Service Excellence 7Ps
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Build service businesses that scale without sacrificing quality. The Framework: Product + Price + Place + Promotion + People + Process + Physical Evidence Why It Works: Services are different from products - they're intangible, variable, and depend heavily on execution.
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Design a comprehensive service marketing strategy for [service business description]. Position this as a premium offering that commands higher prices. Develop the complete 7Ps framework: PRODUCT (Service Design): - Core service offering (one sentence) - 5 complementary services to upsell - Service levels (Bronze/Silver/Gold) - Customization options - Service guarantees/SLAs - Intellectual property/methodology PRICE (Value Equation): - Pricing model (hourly/project/retainer/value-based) - Price justification framework - Payment terms and options - Refund/satisfaction policy - Price increase strategy - ROI calculator for clients PLACE (Delivery Channels): - Primary delivery method - Hybrid options (online/offline mix) - Geographic service areas - Partnership/referral channels - Booking/scheduling system needs - Accessibility considerations PROMOTION (Authority Building): - Thought leadership strategy - Content marketing plan (topics/formats) - Referral program structure - Strategic partnership opportunities - Speaking/workshop opportunities - Awards/certifications to pursue PEOPLE (Team Excellence): - Key roles needed (even if solo now) - Hiring criteria and cultural values - Training program outline - Performance standards - Client communication protocols - Personal brand building for team PROCESS (Client Journey): - 10-step client journey map - Onboarding sequence - Service delivery checklist - Quality control points - Feedback loops - Automation opportunities PHYSICAL EVIDENCE (Trust Signals): - 10 trust-building assets to create - Case study template - Testimonial collection system - Portfolio/credential display - Professional materials needed - Digital presence optimization IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP: - Week 1-2 priorities - Month 1 milestones - 90-day success metrics - Tools/software needed - Budget allocation
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Co-founder of Prompt Magic and ThinkingDeeply.ai Career Chief Marketing Officer