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Each profession has its own quality Integrated Marketing control procedures or processes that Strategies are unique to itself. For example, medical doctors have certain protocols for “Integrated” means that most, if not all, an operation. Airline pilots have print- aspects work in conjunction with each other. It’s all part of a grand scheme to allow people to recognize your competence, trust you, and feel comfortable with you. The net result is that you become “trusted,” and often, “indispensable,” or “the only game in town.” Have a “call to action.” Tell them to do something. Have them make a call Send in a coupon Get a report Or anything that is actionable. When you are “indispensable” or “the only game in town” you have no competition. Others may offer a cheaper price, but that doesn’t matter because your clients trust you. It doesn’t matter if your competition is a nationally recognized authority/vendor – it is you they trust and believe in. It’s you they want to do business with. So, how do you become indispensable? How do you become the person they implicitly trust? Actually, it’s quite simple, but it’s also something that requires dedication and consistency. We’ll cover the answer to becoming indispensable in our next issue. ed checklists in place to ensure things are done according to the book. The Steven Drozdeck is the editor of Business same is true for top performers in all Builder Guide. He has over 20 experience industries. For top businesses, nothing in helping business grow professionally. is left to chance. 12 www.businessmarketingmag.com