Are You Talkin’ To Me? I Can’t Hear You!

July 8, 2010 by Jennifer Bourn | 3 Comments

choose a target marketingI know that with the overload of marketing messages we get hit with everyday from television, radio, magazines, newspapers, social media , blogs, and websites, sometimes you may wonder if anyone even hears what you’re saying.

Trust me. I know it can be tempting to stand on a chair and grab a bullhorn or megaphone to make your message louder than everyone elses. I’ve been in that same position more than once.

But louder doesn’t equal better. In fact, some of the most successful entrepreneurs and business owners communicate with audiences of thousands at just above a whisper. They can do that because they know exactly who they are and exactly who they are talking to.

It took a while, but I learned that getting crystal clear about who I am, where my passion lies, what my strengths are, and how I can be of service to the world is the first step to communicating effectively and getting my message to cut through the noise and reach my ideal client.

Before I could help bring their story to life, I had to fully understand my own story. And with that understanding, came ultimate clarity around who my ideal client is, what their biggest pain point are, and how I can best serve them to change their lives and their businesses.

You see, before I was sending my message out to everyone, and when I marketed to everyone, and didn’t speak directly to anyone, no one listened. It didn’t matter how loud I shouted, my audience couldn’t hear me because I wasn’t speaking to them.

It is only when you know who you are speaking to and you speak right to them about their struggles, that they will truly hear your message and connect with what you are saying.

When you generalize, you get lumped into the giant crowd of marketers all competing for attention. When you target a specific niche and get to know that niche better than they know themselves, you will make an impression and a connection. That way, when you reach out In the future, they’ll be ready and waiting to hear from you, and, even at a faint whisper, your message will slice right through the marketing noise and reach your ideal clients.
 

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      Jul 08, 2010 at 04:58

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    2. Barbara Lopez, The Elevator Pitch Coach

      Jul 08, 2010 at 05:17

      Jen, you are a true pearl of wisdom. What you’re saying is particularly true in networking opportunities. For example, I hear people complain that they don’t like attending networking functions where people are afforded the opportunity to introduce themselves to the entire room because “no one comes and talks to me after”. THIS is one of the biggest reasons why – if individuals in the audience feel spoken “at” rather than “to”, there’s no way to make a connection and to see the need for their services.

      Great post!

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      • Jennifer Bourn

        Jul 08, 2010 at 05:33

        Tell me about it! There is such a difference, especially at networking events, between getting talked at and being talked to. It’s as if some people think that just because they have announced what they do everyone should come running. They forget it’s all about embracing their own compelling story, targeting a niche, and speaking right to them. If you can do that, those who are a good fit for you will seek you out both online and off.

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