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As you all know, many of our perspective clients may not think that they need our services right now. How do you keep your name in front of perspective clients so that when they do recognize that they need your service, they think of you favorably?
Something that came up at one of the events I host is where do you meet your clients and perspective clients. Since many Bizniks have offices in their homes, this seems to be an ongoing issue.
What marketing strategies have you used in your business that have really worked well for you? Was the a problem that you were trying to solve?
Why did you start your business? What were the reasons for making the sacrifices you needed to make to be your own boss?
One of the most thereputic things I know of is a good laugh. Please share a funny joke, story or line with us and let's all laugh together. It can even be something that happened to you personally. Please keep them clean and in good taste.
I'll start. With this being a political year, I heard a great definition of politics. Poli is many and Tics are blood sucking insects.
In all three of my companies, Profit concepts, Success Connection and Light Your World, I have on occasion used newsletter-some worked well and some didn't. What are your thoughts on using newsletters? Are you using them? How well are they working? How about people who are sending you newsletters?
We all have people in our business life who have had an impact on us. Who is it for your and how have they impacted your life? It can be an author whos books you read or someone who has helped guide you through the difficult times.
I am considering starting a referral group for those who market primarily to the business community. Are any of you familiar with any other groups that are already doing this? Is this something that you would see a need for? How would you like to see it structured so that it would be the most meaningful to you?
Do you market primarily to other businesses? If you do, what are some of the challenges you face and how are you resolving them?
This is a short one folks. What is the most valualble business lesson you've ever learned? Mine is those closest to me will greatly impact my leval of success.
I am thinking about doing a web based seminar since I have clients all over the country. I would be interested in hearing your opinions and experiences with this kind of event. Have you attended web seminars? Have you hosted any? What has been your experience.
For those of us who host Biznik events and conduct seminars finding meeting rooms is sometimes a challenge. I think that it would be helpful to compile a list of meeting rooms available, minimum requirements, room costs (If the room is not provided free when meals are purchased), size, location and telephone number. Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated.
One of the keys to effective marketing is to have a unique business proposition. Why would someone want to business with you? What makes your business unique and sets you apart from your competition? Please share what makes your business unique with us. If nothing else it will help you to bring your marketing into focus.
I just developed an on line marketing analysis. You can access it through my Profit Concept website, which you can access through my website. It's free.
We hear a lot about the need for have a comprehensive business plan. My question is this: Do you use a plan in your business. If so, what does it consist of and how are you using it.
I'm thinking about hosting a networking program, very much like speed dating only for networking. The concept would put two people for about 10 minutes then move on to the next person and so on. I'd love to have your input as to whether or not you think it would be a good idea.
I have used seminar selling for years. I would like to know who else is using seminars to market their services (or would like to). How has it worked for you? What mistakes have you made?
I'll start with one of my bigest mistakes. One of the biggest mistakes I ever made was about 30 years ago. I did an introductory seminar on Profit Planning for Small Businesses (A seminar I still use). We provided dinner and an open bar. We had 110 business owners and their wives. Of those I got 2 that were interested in getting together later. (I followed up with letters and a phone call). A month later I did the same seminar, with different people. This time I had 27 business who wanted to see me afterwards. The difference was that the first seminar I had the bar before the seminar. The second one I did after the seminar. Most of the people were so far gone by the time I spoke, that they could not remember what was said. The second one, they hung around and I got to know them. I no long provide a bar of any kind now, because of the liability involved.
Since I think that all of us are leaders in one way or another, what is the most important leadership lesson you have ever learned. I will start first. The most important leadership lesson that I have ever learned is that those closest to me will have the biggest impact on my success. That is why I am very careful about who I let into my inner circle.
Here's my question. Do you find the Bible a pertinent resource by which to find answers to your business issues. If so, in what way is it helpful. If not, why do you feel that way.
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