If a person demonstrates passion and knowledge, they’re much more likely to gain traction with people who share their interests and become influential in that respect. Everyone influences someone, so we all have a place to start.
TedRubin
Entrepreneurial Persistance
I like to think that business mindset is made up of an individual’s “collection” of attitudes. And in addition to attitudes of confidence, gratitude and optimism, I think it’s also absolutely essential to add an attitude of persistence. Persistence is essential… it is probably the most important key to business success. It can be considered an attitude, but I think of it more as a habit—and one that every business owner needs to cultivate.
Only Stupid Entrepreneurs Build Their Wings on the Way Down
Ray Bradbury once said:
“If we listened to our intellect, we’d never have a love affair. We’d never have a friendship. We’d never go into business, because we’d be cynical. Well, that’s nonsense. You’ve got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down.”
The Arrogance and Hubris of so many Executives…
I have come to form an incredible distaste for the arrogance and hubris of so many executives. The courtesy of a reply to an outreach, from someone you know, is just not that difficult. Just a simple acknowledgement is not that hard and really should not be too much of a demand on your “incredibly valuable” time.
LinkedIn Response, When Someone Tells You What You Should and Should Not Post…
First of all… curious who made you the arbiter of what does and does not belong on LinkedIn?
Nobody Has True National Localized Influencers Like Macaroni Kid—No One!
Are you more likely to pay attention to a product recommendation from a Google ad, or from a local parent you know and trust? If someone you know in your neighborhood offered you a useful product sample to try at just the right moment, wouldn’t you be more likely to try it with an open mind than if you were handed something randomly by an employee at a store? Most people prefer to learn about products (and a million other topics) from people who they already trust. Macaroni Kid does a better job than anyone at building a national infrastructure of trusted local influencers, and big-name brands are taking notice.
I Was Asked Last Night…
“How do I make a difference tomorrow, or right now, and going forward. I’m just a small cog… AND, what CAN I do regardless… for me and my company?”
LinkedIn Response, When Someone Tells You What You Should and Should Not Post…
First of all… curious who made you the arbiter of what does and does not belong on LinkedIn?
Simplicity Is The New Everyday Low Price
Consumers have always valued simplicity, in part because it’s often not so easy to find with the retail experience. Think about how complicated it was to order something before the digital age, and how much waiting was involved. Anyone who has ever ordered something from a catalogue in the mail will know what I mean.