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p.1 #1 · I need a book on "how to get clients"


I've posted before, not really good with people skills,so I need a book with examples to follow. things to say to clients to build a rapport and get their business. I want 10/10 of my clients to book me(if I want to).
Anyone know if there are any books on this subject?



Apr 09, 2008 at 10:04 PM
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p.1 #2 · I need a book on "how to get clients"


"How to win friends and influence people" by Dale Carnegie.

Summary: http://www.westegg.com/unmaintained/carnegie/win-friends.html



Apr 09, 2008 at 10:18 PM
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p.1 #3 · I need a book on "how to get clients"


I don't know of any books, but I think what you are looking for is something on 'empathy selling'. On the other hand, the ability to build a rapport seems kinda hard to learn from a book - a bit like learning to be funny.....


Apr 10, 2008 at 07:37 AM
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p.1 #4 · I need a book on "how to get clients"


http://www.amazon.com/Book-Yourself-Solid-Reliable-Marketing/dp/0471783935

Booking 10/10 clients is doubtful to happen no matter how good of a salesman or photographer you are. You can't be all things to all people. Prequalifying them by posting prices and examples of your work will up the odds though.

Also network with other vendors, including other photographers. Not only so they can refer work to you, but so you have other photogs to refer clients to if you're booked on their date.



Apr 10, 2008 at 11:27 AM
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p.1 #5 · I need a book on "how to get clients"


I've read some of that book - it's ok but it does seem to be a case of having one idea and repeating it over and over though. I've only made it through about four chapters - there's only so many times I can read the same thing....


Apr 10, 2008 at 11:51 AM
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p.1 #6 · I need a book on "how to get clients"


Thanks, LF. I haven't read it yet but had it on my list due to it being mentioned here before and the good reviews on it. What is it's main premise?


Apr 10, 2008 at 01:43 PM
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p.1 #7 · I need a book on "how to get clients"


Read anything by Gitomer, Seth Grodin, Al Ries,

Ben McConnell's books are really great (http://creatingcustomerevangelists.com/writing.asp)




Apr 10, 2008 at 01:46 PM
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p.1 #8 · I need a book on "how to get clients"


Look up the book "Influence the psychology of persuasion" By Robert Cialdini an absolutely priceless resource that can be applied to all areas of your life not just Bu$iness.


Apr 11, 2008 at 08:27 AM
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p.1 #9 · I need a book on "how to get clients"


And here I thought a picture was worth a thousand words...


Apr 11, 2008 at 09:12 AM
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p.1 #10 · I need a book on "how to get clients"


Search: "Book yourself solid". Never read it, heard good things about it.


Apr 11, 2008 at 12:08 PM
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p.1 #11 · I need a book on "how to get clients"


sboerup wrote:
Search: "Book yourself solid". Never read it, heard good things about it.



Two people in the same thread recommend a book they have never read.....



Apr 13, 2008 at 11:50 AM
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p.1 #12 · I need a book on "how to get clients"


Send the book off on a round-about to us and we'll read it then.


Apr 13, 2008 at 03:52 PM





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