Serve First, Sell Later Marketing

#47 3 Common Mistakes Holding Back Your Practice's Growth

Sylvia Garibaldi

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In this episode, Sylvia Garibaldi tackles one of the biggest challenges professionals face—growing a practice in a saturated market. She dives into three crucial mistakes to avoid and provides actionable strategies for attracting clients, streamlining efforts, and standing out. From moving beyond referrals to overcoming the fear of marketing and embracing specialization, Sylvia offers a step-by-step guide to building a thriving practice that makes an impact.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Stop relying solely on referrals: They can be inconsistent and unpredictable.
  • Overcome the fear of marketing: Focus on providing value and building connections.
  • Embrace specialization: Narrow your focus to stand out in your niche and attract ideal clients.
  • Diversify your marketing strategy: Incorporate digital marketing for stable and scalable growth.

Episode Chapters:

  • 02:53 – Why relying solely on referrals can hurt your growth.
  • 05:28 – Diversification: Incorporating digital marketing to stabilize growth.
  • 07:23 – How fear holds professionals back from growing their practice.
  • 09:36 – Use educational content to build trust and connections.
  • 13:16 – The dangers of a broad approach.
  • 14:27 – The power of focusing on a niche to attract the right clients.


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