I love this discussion with Pat Lencioni and team about the NEED to make decisions now and move in the right direction. I agree with him. We can’t wait for “normal” to return. It’s not coming back. Make your plans. Adjust as necessary. But do it now!
There is an old Chinese proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
Testimonials have always been an important part of marketing. Today, in our digital world, online reviews are critical. Many prospects check for reviews on Google or Facebook before they even visit a company’s website.When people talk about social media, YouTube often gets left out of the conversation—despite being the second most visited website in the world. As a Fractional CMO and someone who’s helped brands build deeper relationships through digital content, I believe the real question isn’t whether YouTube is social media, but how we’re leveraging it as one of the many social media sites available for marketing.
This is blurb from Constant Contact explaining why an address is required on every email.Harvard Business School Professors Robert Kaplan and David Norton state, “90 percent of business strategies fail due to poor execution.” I have tools to help you improve your execution. A Marketing Calendar. Monthly strategy meetings. A Post Schedule detailing your social media posts. Let’s talk about them and discuss how your execution can improve.
Recently I met a new person at a networking event. We exchanged cards. In the brief time we had to talk, it sounded like we could do business together. When I got back to my office, I went to her website to learn more about her. There was nothing there! Just a pretty picture. No detail on what she does. Why she does it. How she does it. Nothing. What a lost opportunity! Her site should have explained her business to me and made it easy for me to schedule a meeting with her to see if we could do business together.
Here is an interesting article discussing how to create a video script that will connect with your viewers to move them through the sales pipe line. You don’t just hit the record button and start talking!!
Charles Darwin did not say the strongest or smartest of the species survive. Darwin meant those who are most capable of adapting to their environment gain the upper hand and survive. This is true for the species and for business. If there was ever a time to adapt it is today with the changes impacting our businesses. Don’t say “I’ve never done that before” or “We’ve always done it this way.” Look for fresh perspectives and new ideas that fit the new normal.
