Rain making : the professional's guide to attracting new clients
/ Ford Harding
- 287 pages : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-284) and index.
Part I. Marketing tactics : how professionals generate leads Writing and publishing your article Finding a podium Networking the alternative to cold calling Special rules for special networks: trade associations, formal networking groups, and internal networks Building client relationships that last Eliminating the dread of cold calling Marketing by mail Organizing a seminar or conference Getting quoted in the media Part II. Sales tactics : how professionals advance and close a sale Questioning and listening Presenting Handling prospect questions and concerns Writing a proposal Quoting a fee When you lose a sale Part III. From tactics to strategy : what works and what doesn't Simple strategies that can help you now Self-marketing experts make themselves Market-based strategies Your firm's strategy and you Creating a breakthrough strategy