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Cost Per New Client |
Reach |
Results |
Respond
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The per-lead cost is low, and the conversion rate is high. This ensures that the
cost per new client will be very low. |
Phenomenal -- reaches a highly targeted yet expansive nationwide pool of potential
clients who are specifically seeking your financial expertise. |
Provides some of the highest return on investment in advertising, given the
targeted nature of the service. |
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Referrals
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Free, and these will continue while also receiving leads through Respond.com. |
Very limited -- only reaches acquaintances of current clients. |
Undependable stream of referrals. |
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Cold Calling / Direct Mail |
The per-lead cost is low, but the conversion rate is extremely low. The cost per new client can be enormous. |
Varies according to the effort put into it. |
Can be frustratingly ineffective. |
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Seminars |
Large investment of time and money. |
Low - only reaches attendees. |
No guarantee that investment will pay off. |
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Advertising |
Very expensive. |
High. |
No guarantee that investment will pay off. |
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