Consulting Mastery

The power of the waitlist

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Jan 27, 2025
Ever wondered why a packed restaurant is more appealing than an empty one? Learn how consultants can harness this psychology to attract premium clients. Discover the benefits of building a waitlist and how it transforms client perception, making you the in-demand expert. Understand the importance of maintaining a proactive pipeline, even during peak times, to escape the feast-or-famine cycle. Clients who wait for your services often experience better results, confirming that scarcity can boost your rates and client satisfaction.
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ANECDOTE

Busy Restaurant Anecdote

  • A busy restaurant with a line attracts more customers than an empty one with a desperate greeter.
  • Keri researches popular restaurants in advance to secure a spot at high-demand places.
INSIGHT

Consultants Fear Being Too Busy

  • Consultants fear being too busy, worrying about capacity and client disappointment.
  • This fear leads them to avoid creating demand, unlike customers who seek scarcity and high demand.
ADVICE

Build Pipeline While Busy

  • Build your client pipeline even when busy to avoid feast-or-famine cycles.
  • This proactive approach creates excess demand and a waitlist for sustainable growth.
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