At the weekly BNI meetings I attend, one of the items in our 60 second info-mercials is to breifly explain what makes our business unique, and what makes us successful.
In the August issue of Sign Business Magazine, one of the articles opens up as quoting Woody Allen as saying:
"80% of success is showing up!"
What do you think has made you successful? What is the secret of your sucess?
Posted by Rosemary (Member # 1926) on :
Patience, hard work, sticking to the job no matter what and never letting a job go out that's not 100%. Dad taught us that and it still works.
:^)
Posted by Mike Languein (Member # 319) on :
6 months real job -- 6 months unemployment
Posted by John Smith (Member # 1308) on :
Same motto as Rosemary. My main income is 99.9% internet sales. I only offer handcrafted HDU dimensional signs. No wood, plastic or vinyl. I would say 50% of the sales are repeat customers or referrals of customers. A good product at a decent price. Excellent customer communications and delivery on time will get anyone to the top without too many bumping bruises on the way up.
sniff . .. dang, I miss Pierre Posted by Jackson Smart (Member # 187) on :
Understanding three things:
1. I create my reality...100%!! Knowing that I am responsible for what ever happens in my life!
2. The Universe will give you EXACTLY what you want!
3. Success is the nature of your journey...not the end result!
So...am I successful? Sure!
[ August 05, 2002, 06:27 PM: Message edited by: Jackson Smart ]
Posted by Rick Chavez (Member # 2146) on :
Never think you have succeeded. Rick
Posted by J & N Signs (Member # 901) on :
Success is being happy with what you are doing... even if that means getting a part time job to make ends meet!
Posted by roger bailey (Member # 556) on :
First, the guts to start a buiss., dealing with all the "road blocks", and your friends and relatives with they're "that won't work" attitudes.
Then what Rosemary says !! Last, never compromise the work ethic or the product !
Roger Posted by PKing (Member # 337) on :
Working knowledge of GOOD DESIGN Use of Highest quality materials Honest pay for Honest work Treat your customers with the respect that you want to be treated with. Don't be affraid to say NO!!!
Posted by Mike Pipes (Member # 1573) on :
Having time to yourself that you can enjoy.
Working like a dog doesn't mean success in my book, I'd rather be out on the lake!
Posted by Brian Snyder (Member # 41) on :
I'm not telling. Thats why they call it a secret! Posted by Rosemary (Member # 1926) on :
I have a secret! I've heard that Dave Secretes!! Hope he has something he can "Depends" on!!
hehe
:^)
Posted by cheryl nordby (Member # 1100) on :
Success is a state of mind. If you think you are a success you are!
Posted by bronzeo (Member # 1408) on :
Keeping a level head, thus allowing the drool to exit from my mouth equalaterally
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
Maui is a unique place & Maui time is a very real thing. I've been testing my patience with trades-people on a renovation on my house & I'd have to agree with Woody, except on Maui 95% of success is "showing up" because if you just do that it's amazing how many people you are ahead of already around here.
After that I would say customer service. I have been told many times that my price wasn't the lowest, but my telephone communication conveyed a genuine interest in the clients project & an easy to get along with personality. (Can't always say the same for my internet communication )
[ August 05, 2002, 08:43 PM: Message edited by: Doug Allan ]
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Believe it or not...What Rosemary said... "Patience, hard work, sticking to the job no matter what and never letting a job go out that's not 100%".
Also..believe it or not..being as personable/likeable as possible.
And as Bob B. says "SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE"!
Finally, having the ability to fake my lack of "hand lettering" or "artistic abilities", by perfecting my "vectorising" abilities!!! Posted by Bob Burns (Member # 268) on :
The 3 "GETS": GET the job GET the money GET the hell outa there!
Seriously 1. Show up 2. Outrageously great service 3. Lifetime guarantee 4. Very high prices
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Bob Burns..I think I love ya! Posted by Mikes Mischeif (Member # 1744) on :
My Wife.
She makes me feel like I can do anything....so I do.
Nothing like a cheerleader to keep you motivated. My wife gives me encouragement too. Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
Determination, Patience, and a good sense of humour.
Oh yeah, it kinda helps to know your stuff too.
Janette
Posted by Steve Nuttle (Member # 2645) on :
Bob just one question, if one of the things that makes you sucessful is
quote:2. Outrageously great service
then how the hell can you say,
quote: THE CUSTOMER IS YOUR ENEMY! ACT LIKE IT!
. Just wondering? What are you smoking?
Posted by Mark Smith (Member # 298) on :
Fanatical customer service. Posted by Bob Burns (Member # 268) on :
Steve.... "AT NO TIME DOES MY HAND LEAVE MY ARM"! Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
Knowledge in what you do, and reliable service.
Having one good belly laugh a day, whether it's to yourself or shared with a customer.
And to know when to stop work to enjoy your private life.
Good post Dave. Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
Power napping
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
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