Let’s talk about your practice. And get you more clients like your favorite client.
So who is your favorite client? Don’t give this a lot of thought. What’s the first name that comes to mind?
Got it? Okay, now why are they your favorite, or one of your favorites?
Is it their personality? Is it because they pay you lots of money? Is it because they don’t question you or complain?
Maybe all of the above. Maybe something else.
Whatever it is, write it down. In fact, you should probably write down all of this because once we’re done here, you’ll want to do this for your next favorite client. Maybe your top ten.
Now, think about where you met your favorite client or how they found you. What did you do that precipitated their becoming a client?
Were they a referral? Answer your ad? Did you meet them networking? Did they find you online?
Whatever it was that brought you together, you should probably continue doing it. If your ad in a certain journal brought them to your door, no doubt you’d like other clients like him to find you the same way.
If they found you online, what did they search for? What page did they land on? What did they do after that, and what finally convinced them to take the next step and contact you?
Next, it’s time to do a deep dive into your favorite client’s world. Find out what they do and who they know.
The Law of Association says that we tend to be like the people with whom we associate most. Your client’s friends and colleagues, therefore, are likely to have similar attributes, needs, and the ability to pay, and your favorite client can refer them to you.
Find out what your favorite client reads, who he listens to, and where he spends his time. Study him. Become on expert on him. This is valuable intel. Use it in your marketing so you can do more of what’s working, and get more clients like your favorite client.
How to create a profile of your ideal client
