{"id":23114,"date":"2024-02-29T10:35:23","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T18:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeybook.site.strattic.io\/?p=23114"},"modified":"2024-03-05T06:43:09","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T14:43:09","slug":"client-meetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/client-meetings","title":{"rendered":"6 tips to schedule and run a client meeting successfully"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know leads are 40% more likely to book you if you start with a client meeting? Follow these six tips to supercharge your client meetings and get more business.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As independent business owners, you know successful client meetings are essential to your business. Introductory meetings help qualify projects and clients; allow you to shine a spotlight on what you do best; and\u2014most importantly\u2014help you book more business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just how much more? According to our research, clients are 40% more likely to book you if you meet with them. Once you book your clients, successful meetings are key to delivering your services effectively and building a strong relationship well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve put together six tips for scheduling and running successful client meetings, along with advice for specific meeting types. Start getting more out of your meetings\u2014and more clients!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Make it easy to schedule a client meeting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Choose the right type of client meeting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Take meeting reminders off your plate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Come to meetings prepared<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Run a successful meeting with the right balance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Create a post-meeting action plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Turn client meetings into money<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n

    1. Make it easy to schedule a client meeting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The first step in crushing your client meetings? Getting a client meeting<\/a> on the books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I know it sounds obvious, but hear me out. Imagine you have a prospective client who wants to start working together. They\u2019re really excited and want to set up a meeting ASAP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Now imagine this prospective client has to email you to set up a time. You send over your availability. They reply back asking if you\u2019re free on another day because none of those times work for them. You make a mental note to check your calendar but forget to send over more time slots. By now, they might start losing interest\u2014or worse\u2014meet (and book) with someone else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That\u2019s not fun or good for business. That\u2019s just email ping pong. Setting up a meeting should not be such hard work! Instead, use scheduling software for small businesses<\/a> that lets you set up your session types and block your calendar. When you send your scheduler, your clients can easily see which time slots are available, avoiding back and forth and double booking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n