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#98 The Intersection of Marketing and Psychology with Jessica Hutchison

“If there was more emotion in marketing, it would take less time to find the people you want to work with. Humans naturally gravitate towards authentic stories.” -Jessica Hutchison
Jessica Hutchison, LCPC, is an accomplished professional with a unique trajectory that encompasses both corporate leadership and mental health advocacy. Commencing her journey in Corporate America following the attainment of a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Jessica’s early career was characterized by a blend of achievements and setbacks, each serving as a catalyst for her eventual transition. In this interview, Jessica and Andrew explore her insights on marketing strategies, storytelling, and more.

About the Episode

Welcome to an exclusive interview from the NTM Growth Marketing podcast. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Jessica Hutchison, an expert who has bridged the seemingly disparate fields of psychology and marketing. Jessica’s unique journey from the corporate world into clinical psychology provides invaluable insights into how marketing principles can scale and fuel practices even in the realms of psychology.

Let’s dive deep into Jessica’s story, her marketing strategies, and explore how authentic storytelling can significantly impact your audience.

A Day in the Life of Jessica Hutchison

Jessica wears many hats every day:

  • Morning: Running her private practice and co-hosting the Honest Women podcast.
  • Night: Parenting her ten and seven-year-old children and fulfilling her duties as a wife.

The Influence of Marketing on Her Practice

Jessica’s background in marketing and sales provides her with a leg up in the psychology field:

“I noticed right away how few people in psychology actually know anything about sales and marketing. It’s such an important thing, especially if you’re trying to build your own private practice. I tell people today, hey, listen, if you want to go into psychology, great. Get a business background first.”

This advice underscores the significance of understanding both sales and marketing for anyone looking to establish and grow their practice.

Sales vs. Marketing: Jessica’s Perspective

Jessica delineates between sales and marketing through a personal lens:

“In my opinion, sales would be selling somebody else’s product versus marketing your own services. I look at marketing as a bit more personal. It’s about who I am, why you should listen to me, or come talk with me.”

The Power of Authentic Storytelling

Storytelling plays a pivotal role in Jessica’s marketing strategy. She draws a parallel example from WWE, where involving an emotional story can connect viewers who may not ordinarily be interested.

“We have to find something to connect to. Your wife, who wasn’t initially interested in WWE, connected with a character’s story, which was emotionally moving for her.”

Tangible Marketing Channels

Social Media

Jessica shares her mixed feelings about social media, particularly Instagram:

“I have a love-hate relationship with social media. I make a lot of reels and content there, but one of the hardest parts is to show up authentically in a 30-second clip.”

She highlights the importance of being genuine and accessible despite the platform’s constraints.

YouTube

Jessica’s podcast recently ventured into YouTube, adding another dimension to her outreach:

“We now have shorts on YouTube, and it brings out a whole new audience compared to Instagram or Facebook.”

Facebook Groups

Creating more controlled communities on Facebook is another strategy:

“Facebook allows setting up smaller, more controlled communities, which are great for creating a closer-knit audience.”

Education and Speaking Engagements

Apart from social media:

“I also focus on teaching and public speaking, targeting professionals and clinicians, spreading my message to a specialized audience on LinkedIn.”

Finding the Right Tools

Jessica talks about the importance of using tools like Opus Clip for efficient content creation:

“Opus Clip has been a game-changer. It creates AI-generated video clips that significantly reduce the time spent on content creation.”

Exploring Video Tap

Jessica’s preferred tool hasn’t currently switched to Video Tap, but it’s worth mentioning due to its comprehensive features like SEO recommendations, blog post creation, and social media snippets generation, making it a powerful resource for marketers.

Embracing AI in Marketing

Jessica is exploring AI cautiously, preferring to focus on video content rather than writing:

“I’m very excited about AI in video content creation. The efficiency it brings is unparalleled.”

The Importance of Niching Down

Jessica highlights the significance of having a niche:

“One of the biggest mistakes is trying to do everything. If you want to grow, develop a niche. Specialization not only improves your expertise but helps in targeting the right audience.”

Trust and Authenticity

For Jessica, being honest about what she specializes in builds trust and positions her better.

“If someone comes to me with a problem outside my niche, I guide them to a specialist. It’s about providing the best service possible.”

Connecting with Jessica

“You can check me out on my website, www.jlhutchison.com, and on Instagram at JL Hutchison LCPC, LinkedIn at Jessica L. Hutchison LCPC. Also, access our Honest Women podcast on YouTube for a more personal connection.”

Links to Jessica’s pages are provided via the above buttons. Thanks for tuning in! And thank you, Jessica, for sharing your valuable insights and experiences with us.

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