Tag Archives: Diane Conklin
Decisiveness and implementation go hand-in-hand. The more decisive you are in your decisions, the quicker you pull the trigger to try something new or to get something done. It’s amazing to watch people struggle with making a commitment to even what many of us would consider the most basic decisions.
We all strive to be number one, meaning we want to be the best, we want to finish first, and we want to be ahead of the pack. I am going to tell you that the number one is the worst possible number there is in business and marketing. Why would I say that?
What can you add in your business that people want, and are willing to pay for, while they’re making other purchases, that can easily be added on? There are all sorts of ways to do this. There is all sorts of hidden money in your business and your challenge is to go out and find it.
Standing Apart From the Crowd As The Preferred Provider-What are the things only you can provide? The biggest thing that sets you apart and makes you different is you! And, access to you is one of the biggest advantages you have as a small businesses owner or entrepreneurs.
Book Review – Start With Why by Simon Sinek – There hasn’t been a book that has affected me in the way Simon Sinek’s book “Start With Why” has in a very long time…maybe ever, and I read a lot, so that’s saying something. To say that this book has changed me and the way I do business today would be a massive understatement.
13 Best Ways To Stimulate Creativity-Last week I was speaking to an advisor of mine. We had talked about writing and creativity. She perceived that I was a creative person. I told her that I grew up avoiding reading and writing because I was criticized and punished frequently by parents and teachers. Of course, I avoided working on those skills because I was weak in them.
Do You Step Over Dollars To Pick Up Pennies? Every year for the past 6 or 8 years I have taken a Friday off in the middle of December and spent the day with my best friend in Atlanta doing some Christmas shopping. We always have a great time, being silly and having fun, while getting the majority of our shopping done for the season. We always start off the day with a nice breakfast.
We all have a tendency to underestimate our knowledge, what we know, what we can share, and what we have to give to people out there who need to hear us. This happens a lot especially we attend live events. We have a tendency to sit in these events and we think to ourselves, wow,…
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One of the biggest questions people ask about direct mail is isn’t everybody online these days? And, why would I invest money in my business (or what most people ask is why would I waste my money in my business) doing direct mail? First, you have to get over the misconception that everybody is online….
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I don’t know how I have managed to have “A Return to Love,” by Marianne Williamson on my book shelf for so long without reading it but I’m sure glad I read it now. To me, this is a book that should be a must read for all human beings. As I make my own…
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