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Sharing conversations with businesses

Sharing highlights from a conversation with a business about their pain points and some of the mindset shifts and suggestions discussed.

Engaging in conversations with business owners about their marketing endeavors can offer valuable insights into the challenges they face. Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with a local service business owner who expressed frustration while competing with a well-known corporate giant. This conversation shed light on their desire for more leads, their aversion to paid social media ads, their preference for modest growth, and their reliance on a WIX website and a family-designed logo.

The Perception of Paid Social Media Ads:

One key takeaway from our discussion was the business owner's negative impression of paid social media ads. Many small business owners share this sentiment, believing that paying for leads reflects poorly on their business. However, we re-framed their mindset, emphasizing that paying for leads is a common and necessary cost of doing business. By investing in targeted advertising, businesses can reach a larger audience, increase brand visibility, and ultimately generate more leads.

Embracing Change for Lead Generation:

To address the business owner's desire for more leads, it was crucial to highlight the need for adapting strategies that were no longer yielding results. We discussed the importance of stepping out of their comfort zone and embracing innovative approaches. By diversifying marketing tactics, exploring new platforms, and testing different messaging, they could discover effective lead generation strategies tailored to their unique business needs.

The Value of Staying Small:

Contrary to the business owner's assumption that they needed significant growth to compete, we explored the advantages of staying small in the service industry. Small businesses often possess a charm and personal touch that resonates with customers. By maintaining a focused customer base, offering exceptional service, and leveraging positive reviews, they can carve out a niche for themselves. Emphasizing these strengths and fostering a sense of community can be instrumental in attracting loyal customers who value the personalized experience.

Outgrowing WIX

When It's Time for a Change:

During our conversation, it became evident that the business owner's reliance on a WIX website and a family-designed logo was hindering their growth potential. While WIX serves a purpose for small businesses, it has limitations as they expand. Planning to invest in a more robust website platform that can accommodate future growth and provide advanced features for a better user experience.

We chatted about the value of professional branding and design to establish credibility and make a lasting impression on potential customers.

The conversations I have with business owners about their marketing endeavors are filled with valuable insights and perspectives. In my chat with a frustrated local service business owner, we tackled their desire for more leads, their reservations about paid social media ads, their preference for modest growth, and the limitations of their WIX website. By re-framing their mindset, encouraging adaptability, emphasizing the advantages of staying small, and addressing the need for a scalable online presence, we paved the way for their business's future success.

If you're curious about how these insights could apply to your business, I invite you to reach out and start a conversation. Together, we can unlock new possibilities and achieve your marketing goals.

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