Please take a moment to read this short interview with Cindy to find out more about our programs.
What do you do?
I am a Social Media & Marketing Maven, Strategist, Trainer and Speaker who can boost your business through emerging social media and digital marketing strategies and tools.
How long have you been doing what you do and how did you get to be a marketing and social media expert?
To answer this question, it’s probably best that I share with you a defining moment and resulting “compelling story” that brought me to where I am today, helping people like you to get known and get more clients.
In 1998, I was diagnosed with a chronic, painful illness (fibromyalgia). As you can imagine, being diagnosed with a chronic illness was a big turning point in my life. Everything changed for me.
I knew that continuing to work my full-time job as a college marketing director was no longer possible. For a career-driven, type-A person like me, this was a devastating blow. My entire career had to change. Now, I had to figure out how work a career around my life and limitations, instead of living for my career.
I had talent and experience in marketing and public relations, so I started investigating self-employment. I knew I had to have a career that allowed flexibility and working from home.
In 2001, I started doing freelance marketing and PR. My first year in business was very tough because no one was hiring marketing people that year due to the September 11 tragedy and economic turmoil. I slowly built a small client base, but the income wasn’t really enough to pay the bills. My freelancing was more like a hobby than a business. I knew I had to figure a way to get myself out there in a big way.
It was at this moment that I experienced the power of intention. As soon as I put my desire to break out in a big way, the answer came into my inbox one day.
I answered this simple email and ended up founding the Cleveland chapter of eWomenNetwork, a marketing and promotion network for women in business. I knew this was the opportunity I was looking for to get myself out there in a really big way and build a massive network of business owners and community leaders. To this day, it’s still one of the best things I’ve ever done in my career because it provided me access, visibility and I learned a lot about service-based businesses and the coaching industry.
It was here that I developed a passion for helping small businesses, and women in particular. The role empowered me to help hundreds of women think bigger about who they are and what they offer the world. I knew I had found my niche!
I became a certified business coach in 2007 and in 2008 started Corner Your Market, a one-stop marketing agency that provides publicity, marketing, web design and business coaching services to small businesses. I also became licensed to coach and teach the Book Yourself Solid™ system created by Michael Port, based on his mega best selling book, Book Yourself Solid.
Recognizing social media as the future of marketing, I became immersed in studying social media and implementing social media strategies with my clients. I became certified as a Social Media Specialist, personally trained by Facebook guru Mari Smith and the International Social Media Association.
Now, I coach and teach CEOs, entrepreneurs and serviced-based businesses how to get build buzz, create massive visibility and get loads of ideal clients with coaching, information products, and training programs.
Who are your clients, exactly?
I work with people just like you who are entrepreneurs, small business owners or other service-based professionals who are really good at what they do; however, have never been taught exactly how to market their products and services.
I’ve worked with all kinds of businesses and professionals, including:
- Consultants
- Coaches
- Writers
- Authors
- Speakers
- Photographers
- Creative professionals
- Virtual assistants
- Marketing professionals
- Financial planners
- Accountants
- College administrators
- Professional organizations
- Non-profits
What happens if you haven’t worked with someone in my field?
No matter what your profession, the rules of marketing service based businesses are always the same. The Get Known, Get Clients programs are applicable to all types of service based businesses. Over the years, I have worked with hundreds of business owners in a wide variety of industries. Most likely, I have worked with someone in your field.
How are you different from other business coaches/consultants?
I’m in the trenches with you and I’m your marketing partner. My clients tell me that I am totally down-to-earth, approachable, authentic and always accessible. I’m committed to help women master marketing so they can earn the income they desire, with freedom and flexibility.
I bring a fresh perspective to their client attraction process and give them resources they’d never heard of in their field. Because of this, they stand out in an overcrowded marketplace and are the ones who start getting the clients.
I’ve been personally trained and mentored by some of the best marketing minds in the business, including Michael Port (Book Yourself Solid), Mari Smith (Social Media Expert) and Fabienne Fredrickson (Client Attraction).
