to refer clients to you