Every now and then, you get a marketing approach or commercial message that is seemingly 'timeless.' One that fits that description is the Fram Oil Filter commercial, shown below, first aired in the early 1970s. The idea behind their message is akin to the adage, "A stitch in time, saves 9." My hunch is not …
The holidays are here. Hanukah – the Festival of Lights – came early this year and has now passed. Christmas and New Year's are coming up rapidly, and for over a billion souls, this is Advent. People marketing and selling homes are starting to think or run 'tax refund' ads – which are fine – …
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I was listening one Sunday to a motivated golfer. He was maybe 30ish and clearly wanted to be good at the game. So he took lessons. Afterward all the lessons, he went out for a round and began by thinking about all of the things he was supposed to do. He thought about: his stance, …
Before marketing, before selling, comes planning and something that is so important that it can't be over-emphasized. It is "The Attitude Check." I've seen great systems messed up by someone with a lousy attitude. I've seen mediocre systems soar due to good attitudes. I'll bet if you think about it, you have too. There are …
