🟠 Great Work Doesn’t Sell Itself

You’ve probably heard someone say:
“If you’re great at what you do, clients will find you.”

That’s a lie.

I work with brilliant fractional execs every day—25+ years of experience, deep expertise, real impact.
And yet… they’re getting passed over for peers with half their credentials.

Why?

Because being great quietly doesn’t cut it.

The market doesn’t reward talent.
It rewards clarity.
And outcomes.

If your message doesn’t make your value unmistakably clear, you don’t just lose attention—you lose trust.

And if your offer sounds like a list of services or hours, instead of a business result, it reads like a risk.

Buyers don’t want to interpret your expertise.
They want to understand the transformation you provide—and how it applies to them.

Here’s the test:
Can someone describe what you do (and why it matters) after reading one LinkedIn post or having one conversation?

If not, your messaging isn’t working.
No matter how great your track record is.

And it’s not just about being articulate.

It’s about being specific.
Outcome-driven.
Memorable.

Because no one is going to connect the dots for you.

You need a message that shows up with clarity—and backs it up with outcomes that speak for themselves.

In tomorrow’s email, we’re going to dig into exactly that: why people buy outcomes—not services—and how to frame your offer so it becomes a no-brainer.

(And if you missed the one about building a pipeline before you need it, you can find it HERE.)

– Sue

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