There’s a lot of BAD advice out there about sales and selling.
Even if it’s not bad advice, it’s usually meant for “professional” sales people — or those who sell for a living.
But if you’re a consultant or any kind of expert who sells services, advice and insights…
Not only does much of the “traditional” sales advice not apply to you, it’s actually extremely dangerous for you.
For one simple reason.
CLIENTS NEED YOU MORE THAN YOU NEED THEM
If you’re well positioned in the market…
There should be PLENTY of clients who need your help… probably somewhere in the hundreds or thousands.
While there are only a handful of experts like you that clients can work with.
So you’re the prize here.
If a client doesn’t want to work with you or isn’t ready, you simply move on to the next one.
But if a client has a burning problem and you are uniquely positioned to solve it, they’re going to have a hard time finding someone else like you.
Again, if you’re well positioned.
Bottom line…
Experts sell differently.
They maintain the “expert posture” from the very first interaction they have with a client.
From discovery to delivery.
No exceptions.
BTW, for a deeper dive on this, check out my podcast interview with David C Baker.