Objective: Move from "referral dependence" to a diversified, predictable lead engine in one quarter.
How to use: Treat this as a sprint. Do not skip Phase 1.
Phase 1: The Foundation (Days 1–30)
Goal: Become undeniably relevant to a specific buyer.
Week 1: Sharp Positioning
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[ ] Complete the "Mad Libs" Script. (Do not move forward until this is specific).
We help [Specific Segment] solve [Expensive Pain Point] by [Unique Mechanism]. Unlike [Competitor Type], we [Key Benefit/Guarantee].
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[ ] Validate the Script. Send it to 3 past clients or friendly peers. Ask: "Does this sound like me, or does it sound like a generic agency?"
Week 2: The Digital Cleanup
- [ ] Audit LinkedIn Profile.
- [ ] Headline: Change "Founder at [Agency]" to your Positioning Statement.
- [ ] About Section: Rewrite to focus on the client's pain, not your history.
- [ ] Audit Website Homepage.
- [ ] Hero Section: Does the H1 header match the new positioning?
- [ ] Social Proof: Move logos/testimonials above the fold.
- [ ] "Kill" List: Remove any services that do not align with the new focus (or hide them in the footer).
Week 3: The "Foot in the Door" Offer
- [ ] Define a Productized Service. (Price range: $500 - $3,000).
- [ ] Name: (e.g., The Technical Debt Audit, The UX Conversion Sprint)
- [ ] Deliverable: What exactly do they get? (e.g., A PDF report + 60 min strategy call).
- [ ] Timeline: Must be delivered in under 7 days.
- [ ] Pricing: Fixed price. No hours.
Week 4: Setup & Tools
- [ ] Set up a simple payment link (Stripe/Typeform) for the productized offer.
- [ ] Create a "One-Pager" PDF for the offer. (Problem, Solution, Price, Next Step).
Phase 2: Content & Partnerships (Days 31–60)
Goal: demonstrate expertise and borrow trust.
Week 5: The "Deep Dive" Asset
- [ ] Write ONE high-quality piece of content. (2,000+ words or a detailed video).
- [ ] Topic: Choose a specific technical/strategic problem your niche faces.
- [ ] Format: "How we solved [X] for [Client Y]."
- [ ] Requirement: Must include screenshots, data, or code snippets. No fluff.
- [ ] Publish to your blog/LinkedIn Newsletter.