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In this world of constant noise and heightened mistrust, it's dangerous to assume your buyer will notice you easily. Even the most loyal customers can waver and not recognizing this can be a costly mistake. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, the average attention span of a human being has dropped from 12 seconds in 2000 to 8 seconds in 2014. This is one second less …
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There are some things that marketing will never fix. It doesn't matter what industry you're in, disruption is at the door. In the auto industry, not only has it entered the room but it's crashing the party. Sticking with the status quo may be a coping mechanism but it's hazardous to your business' health. Everywhere I go I see dealers, business owners and managers taking the path of least …
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What we say and do speaks volumes about us. Our words and actions tell the story of what it's like to do business with us. Social channels are ideal for leveraging our network to "promote" good intentions and tell the story of our personal brand. But here's the thing about social media: everything you say and do creates a perception in your customers' minds. If you don't want to be a failure in …
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One of my favorite things to do is listen. It feels natural because I'm an introvert and it's provided me wonderful insight with those I interact with daily, including prospects and clients. With respect to Social Media and other digital marketing, active listening can be the best tool you have in your arsenal. I was privy to a conversation the other day during a training I was conducting. It …
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