Segment Sage #108: 1 Sage Shift That Drives Wins

 1 Sage Shift That Drives Wins

Dan Prudhomme | April 20, 2025

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Your weekly drop of actionable sales and content strategies, drawn from real-world experience in sales, segmentation, and content that converts.

Smarter segmentation. Bigger sales.
I help service-based businesses turn audience data into revenue using right-message, right-time strategy and personalization that drives action.

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This Week’s: 1 Sage Shift That Drives Real Wins

Most businesses don’t need more noise.

They need a frequency check on what drives results not distractions.

Growth comes when your entire system is tuned to resonate not just push.

Here’s what you’re really tuning:

• Self — Before you market it, self-mark it.

• Audience — If you don’t get it, they won’t buy it.

• Message — You’re clear. Your leads are near.

• Funnel — They took the bait… then no hook.

• Growth — You ran ahead. They fell behind.

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 Cheat Sheet PDFs:

• Aligning Your Message for Maximum Impact

• Timing Your Follow-Ups for Optimal Engagement

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Stay tuned for more Segment Sage insights next week.

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Real-World Sync: Oil Change Business

We helped a local oil change shop move from volume to value.
They had loyal walk-ins—but wanted to grow with premium maintenance plans.

The problem?
Their message still said “cheap + quick”
—not “long-term, trusted partner.”

We retuned their 5:
 Loyalty offers > one-time coupons
 Mileage-based follow-ups
 Premium visuals and copy

The result?
 Higher ticket size
 More repeat business
 A message that matched their ambition

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SageStamped: Recap & Plan

You don’t need a new funnel.
You need a tuned-up one.

This week’s plan:
 Refine one offer
 Sync the CTA to your client’s mindset
 Use the Tuning Fork before your next outbound message

 What part of your strategy are you tuning this week?
Reply—I’d love to hear it.

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LinkedIn Tidbit (Feel free to post!)

You don’t need more filters.
You need better focus.

Here’s the Navigator play:

 Build smart lists → Filter by signals, not just titles
 Scan profiles for intent → Are they hiring? Posting? Engaging?
 Send context-first messages → Lead with relevance, not a pitch
 Tag and track behavior → Prioritize those who view or engage
 Test CTAs → Soft asks beat hard sells early on

Targeting Tip:
Sales Navigator gives you reach.
Your relevance gives you results.

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