Brick by Brick: Building a Value Proposition that Sells

By Michelle Davidson, Editor

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One of the biggest problems that consultants have is articulating the value of what they do, especially to prospects they've never met before. After all...

* Your services are complex and difficult to describe-it's impossible to pare down all that you do into a 60-second elevator pitch

* Your solutions are customized to each client's particular situation and needs

* You help your clients in a broad range of areas, so it's difficult to know what will resonate with the person sitting across the table

* It's easy to talk about what you do, but it can be difficult to quantify the impact

* You view (or perceive that buyers view) your services as a commodity-it just is what it is

Being able to position your value in a way that grabs attention and communicates the benefits of working with you is vital to your selling success.

To help, we developed the free report, The 10 Commandments for Building a Value Proposition that Sells. In it we walk you through the process brick by brick and show you how to build a value proposition that opens doors, wins you new clients, and allows you to charge (and get) premium prices.

In this 27-page report, you'll learn:

  • 6 common value proposition pitfalls to avoid
  • How not to fall into the "your services are a commodity" trap
  • 3 keys to a successful value proposition, and the many forms it can take
  • How to use your value proposition to connect with potential buyers
  • 6 building blocks that grab attention and get prospects to buy
  • The myth of the elevator pitch, and what you need to do instead
  • Why the concept of the unique selling proposition (USP) doesn't apply to consulting

Plus, we'll share real-life examples of winning value propositions.

>> Click here to download the free report, 10 Commandments for Building a Value Proposition that Sells.

Michelle Davidson is Editor of RainToday. As such, she oversees all of the articles published on the website and publishes the weekly newsletter, the Rainmaker Report. She also produces the site's weekly podcast series, Marketing & Selling Professional Services, and the site's webinars. You may contact her via email at mdavidson@raintoday.com and via Twitter at @michedav.

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