The Must-Have Strategy Every Coach and Consultant Needs to Grow
Jan 14, 2026The Must-Have Strategy Every Coach, Consultant, and Expert Needs
If your marketing feels hard, inconsistent, or like you are constantly chasing clients, it’s probably NOT because you are doing the wrong tactics.
It is almost always because you brushed over the most important step.
This is the must-have strategy I have taught for nearly nine years, and the same principle I have used throughout my entire marketing career to grow brands into market leaders, and startups to multi-billion-dollar companies!
It’s the difference between businesses that struggle for visibility and those that experience consistent, sustainable growth.
The Problem with ‘Popular’ Marketing Advice
Most people think marketing strategy is about actions. Post more on social media. Build funnels. Send emails. Run ads. Create content.
The truth is, every one of those tactics works. Even the ones people love to call outdated, like email marketing, still outperform many shiny new platforms.
The problem is not the tactic or how you’re using it (like how many times you post).
The real problem is trying to use tactics without a clear market proposition.
Before any marketing activity can work, you must be clear about your unique space in the market where you stand out with authority, who your ideal client is and why you’re the best choice to help them.
Why Broad Messaging Is Killing Your Growth
Most experts can help many different types of people. And that is exactly where things go wrong.
When you try to speak to everyone you can help, your message becomes diluted. It becomes easy to ignore.
Today’s buyers are far more discerning. They know there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Generic advice no longer works because people want relevance.
We see this everywhere. In health, fitness, business, and personal development. What works for one person does not work for another.
So when your messaging sounds like it is for everyone, it lands with no one.
Specificity Is Not Limiting - It Is Magnetic
One of the biggest fears I hear is, “If I get more specific, I will lose clients.”
The opposite is true.
When you specialize, you become more magnetic to the right people. Yes, you repel the wrong ones. That is a good thing.
If you are not repelling anyone, you are also not attracting anyone.
Specificity creates contrast. It creates clarity. It gives people a clear reason to choose you.
Why Buyers Choose the Obvious Choice
People no longer want more content, more bonuses, or bigger programs.
They want better.
They want the person who understands their situation deeply. The expert who feels like the obvious choice.
This is why specialization eliminates competition. When you define your expert zone clearly, you stop competing on price, volume, or value stacking.
You become known for something specific. And that is what creates demand.
Your Position Is Not Outsourceable
This is the one part of marketing you cannot outsource.
No agency, copywriter, or strategist can decide your positioning for you. You are the leader of your business. You set the direction.
Without clarity on your expert zone, it is impossible to create aligned offers, messaging, or marketing that converts.
This is why so many offers struggle to sell. They are disconnected from a clear position.
The Foundation Every Business Needs
Think of your positioning like the foundation of a house.
You can have beautiful branding, polished content, and sophisticated funnels. Without a foundation, everything collapses.
When you get clear on your expert zone, everything becomes easier. Messaging sharpens. Offers align. Marketing gains momentum.
This is the first and most essential strategy for growth.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are ready to define your expert zone and become the obvious choice, I have created a short, focused program to help you do exactly that.
- Listen to the podcast episode and dive deeper into this strategy
- Explore Business JAM for strategic support and implementation
- Book a call to chat about working together
Clarity changes everything. This is where sustainable growth begins.