1. Screen folks by telecommunications. Let your fingers do the walking was an old phone commercial and a wise one. There can be definite advantage to assessing potential prospects via phone. Not only does it save on time, money & gas of the useless 1st touch 1:1, it can help ensure you keep a standardized
The Negative Effects of Assumption
Indianapolis business owners who attend local networking events are absolutely NOTORIOUS for NOT engaging with the people they meet after an event. Part of it might be associated with not understanding the purpose a speed networking event, but the other part might just be associated with colored views… I typically start most calls to people
Top 5 Reasons Why Professionals DO NOT Trust You
Indianapolis Business Owners are often out and about networking. The outcome of networking effort can become ineffective, if follow up activity violates any of the following: 1) Poor Time Management Time is the most valuable thing another human being can give you. Do not waste people’s time or mislead them in what will be accomplished
Indianapolis Marketing Company–Why You Need a Brand for Your Proven Plan
About 9:00 a.m. this morning I found an email from an executive level national sales director for one of my products inviting me to a training event. Since I hadn’t been to one for this product, I called my local region manager (a.k.a my mother, heh. heh.) and we decided to go. Although I missed
Why people do not trust MLM organizations?
I seem to be writing and vlogging on a specific theme these days, network marketing organizations… Seated in my favorite northern Indianapolis Panera, I was approached by a fellow distributor for conversation. Challenges to group sales events was brought to my attention and I foolishly offered a venue suggestion. A few minutes later the individual
Why Bloggers Might Favor Network Marketing Buttons vs traditional Affiliate Links?
For those who don’t know, I’m a faithful member of Affiliate Summit Indianapolis. The hosts a monthly dinner, where we discuss monetizing websites and blogs. Hosted by the #1 Affiliate Marketer in Indianapolis, we gain considerable education on a variety of topics related to doing business solely online and related merchants, products and sales. Apart
Indianapolis Marketing Consulting– Side Kick Selling
I grew up watching Superfriends and had capes my mother (pre-costume era) sew for us. Many fun filled kid days were spent sailing through the air from the door framed, chinning bar to save the day. Playing both Hero and Side Kick, I learned through dramatic play that both roles were essential to saving the
Indianaplis Marketing Consulting–Recognizing Everyday Heroism
In the story, Ulysses, author Jame’s Joyce rejuvenates Homer’s Odyssy. The story line depicts a man often unnoticed by society–the ordinary. Leopold Bloom is a man living a compassionate life, extending care & conscientiousness to nearly everyone he encounters. An unsung hero, with no stage from which to grandstand, no wealth of which to brag,
Indianapolis Marketing Consulting– Using Different Business Models for Monetization
Here I am sharing some thoughts on monetizing a business by combining traditional and contemporary business models of professional services, affiliate marketing and network marketing. I will post the transcription of my videos shortly. For a good example of a quality products for both online and offline referral, please visit HERE. Or see the sidebar
Indianapolis Business Consulting–Comparision of Affiliate & Network Marketing
When you are marketing your Indianapolis Business, you need to consider different products for monetizing your business. Here Blake explains a bit of why he utilizes different types of products to monetize his online & offline business. There are two parts to this video. One of the greatest travesties in both Affiliate Marketing & Network
Indianapolis Marketing–Association Meetings 101
TIME is the most valuable thing another person can give you. Most Indianapolis business owners attend a myriad of networking events around town that occur both during the day and early evening. Ten years ago, such events were very rare. Today, people start organizations everyday and those groups give birth to subgroups. Getting people to
Indianapolis Marketing Company– To En-sign
Since as long as I can remember, I was trained to introduce myself saying my last name, followed by the phrase “like in the Navy”. Truth be told, my father actually changed the pronunciation of the name to better suit his military history and to reduce everyone’s confusion on it’s proper spelling. I didn’t really
Are You Presuming People Need Your Products?
“I’m not going to sit down. I’m a grown man and I’m not going to be commanded or demanded at what to do.” That was me shouting BACK full lung power at my 81 year old Christian mother who cursed and yelled at me to sit down. Anyone who wants to continue to insist that
Blake’s “AMAZING” Adventure in Athletic Appreciation at the Indiana Pacers Game
When you’re trying to differentiate yourself in marketing your Indianapolis business, having cutting edge Client Appreciation Activity is essential to business development. Find the video at the bottom, but here’s the textual transcript from the video I shot tonight on that very subject… Hey There. It’s Blake from the BlazeCom green screen studio coming at
Indianapolis Marketing Company—Are you Experiencing Brand Incongruence?
Indianapolis business owners that don’t quite reach their potential in business may be experiencing what I call Brand Incongruence. The greater the disparity, the less effective they may be in their work. Sometimes the disparity can result in lack of income. Sometimes the disparity can be lack of growth. Most often brand incongruence is the
The #1 Problem in YOUR business supported in spirit by Zig Ziglar
The world has lost a great man via the recent crossing over of Zig Ziglar. Kim Garst (@kimgarst or her people) has written an outstanding blog on his top 10 quotes, so there’s no reason to attempt to reinvent that perfect wheel. (A touch of humility for a kaizen expert.) One of the greatest quotes
Indianapolis Marketing Company — How to Send a Business Holiday Event Invitation
Video Transcript– Hey Gang it Blake from BlazeCom Green Studio in Indianapolis, Indiana bringing you another marketing video tip for the month of December. A lot of companies are having Christmas parties during that holiday time because it’s a super chance way to create a warm and fuzzy feeling, say thank you to your business
Favorite 5 Holiday Gifts 2012 for Business Promotional Marketing
Looking for this years great gift for your Indianapolis clients or prospective customers? Priding myself on gift gathering, always think cost-effective practical and daily useful for the business professional. The following is just my humble opinion for the top WINTER HOLIDAY (Christmas gifts) promotional products for 2012 from your Draconian marketeer and business neighbor… While
Indianapolis Marketing Company — Sending Business Holiday Greetings
BlazeCom–IndianapolisVideo Transcript: Hey Gang, it’s Blake from BlazeCom Green Studio Indianapolis, Indiana, bringing you a marketing tip for December. December is a great month where everybody and their brother in business are sending holiday cards. The challenge is it’s really difficult for those cards to sand out. About five years ago I received a card
The 12 Fs of Thanksgiving for BlazeCom
As my Indianapolis Marketing firm heads into Thanksgiving, we’ve been taking stock. Here’s what the Dragons & I are thankful for . . . Faith– the spiritual realm that sustains me… Family– parents that reared & believe in me. Siblings who listen. Japanese family who care for me … Fitness– the relationship that resulted in considerable
