TRP 122: The Need for a Target with Eric Fletcher

In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Eric Fletcher, marketing strategist and business development expert, about the importance of defining a clear target in professional services. Eric explains that many professionals fail to attract ideal clients because they don’t have a well-defined target, leading them to rely on chance rather than strategy. He emphasizes the need to develop a specific client profile and align business development efforts with clear goals. Key topics include how to create an ideal client profile by focusing on industry, revenue size, and key decision-makers, as well as identifying "allies"—trusted professionals who already have relationships with potential clients. Eric also discusses the benefits of refining a target over time, mapping out business development plans in six-month increments, and leveraging strategic networking to build valuable connections. This episode provides practical steps for professionals looking to enhance their client acquisition strategy and achieve sustainable growth. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ --------------------------------- As a former Chief Marketing Officer, advertising agency Director and broadcaster, Eric Fletcher has more than 35 years of experience designing and implementing communication and go-to-market strategies for global accounting, consulting, law, and other professional service firms. His communication has been recognized with national awards from the advertising, marketing, and broadcast production communities. In the business development and sales arena he has designed and led successful individual pursuits for as much as $500 million in new business. And he has trained and coached more than 2000 professional service providers. Today he advises leadership teams as well as individual professional service providers in the creation of frameworks for marketing and sales strategies that align with values and mission, and instigate measurable organic growth. Eric is a TEDx speaker, a forbes.com contributor, the co-author of two books, a blogger on marketing, business development, and leadership (since 2002), and keynotes on leadership, the dynamism of vision, and conversations that matter. He is a former member of the CMO Advisory Board for Thomson Reuters and the Advisory Board for the SNHU Masters in Marketing program. He and his family reside in the Austin, Texas area. This show is sponsored by Leopard Solutions Legal Intelligence Suite of products, Firmscape, and Leopard BI. Push ahead of the pack with the power of Leopard. For a free demo, visit this link: https://www.leopardsolutions.com/index.php/request-a-demo/ Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericfletcher/ https://twitter.com/ericfletcher https://ericfletcherconsulting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices