I recently penned a commentary on a few things that have had me scratching my head asking …Really?? This struck a nerve with our audience and was the most opened FreePromoTips e-newsletter we have had in recent years. If you missed this article, you can find it here. Our personal and professional lives are filled with …Really?? moments.
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Why… be connected? I’ve often talked about my love of trade shows and the value of business relationships, which are the cornerstone of a successful business.
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Recently, I had an “Ah Hah Moment.” Don’t laugh when I tell that I’m just now realizing that at its core, we are an industry that’s based on products and price. …Really?? This revelation came after my wife and I went to a trade show recentl
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I’m active on LinkedIn and my network continues to grow. I get all kinds of connection requests as many of you do. I ignore the carpet cleaners and auto service businesses that are across the county who want to connect, but I always accept connections with people within our industry.
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Some of you might think, what’s the point of being involved with a Regional Association…Really?? I’m busy, why do I need to leave my office for these Association events? How does this benefit ME? That’s a good question and we will touch on the answer.
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Recently, I’ve had some Yellow Page directories drop onto my driveway in a plastic bag. Years ago, I used to look forward to seeing these and checking out what my competitors were doing. Now, the book goes immediately into the recycle container.
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Jeff Solomon is on vacation with his family in Hawaii, so this week’s rant is provided by his friend and industry colleague Glenda Stormes-Bice, MAS.
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In the course of working on a few new projects, some rude awakenings of how the distributor/supplier relationship works, or occasionally doesn’t work, have me scratching my head and asking, “…Really?”
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Recently, someone impacted my life. It was a virtual stranger I have never met. This wasn’t a family member, a friend, business colleague, or spiritual advisor. It was a sales guy.
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What are these weeds that are choking our business growth and how can we fertilize where we need to?
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