I had a board meeting to attend so I was gonna miss my normal networking group. The board meeting ended early so I decided to stop in and say “Hi” towards the end of the meeting. I was greeted by someone who said “I need your services”. Sometimes your best sales tool… is just showing…
National International Roofing? I was at a stop light by this truck Which one are you? National or International? Their slogan is “Your Roof s Care Is Our Concern”. But if you are out of the country working on other people’s roofs, how can you care for mine? Sometimes sounding bigger can create distance! BE…
At a recent networking meeting, Randy Petri created a buzz by NOT talking about what he does for business… commercial real estate, but about his life and hobby as a bee keeper. Not only did everyone learn something about honey, but he made a sweet transition from a business person… to a person! What hobbies…
We work so hard. We plan, prepare, do spreadsheets, have meetings, market, advertise, get advise, give advise… but sometimes we are just not in control. Life happens and nature runs it’s course. If you are affected then ask for help, if not then lend a hand to those in need.
Yesterday was a crazy weather day. Rain, sideways lightening, 60 mph winds, and in other parts of the midwest… some devastating tornados. Find an app for your smart phone like Weather Radio that can alert you to situations, and alert your friends via social networking.
“It’s Not About You”, but it is about your customer or potential customer. If you meet someone who can really benefit from your information, then don’t be afraid to give advice. You may have lost a $1000 sale, but you may make a connection that may create an advocate who can help others who may…
Michael Barton from Michael Barton Art hosted a field trip for our mastermind group. What we learned was about light and photography. He started out by showing us close ups on photos of the use of light. Next he pulled out his professional digital camera to take shots to show his points live. Then he…
The best posts you can share are often not about you. If you can build someone else up, it’s often a chance to connect with an extended family of friends. Giving props to others is what build good will and enhances your sphere of influence. Don’t always focus on yourself and you may be pleasantly…
Sometimes, you can’t but help but to pile on! When people are jumping in on a topic, you feel the need to affirm or defend. More often than not, when it’s a polarizing issue, rather than jumping in the mash pit… your best methodology is to walk around the pile. Sometimes, it’s the people who…
How do you know who your audience is? What they need? What they Want? What do they want to hear? What moves them? What makes them happy or angry, fans or fanatics? What keeps them coming back to hear your messages and what you have to say? It’s very simple… Just ask them!