Our Marketing Coaching Program Can Help

We are well into 2009 but if you are like many Sage Partners you don't have a solid plan for growth. At this year's Sage Insights Conference we met many partners who told us that "if only I could get in front of more prospects our business would be booming". Our Catalyst Program will help you create a plan to expand your marketing reach.

Some of you have cut back on your marketing and advertising as you try to weather the recent economic downturn. The economic news seems to be brightening however and it is now more important than ever to take a forward looking position. Without effective marketing your growth will be less than it could be.

Perhaps you can't control the business cycle but you can control how you react to it. Don't leave your future prosperity to chance.

An effective and affordable way to grow your business

The Catalyst Program is a comprehensive marketing approach powered by Duct Tape Marketing. It is designed to help you build a powerful yet practical marketing plan specifically for your business.

Here's how it works:

• We meet together on the phone, usually twice a month, for 90 minutes
• In our early meetings we establish the marketing foundation for your business. This includes interviews with your clients. We particularly focus on the concept of your ideal customer and the marketing messages that help you to stand out from your competition.
• In later meetings we look at specific marketing strategies and their role in your marketing plan.
• I'd like to say that you won't need to do any work but that would not be true. Between meetings you will need to set aside some time to work on your plan.
• Once the plan is complete, we can help you implement your marketing tactics .

"We engaged Michael and it was one of the best decisions we have made, ever. He has given our marketing new purpose and focus. We are more confident in our presentations because of Michael's commitment to teaching us how to help people Know, Like and Trust Golden & Company. I cannot recommend Michael and the Duct Tape Marketing System highly enough."

John Caughell
Golden & Company

Over 8 sessions you will:

• Learn the buying patterns of your most profitable clients
• Position yourself competitively in the marketplace
• Learn creative & cost-effective advertising & promotional techniques
• Develop an effective website and use social media as appropriate
• Understand how to gain the attention of the media
• Implement effective referral techniques
• Strengthen you brand and
• Create word of mouth buzz about your business

Over 8 interactive sessions, you will build a marketing system tailored to your business.

The program includes:

• 8 individual sessions of 1.5 hours each.
• The Duct Tape Marketing Ultimate Marketing System which is a proven small business marketing roadmap consisting of 12 workbooks, 2 audio CDs, forms, and examples (worth $399).
• Your own copy of Marketing Plan Pro (Powered By Duct Tape Marketing) software (worth $154.95). The software is based on the UMS and we will use it to record and keep track of your marketing program.

"Michael takes a genuine interest in his clients as well as their business. He delivers everything he promises and more. Michael is extremely knowledgeable about many aspects of marketing, but his knowledge of web sites, blogs and search engine optimization has been invaluable to me. I highly recommend Michael Thompson."

Bob Keyser
President
Keyser and Associates

Group Coaching

Group coaching is a good option when budgets are more limited. Groups consist of up to 15 business owners and follow a similar 8 session outline as the individual coaching program.

Members appreciate input and discussion with their peers. Group interaction is a key reason why this option is popular. Members often form strong business and personal relationships.

How to sign-up:

Contact Michael to arrange a short interview to make sure that this program is a good fit for you and your business. Call (360) 448-7474 or use the form on the top right.

About Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson is the owner of Market Accelerators, LLC. He works with select small companies who want to grow their business to the next level.

Michael is a highly regarded professional marketer with over 20 years experience and is known for his immensely practical approach and ideas. Michael has held worldwide marketing responsibilities for well known companies such as Hewlett Packard and Mattel Toys as well as various small businesses. He has worked both in the US and overseas including postings in the UK, Spain and Singapore.

Michael regularly speaks at various events including chambers of commerce, industry organizations, international sales events and press tours. Michael was an industry spokesperson for Hewlett Packard and has appeared in TV, newspaper and magazine interviews worldwide.

Michael is a board member of the Oregon Chapter of the American Marketing Association and is also a licensed Duct Tape Marketing Coach. He has an active small business marketing blog and conducts frequent podcast interviews with various marketing experts

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