Ad Agency New Business, First Build a Relationship

Your agency's first meeting with a prospective client should be all about them and not about you or your capabilities
by Todd Knutson  |   published on May 21, 2009

I've enjoyed reading Norm Brodsky's articles in Inc. magazine for years. He's seen and experienced just about anything you'll ever encounter, and there's a wealth of good business insight in

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Michael Gass  |  05/17/2010

Todd,

Thanks for delivering such helpful content on a consistent basis. This posts rings so true. Relationships first. I’ve seen so many sales opportunities that were unfruitful because the person failed to make that personal connection first.

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It’s easy to want to consume yourself with the love of your life. You may think it is necessary to do everything with, and for your partner, never leaving time to do anything on your own and for yourself. However, this is an unhealthy way to build a relationship. To build a healthy relationship that will thrive, there are things you need to do, and things you need to be aware of.

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Successful businesses don’t just communicate with prospects and customers for special sales. Today, making your company indispensable is a vital key to marketing success. It’s a terrific way to add value, enhance your brand and position against your competition.

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Well I can’t take full credit for this post. My Pop actually posted this under my name by mistake!!! But I thought it was great, so i left it there!!! I do think that if we would just focus on relationship with God first, people second..then He will take care of everything else! And for that matter relationship with people that is genuine. Caring more about people than what those people do for you!!! This is an easy trap for those of us in a full time ministry position. The truth of the matter is when you only want relationship with people so they will do for you, it’s called “manipulation”!!! I don’t speak acusing anyone but myself, for I know that I have lived that way. My decision is to not live that way anymore…for the Lord to break my heart for the things that break His heart. For Him to replace my own agenda’s, desires, etc…with His heart and His desires..I just want to live out His truth in my life everyday…that is my prayer!!


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For a long time, we filled the need to belong by participating in community groups, social organizations, faith communities, and the like.  Increasingly, though, cultural changes have taught us to switch our attention and our affiliation away from these institutions. Instead, we’re placing a higher premium on the relationship we have with brands.


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If you meet someone online who quickly becomes intense about you without even meeting you in person, or if she says she loves you after knowing you for only a few weeks, take it with a grain of salt. Understand the comments in context;factor in the person’s state of mind before responding. Be respectful, positive, and polite, but keep realistic expectations about your friend and the relationship.

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Think about these phases as you speak with your prospects. Recognize where you are in the process, where it makes sense to nurture the relationship by telephone, and when a face-to-face may move it forward. However, resist jumping on a plane too early - it will more than likely be a waste of time and money.

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