Stop Looking & Sounding Like A
"Small, Me-Too” Payroll Service
By Glenn Fallavollita, President of SellMorePayroll.com & Drip Marketing, Inc.

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Let’s face it—if your payroll service sounds just like the next one, prospects will tune you out. And you’re not alone. Many payroll providers rely on the same tired, overused phrases in their marketing:

• “We offer great customer service.”

• “Our payroll experts are here to help.”

• “We provide more than payroll—we have a full HCM system.”

• “We’re cheaper than your current provider.”

• “We’ve been in business since XXXX.”

• “You get a dedicated payroll specialist.”

These lines don’t differentiate you—they blend you into the background.

The Harsh Truth: You Only Have Seconds to Make an Impact

Today’s decision-makers are overwhelmed and short on time. The average person spends:

• Less than 15 seconds on a website

• Only 1 to 1.5 seconds reading a subject line

In that blink of an eye, your prospect’s brain is already asking:

• Is this relevant to me?

• What makes this payroll company different?

• Do I even need a new payroll solution?

• Can I trust this brand?

• Why should I read further?

Stand Out by Speaking to What Really Matters

If your message doesn’t connect with their real frustrations, pain points, or business needs—fast—they’ll skip it. Whether it's an email, ad, or landing page, your message must show empathy, clarity, and value. That’s how you capture attention in a crowded market.

Bottom Line:

With thousands of marketing messages bombarding your prospects daily, what will you do to break through the noise?

About The Author:

Glenn Fallavollita is a nationally recognized keynote speaker providing money-making advice to help payroll service owners, sales pros, and marketing gurus build more profitable relationships with their database of prospects, referral partners, and clients.

Additionally, Glenn is the president of SellMorePayroll.com and Drip Marketing, Inc. and has written 50+ whitepapers and three sales/self-marketing books, Supercharge Your Payroll Sales NOW!, Stop Whining AND Start Selling, and Drip Marketing: A Powerful New Marketing Strategy That Gets Prospects To Buy From You. He also writes blogs for LinkedIn and other national websites.

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