{"product_id":"book-yourself-solid-the-fastest-easiest-and-most-reliable-system-for-getting-more-clients-than-you-can-handle-even-if-you-hate-marketing-and-sellin-paperback","title":"Book Yourself Solid: The Fastest, Easiest, and Most Reliable System for Getting More Clients Than You Can Handle Even If You Hate Marketing and Sellin - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Port\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKick off the cycle of success with serious self-promotion that works\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBook Yourself Solid\u003c\/i\u003e is a handbook for self-promotion that translates into results. We tend to think of \"busy\" as the equivalent of \"successful\"--but that's not always the case. The key lies in \u003ci\u003ewhat you're busy doing\u003c\/i\u003e. Success means spending your time doing work that gets you closer to your goals, and the critical driving force behind that success is self-promotion. This book shows you how to promote more than just your skills--you need to sell your reputation, your service, your very self. It starts with laying a foundation so potential clients know you can give them what they want and need. How do people see you, and how does that diverge from what you would \u003ci\u003elike\u003c\/i\u003e them to think? Once you know where you are, you can map out a plan for getting where you need to be, and this book shows you how to build the reputation you need to be the go-to person in your field--and keep the business coming in long-term. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBook Yourself Solid has been one of the most popular marketing books in the world for service-based businesses since its initial release in 2006.\u003c\/i\u003e This new third edition includes updated and expanded strategies, techniques, and skills to help you get more clients and increase your take-home profits. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild a solid foundation for a stellar public image\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhance your reputation for trust and credibility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerfect your pitch and pricing to attract higher-caliber clients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdopt the six core strategies that will keep you booked solid\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpending just a small amount of time on self-promotion is an investment. You build a reputation that attracts high-quality clients, which boosts your profits, your track record, and your reputation, which in turn attracts even more high-quality clients. \u003ci\u003eBook Yourself Solid\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to kick off this cycle of success, and maintain it for the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Book Yourself Solid\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lead generation and conversion is the heart of any marketing enterprise, and Michael Port's ingenious and practical system is among the best I've seen. Read this book and transform your business!\" \u003cb\u003e -- Michael E. Gerber, \u003c\/b\u003e founder of E-Myth Worldwide and author of \u003ci\u003eThe E-Myth\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Do your homework! This is not a conceptual, theoretical look at how to succeed as a service professional. Instead, it's just what you need if you're stuck and you'd rather invest in your future (by doing the right kind of work) than complain about it later.\" \u003cb\u003e -- Seth Godin, \u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003ePermission Marketing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePurple Cow\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Going out on your own can be scary. But this book is a welcome antidote to that fear. It brims with savvy advice and nearly overflows with practical, hands-on exercises. Once you absorb the wisdom in these pages, you'll be ready, willing, and eager to fashion a more rewarding work life. Michael Port is the guy to call if you're tired of thinking small.\" \u003cb\u003e -- Daniel H. Pink, \u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eA Whole New Mind\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFree Agent Nation\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you're even slightly uncomfortable with the idea of networking, marketing, or selling, this is the book for you. \u003ci\u003eBook Yourself Solid\u003c\/i\u003e gives you everything you need to fill your business with ideal clients. Before you're even finished reading the book, you'll be inspired to take action!\" \u003cb\u003e --Ivan R. Misner, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e founder and CEO, BNI, and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eMasters of Networking\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Secrets to Promoting Yourself to Success\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople want your services because you're good at what you do--and with \u003ci\u003eBook Yourself Solid\u003c\/i\u003e, you can master a proven strategy for purposeful growth that will maximize the potential of your business. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis extensively updated and expanded \u003ci\u003eThird Edition\u003c\/i\u003e puts you at the cutting edge of customer relationship management with the latest strategies, techniques, and soft skills for retaining and attracting clients. Discover why more than a million business owners stay booked solid by using: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step techniques for developing your personal brand by controlling the narrative, keeping a selective client list, and earning trust\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpert tools and rules of thumb you can depend on for pricing your service at competitive rates and easily selling your brand by attracting genuine interest\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA turnkey, how-to section for building your website, generating visitor traffic, and managing the optimal social media platform\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven if you hate marketing and selling, \u003ci\u003eBook Yourself Solid, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, will keep clients coming to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMICHAEL PORT\u003c\/b\u003e is a small business expert and celebrated public speaking coach, host of the \u003ci\u003eSteal the Show\u003c\/i\u003e podcast, and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of six books, including \u003ci\u003eSteal the Show, Beyond Booked Solid, Book Yourself Solid ILLUSTRATED, The Contrarian Effect\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Think Big Manifesto\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 30, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772719431968,"sku":"9781119431220","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4c2a7406833c590ad8f626037cc10086.webp?v=1780412405","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/book-yourself-solid-the-fastest-easiest-and-most-reliable-system-for-getting-more-clients-than-you-can-handle-even-if-you-hate-marketing-and-sellin-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}