Segment Sage #111: Segment for Self-Wow First, Then Wow Your Client

 Segment for Self-Wow First, Then Wow Your Client

Dan Prudhomme | May 11, 2025

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Ever tried to fix your funnel, optimize your ads, or rework your message…

…but still felt stuck?

Before you blame the tactics, check the source.

Growth doesn’t start with a tool.
It starts with you—your alignment, clarity, and focus.

Welcome to Segment Sage: Signals Into Sales — your weekly drop of actionable strategies based on the Segments of Sync framework. Designed to sync your mindset, message, and growth, for service pros and strategists who understand that real success starts with self-sync, not distraction.

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This Week: Segment for Self-Wow First, Then Wow Your Client

It’s easy to want to fix the system first.
But if you're unclear, disconnected, or distracted, everything else will follow suit.

Self-Sync isn’t optional. It's the foundation.

When businesses stall, it’s rarely the funnel, the content, or even the offer.
It’s the operator who’s out of alignment.

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This Week's Micro-Syncs:

Here’s where the sync usually slips:

Self - Before you wow clients. Wow yourself.

Audience - The audience isn't cold. You are.

Message - You see the signs. Now move.

Funnel - When you know. You grow.

Growth - You need loyalty. Not just leads.

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 Cheat Sheet PDFs:

• Aligning Your Message for Maximum Impact

• Timing Your Follow-Ups for Optimal Engagement

Access these and previous issues at the bottom of this email.

Stay tuned for more Segment Sage insights next week.

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Real-World Sync: When the Segment Shifts, Everything Else Falls into Place

One service pro I worked with had everything in place:
 Lead magnet
 Follow-up system
 Solid offer

But results? Flat.

We dug deeper, and it became clear: he hadn’t revisited his core purpose in months.

We paused for one week, gave him space to reconnect with his "why," and revamped his approach from the inside out.

The outcome?
 Client engagement increased
 Referral rate jumped 25%
 Confidence and passion were back on calls

The segment didn’t change.
He did.

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SageStamped: Recap & Plan

 1 Insight:
→ Self-alignment leads to client alignment. Get yourself right first.

 1 Action:
→ Take a week to reflect on your “why” and realign your approach.

 1 Resource:
→ “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek. Reconnect with your core purpose.

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LinkedIn Sales Navigator Action:

Use LinkedIn Sales Navigator to identify and connect with prospects who align with your values and mission.

Create a customized message that reflects your personal “why” and how it drives the work you do.

This approach will attract clients who resonate with your authenticity and build stronger, more meaningful relationships.

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 Segment Sage Resources:

Audience Positioning Worksheet! Download Now

Fix Your Funnel: 5-Step Guide To Converting Traffic Into Sales! Download Now

Become The Creator You'd Target Action Plan! Download Now

AI Targeting Cheat Sheet: The Best AI Tools for Smarter Segmentation!  Download Now

Smart Segmentation Matrix! Download Now

Leadership Niche Segmentation Playbook! Download Now

Ready Buyer Targeting Framework! Download Now

Segment Alignment Worksheet! Download Now

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