Written by: Vickie Sullivan | April 11, 2017
How to Attract ‘Strangers’
Established thought leaders know they are influential—they get plenty of incoming opportunities, and their buyers love them and refer often.
But there comes a time when these experts want more. The problem: We get into a rut and talk only to folks who love us. When our credibility is off the table, we no longer articulate what folks can do with our brilliance. We can’t explain it to “strangers.” This is the beginning of the end of many expansions.
That begs the question: How do we attract strangers to our camp? My favorite tool is what I call the flag in the ground. This is a focal point, a rallying cry that makes strangers point and say, “Whoa. I gotta have more of this!” It’s a subtle mix of recognition and surprise.
Listen: How to create your flag in the ground
To expand, we must compete for opportunities that are beyond our reputation. To broaden our influence, we must navigate in a different world in which our value isn’t assumed. Planting a flag in the ground helps folks discover your value. When buyers figure out what to do with your gifts, your credibility is off the table. Your influence expands according.
Other Resources You May Like: