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Written by: Vickie Sullivan  |  February 25, 2021

How to Use Tools to Attract New Opportunities

Distributing your free tools can highlight your perspective and attract new clients.
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As many of you know, I’m a sucker for handy tools. So, a Social Media Today article about Twitter’s branding worksheets got my attention.

No, I didn’t do the worksheets. But the article got me thinking: Would free tools help us highlight our perspective and attract new opportunities? You betcha.

Here are two scenarios when distributing your tools to a broad market make sense:

• If your tools solve problems on the ground. Many of our implementation tools assume folks know our methodology. This strategy works when it’s based on outcome not your process. Ask yourself: Could someone who doesn’t know me use this and try it out within an hour? If so, your material is a good candidate for wide distribution.

• If you are promoting a high-volume item. Keep in mind that this approach will not get you those six-figure projects. The sales process is too complicated for that. The primary purpose here is to introduce yourself and promote a low-cost next step, such as signing up for emails, selling books, or selling online courses.


Listen: How to Convert Your Tools for Wider Distribution


A lot of us provide templates for clients and colleagues, so we have the material anyway. If you change the distribution strategy and retool for a wider use, this strategy could be something that gets you on the buyer’s radar. Just saying. …


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