Marketing Tips for Women Business Owners: Educated Empowered Inspired

#102 How to Identify Your Most Valuable Clients

Episode Summary

Today on Educated, Empowered, Inspired, Shelly Niehaus dives into a typical pitfall many small businesses face: the allure of pleasing everyone. She unfolds the truth that clients differ significantly in their value and demands. This episode focuses on recognizing five types of clients in your business, helping you pinpoint where to focus your marketing efforts for maximum impact and revenue.

Episode Notes

This week, Shelly dives into a typical pitfall many small businesses face: the allure of pleasing everyone. She unfolds the truth that clients differ significantly in their values and demands. This episode focuses on recognizing five types of clients in your business, helping you pinpoint where to focus your marketing efforts for maximum impact and revenue.

Key Takeaways:

• Five Types of Clients:
  • VIP Ideal Clients: Your top performers make up most of your revenue. They appreciate and resonate with your services.
  • Referral Clients: They may not spend the most but are vital for their enthusiastic endorsements.
  • Average Clients: Reliable payers who help maintain your business's baseline.
  • Joy-Bringing Clients: Long-term supporters who have been with you since the beginning.
  • Problematic Clients: High-effort, low-return clients. Spot and manage their red flags early.
• Focus Your Marketing: Sharpen your marketing to attract and retain VIPs and referral clients, making your efforts more effective.
• Strategic Client Management: Use your understanding of these client categories to craft targeted marketing strategies that resonate with the right people.

Action Step: Segment your client list into these categories to refine your marketing approach, emphasizing those who contribute most positively to your business.