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Comment on Rev Up Your Referral Engine by Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:02:51 +0000

Nice recap. My manager says awesome things about this book. I’m looking forward to reading it if I ever get a chance (so busy!). -nd

Comment on Now is a Great Time to Be in Business? by Robin Witt

Robin Witt — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:46:57 +0000

Cheri–Thanks for the comment! I highly recommend seeing Brad Sugars speak “live” if you get the chance. He is smart and funny. One of things he said is that you know the economy is rebounding when GM posts a profit.

Comment on Now is a Great Time to Be in Business? by Cheri Sasson

Cheri Sasson — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:32:09 +0000

Love the point but especially love the title “Business Is Booming.” People are attracted to and want to work with successful people. I try to project that image which is morphing into a reality, slowly but surely. (… I am writing this at 8:30 pm from my office while taking a 5 minute break from getting out my latest mailer “Is the San Diego housing market turning yet?”) !!!

Thank you for, as usual, posting something timely and thought-provoking.

Cheri

Comment on Now is a Great Time to Be in Business? by Robin Witt

Robin Witt — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:42:05 +0000

Don,
You have a very good point. It really starts with individual when it comes to being open, listening, and learning. Thank you for your comment.

Comment on Now is a Great Time to Be in Business? by Don Osborne

Don Osborne — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:35:37 +0000

Are you open? I’d start there before asking if one’s business is open. I find people are too often open to what they know or think they know. They just want to get on with it, their way. Being openly passionate about your business idea and being closed to both the fundamentals of business and thinking out of the box seem to often be the case. Becoming a successful business owner is always possible if you’re open to learn and do over time. Whatever business you open may change, but your business will always be open.

Comment on 3 Marketing Tips to Learn from American Apparel by Robin Witt

Robin Witt — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:17:19 +0000

Janice,
Thank you for your comment. I think they have dressing rooms in the actual store. I will ask on Twitter.

Comment on 3 Marketing Tips to Learn from American Apparel by Janice

Janice — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:54:46 +0000

I must admit I’m a little annoyed with American Apparel. They do not have dressing rooms, so some of the stuff Megan purchased does not fit right. I look at the receipt today and read that there are no refunds!! Only exchanges. WTH? So we have to go down there again, pick out items that we can’t try AGAIN! The only one who wins here is the oil companies who profit from all the gasoline it will take to finally complete this purchase!

Comment on 4 Tips for Writing Blog Leads that Work by Don Osborne - Profit Puzzle

Don Osborne - Profit Puzzle — Wed, 05 May 2010 01:18:31 +0000

Is it possible chose the best type of lead based on the style of headline?

Comment on Don’t Let Writer’s Block Derail Your Small Business Blog by Cheri Sasson

Cheri Sasson — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:49:46 +0000

Thank you! Great idea! I do freeze up when I sit down to write a blog entry. If I had a list of ideas ready to go, that would help a lot. I never have a problem actually WRITING something once I have an idea.

Comment on Don’t Let Writer’s Block Derail Your Small Business Blog by David

David — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:48:53 +0000

Do you have an archive of your past posts available?

Comment on Don’t Let Your Social Media Sites Become Ghost Towns by Cheri Sasson

Cheri Sasson — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 02:25:26 +0000

That was really useful to me. I know we’ve discussed the importance in person but I needed the reminder. Thank you!

Comment on About Robin Witt by Suzanne Tullar

Suzanne Tullar — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:43:39 +0000

Hey Rob,

Very useful, concise, and so appropriate. Keep it coming. I am enjoying all your blogs

Comment on Don’t Be a Social Media Faker by Eric Ast

Eric Ast — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:40:17 +0000

Great take on building legitimate relationships through social media, not just posing. It can be a time drain, though. Do you have any recommendations for business-owners who might not have the time to personally manage accounts, but still want to build meaningful relationships?

Comment on To Attract Customers Set Your Marketing GPS on Multiple Locations by Sean McVey

Sean McVey — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:08:47 +0000

Robin,

This is a great way to organize your target customers. I don’t tend to think of the ‘Enjoying the Ride’ leads when actively looking for business. However, I think you are right in that you need to plant the seed early and then later they will eventually need you.

Comment on To Attract Customers Set Your Marketing GPS on Multiple Locations by David Witt

David Witt — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:07:12 +0000

Nice post–love the GPS analogy!

Comment on Do You Speak the Language of Social Media? by Mark Lovett

Mark Lovett — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:15:11 +0000

As you mention above, incorporating social media into the overall marketing strategy is key. Too many companies think of it as something separate, rather than understanding that it should be an important piece of telling your story and building your brand.

Comment on Fall in Love with Carbonita Detail by David Witt

David Witt — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:09:25 +0000

That’s really amazing that they only use a pint of water to detail an entire car! Nice post.

Comment on Small Business Marketing: Do You Really Need a Blog? by Don Osborne : Profit Puzzle

Don Osborne : Profit Puzzle — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:10:31 +0000

“Having an online presence is essential…” YES – I agree. The challenge is Type of Sites to Delivery your “solution” messages, the many ways to present your message: text, graphic, audio, video and communication methods to engage with you prospective and current clients. Important quesitons to be asked and answered for small business success and profit. Not Optional – But Essential.

Comment on Small Business Marketing: Do You Really Need a Blog? by LeaderChat

LeaderChat — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:32:41 +0000

Great point about the importance of having both–they really do serve different purposes.

Comment on 2010: Time to Look at Your Small Business in a New Way by Robin Witt

Robin Witt — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:03:13 +0000

If you are passionate about what you do and would benefit by more people knowing about it, consider expanding your marketing efforts by writing a blog.