How to Get Instant Credibility

Posted on November 22, 2011, November 22, 2011, by Christian.


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25 Responses to “How to Get Instant Credibility”

  1. Cedric @ Com'Coach pour trouver des clients says:
    at 9:49 am
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    Wow ! great video Christian.

    I was curious to what would those two things be but as youunveiled them I remember conversation with propsects in the past days and how they asked me for example of other clients I had helped.

    Me being able to give several examples with confidence and ease made a great impact on them and now I know why :) They had seen my website and other material I give away as well so I am glad to know I have these two things to rely on to win over new clients prospective clients !

    Cédric

    • Christian Mickelsen says:
      at 8:18 am
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      Thanks Cedric -

      Having and showing confidence does make all
      the difference.

      Cheers!

      Christian

  2. Hashim Warren says:
    at 10:00 am
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    “He doesn’t know what I go through” is the #1 objection I have when I’m considering advice from someone, friend or professional.

    Thanks for letting me know this is the main way I can build credibility.

    • Christian Mickelsen says:
      at 8:20 am
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      Your welcome Hashim,

      I think everyone has that objection at first, gaining
      credibility will get you where you need to go. :)

      Christian

  3. Pamela says:
    at 10:09 am
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    LOVE this Christian! I never look at PhD’s and how many years in the business, I listen to what others promise will happen in my life. Thank you for such a great posting!

    • Christian Mickelsen says:
      at 8:21 am
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      Great way to look at it Pamela :)

      Glad you enjoyed the post!

      Cheers!

      Christian

  4. Leslie Campbell says:
    at 10:13 am
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    You have really cut through a lot of misconceptions in this great little video, Christian. Over and over online marketing experts say we have to write the book first, and that means we need the education and the skils to write it, before we will have the authority to attract clients. Your simple chart is fixed in my mind now and I’ll be sharing it with others. Thanks! Happy Thanksgving to you and your family!

    • Christian Mickelsen says:
      at 8:25 am
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      Terrific Leslie :) Glad the chart helped.

      Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving too, mine was great!

      Christian

  5. Dita says:
    at 10:18 am
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    Hi Chris!
    It is excellent, I absolutely loved it.
    Definitely agree.I wish you would build up an online marketing university and teach 1000 of people globally!
    Those simple strategies will get you there and us as well!

    I must add to it,I also find creating exclusivity helps.
    (I have a Pilates studio).If people can not get into the classes, ohh boy, they do anything to get in and will pay more.
    Also, which is new to me, I am seeing how ‘positively’ they react to the celebrity factor.I guess those are all old tricks, but if you want to explain to me -us what it really us, bring it on!

    Thank you!Dita

    • Christian Mickelsen says:
      at 8:22 am
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      Exclusivity does seem to motivate people to
      respond quickly – excellent point!

      Christian

  6. fran says:
    at 11:02 am
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    This video reminded me of how we evaluate people in general: it’s instinctive. If someone has substance, and are authentic (ie: value) we trust them and will engage with them. If they are packaged in a certain way, that might fool some, but only for so long. It’s all about value. Thanks for the reminder Christian!

    • Christian says:
      at 3:49 pm
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      That is so true Fran. If what a person says does not
      ring true how can anyone find value in that? Great point!

      Christian

  7. Steve DeVane says:
    at 11:10 am
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    Hi Christian,

    Good information on the video. I think you’re on target with what brings credibility. After all, it doesn’t matter if someone is educated or has written a book if they can’t help you.

    I think it’s also important to put yourself out there as someone who can help people. I get the sense that a lot of people hesitate because they don’t have the items that are lower on your list. If they’d take a chance, they’d often find out that they can connect with people and give them what they need.

    I appreciate your insights.

    Steve DeVane

    • Christian Mickelsen says:
      at 8:26 am
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      We do seem to be our own worst enemy when it comes
      to getting out there and getting people help. It is so
      true what you said “If they’d take a chance, they’d often find out that they can connect with people and give them what they need”

      I say get out there and lets get people coached!

      Cheers!
      Christian

  8. terry mazzer says:
    at 11:58 am
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    Hey Christian,
    Reminds me once again about the importance of 2 essential elements..connection and relationship….which come from giving value…also about the Power of Influence principles..thx, mate.

    • Christian Mickelsen says:
      at 8:28 am
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      Exactly Terry – you have to make that initial connection which gets you the relationship :)

      Thanks for making that point!

      Christian

  9. Eldridge DuFauchard says:
    at 11:58 am
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    Hey Christian,

    This is so eye opening! Thank you for sharing this because I believe some of us do get all caught up in, “Am I good enough, or an expert enough, to help someone else?”

    This takes the edge off of that mindset!

    • Christian says:
      at 8:22 am
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      Your welcome Eldridge,

      Too many people get hung up on that “am I expert enough” mindset, glad it helped :)

      Christian

  10. Barry says:
    at 1:37 pm
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    Simple yet effective. :)

    • Christian says:
      at 3:46 pm
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      That is the way I like it Barry :) Thanks!

      Christian

  11. Ed says:
    at 4:38 pm
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    In having worked in the healthcare field for the past 23 years, I have worked with many folks with various ‘letters’ behind their name. Therefore in the early days of marketing my product in the ‘health and wellness’ niche, I was getting hung up on having credibility and in being an ‘expert’.

    I am ‘somewhat’ past that feeling now, but can certainly relate to what you are talking about. For example, after my wife left our marraige a number of years ago and I was in need of a lawyer/coach, the following advertisement in the yellow pages would have resonated with me more than the others…

    “I help middle aged men with young children (7 week old and 4 year old) put their lives back together after their wife has decided that she is a lesbian.”(and leaves the marraige with the downstairs tenant).

    Okay…it might have been a bit of a stretch to find a lawyer with a similar ‘story’ but for me…someone that could emapathize vs. sympathize had far more credibility and their years of experience, or the number of letters after their name…just didn’t matter.

  12. Brian A says:
    at 3:52 pm
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    Great lesson for the New coaches of the world. Everyone has to start somewhere and you always provide the highest quality training to all of your
    followers. Thanks so much Christian!

    • Christian Mickelsen says:
      at 8:29 am
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      Thanks Brian – I appreciate you saying that!

      Christian

  13. Chantal says:
    at 4:45 am
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    Um.. i just get a video about teachings of the Torah in this post. interesting, but would like to see YOUR video please :)

    • Christian Mickelsen says:
      at 9:22 am
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      Hi Chantal,

      The video on the top of the page is my video -
      not sure what your getting. Can you refresh the
      page and see if it works? Let my support team
      know if it does not come up right for you: support@coacheswithclients.com

      Thanks!

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