Cultivate an Understanding of how Marketing Influences Brands

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Many companies want to build a lasting brand that customers trust as they want to expand their customer base and maximize profits. Marketing consultants sometimes make the mistake of focusing solely on revenue and not considering brand perception. For example, a half-price offer might temporarily boost sales for a client and increase their profit margin. However, if the client has spent years developing an image of luxury, it could hurt the brand and damage long-term growth.

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Become Indispensable
When you first start as a consultant, finding work lack data can be difficult. You’ll need to spend a lot of time building your personal brand and earning referrals. But persevere and you will start to see repeat clients and referrals. Earning repeat clients proves you’re reliable and have achieved success. When you start to learn everything you can about your client’s company and industry, you start to become someone that's difficult to replace. Expertise takes time, and once you have it, it’s irreplaceable.

Think about auditing your skillset to determine what subjects you’re interested in, what you already know, and how you can improve especially when it comes to digital transformation across industries. Then use that knowledge to land clients in the sectors you think are best suited to your skillset.

Learn, Learn & Keep Learning
The best consultants don’t just stop learning after earning a marketing degree or specialist certifications . They constantly learn and work on their skills so they can update their clients on the latest marketing best practices and technologies. Marketing is always evolving and it's important to keep pace with the industry so you can provide the best advice and recommendations to clients.