How to become
highly sought-after
in your industry.

How to become
highly sought-after
in your industry.

How to become
highly sought-after
in your industry.

In today’s overcrowded marketplace, being the best at what you do, is no longer enough. If you are frustrated that your expertise or professional services are unknown to your dream clients, or potential customers…


Or if you are working harder than ever, but seeing fewer rewards…


Here is how to stand out and get results…


We live in what Peter Drucker, called the era of the three C’s — accelerated change, overwhelming complexity, and tremendous competition.


In today’s attention economy, people have become smarter, better informed, and yet more skeptical than ever.


Many of the methods that once worked so well, for attracting and winning new clients are proving less and less effective, and no longer guaranteeing results.


And, because of the growth of the internet and social media, we now have more competitors than ever before. So, how do you rise above the sea of competition, in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing era of digital distraction and unlimited choice?


So, how do you stand out, attract and win new clients or customers, when we are bombarded with thousands of marketing messages each day?

"Standing out is not a choice

it is a necessity for those

who aim to succeed"

Sir Richard Branson

"Standing out

is not a choice

it is a necessity

for those who aim to succeed"

Sir Richard Branson

The good news


Today you can stand out, rise above the competitive noise, and become greatly in-demand.

And, I am about to share with you how…


First, life moves quickly…


Are you, where you want to be professionally?


If your current business development efforts are not gaining new clients, or you want greater impact and rewards, it may be time for a rethink.


Or, if you’re feeling stuck in your career, and unchallenged in an unsatisfying role, and think, “Is this it?” — you don’t want to live your life on someone else’s terms.


Or you’re curious about what the next level of life, would look like for you and your family… what do you do?


Irrespective of your age, career stage, or profession, there has never been a better time to set yourself apart, within your industry as the go-to!


Becoming the go-to is about lucratively creating, nurturing, and strengthening a deep bond of trust between you, and your ideal clients, customers, or colleagues, by design.


It is about achieving ‘Number 1’ positioning in the minds of your target audience — it is the last game-changing shift you’ll ever need to make — one that will elevate your trajectory toward lasting success.

"The most successful person

in your industry, is not necessarily

the best at what they do.


The best person in your industry

is not necessarily the most successful.


It is the person who stands out

aattracts the highest-value clients

and earns the greatest income."

"The way a company brands itself is everything – it will ultimately decide

whether a business survives.”

Sir Richard Branson

"The most successful person

in your industry, is not necessarily

the best at what they do.


The best person in your industry

is not necessarily the most successful.


It is the person who stands out

aattracts the highest-value clients

and earns the greatest income."

Benefits of becoming the go-to

  • Increased credibility: As you rise above the competitive noise, as the go-to, you’ll increase your intrinsic perceived value, credibility, and authority in your industry

  • Trust and reliability: Clients, colleagues, and stakeholders are more likely to trust and rely on your expertise and authority, leading to stronger professional relationships

  • Higher demand: Your services or products become higher in-demand, leading to more opportunities

  • Competitive advantage: You’ll stand out from competitors, making it easier to attract clients, customers, or new career opportunities

  • Higher-income potential: The demand for your expertise allows you to charge what you’re worth

  • Networking opportunities: When you are seen as the go-to, you’ll have more opportunities to network with industry leaders and peers

  • Career advancement: Within a company, becoming the go-to, leads to significant promotions and career advancement

  • Public speaking, and writing opportunities: You may be invited to speak at conferences, write articles, or contribute to industry publications, increasing your visibility

  • Personal branding: Establishing yourself as the go-to, builds a strong personal brand, that opens doors in various aspects of your professional and personal life

So, how do you become the go-to?


Tip 1: What makes you different


Forget about your title.


From today, adopt the mindset of becoming your industry’s go-to.


Please be sure to get clarity on differentiating yourself from all the other smart, highly skilled, and savvy professionals seeking success.


Could you identify the exceptional talents, niche expertise, and unique traits that distinguish you from your competition, and provide remarkable value for your target ideal clients?

