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Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification Free Book Download: https://www.dodcontract.com/How a Simple Niche Strategy Can Transform Your Business
In this video, Rick Howard, a former government procurement officer and founder of Gov Close, shares a powerful strategy based on his father's successful pivot in the house painting business during the 1980s. By specializing in repairing damaged ceilings and branding himself as 'The Ceiling Doctor,' his father managed to attract high-paying clients and expand his services exponentially. This specialization approach has since been applied by Rick to help hundreds of companies thrive in the government contracting market and B2B sales. Through compelling stories and practical advice, Rick outlines a step-by-step framework for identifying and exploiting niche markets, offering valuable insights into how businesses can solve specific hard problems, focus their marketing efforts, and achieve sustainable growth.00:00 Introduction: A Simple Tweak That Changed Everything00:44 The Power of Niching Down01:11 Rick Howard's Background and Expertise02:16 The Ceiling Doctor: A Case Study04:43 Framework for Specialization08:55 Testing and Refining Your Niche10:48 Conclusion: Embrace the Process
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Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification Free Book Download: https://www.dodcontract.com/How a Simple Niche Strategy Can Transform Your Business
In this video, Rick Howard, a former government procurement officer and founder of Gov Close, shares a powerful strategy based on his father's successful pivot in the house painting business during the 1980s. By specializing in repairing damaged ceilings and branding himself as 'The Ceiling Doctor,' his father managed to attract high-paying clients and expand his services exponentially. This specialization approach has since been applied by Rick to help hundreds of companies thrive in the government contracting market and B2B sales. Through compelling stories and practical advice, Rick outlines a step-by-step framework for identifying and exploiting niche markets, offering valuable insights into how businesses can solve specific hard problems, focus their marketing efforts, and achieve sustainable growth.00:00 Introduction: A Simple Tweak That Changed Everything00:44 The Power of Niching Down01:11 Rick Howard's Background and Expertise02:16 The Ceiling Doctor: A Case Study04:43 Framework for Specialization08:55 Testing and Refining Your Niche10:48 Conclusion: Embrace the Process
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