“We can’t measure what you’ve done for us over the years. We are so far ahead of where we would be without your help.”This is one of those statements that sticks in your brain, at least it stuck in mine.
The above was said by the Director of Education of the island country of Antigua as we reviewed our Rotary service project and planned for the future. No matter what business you’re in, look at your testimonials; do they sound like the above? i.e. we’re better off with you (or your company) than without you? This being one of Partner On-Call’s tag lines.
When I teach my class at the SBA on “Dynamically Growing a Consulting Business” I use the “better off” line at least half a dozen times. I want to drill it into the students head you have to offer value, not just be an expert in your field. It doesn’t matter if you offer advice and counsel, make widgets, rent money, or anything else, your customers must feel they can’t live without you.
There’s not much more I can write on this subject without being redundant by filling more space.