I thought you were great before I attended your presentation but now I think you're even better. I have gotten excited about marketing rather than bogged down by the whole thing. You've been an inspiration and a role-model of "how it's done" for me. I have felt encouraged since our brief workshop to "be more myself" if you know what I mean. "Why not just say how you think and feel," is what I've told myself. It's pretty liberating.

Shellie Sanchez of Pizzazz Consulting


Need a speaker on marketing for professionals or service businesses?



You've found him!

Robert Middleton is a professional speaker offering talks, presentations and workshops on the most important areas of professional service business marketing.

These talks are for professional associations, chambers of commerce, and business conferences that are attended primarily by professional service business owners and members of professional firms such as consultants, trainers, business coaches, employment professionals, marketing professionals and others.

All talks are highly interactive and include lots of how-to oriented content. Robert uses stories, metaphors, examples and humor to make his talks memorable and practical.

All of these talks can be provided virtually via teleconference line. No matter where you are in the country, I can give a presentation to your group. Call me for details.


Robert's Primary Presentation

Robert's primary presentation is on "The Seven Principles of Attracting More Clients." He can do anywhere from a one hour talk to a full day. Often he will present on just one or two of the Seven Areas below. This proven marketing methodology has been used successful with thousands of self-employed professionals and professional service businesses to attract clients more consistently.

1. Marketing Ball - The Game of Marketing

The first thing you need to understand is how the game of marketing is played - and won. Successful marketing is not a random set of activities; it has an underlying structure and set of rules you must follow to be successful. When you understand the game you can finally start to play it with some confidence.

2. Marketing Mindset - The Inner Game of Marketing

How you think about marketing your business is a big key to success. If you are avoiding marketing, afraid to implement marketing plans or just plain confused about what to do next, you need to change your current marketing mindset to be successful. The good news is that it's easier than you think.

3. Marketing Syntax - The Language of Marketing

Most people don't realize that marketing has a language. If you use the right language, you generate attention and interest. If you use the wrong language, your prospects won't pay attention to you. It's absolutely necessary that all your marketing messages and communications adhere to the language of marketing.

4. Core Marketing Message - The Value of Marketing

Your first important step in marketing is to create a marketing message that speaks to the needs and desires of your clients. When you have such a message, you have created a foundation that will be utilized in all your marketing. A great marketing message tells the prospect what's in it for them to do business with you.

5. Marketing Information - The Currency of Marketing

Once you have the attention and interest of a prospect, the next thing they want is more information. We call marketing information "currency," because it actually buys you attention, time, credibility and trust. Marketing information includes everything from your business card to your web site.

6. Marketing Strategies - The How-To of Marketing

Once you have the foundation of your marketing message and information, it's time to implement some marketing strategies. Strategies include everything from networking to speaking to mailings to publishing. You need to develop and implement the most appropriate and effective marketing strategies for your business.

7. Marketing Action Plans - The Structure of Marketing

Your final marketing step is developing a very detailed marketing action plan or plans. It's not enough to know the strategies you are going to use, you need to map them out like a blueprint with very specific objectives and action steps. Once you have a solid plan, you are well on your way to attracting all the business you need.


Go here for a partial list of organizations where Robert has spoken

Robert Middleton will speak for free to the following groups in the South San Francisco Bay Area:

Chambers of Commerce
Professional Associations
Business Conferences (where no one is paid)

He will also speak to these same kinds of groups outside the South San Francisco Bay Area if he is reimbursed for travel, meals and lodging, as required.

Robert also speaks for a fee (call to discuss rates) for:

Business conferences (where speakers are paid)
Professional Associations - out of area
In-house programs for larger service businesses
Virtual programs by teleconference - single or milti-session

If you would like to book Robert for a speaking engagement or would like to know more, please give him a call at 831-338-7790 or fill out and submit the form below. Thank you!

Speaker Request Form

Full Name

Organization

Location (City, State)

Phone number

Email Address

Tell us a little about your organization and needs for a presentation.

Unpaid or paid engagement?

Unpaid, Paid

Live or TeleClass

Live TeleClass

Current Budget Range

Date of Event

Questions or Comments


Places I've Spoken

Chambers of Commerce

San Francisco

South San Francisco

San Mateo

Palo Alto

Mountain View

Sunnyvale

Santa Cruz

Cupertino

Campbell

San Jose

San Rafael

Mill Valley

San Anselmo

Bend, Oregon

Professional Organizations

AMA - American Marketing Association

ASID - American Society of Interior Design

ASTD - American Society for Training and Development

BYY - Best Year Yet

Coachville

CSCPA - California Society of CPAs

ERA - Electronic Representatives Association

IABC - International Association of Business Communicators

IAPPC - Institute of Professional and Personal Coaches

ICCA - Independent Computer Consultants Association

ICF - International Coaches Federation

IEEE - Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers

IMC - Institute of Management Consultants

JCC - Jewish Community Centers in San Francisco and Marin

NAFE - National Association of Female Executives

NAPO - National Organization of Professional Organizers

NARI - National Association of the Remodeling Industry

NAWBO - National Association of Women Business Owners

NCHRA - Northern California Human Resource Alliance

NSA - National Speaker's Association

PATCA - Professional and Technical Consultants Association

PEMA - Professional Environmental Marketing Association

SHRM - Society of Human Resource Professionals

Speaker Net News

STC - Society for Technical Communications

The Software Forum

WIC - Women Independent Consultants

WINGS - Women in Graphics

Alumni Associations

Harvard Business Forum

University of Michigan Business Forum

Job Search Organizations

40 Plus

Experience Unlimited

Marin Professionals

Educational Organizations

Alumnae Resources

College of Marin

Commonwealth Club of California

Foothill and De Anza Colleges

San Francisco Learning Annex

SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives

College Graduate Programs

College of Notre Dame

UC Berkeley International Business Program

USF's McLaren School of Business


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