Have you ever asked your social media friends for ideas? What are you struggling with? Are you ready for an influx of outside the box thinking? Crowd Sourcing is the latest trend in getting great stuff for a little investment! What problems can your friends and fans help you with? Just ASK!
I have a friend who is taking the plunge and opening a new business. Sales people from Yellow Pages, Yelp, Coupon Mailers and others are circling like sharks on a wounded seal. The best thing you can do before opening your checkbook is opening you address book. Find a mentor… or contact your local Small…
When you are writing a blog or a post… take the “I” test. When you write any content including blogs, go to your browser and search “I ” (space intentional) and “me “. If you are seeing “I ” or “me ” more than once for every 50 words or so, then you are talking…
When we meet new people, you have an opportunity to make small talk or ask questions and give them a big listen. Asking questions and giving others a chance to talk is the best way to create a lasting impression and potentially start a relationship on the right footing! Give it a try… both of…
One of the benefits of staying in touch with past relationships, is they continue to reap benefits. I had a recent introduction from a past client who dropped my name as a social media connection to one of their running buddies. Connections lead to referrals, referrals lead to meetings, meetings can lead to business!
When we showed up at the time we reserved at Morton’s Steak House for our anniversary dinner, we were greeted with a “Happy Anniversary”, promptly seated, and given personal menus. Then, our favorite server Steven was assigned our table (we have only been there once before). What do you do to make clients feel wanted,…
Your hobbies, likes and passions are connecting points. Sharing them with friends and connections opens up conversations and more connections! What do you do, that would bring them closer and start conversations. Then what from there can you do for them to help them share their passions? Good connections… deserve good connections and interactions from…
One of the best things you can do is teach others. The benefits are multifold. First, you give back to those who can give to others (pay it forward). Second, you can tell people about what makes you different. Finally, you get the awesome returns on investment… you get to focus on how to communicate…
If you want Social Media to be a personal playground for sales, you have missed the boat and the point! If you want people to pay attention, they have to have a connection to you first, and want to know about what you are doing second. This does not mean you can only talk about…
Sometimes we take the simple things for granted. When we network, there are multi levels of people who support us. I have been in more than one networking group where the food servers have been taken for granted and have made it clear they are not happy! Do you best to support those who support…