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WEBAug 28, 2024 · 2. Don’t let duff content ideas block you. If you’re anything like me, you’ll find that most of the content ideas you get are pretty average. Most of mine are terrible! But maybe 1 in 5 or 1 in 10 are good enough to be turned into …
What is the feast or famine cycle & how to beat it! - Jim's …
WEBJan 15, 2019 · The first thing to know about the feast or famine cycle, is that it isn’t a feast or famine problem.. It’s a symptom. A symptom of a marketing problem. What is the feast or famine cycle? The feast or famine cycle is what happens when a business owner lacks control of their turnover and profits, because of ineffective or non-existent marketing.. It’s impossible to build a successful ...
Old ways won’t open new doors - Jim's Marketing Blog
WEBOct 5, 2014 · The title of this post, old ways won’t open new doors, is an age-old saying. It advises us in just 6 words, that if we want something new we must be prepared to do something new. This is challenging. However, it’s also essential, because nothing improves until we improve. As Einstein said; Insanity is doing the same thing over and over ...
what does "Front of mind mean"? - Jim's Marketing Blog
WEBApr 11, 2020 · 1. Some carried on as if nothing had happened. They were unsure what to do, so they just did what they’d always done. This made them utterly irrelevant to the new needs and wants of their marketplace. They quickly faded in prominence, in the mind of their existing clients – – let alone the minds of those who would have been their future ...
Stop offering freebies. Seriously. Stop it! - Jim's Marketing Blog
WEBSep 14, 2020 · Stop offering freebies. Seriously. Stop it! Image: Charles Deluvio. A lot of service providers offer free initial consultations as a way to attract new clients. However, it’s one of the most dangerous things they can do. Here are just 3 of the major problems caused by free consultations. 1. Free consultations make you look desperate.
Do marketing gimmicks work? Yes. Here’s how! - Jim's Marketing …
WEBDec 7, 2017 · Make no mistake, marketing gimmicks work. That’s to say, they can help you to get noticed… and noticed fast, by a huge slice of your marketplace. Plus, if you use a little creativity, it can cost you pennies. However, there’s a limit to what we can achieve with gimmicks alone. That’s because while a good gimmick can open a door for you ...
Marketing advice: Start with gold - Jim's Marketing Blog
WEBOct 17, 2009 · Marketing advice: Start with gold. Many businesses offer 3 levels of service and define them based around the words; gold, silver and bronze. The idea is to show prospective clients or customers (herein called clients) that the value/quality of each service improves as they go up the scale from bronze. It’s used as a way to justify charging 3 ...
How to make business contacts - jimsmarketingblog.com
WEBApr 4, 2014 · As people, we are all of equal value. However, in business, our commercial value differs vastly. Successful business networking is about connecting with the right people. Be selective. Focus less on numbers and more on value. Go deep and narrow, rather than shallow and wide. That’s how to develop world class business contacts.
7 Proven ways for you and your business to prosper - Jim's …
WEBBy Jim Connolly| August 6, 2014. Here are 7 ideas, to help you and your business prosper. Work hard AND work smart. You need to do both. When you have an idea, capture it immediately. Write it down. Then, put it to work. This is what turns ideas into results. Instead of networking the way most business owners do, learn how to make extremely ...
5 Powerful reasons to get PASSIONATE about your business!
WEBJun 17, 2016 · Passion acts like fuel. It propels you forward. Their passion gives them the courage they need, to leave their comfort zones when required. People with passion will do things, which those who lack passion will avoid. And these “things” are usually the big, brave decisions, which separate the winners from the losers. Their passion is contagious.
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