Comments on: Don’t Miss This Opportunity http://www.smallbusinessbranding.com/601/solving-marketing-problems/ Small Business Branding and Marketing Advice and Commentary Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:07:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ed Roach http://www.smallbusinessbranding.com/601/solving-marketing-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-13805 Ed Roach Fri, 23 Feb 2007 03:44:09 +0000 http://www.smallbusinessbranding.com/601/solving-marketing-problems/#comment-13805 Hi, my name is Ed and I provide brand consulting services. The biggest problem I face at the moment is initiating cold calls. I'd like the panel's thoughts on how not to be terrified of the telephone reciever? I have a good script but I am very hesitant to pick up the reciever and make the call. I view the problem being one of a 'personal' nature. What I mean here is in networking situations, public speaking and face to face interactions, I am very comfortable and in my zone. I am able to sell my personality -I'm told I'm very passionate about what I do and it shows when I discuss it with people. On the telephone though, they could be cutting their toenails for all I know. I feel a disconnect and frankly knowing that it's a numbers game doesn't make it any more comfortable. I don't want to waste their time anymore than wasting mine. Your thoughts? Hi, my name is Ed and I provide brand consulting services. The biggest problem I face at the moment is initiating cold calls. I’d like the panel’s thoughts on how not to be terrified of the telephone reciever? I have a good script but I am very hesitant to pick up the reciever and make the call. I view the problem being one of a ‘personal’ nature.

What I mean here is in networking situations, public speaking and face to face interactions, I am very comfortable and in my zone. I am able to sell my personality -I’m told I’m very passionate about what I do and it shows when I discuss it with people.

On the telephone though, they could be cutting their toenails for all I know. I feel a disconnect and frankly knowing that it’s a numbers game doesn’t make it any more comfortable. I don’t want to waste their time anymore than wasting mine.

Your thoughts?

]]> By: Lucas http://www.smallbusinessbranding.com/601/solving-marketing-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-8787 Lucas Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:50:35 +0000 http://www.smallbusinessbranding.com/601/solving-marketing-problems/#comment-8787 I would have to say that some weaknesses i am currently facing are in the following areas Decision Making - I would like some insight on developing solid decision-making skills Motivation - Motivating yourself to keep going through all the "crap" you sometimes face when starting a business Planning (Marketing, Business, etc.) - I'd like to see some "live" examples of how others have done this sort of thing. What works and what does not... etc. Naturally no one wants to admit they are weak in certain areas but i feel very comfortable admitting i am a novice at some things. :D Luc I would have to say that some weaknesses i am currently facing are in the following areas

Decision Making – I would like some insight on developing solid decision-making skills
Motivation – Motivating yourself to keep going through all the “crap” you sometimes face when starting a business
Planning (Marketing, Business, etc.) – I’d like to see some “live” examples of how others have done this sort of thing. What works and what does not… etc.

Naturally no one wants to admit they are weak in certain areas but i feel very comfortable admitting i am a novice at some things. :D

Luc

]]> By: Robert Kingston http://www.smallbusinessbranding.com/601/solving-marketing-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-8783 Robert Kingston Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:14:13 +0000 http://www.smallbusinessbranding.com/601/solving-marketing-problems/#comment-8783 Hey Jon, You're quite welcome... It sounds like a really interesting case. We'd love to help you out, give us a couple of days and we'll get back to you with some solutions. In the meantime, it would be fantastic if you'd like to share more details with us via our email at mailbag@smallbusinessbranding.com . Details like: * What you're currently doing that's not working for you * Who you're selling your expertise to and; * What particular goals you have for your business. Talk soon, Jon. Robert Hey Jon,
You’re quite welcome… It sounds like a really interesting case. We’d love to help you out, give us a couple of days and we’ll get back to you with some solutions. In the meantime, it would be fantastic if you’d like to share more details with us via our email at mailbag@smallbusinessbranding.com . Details like:

* What you’re currently doing that’s not working for you
* Who you’re selling your expertise to and;
* What particular goals you have for your business.

Talk soon, Jon.

Robert

]]> By: jon http://www.smallbusinessbranding.com/601/solving-marketing-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-8776 jon Tue, 14 Nov 2006 02:28:46 +0000 http://www.smallbusinessbranding.com/601/solving-marketing-problems/#comment-8776 Thanks for offering to help me in my rookie entrepreneurial efforts. * My business provides the following product/service: Creo Quality, LLC provides product development-related services to medical device companies. * My biggest business problem at the moment is: I have decent leads and one part-time project. My biggest issue is getting that second and third project lined up so that I may be 100% on my own. I have a family to support, along with other "essentials" (i.e. mortgage, car payments). * I would like advice on how to: A) Become debt free. B) Land deals that tap into my expertise in medical device product development. C) Land deals that feel more like hobbies and less like work. Again, thanks! Thanks for offering to help me in my rookie entrepreneurial efforts.
* My business provides the following product/service: Creo Quality, LLC provides product development-related services to medical device companies.
* My biggest business problem at the moment is: I have decent leads and one part-time project. My biggest issue is getting that second and third project lined up so that I may be 100% on my own. I have a family to support, along with other “essentials” (i.e. mortgage, car payments).
* I would like advice on how to: A) Become debt free. B) Land deals that tap into my expertise in medical device product development. C) Land deals that feel more like hobbies and less like work.

Again, thanks!

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