Magic Question technique
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A client acquisition technique where you ask people in your network 'Do you know anyone who happens to need X?' combined with offering something of value for free (audit, consultation, coaching session) to lower the barrier to engagement.
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TikTok Ads
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TikTok's paid video ads platform
Ali says Magic Question works for your first client; TikTok Ads are not how most people realistically land one.
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Ali says Magic Question works for your first client; TikTok Ads are not how most people realistically land one.
"This in our Lifestyle Business Academy is what we call the magic question: 'Do you know anyone who happens to need X? I'm offering a free audit, a free consultation, a free coaching session' — like whatever in return. That tends to be ho..."
Contrasted with cold outreach to strangers, running Instagram or TikTok ads, or billboard advertising — which Ali argues are not how most people realistically get their first client
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"This in our Lifestyle Business Academy is what we call the magic question: 'Do you know anyone who happens to need X? I'm offering a free audit, a free consultation, a free coaching session' — like whatever in return. That tends to be how you get ..."
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