How to overcome skepticism

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    Corey Quinn

    Founder, Deep Specialization™

    Don't rely on cheap claims. Do this instead.

    Want to overcome skepticism?

    Use Proof Points.

    Proof Points are the hard-working data points that support and substantiate your marketing claims.  

    Which claim below is more credible?

    Statement A

    “We’re the #1 home services marketing agency.”

    Statement B

    “We’re the #1 home services marketing agency. 81 of our plumbing clients doubled their revenue in the last 12 months.”

    Statement B is vastly more credible.  It provides evidence that 81 of their plumbing clients doubled their revenue in the last 12 months. This is a Proof Point. It backs up the claim that it’s the #1 home services marketing agency.

    Using proof points instills confidence, establishes credibility, and helps overcome skepticism.

    Questions to ponder:

    👉 Is our marketing believable by the skeptical marketplace? (there's no argument: buyers are heavily skeptical of agencies)

    👉 Do we use credible proof points in our marketing?

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    About Corey Quinn

    Founder, Deep Specialization™

    Corey helps founder-led agencies scale through Deep Specialization™ and programmatic M&A. Former CMO of Scorpion ($20M to $200M). Author of "Anyone, Not Everyone."

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