Year: 2003

Back to the Future

By ronkarr.Admin | January 2, 2003 |

There are several paths many of us are on, most of which will not get us where we want to be. Do you ever feel like you are running around in circles? Many times this results from not having a clear vision of what you are after. A clear and powerful purpose that is strong…

Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones

By ronkarr.Admin | January 2, 2003 |

The Rolling Stones are a great study in marketing, packaging and longevity. They are currently on another worldwide tour including a live performance shown on HBO. Even after 40 years, many of the concerts sold out within 15 minutes of when the tickets went on sale! Ask yourself how they do it when they have…

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The Power of Options

By ronkarr.Admin / December 2, 2003 /

The concept of giving your customers a variety of options of how to buy your products and services is not new, but it still remains a powerful sales tool. Let’s take a look at Disney World’s version of Option Selling. When you buy your park passes, you have several choices. First, you decide how many…

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Maurice Bendahan Entrepreneur/Philanthropist

By ronkarr.Admin / December 2, 2003 /

“You have to exhaust yourself in practicing youth. No one understands life because they forget to live it” Maurice Bendahan Entrepreneur/Philanthropist Translation: Staying young and vibrant is crucial to one’s ability to live up to their full potential. The things that get in the way of us doing this are our limiting thoughts and a…

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Tightrope Leadership

By ronkarr.Admin / December 2, 2003 /

Organizations and individuals often have to make difficult decisions while walking the tightrope of success, decisions that can easily throw them off that path. For example, Dell Computer and ExxonMobil have successfully built overseas call centers in India to handle many of their support calls. The reason is quite simple. The significant savings in labor…

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Joel N. Greenberg

By ronkarr.Admin / December 2, 2003 /

Joel N. Greenberg Financial Representative- Guardian jngguardian@aol.com If you look at Joel Greenberg’s title above, it is simply understated in terms of what he really does for a living. Joel is a master at networking and being an invaluable resource to his clients. His version of cold calling is going out in the winter to…

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Forget New Years Resolutions

By ronkarr.Admin / December 2, 2003 /

So, we are entering a new year. You figure now is the time to stop smoking, lose weight, sell more, save more, smile more, be more positive, etc. Do us all a favor and stop this nonsense. The beginning of a new year is a convenient opportunity for all of us to take stock of…

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Joe Torre- Manager NY Yankees

By ronkarr.Admin / November 2, 2003 /

“I don’t want to have anybody telling me I did a good job. Any time you start thinking you’ve got this thing licked, something happens to you.” Joe Torre- Manager NY Yankees Translation: Titans don’t stop for praise. By the time they hear the praise, they are already working on moving up the ladder to…

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Recently I was sitting on a plane when…

By ronkarr.Admin / November 2, 2003 /

Recently I was sitting on a plane when a guy sitting right behind me says on his cell phone: “Listen, I shouldn’t really be saying this to you since this is really confidential and nobody is supposed to know this, so please keep it to yourself”. Hey buddy, if this is so confidential, why did…

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4 Keys to Effective Leadership

By ronkarr.Admin / November 2, 2003 /

When former NY Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy worked for Pat Riley as an assistant coach, he learned a valuable lesson from Pat. Pat told him in a performance review that you need to have 4 things to get respect and results from players; sincerity, reliability, commitment and being trustworthy. Sincerity- In order for people…

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And the Survey Says…

By ronkarr.Admin / November 2, 2003 /

Stop trying to guess what your customers want and just ask them. Surveys are the best means available to gain a true picture of your customer’s needs, wants and expectations. Caution: Be sure your questions are clear and you truly understand your customer’s answers. Case Study: When Hertz surveyed their customers, they heard the message…

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The Power of Empty Promises

By ronkarr.Admin / October 2, 2003 /

A friend of mine was telling me how much of a B.S. artist his boss was. He was always promising things and never delivered on them. Whether it was getting something done or following through on some operational detail, there was always disappointment to follow. If a manager is leading his life this way, the…

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