REI Wealth Monthly Issue 13 | Page 14

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGNS FOR PROBATE BUSINESSES LEON MCKENZIE always want to know what is in it for them. Using the details of your probate business for a one-on- language that describes the benefit of using your one conversation. services is what will make your communications written, let it sit for a while and ask yourself (1) how stand out from the crowd. it fits into your overall communications strategy Once a communication is and; (2) if there is anything you can omit and still Length matters – Keep it Concise maintain the strength of the message. This process will help you to gain a high-level In today’s fast paced society, lengthy messages perspective as well as reduce your information to simply don’t work. the core selling proposition, giving you strength in Not only will your potential clients not read them, but they will miss the the market. important information that can help them to take advantage of your services. Keeping your written Present a Powerful Call to Action text between one half page and a full page is a good amount of words – plenty of space for you to A powerful call to action is the single most convey your unique selling proposition without important part of your probate communications discouraging people from reading your information. campaign. In general, shorter communications, as pithy as statement at the end of your letter, mailing, blog possible, will more quickly generate leads than post or social media post that asks readers to act, those that are longer and more extensive. Save to do something, or to respond. For some businesses What is a call to action? Just enter your name and email address and click ‘submit’ to receive our newsletter. Name: Email: It is a