Serve First, Sell Later Marketing
Welcome to the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing with Sylvia Garibaldi. The ultimate podcast for legal, financial and other service-based professionals seeking to grow their practices and attract more high-paying clients through leading edge marketing solutions that feel authentic and non-salesy.
This podcast is your compass to navigate the competitive world of marketing your legal or financial services. Sylvia shares simple insights, strategies, and proven techniques tailored to service-based professionals.
Whether you are a lawyer, mediator, financial advisor, divorce professional or in any other service-based profession, this podcast is your go-to resource for differentiating yourself in the market and building awareness so that those who are in most need of your services will be able to find out about you!
Serve First, Sell Later Marketing
#92 Why Referrals Don’t Guarantee Clients Anymore
In Episode 92 of the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing podcast, host Sylvia Garibaldi discusses the diminishing power of referrals in the legal and mediation fields. She dives into how an impressive online presence is now crucial to converting referrals into actual clients. Learn actionable strategies on refining your digital footprint, including optimizing your website, generating compelling reviews, and using video and social media effectively. Don’t miss this roadmap to make your referrals count and grow your practice!
In this episode, you'll learn:
- 01:33 The Decline of Traditional Referrals
- 02:39 The Importance of Online Presence
- 04:13 Data-Driven Insights on Referrals and Online Behavior
- 07:12 Building a Strong Online Presence
- 10:33 Creating Effective Online Reviews and Reputation
- 13:18 Leveraging Video Content and Social Media
- 14:30 Email Marketing and Final Thoughts
Resources:
- Feeling stuck about how to grow your practice, book a free strategy call here.
- #71 What’s the Real Currency of Marketing for Professionals? (It’s Not Clicks)
- #73 What Rainmakers Know: The Relationship Rules No One Teaches
- #63 Build Authority and Attract Clients with Confidence
- #36 How To Turn Leads Into Loyal Clients
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