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Fantastic! You’ve just learned something new. The next step is to preserve it. So, here are the four things you need to do: FIRST: Preserve your learning by evaluating it. After all, we learn not from our experiences but from intelligent reflection upon those experiences. So, ask yourself these questions: *What else is like this? *What did I just learn from this experience? *How does this fit into my…

1. Stop wasting your time … advertising. If people always hear FROM you instead of ABOUT you, you’re doing something wrong. AS OSCAR WILDE SAYS: The only thing worse than being talked about is (not) being talked about. 2. Stop wasting your time … trying, in general. If someone uses the word “trying” a lot, he probably ISN’T. AS YODA SAYS: There is no try. Only do or do…

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LET ME ASK YA THIS… What’s your philosophy on people? LET ME SUGGEST THIS… For a list called “34 Cultural Trends that (should) Change Your Business,” send an email to [email protected] and I’ll do my best to enlighten you 🙂 * * * * Scott Ginsberg That Guy with the Nametag [email protected] What’s YOUR approach? Join The Nametag Forums! Share stories, best practices and connect with a like-minded community…

“Why are they talking to THAT idiot?!” you scream at the TV. “Channel 5 should be interviewing ME! I’m the smart one when it comes to that topic!” Well, yes, that may be true. You certainly may be the smart one. But there’s a LOT of people out there who are smart. Which means being smart isn’t enough. So, the real question is: Are you funny? Are you likable?…

Want to know the secret to email follow up? TWO WORDS: Subject line. Because that’s the only thing customers see. Because that’s the only thing customers have the time to read. Because that’s the only thing customers will use to decide whether or not to open it. Because that’s the only way you can immediately differentiate yourself in their inbox. So, it has to be engaging, interesting, curious and…

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You know The Golden Rule. THE QUESTION IS: How, specifically, do you practice it every day? The bad news is, most people don’t. The good news is, if you’re stuck, here are a few suggestions: ACT like the kind of friend YOU’D want to turn to at 2 AM. ANSWER the kinds of questions YOU’D want to ask. BE the kind of salesperson YOU’D want to buy from. BEGIN…

Hey, today is my 800th post! Sweet. Thanks to Andy for the video. LET ME ASK YA THIS… When did someone challenge YOUR identity? LET ME SUGGEST THIS… Share your experience here! * * * * Scott Ginsberg That Guy with the Nametag Need help figuring out how you roll? If so, perhaps I could help on a more personal, one-on-one basis. Rent Scott’s Brain today!

Maybe you differentiate through … your service. By making it quick. By making it unexpectedly responsive. By making the mundane into memorable. Like Nashville’s Hotel Preston, which, instead of just a bible, offers a choice of 10+ religious books to ANY guest who asks. Wow! Maybe you differentiate through … your diagnosis. By noticing new patterns. By challenging people to reexamine their assumptions. By seeing what others can’t see…