The Biggest Opportunity You’re Missing With Your Research
Many people who do research with their customers or prospects forget this simple and incredibly valuable step!
Whether you’re dealing with a decision-maker in your organization or with a client, you’ll likely come across this question. Those who have been working in organizations for some time often have assumptions about their customers and prospects that are firmly entrenched. The “Why bother?” question is one you’ll need to be prepared to answer….
Guess what? The research isn’t the thought leadership. It’s what you build on top of the research that demonstrates your expertise.
Sarah and I rant about making sure your agency clients are ready for research.
Many of our agency clients working on thought leadership research worry that they don’t have a strong niche. Many do — they’re just not thinking about niche the way I think they should.
There are a lot of things you can do to make sure that your research respondents have a great experience and you’re not throwing roadblocks in their way.
This week it’s just a rant about irritating your customers and prospects by using research! Listen and learn!