If you want to stop sounding like every competitor, start here. Remove your name from your website or LinkedIn profile. Could that description belong to one of your competitors just as easily as it belongs to you? For many service providers, the answer is yes. Here are three habits that make marketing blend in, and what to do instead. Leading with job titles instead of value Saying “I am a financial advisor” or “I am an IT consultant” tells someone what you are, not what you do for the people you serve. Titles are a category, not a value distinction. Lead with the outcome you deliver, not the role you hold. Listing features instead of outcomes Buyers are not shopping for features. They are looking for results, relief, clarity, or growth. When your marketing speaks to what your ideal client actually wants, it connects differently and stays with them longer. Using industry jargon your clients don’t use The language that feels natural inside your field often creates distance outside of it. If your ideal client has to work to understand what you mean, you have already lost their attention. What to do instead Speak your client’s language, not your own. … Read More