Australian baby whisperer Anna Baker shares how she turned parenting expertise into a successful business through risk-taking, smart guidance, and adaptability.

Before a call is ever made, clients silently decide who feels safest to contact. This article explains the hidden judgments shaping that decision—and how clarity, credibility, and reassurance turn research into real client inquiries.

Writing a book can be a powerful client-acquisition tool for professionals. This article explores how authorship builds credibility, positions experts as authorities, and fuels SEO through content repurposing—drawing on insights from Pat Iyer’s journey from textbook author to trusted industry leader.

People don’t hire someone else because you weren’t qualified. They hire someone else because that person felt easier to choose. This article explains the hidden evaluation phase where trust, clarity, and perceived safety decide who gets hired.

In a recent episode of "Be Picked," host Andrew Colsky chats with Amy Puls, a family nurse practitioner and expert witness, about leveraging LinkedIn for professional growth. Amy shares her journey of starting a legal nursing business during COVID-19 and how LinkedIn became her go-to platform for connecting with the right professionals. She emphasizes the importance of targeted networking and content alignment with business goals to build meaningful connections. Discover more insights and tips from Amy on how to effectively use LinkedIn to expand your professional network.

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People don’t stop short of calling because they aren’t interested. They stop because something feels uncertain. Being found isn’t the same as being chosen—and until you reduce risk and clarify trust, interest quietly turns into hesitation.

Clients decide whether to trust you before they ever contact you. They’re not judging credentials—they’re reducing risk. Clarity, familiarity, and understanding determine who feels safe to choose. Credibility forms long before the first conversation.

“In today’s digital age, attorneys must adapt to innovative marketing strategies to attract clients and build a solid reputation. In a recent episode of the Be Picked podcast, host Andrew Colsky and brand strategist Laurelyn Ponder share practical tips for new attorneys looking to establish presence and credibility. Laurelyn emphasizes starting with strong foundations—client intake systems, contracts, invoicing, and a reliable team—because without infrastructure, marketing momentum can quickly turn into chaos. From there, she encourages a local-first approach through community relationships and networking, paired with a consistently active online presence that goes beyond a polished website.”

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Chasing leads often signals desperation and makes clients hesitate. Urgency increases price resistance, pressure repels high-fit clients, and pursuit flips authority. Learn why credibility—not chasing—attracts better clients and drives selection.

When everyone has the same degrees, licenses, and experience, credentials stop being a deciding factor. Clients don’t choose who’s most qualified—they choose who feels safest to hire. That’s why credibility, clarity, and understanding now matter more than credentials alone.

People don’t hesitate to call because they’re uninterested. They stop because choosing feels risky. Discovery gets attention—but credibility is what turns interest into action.

Billy gets picked last because people already know what to expect. Hiring works the same way. Visibility puts you in line, but credibility determines who gets chosen. Learn why reputation, familiarity, and certainty—not ads—drive client decisions.

People don’t stop short of calling because they’re uninterested—they stop because choosing feels risky. This article explains the hidden evaluation phase between discovery and action, and why credibility—not visibility—is what turns interest into appointments.