Archive for September, 2010

You. The Resident Expert?

In past articles I’ve shared my thoughts and philosophy about setting yourself apart from any other in your field – by becoming the expert… or rather, the AUTHORITY in your highly targeted niche market.

My teacher Dan Kennedy says it best:  “The last thing you want to be compared to is just another ___________.”

You know, “just another salesperson”, or “just another consultant”, or “just another [whatever it is you do].

I shared some of the ways that the most successful professionals use to establish themselves as THE ‘go-to’ people in their respective target markets. If you didn’t see that article, or you need a recap… (more…)

The Four-Mula for Success

I’m not sure where I got this, but thought it might benefit you. Simple, to the point. – Craig :)

The Four-Mula for Success

To create long-term highly profitable customers, stay in touch with them. Use the Four-Mula For Success. The Four-Mula for Success asks each business owner or salesperson to make FOUR contacts a day to tell their customers of new products or services, OR special promotions, OR special events, OR just to thank them for their business.

You can: (more…)

If You Want More, Make Yourself More Valuable

“Why People Fail” – A series of No B.S. Articles by Dan Kennedy

“If You Want More, Make Yourself More Valuable”

The mayor of a small town once wrote to Benjamin Franklin asking for a donation so the town could buy a bell for its town square. Franklin sent money with a note suggesting they forego the bell in favor of buying books for the town library. It is at the library we might find an answer to why so few succeed and why most fail – at anything, at everything.

Most people do not apply themselves to acquiring know-how nor apply the know-how they acquire. In short, they (more…)