SBTM September 2015 | Page 26

EDITORIAL FEATURE How to Use The Phenomenal Five Point “Experiential” Marketing Message By Howard Partridge L ast month I shared what my five point marketing message is. This message covers what I believe are the five things that people will stand in line and pay the highest price for. When you have all five of them in place and you understand how to use them in your marketing, you can literally position yourself at the top of any industry. I’ve done it in three different industries and helped thousands of small business owners around the world in many different industries improve their position at minimum, and many have dominated their markets. people were waiting to see if anyone drowned before they ventured in! This is social proof. Social proof says if others are doing it, it must be okay. Be sure to communicate how each and every one of these marketing points benefit the client. This one is obvious. The benefit is that since you can trust our company, regardless of what happens, I know I am not going to be taken advantage of. This month I’d like to share how to create and use your unique Five Point Marketing Message. We’ll go through the 5 points over the next two articles. Introduction example of reputation: “Our company enjoys a reputation that is second to none. Some of the area’s most seasoned refer our services/products exclusively.” Marketing Point #1: Reputation Marketing Point #2: Experience Marketing your reputation is done by using what others say about you rather than what you say about yourself ! My friend Joseph Michelli, author of The Starbucks Experience, says “A brand is nothing more than what people say about you when you are not around.” The relationships you have with your clients, people with influence in your industry and community will build your reputation and confirm that you can be trusted. Testimonials are p