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My Fellow Consultants And Coaches: Ask Not What Your Website Can Do For You. Ask What You Can Do For Your Website.
Manage Your Messaging 🇺🇲Today's Presidents’ Day, and I’ve been thinking about John F. Kennedy. A president who said one sentence so powerful it’s still quoted 60+ years later. Meanwhile, some businesses have had websites for 10 years and still no one knows what they do. Which brings me to this: Ask not what your business can do for you— Ask what you have done for your business. 🇺🇲Have you made your message clear? Or are you still “leveraging innovative solutions to empowe
6 days ago


How to Get Professional Branding When You Can't Afford a Big Agency (Yet)
You don't need a big agency budget.
You need someone who understands your business, your challenges, and how to position you as the clear choice in your market.
Most importantly, you need to stop treating your brand as something you'll "fix later" and start seeing it as the lever that makes everything else in your business easier.
Feb 2


Brand Strategy for Consultants:How Focused Messaging Lets You Turn Down Work
"I'm in a great position where I can actually turn work down if I need to." That's what my client told me after we developed his brand strategy. An architect with over 30 years in business came to Rainmaker Branding wanting to specialize in net zero building—directly addressing his ideal client's pain around sustainability and energy efficiency. He can turn work down. That's what happens when your brand strategy uses focused messaging that speaks to your ideal client's pain.
Jan 16


Why Executive Clients Ghost After Discovery Calls
The 'Authority Gap' in your messaging you can't see but they feel instantly—and how to close it in 3 conversations Why your prospects disappear You just had a perfect discovery call. The VP leaned in, asked smart questions, said "this is exactly what we need." You sent the proposal within 24 hours. Then... crickets. Three weeks later, you see on LinkedIn they hired someone else—someone less experienced, charging more. What just happened? Executive clients don't ghost because
Dec 29, 2025


Stop Explaining Why You're Worth It: The Real Reason Great Consultants Stay Stuck in Feast or Famine
Feast or famine isn't because you're bad at what you do—it's because your ideal clients can't figure out if you're for them. This guide shows you the 4-step system to create messaging that breaks through: pre-sold clients who don't question your pricing. Plus: why "being good" isn't enough anymore and the exact pain points keeping you invisible. Let me guess. Last month was incredible. You closed two great clients, felt like you finally figured this whole business thing out,
Dec 16, 2025


The Mentor Effect: Why Every Small Business Owner Needs a Great Guide
Let's be real—being a small business owner is lonely sometimes. You're wearing all the hats, making the tough calls, and often wondering if you're doing it right. Here's what we've learned working with hundreds of business owners: the ones who thrive aren't always the ones with the best ideas. They're the ones with great mentors. A real mentor is like a Sherpa, leading you through your challenges and safely urging you forward. They aren't just someone who's "been there." They
Oct 14, 2025


The $100K Positioning Mistake That's Keeping You Invisible
You launched your service business with a clear vision. You knew exactly how you'd help clients, and you were confident your expertise...
Sep 23, 2025


The Power of Brand Storytelling for Coaches, Consultants & Mental Health Professionals
In a world overflowing with advertisements and endless information, capturing the attention of consumers is challenging. This is where...
Aug 12, 2025


Nurturing Your Brand: A Solopreneur's Guide to a Flawless Launch
Imagine this: you've just hired us to work with you to craft a brand, design, and write targeted copy for your new website... and soon it...
Jul 21, 2025


Determining Your Brand Personality and Tone: For Coaches & Therapists
Understanding your brand personality and tone is crucial, especially for coaches and therapists. A well-defined brand personality not...
Jun 9, 2025


It Wasn't Always Like This
The Evolution of Branded Copy: A Nostalgic Reflection of Days Gone By Gone are the days of Madison Avenue's smoke-filled rooms and the...
Nov 8, 2024
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