Tuesday, May 19, 2009

9 Simple and Low Cost Ways to Gain Expert Recognition

Hi Team,
 
No matter what business you are in it always helps to be seen as an expert. If you were calling someone to fix a drain or sell your house you would approach the person you saw as most credible and reputable in that area of expertise.
 
To become an expert sometimes takes hard work and experience. It can involve study or the honing of practical skills. It  can also demand high standards of work. You can also make your climb to becoming an expert in your field much quicker and easier by learning from those who have already "been there done that".
 
Often times people who should be seen as experts are overlooked by others less qualified who happen to be better at marketing and self promotion.ere are nine ways to start establishing your reputation. If you know you deserve more recognition in your field but not getting it, you may want to invest time (and a little money) in the following 9 activities.
 
Publish a book or series of reports
 
The internet has made this much easier. You can now create an ebook that can be downloaded without having to involve a publisher. A well-written book or series of reports will establish your reputation as an expert in your field.
 
Publish a newsletter
 
Set one up on the internet and distribute it to your customers. This is an excellent way to regularly keep your name in front of your prospects as an authority on your subject.
 
Write press releases
 
Used correctly these can gain you a lot of positive publicity. Make sure the press release looks like newsworthy information and not like an advertisement.
 
Write Articles
 
By publishing information packed articles, you'll soon enjoy the status of being seen as an authority on your topic. This can lead to joint ventures and many other exciting opportunities that you would have never enjoyed otherwise!
 
Create a website
 
Set up a user-friendly website that will appeal to customers and you have expanded the reach of your reputation. Keep it timely and informative, and people will continue to return to your site. If you don't know how to set up a website there are plenty of web designers who do. Alternatively enquire at a college teaching web design. Some students might want to build a portfolio.
 
Join associations
 
If you are a member of an association it will enhance your credibility. But don't just be a member. Be an active member. This will build your reputation among your peers and lead to useful introductions. Membership can have many benefits, and it will certainly keep you up to date in your field.
 
Networking
 
You can boost your reputation and influence by speaking to the right people. Keep your name in front of your prospects. Organize mutually beneficial ventures. You cannot predict what may come from a contact so make as many as you can.
 
Public Speaking
 
Even speaking to a local group of people can establish you as an expert and get you referrals that may lead to a wider audience. If you are not sure you can speak in public, preparation and rehearsal are the keys to success. Make sure your presentation is aimed at the right level, follows a sensible sequence and will not sound like a dry textbook-like monologue. Write your main points on small cards so you are not relying solely on your memory and start in front of a small audience.
 
Teach workshops or seminars
 
If you have knowledge that people would like to tap into you can pass on your expertise. If your presentation is well planned you will be seen as an authority in your subject. You will also meet people who are likely to recommend you to others. If you are teaching a hot topic you will also be gaining a useful income stream.
 
Any of these methods will start building your reputation as an expert. Use them all correctly and you will gain the sort of reputation that will have potential clients approaching you without having to seek them out.
 
Your Mentors Club Success Library is full of training and Mentoring to help you with these 9 steps and many more to help you build the expert status you want, desire or need to take your business to the next level of success. Becoming an expert in your field is much easier than you think if you will learn from the success and mistakes of others. So get started today letting the world know just how awesome you are.
 
Blessings,
Dr. Reggie Cochran Ph.D. DCH CPMA DD
"I became a World Champion in my field. I
can help you become a Champion in yours"
www.MentorsClub.info

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