In this episode we’re looking at the success profiles of $100K to $500K resume writers and/or career coaches who participated in our 2nd annual Critical Industry Analysis survey.
I’m sharing:
- Y2Y revenue and marketing outsourcing comparison.
- Total price of most common sale.
- Type of most common sale (packages or one-off services).
- Gross annual revenue breakdown.
- Top 5 marketing strategies utilized.
- Number o industry certifications held.
- Number of social media channels used 3-5 times/week.
- Years in practice.
- Full-time/part-time status.
- Overall success profile.
Plus, for members, I’m also sharing a 5-page downloadable findings summary of the above stats that includes use of subcontractors at each level.
As you review, please know that there were some surprises that come with some caution:
Not everyone participates so while that data is valuable, it’s not a complete picture.
I know now to specifically ask some of my former clients/CDI members to participate in the survey instead of assuming they will. (Everyone is so busy, right?) For instance, it would be valuable to see the success profile data of a resume writer only (no coaching) with no subs at $700K as well as that of someone working with a team to hit the 7-figure mark.
Further, some of what we see in these findings seems to present the exact opposite of what we teach and consult on in CDI to ensure you have life balance, profit, and client success.
For example, lower price points in general, but also lower price points with subs likely means you need a huge client volume to be profitable. Whether using subs or not, a low price point often reflects in overdelivering and not profiting yourself or not leveraging the complete solutions that job seekers so truly need. The survey is anonymous so we can’t go back and get clarification. We can only go on 30 years of experience and knowing low rates and high revenue is usually a recipe for burnout, even with subs.
Therefore, even if you’re a member downloading the summary, take the time to watch the replay because I repeatedly share different approaches when I see this coming up. Additionally, at the bottom of this page I’ve linked to supporting resources on these topics in members-only and sometimes non-member tools to help you maximize your ROI and your client success while minimizing your time output.
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Livestream Replays >> (Visit for top three marketing strategies and more)
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How to Attract Job Seeker Prospects with Certifications and Credentials
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Members:
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Highlights:
Done-For-You Consultation Script & Sales Strategy for Resume Writing & Career Services >>
System Overview – Getting Prospects to “YES” with Smart Service Packaging (+ Pricing & Consulting) >>
Get Targeted Testimonials to Easily Close Sales & Boost Your Business (Core Lesson) >>
How Career Industry Pros Make Special Offers Without Discounting Services or Creating Products >>
Done-for-You White-Labeled Tip Sheets for Job Seekers >>
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) 101 (Video Master Class) >>
SEO Campaign Roadmap (Video Master Class) >>
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Highlights:
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Increase Your Business with Professional Referrals (Tip Sheet) >>
Amping Up Referrals With Client Follow Up >>
Does Your Website Have a Sexy Lead Magnet or Initial Free Offer? (Core Lesson) >>
How to Use AI to Grow Your Career Industry Business with Social Media >>
Everything a Resume Writer or Career Coach Needs for a 6-Figure-Plus Year >>
Craft a Profitable Client Product…Without the Need to Write (Video) >>
Best Practices in Video Marketing for Your Business (Tip Sheet) >>
Blogging Strategy: Organize Your Blog to Never Miss a Posting Opportunity + Editorial Calendar >>
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