025: $100k/year business with NO social media in 2024 (with Bryan Harris)
Aug 27, 2024
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In this episode, Bryan Harris, founder of Growth Tools, shares his unconventional approach to building a business without relying on social media. He discusses the Hershey Kiss model, advocating for high-ticket sales to attract premium clients. Bryan emphasizes that you don't need a large audience and explains how to borrow existing audiences instead. He reveals a one-word marketing strategy that outperforms traditional methods, stressing the importance of genuine connections and trust in business for sustainable growth.
Targeting affluent clients initially enhances cash flow and simplifies the sales process, challenging traditional marketing models.
Collaborating with established audiences through joint ventures can effectively grow businesses without the need for a large following.
Establishing strong, genuine relationships with clients is more impactful than focusing on building a massive online audience for success.
Deep dives
The Hershey Kiss Business Model
Starting with high-ticket items is more effective than the traditional Ascension model, which suggests beginning with inexpensive products and gradually offering pricier ones. The Hershey Kiss business model reverses this approach by emphasizing the importance of targeting affluent customers first, leading to greater cash flow with fewer sales. For instance, selling ten clients a $10,000 coaching program generates significantly more revenue than aiming for a thousand clients at a lower price point. This strategy not only simplifies the sales process but also reduces the skills required to attract high-paying clients.
Borrowing Other People's Audiences
Leveraging existing audiences is an efficient way to grow a business without the need to build a large following from scratch. By collaborating with others who have established audiences, creators can promote their services while simultaneously providing valuable content to these audiences. For example, reaching out to an influencer to teach a webinar can lead to a surge in leads and sales without having to invest heavily in marketing. This approach, termed 'BOPA,' allows creators to tap into market segments that are already receptive, accelerating their business growth.
Simplifying Marketing Efforts
Many creators overcomplicate their marketing strategies by seeking broad online visibility, yet the most significant metric is the depth of connection with a handful of clients. Focusing on establishing genuine relationships often proves more fruitful than chasing large volumes of passive followers. Achieving trust is essential, as true success comes from having a small number of deeply connected clients rather than a massive audience. Therefore, optimizing for strong relationships rather than mere numbers can lead to sustained business success.
Creating Trust Through Transparency
Building a trustworthy persona requires being open about one's challenges and failures, as this fosters deeper connections with potential clients. Sharing personal experiences and lessons learned, much like Amy Porterfield does, can create a foundation of trust that encourages clients to engage. Authentic vulnerability not only helps build rapport but also positions individuals as genuine authorities in their field. This strategy highlights that honesty and connection often outweigh slick marketing tactics in establishing a solid client base.
Streamlining Business Goals
Shifting to a problem-centric approach in business facilitates a clearer path to success compared to random acts of marketing. Focusing efforts on solving specific problems for clients can lead to a higher success rate and more measurable outcomes. For instance, committing to making it 'nearly impossible to fail' in obtaining clients sets a robust standard that guides decision-making and strategy. This orientation towards problem-solving not only provides clarity but also enhances the overall client experience.
In today’s episode of The HeyCreator Show, Matt Ragland (@mattragland) interviews old friend Bryan Harris (@Harris_Bryan).
Bryan is the founder of Growth Tools and has a vastly different perspective on content, audiences, and business than the majority of our guests. Listen in for his thoughts on which kinds of clients to serve first, why he believes you DON’T need an audience, and the one-word marketing strategy that beats everything else your business can offer.