Does anyone here have plants in their home? A lily or philodendron or fern or English Ivy? If you do, then you know that good gardening requires care and consistency. You need to be in tune with the state of your plants; whether they need water, sun, fertilizer, new soil, or a larger pot, no plant ever grows off of a single effort. You don’t water it once and then expect it to grow. 

Much like gardening, lead nurturing calls for attention and diligence. One cold call won’t turn a lead into a loyal customer. At C Squared Social, we have years of experience developing leads for a wide variety of businesses, and throughout our time, we’ve learned some valuable tips on building loyalty. 

Consistent Communication

First and foremost is consistent communication. You want to stay top-of-mind by providing leads with a steady stream of helpful and informative content. This will keep them engaged with your brand and will build trust and credibility.

Consistency can sometimes be difficult though. You have to worry about frequency – making sure you’re reaching out to leads enough times for them to engage with you. Not only should you contact them after they’ve requested information (as soon as humanly possible), but you should also follow a schedule that dictates communication over the coming months. After the initial phone call, wait a day and shoot them a text. Then maybe another phone call two days later. Email a day after that. Mixing up the methods of contact and remaining consistent will show your leads that you are serious about acquiring their business. True engagement is not far away. 

Tone

Nobody likes a shady salesman. Everyone’s antennae are tuned to any tactic that seems too driven or transactional. Remember, you’re gardening. You can’t dictate outcomes, merely water the soil and see what happens. So, offer an opportunity; don’t force a sale. Your business provides a crucial service that will help them, and If they don’t see that now, that’s fine. Maybe they will next time. 

Your tone should exude this outlook. Be friendly, helpful, and informative. You want to establish a relationship with your leads that is built on trust and mutual respect. Address them by name. Reference their specific interests and needs. Include recommendations or advice. If you personalize your communication, it will show that you value them as individuals and are interested in helping them solve their specific problems.

Targeted Offers

If personalization is a good way to calibrate your tone, then it also does wonders for the most important aspect of lead nurturing: targeted offers. You need offers that are tailored to the specific needs and interests of your leads. Are the offers relevant to their situation? Do they meaningfully address their needs?

One effective strategy for creating targeted offers is to use lead scoring. Lead scoring involves assigning a score to each lead based on their level of engagement with your brand. This could include factors such as website visits, email opens, or social media interactions. Leads with higher scores are considered more likely to make a purchase and can be targeted with more personalized and relevant offers.

Become a Good Gardener

Good gardeners, by their nature, are not control freaks. They can’t dictate how a plant grows, but they CAN provide a conducive environment. In much the same way, lead nurturing is not about quick sales and deal-oriented conversations. It’s about fostering relationships and providing consistent opportunities. Through communication, a warm tone, and targeted offers, you can turn your leads into loyal and satisfied customers.  

And of course – like always – C Squared Social is here to help.