What I Learned Watching Championship Football, Patience is Over Rated...
“Patience is over rated,” is a direct quote by Dan Marino, Hall of Fame quarterback of the Miami Dolphins and sports commentator. It was during the CBS broadcast of the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens on Sunday January 20, 2013, for the American Football Conference Championship game. It was said to the Patriot’s quarterback, Tom Brady, who has won three Super Bowls. The Patriots were heavily favored to...The Danger of Unintended Consequences...
I was talking to one of my best buddies, Stan, the other day. He was telling me about a large national supplier whose internal measuring systems are getting in the way of how they provide customer service. This is a product that is easily accessible in any Wal-Mart, Best Buy, or office supply store. There are numerous suppliers of this product. Imagine having internal controls for quality that require a ceiling for the...2012 Year End Review...
Who would have thought that 2012 would deliver what it did? What a year! Getting four of my favorite clients together to form a Million Dollar Mastermind Group has become an incredible success beyond my wildest dreams. From the getting to know you social experience, the group was destined for greatness beyond my wildest dreams. Their ability to become close, the development of strong support for each other, and the...Is the Devil in the Details?...
The other day we co-hosted a client event. I coordinated the event with another client. We did this to promote both of our businesses to my clients (I always want to find ways to connect my clients with my other clients.) There were email exchanges and conversations. All those included the location of the event. Three hours before the event was to start, I received a call from the co-host client for this event...Cyber Stalkers, How to Use LinkedIn Free Access to Get Unlimited Access...
I am a numbers guy. There is a fascination with numbers that I have had since I was a kid. It started when my father could not understand why I was only getting “C’s” in math. He spent many hours with me reviewing math problems, helping me learn the importance of numbers, turning them into useful tools. During high school and college my fascination grew with numbers. Studying engineering, I always found ways to...PURPOSEFUL NETWORKING © GETTING IN FRONT OF MARKET MATCHES TO DO BUSINESS SOONER THAN LATER....
Purposeful Networking © is all about getting you in front of your MARKET MATCHES so that you can do business sooner than later. Purposeful Networking © Delivers: A media system of connecting you to your Market Matches rather than them having to find you through conventional marketing/business development strategies. You find them directly! You will discover them rather than they having to discover you. No equipment to...Why is it Best to Give People What They WANT?...
If we give people what they WANT, we get what we WANT! Sounds simple. It is simple. A simple concept, yet it often eludes us. Why? The why is almost as simple. Often we miss identifying what we WANT. If we do not know what we WANT, how can we help others get what they WANT? The “Golden Rule” is overstated, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” However, here it applies. Being clear on...Direct Marketing, Seven Simple Tips For Bringing More Business to Your Door...
Below are seven simple tips to bring more business to your door while network marketing. Be clear on what you say to attract prospects. Stay in contact with your referral resources. Hangout where your target market hangs out. Develop value-added resources (speaking, articles, and books.) Put a proactive approach onto passive marketing tools. Find a public way to promote your business (shows, expos.) Develop a support system...Sanitized Identities Wanted!...
A young entrepreneur recently invited me to give him my opinion of the direct marketing company he represents. For over a year he has been struggling to attain success. I was told to arrive for the event check in at 9:15 AM. I was at the hotel at 9:05. The registration table was in place in front of the assigned conference hall, yet was unattended at 9:15. The lady at the hotel’s front desk told us (yes, there was...