"Standing out is about

having the audacity to dreambig

and the determination to make

those dreams a reality"

Sara Blakely

"Standing out is about

having the audacity to dreambig and the determination to make those dreams a reality"

Sara Blakely

Tip 2: Big picture thinking


It is important to determine upfront what you want to be known as, and what you want to be known for so that you can engineer your go-to positioning — this represents your promise of quality, integrity, and standards that people will receive from you.


Amplify your visibility and influence — position and promote yourself as a person of integrity, and trust who generates real value.


  • Pre-Framing: Strategically influence others, don’t leave perception to chance


  • Create your narrative: Craft one or two sentences encapsulating your strategic messaging, and develop your authentic go-to brand story


  • Power positioning: Leverage perspectives that create and strengthen the bond between you and your ideal clients


  • Strengthen your skills: Continuously enhancing your skills allows you to deliver on your promises with integrity and excellence


  • Value processes: Implement methods, strategies, and tactics that amplify your go-to brand, to reach more people with your solutions





Tip 2: Big picture thinking


It is important to determine upfront what you want to be known as, and what you want to be known for so that you can engineer your go-to positioning — this represents your promise of quality, integrity, and standards that people will receive from you.


Amplify your visibility and influence — position and promote yourself as a person of integrity, and trust who generates real value.


  • Pre-Framing: Strategically influence others, don’t leave perception to chance


  • Create your narrative: Craft one or two sentences encapsulating your strategic messaging, and develop your authentic go-to brand story


  • Power positioning: Leverage perspectives that create and strengthen the bond between you and your ideal clients


  • Strengthen your skills: Continuously enhancing your skills allows you to deliver on your promises with integrity and excellence


  • Value processes: Implement methods, strategies, and tactics that amplify your go-to brand, to reach more people with your solutions




Tip 3: Become magnetic to your ideal clients


Becoming the go-to sets you apart and increases your visibility.


By distinguishing yourself, you can rapidly expand your reach, and make yourself greatly in-demand.


Increased visibility as the go-to, allows you to break free from the income rollercoaster, by growing your professional network and fueling lucrative collaborations, referrals, and other strategic alliances.

Tip 3: Become magnetic to your ideal clients


Becoming the go-to sets you apart and increases your visibility.


By distinguishing yourself, you can rapidly expand your reach, and make yourself greatly in-demand.


Increased visibility as the go-to, allows you to break free from the income rollercoaster, by growing your professional network and fueling lucrative collaborations, referrals, and other strategic alliances.

"The most successful entrepreneurs

are the ones who rise above the noise,

stay true to their vision, and relentlessly

pursue their goal"

Mark Cuban

"The most successful entrepreneurs are the ones who rise above the noise, stay true to their vision, and relentlessly pursue their goal"

Mark Cuban

"The most successful entrepreneurs are the ones who rise above the noise, stay true

to their vision, and relentlessly pursue their goal"

Mark Cuban

The core idea


The underlying premise of becoming the go-to in your industry is that you more easily attract your ideal clients, sell more products, or services, and reach new heights in your business, career, and life when people:


1. Know you


2. Like you


3. Trust you


4. Want your product or services (before you sell it)



Download your free guide


Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, or a professional services supplier such as a consultant, coach, surveyor, architect, engineer, contractor, therapist, legal practitioner, financial adviser, trainer, UX designer, graphic designer, software developer, or freelancer…


This downloadable free guide below provides you with the essential knowledge framework you need, to transform yourself (or your team) into an indispensable go-to in your industry, that others look to for guidance.


In this 5-step framework you'll learn:


  • How to hook the interest of your ideal clients


  • How to achieve ‘Number 1’ positioning in the minds of your ideal clients


  • Conversion mechanisms that give you a critical edge over the competition


  • How to escape the exchanging your time-for-money trap


  • Collective compounding methods that drive reach, impact, and revenue



Click the cover below to download your free guide…


Written by
Dave Newton

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