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A proven approach to revenue-generating marketing and client development

Professional Services Marketing is a fully field-tested and research-based approach to marketing and client development for professional services firms. The book, now in its Second Edition, covers five key areas that are critical for firms that want to grow and become more profitable: creating a marketing and growth strategy; establishing a brand and reputation; implementing a marketing communications program; executing lead generation strategies; and developing business by winning new clients. You will also read real-world case studies that illustrate major points, as well as quotes and stories from well-respected professionals in the industry.

  • The Second Edition features new research and updates throughout, including new chapters on social media and online marketing, as well as new case studies and interviews
  • Authors Mike Schultz and John E. Doerr are t

    Table of Contents

    Acknowledgments ix

    Introduction 1

    Part I Strategy and Planning 5

    Chapter 1 What Marketing Can Do for a Firm 7

    Chapter 2 Marketing Planning 23

    Chapter 3 Keys to Building a Terrible Marketing Strategy 37

    Chapter 4 The Seven Levers of Lead Generation and Marketing Planning 43

    Chapter 5 How to Think about Fees and Pricing 55

    Chapter 6 Don’t Worry about Your Competition (Let Them Worry about You) 69

    Part II Focus on Branding 79

    Chapter 7 Brand—What It Is; Why Bother 81

    Chapter 8 Three Elements of Well-Crafted Brand Messaging 93

    Chapter 9 Uncovering Your Key Brand Attributes 107

    Chapter 10 Your Firm, Your Brand 123

    Chapter 11 RAMP Up Your Brand 137

    Chapter 12 Differentiating Your Firm 147

    Chapter 13 Building Brand and Marketing Messages 157

    Chapter 14 On Becoming a Thought Leader 167

    Part III Generating and Nurturing Leads 181

    Chapter 15 Content Marketing 183

    Chapter 16 Marketing Communications and Lead Generation Tactics 195

    Chapter 17 Introduction to Lead Generation 241

    Chapter 18 Value and Offers in Lead Generation 249

    Chapter 19 The Case for Sustained Lead Generation and Relationship Nurturing 257

    Chapter 20 Targeting 271

    Part IV Making the Sale 281

    Chapter 21 RAIN Selling 283

    Chapter 22 Creating Essential Relationships 297

    Chapter 23 Building a Culture of Business Development Success 311

    Chapter 24 Selling with Hustle, Passion, and Intensity 323

    About RAIN Group 329

    About RainToday.com 331

    About Hinge 333

    About the Authors 335

    Index 339

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 12/07/2013
      ISBN13: 9781118604342, 978-1118604342
      ISBN10: 1118604342

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A proven approach to revenue-generating marketing and client development

      Professional Services Marketing is a fully field-tested and research-based approach to marketing and client development for professional services firms. The book, now in its Second Edition, covers five key areas that are critical for firms that want to grow and become more profitable: creating a marketing and growth strategy; establishing a brand and reputation; implementing a marketing communications program; executing lead generation strategies; and developing business by winning new clients. You will also read real-world case studies that illustrate major points, as well as quotes and stories from well-respected professionals in the industry.

      • The Second Edition features new research and updates throughout, including new chapters on social media and online marketing, as well as new case studies and interviews
      • Authors Mike Schultz and John E. Doerr are t

        Table of Contents

        Acknowledgments ix

        Introduction 1

        Part I Strategy and Planning 5

        Chapter 1 What Marketing Can Do for a Firm 7

        Chapter 2 Marketing Planning 23

        Chapter 3 Keys to Building a Terrible Marketing Strategy 37

        Chapter 4 The Seven Levers of Lead Generation and Marketing Planning 43

        Chapter 5 How to Think about Fees and Pricing 55

        Chapter 6 Don’t Worry about Your Competition (Let Them Worry about You) 69

        Part II Focus on Branding 79

        Chapter 7 Brand—What It Is; Why Bother 81

        Chapter 8 Three Elements of Well-Crafted Brand Messaging 93

        Chapter 9 Uncovering Your Key Brand Attributes 107

        Chapter 10 Your Firm, Your Brand 123

        Chapter 11 RAMP Up Your Brand 137

        Chapter 12 Differentiating Your Firm 147

        Chapter 13 Building Brand and Marketing Messages 157

        Chapter 14 On Becoming a Thought Leader 167

        Part III Generating and Nurturing Leads 181

        Chapter 15 Content Marketing 183

        Chapter 16 Marketing Communications and Lead Generation Tactics 195

        Chapter 17 Introduction to Lead Generation 241

        Chapter 18 Value and Offers in Lead Generation 249

        Chapter 19 The Case for Sustained Lead Generation and Relationship Nurturing 257

        Chapter 20 Targeting 271

        Part IV Making the Sale 281

        Chapter 21 RAIN Selling 283

        Chapter 22 Creating Essential Relationships 297

        Chapter 23 Building a Culture of Business Development Success 311

        Chapter 24 Selling with Hustle, Passion, and Intensity 323

        About RAIN Group 329

        About RainToday.com 331

        About Hinge 333

        About the Authors 335

        Index 339

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