Why Try To Get Out Of Your Box, When You Can Use What's In It?
When you’re delighted, you’re at a high. When you open a package and see something amazing in addition to what you ordered, that’s delight. When an author signs a book for you, that’s delight. When you get given a larger tip than expected, that’s delight. If you’re in the business of delighting customers, then doing […]
On this episode of In The Box Podcast, we discussed the concept of luck, the need to experience something to passionately sell it, whether life mirrors business or if it’s the other way around. We also talked about the advantages of being early and argued about false equivalency (fortunately never settling to agree to disagree). On […]
I’ve gotten questions, concerns, and stories from plenty throughout the last three and a half years I’ve been blogging. Scroll through this post and pick out what may apply to you. Enjoy. (Q) Your writing is sometimes confusing. Yea, it is. Oddly enough, there are times that I write something that’s even a bit confusing […]
Some businesses are still stuck on facts. They think if they throw more facts at their target audience, they’ll see more profit. They believe few are buying their product because they don’t understand the facts about things like filtered water. These businesses are leaders of power point. They want their bullet points. They believe stats are […]
These are all tried and true practices, insights and advice of the most successful entrepreneurs, designers, brewers, writers, and artists that I’ve spoken to, listened to or seen in 2014. Absolutely invaluable wisdom. 1) Show the world you’re not afraid. 2) Follow your gut. If it speaks to you, you don’t need confirmation from anyone […]
Does responding to complaints, peeves and criticism establish a successful connection? Does it build brand loyalty? Does it lead to a developed friendship. Does it equate to a sure future positive interaction? A successful connection on social media is when someone shares their dreams, their stories, their hopes and memories and jokes with you. It’s […]
I’ve written a lot about connecting with new people, making more connections, putting yourself in environments where you find and interact with people who have the potential to mentor you. It’s worth noting nothing quite beats an email that reconnects you with someone. Handwrite a letter to someone who it has been awhile since you’ve […]
