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From Interest to Income: Turning Conversations into Clients Without Selling Your Soul. Converting Interest into Clients

Many professionals attract interest but fail to convert it. This session explains how interest turns into clients through clarity, confidence, and trust.

Date:

29 July, 2026

Time:

14:00

Hours:

1 hour

CPD Units:

2

Category:

Practice Management

Group:

Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Live Event

R230,00 VAT incl.

Product Information

Professionals often struggle to turn enquiries into real work. Interest is shown, meetings happen, and then nothing follows. This session focuses on why conversion fails and how to approach it professionally. The emphasis is not on selling techniques but on clarity, structure, and confidence. Clients choose professionals they trust and understand. Poor communication, vague pricing, and lack of direction quietly kill opportunities. This session strengthens the ability to guide conversations toward clear outcomes without pressure or discomfort. Converting interest into clients is a professional skill that directly affects income and sustainability. 

Presenter/s

Leana van der Merwe
Leana: Leana van der Merwe, with 18+ years in accounting and corporate governance, Leana leads technical support at CIBA and is a recognized thought leader in regulatory compliance.

What will set you apart

  • Why interest does not automatically become work 
  • Where conversations usually stall 
  • How value should be communicated 
  • Why confidence matters more than persuasion 
  • Common mistakes that lose potential clients 
  • How trust is built early 
  • How to convert without being pushy 

Event breakdown

  • Understanding client interest 
  • Common conversion breakdowns 
  • Communicating value clearly 
  • Handling uncertainty 
  • Pricing conversations 
  • Building trust early 
  • Closing professionally 
  • Protecting professional confidence 

Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Practice Management.