28 ways to become a thought leader in your industry
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As B2B sales consultants and trainers we are constantly faced with the challenge of finding new customers so we can drive growth of our firms. A trend to stimulate growth is to do this organically via thought leadership. Matt Sunshine—the president of LEADG2—defines thought leadership this way: when a business or a person is recognized as a resources and an authority in a specific area or discipline. To obtain thought leadership requires the thought leader to commit to answering the biggest questions on the minds of the people who are in the specific category or business sector. When you are a thought leader: -People seek you out when they need help—this could be a business opportunity for you -Others use your thinking in their conversations and it leads to referrals back to you -You are seen as a trusted resource not just a product peddlerTRANSCRIPT
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28 Ways to Become a
Thought Leader in Your Industry
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1. Start a Blog
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2. Share Content Socially
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3. Speak at Conferences
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4. Speak at Sales Meetings
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5. Present to the Chamber of Commerce
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6. Publish a Whitepaper
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7. Document a Success Story
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8. Gather Quotes & Referrals from Happy Clients
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9. Have a Killer Personal Marketing Resume
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10. Become a Board Member and Share Your Expertise
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11. Serve as a Panel Speaker at a Trade Show
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12. Join Local Trade Groups
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13. Volunteer
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14. Speak to Local Schools, Colleges, and Universities
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15. Write an ebook
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16. Create a SlideShare!
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17. Communicate via Email with Current Clients
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18. Host Webinars
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19. Teach Nonprofits How to Raise Awareness
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20. Forward Articles that Match Your Thoughts
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21. Submit Articles to Trade Magazines
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22. Organize Local Networking Events
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23. Mentor Students
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24. Host a Podcast
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25. Get on Advisory Panels
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26. Write a Book
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27. Comment on Other Blogs in Your Niche
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28. Guest Blog on Other Sites
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