I have a bachelor’s degree in Communication and a Master’s degree in College Student Personnel (university administration) from Ohio University. I also have a background as a career counselor and association management.
What type of personality do you work best with and what’s expected of me?
The Get Known, Get Clients™ services, products and programs were created for people who are excited about learning new skills and serious about getting more clients. They were created for you learn the basics of marketing as well as advanced, smarter marketing strategies using both offline and online tools.
I work best with high achieving, highly motivated solopreneurs and serviced-based professionals who are ready to get moving and just want to know exactly what steps to take to get known and get clients.
You will be expected to take serious and consistent action. No excuses anymore, just learning, application and support while you achieve your client attraction goals.
For what type of professional are your coaching programs NOT going to work for?
I have a very good understanding of who my ideal clients are, and who they are not. If I felt that a client wasn’t right for this program or for me, I am happy to make a referral to another coach or marketing service provider.
Coaching with me takes a personal and financial commitment, so this program does not work for businesses that are just starting up. It works best for solopreneurs who already have some clients and are looking to up-level their business with a more effective, integrated marketing plan.
I don’t work well with people who are overly critical, negative and make excuses for not getting their assignments done. I want you to get the most out of our work together and that won’t happen if you are a constant complainer.
What results can I expect?
Clients who fully implement the marketing plan we’ve created together usually experience at least a 30-40 % increase in clients and sales, while working less and making more within the first year.
The results will thrill you! The small business coaching lessons will equip you to double your client list and your revenue, and you’ll love every minute of it. In just a short time, you’ll find that your business functions as you’d envisioned – logically, efficiently – and prosperously.
For example, let’s say you made $60,000 a year before coaching. After coaching with me you increase your business by 20% – that’s $12,000! And you will likely recoup your investment within the first month or two.
Can I contact some of your former clients to see what it’s like to work with you?
Yes, I encourage you to! Please go to the Client Testimonials page and read all of them. Feel free to email or call them and ask what they got from working with me and my programs.
How quickly can I expect results?
Obviously, this depends on how long you’ve been in business and how much you put into the assignments that we give you. That said, virtually all clients see results within the first couple of months in the form of new clients or new prospects, clients who stay longer, more revenue, turning more prospects into paying clients and more referrals from these clients.
Will I recover my investment in your coaching and training programs?
Yes! Many clients are excited to report that they were able to cover their investment often with adding only one or two new clients.
The result if you DON’T invest in yourself and your business by mastering marketing now…continued struggle, frustration, no clients and possibly no business.
There’s one common theme among all successful people – they have mentors and coaches to guide them through their journey. You could continue to struggle on your own, but why struggle when you don’t have to?
What are my options for getting started with you?
Social Media Launch Done-For-You Program
Social Media Consulting, Coaching & Strategy
Do-It-Yourself Home Study Products:
OK, I know what I want, how do we get started?
Here’s what you do: contact me at Cindy@GetKnownGetClients.com and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have. I can’t wait to meet you in person or on the phone to get you started on your path to more clients, more income and more fun! I offer a no-cost 30-minute marketing strategy call so we can discuss your specific business challenges, look at possible solutions and create a winning strategy.
I’m not quite sure I am ready to get started, how can I sample your work at a low cost so I can decide if this is right for me?
If you haven’t already done so, sign up for the Get Known Get Clients eZine. It’s a FREE bi-monthly e-newsletter for consultants, coaches and service-based business owners who want to build buzz, attract loads of ideal clients, and make more money in their solo business. You’ll get insider social media, marketing and publicity tips, strategies and resources designed to help you get you sprinting toward financial and personal success that is guaranteed to grow your business and grow your life.
I have a couple of additional questions, how can I contact you?
If you have a couple of questions, just email me at Cindy@GetKnownGetClients.com and I’ll be happy to walk you through the different options to see which one will be the very best for you. As always, it is an honor to serve you.
