It's Not About You

MIG’s debut book on winning new business in a crowded agency world is now available!

It’s Not About You is a gift to ad agencies trying to win new business and do better work. I highly recommend it because nobody knows this stuff better than Steve and Robin.”
– Mark Figliulo, CEO, FIG
 
 
“Every agency new business professional should consider reading this book.”
– Matt Kasindorf, American Association of Advertising Agencies

In today’s hyper‑competitive marketing landscape, thousands of agencies are vying for the same clients, but only a fraction consistently win. In It’s Not About You, Robin and Steve Boehler of Mercer Island Group pull back the curtain on what truly separates winning agencies from the rest.

To win more business, you must remember one thing: It’s Not About You.

In today’s market, where standing out can feel impossible, many agencies chase new business by showcasing their own success. But prospects care more about what you’ll do for them than what you’ve done for others.

Drawing on decades of experience leading hundreds of agency reviews, Mercer Island Group’s Robin and Stephen Boehler show marketing professionals how to reframe their approach from the client’s perspective.

With candid stories, field-tested tools, and actionable frameworks, It’s Not About You provides a clear path to higher win rates, stronger relationships, and healthier, more predictable growth.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Reframe your mindset from self-promotion to service.

  • Create a truly “prospect-friendly” pitch, website, and proposal.

  • Ask smarter questions that uncover what clients really need.

  • Build a new business process that’s consistent, confident, and client-focused.

It’s Not About You gives agency owners of all types and sizes the clarity and confidence to succeed more often, with less effort. Because when you stop making it about you, everything changes.

 

CONTACT US

We'd love to hear from you.

Don’t let the process of selecting the right agency overwhelm you. Let Mercer Island Group help you find the right agency for your business needs. Contact us today to learn more about our agency review process.

Reach us through

Message an Expert