tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.comments2019-06-15T19:34:04.999-07:00Ideal DesignAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11773427681829386990noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-31807773146204960582013-04-19T06:17:35.194-07:002013-04-19T06:17:35.194-07:00You are right, it is hard to put a price on a frie...You are right, it is hard to put a price on a friend. They are priceless. My business friends have opened up a world of opportunity for me, including a year of working in Europe, and a month in Sao Paulo. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-31618805256978637472013-04-19T06:08:46.675-07:002013-04-19T06:08:46.675-07:00I love that strategy!I love that strategy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-45204691149650958032013-04-09T15:23:31.636-07:002013-04-09T15:23:31.636-07:00I have become very guarded about what I post in th...I have become very guarded about what I post in the last 2 years, because of the transparency you write about. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-44116146528973872712013-03-26T14:26:28.934-07:002013-03-26T14:26:28.934-07:00Great post...definitely going to have some fun wit...Great post...definitely going to have some fun with that Guardian link.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880297931040197778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-62308712082451942302013-03-12T08:15:44.431-07:002013-03-12T08:15:44.431-07:00Awesome post! What a great way to capitalize on y...Awesome post! What a great way to capitalize on your own life lesson. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-67638642865654250402013-03-01T10:48:08.206-07:002013-03-01T10:48:08.206-07:00Hi Elisa,
The most effective bait is something sp...Hi Elisa,<br /><br />The most effective bait is something specific that your company can provide, your customers want/need, and peaks interest or curiosity. <br /><br />The promise of meeting a celebrity is specific and has an element of mystery. (I wonder what celebrity.)<br /><br />You can always survey your existing customer base to get ideas. <br /><br />To test a piece of bait, use it on a friend or stranger. The comments you want are inquiries to learn more, not inquiries to understand.<br /><br />I do CRO. (What's CRO?) - BAD<br />I can double the size of your business. (ohh, How?) - Good<br /><br />I hope this helps. <br /><br />-JaredAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773427681829386990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-29297411571107773942013-03-01T10:16:43.152-07:002013-03-01T10:16:43.152-07:00Great food for thought Jared! Now how do you go,ab...Great food for thought Jared! Now how do you go,about choosing the right bait? This is always a little abstract for me.<br /><br />The Inspiration Coach<br />Elisa S. Gary<br />Helping turn your goals into reality!<br />www.theinspirationcoach.net<br />info@theinspirationcoach.netThe Inspiration Coachhttp://www.theinspirationcoach.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-58330829307463396972013-02-28T16:41:57.902-07:002013-02-28T16:41:57.902-07:00Thanks. I don't agree with the way many sales...Thanks. I don't agree with the way many sales "techniques" are implemented but I believe the underlying psychology can help us white-hat marketers be more effective.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773427681829386990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-58388387483342089612013-02-28T15:35:37.855-07:002013-02-28T15:35:37.855-07:00I really like where you went with this one. Nice ...I really like where you went with this one. Nice twist!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-51570756276302918842013-02-12T11:29:59.198-07:002013-02-12T11:29:59.198-07:00Certainly there will be users who see (and feel) t...Certainly there will be users who see (and feel) this message from LinkedIn for what it is; a ploy to call on the social pressure of staying consistent with the statement that you helped them get to where they are. <br /><br />Whether it is an increase in paid account signups, an increase is connections being made, or just an increase in the long term activity of users, I would bet on LinkedIn getting the desired result.<br /><br />p.s. I won't say congrats on being in the top 1% because that would just play into their strategy :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773427681829386990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-21254734915414812552013-02-12T11:17:02.461-07:002013-02-12T11:17:02.461-07:00Supposedly I am in the top 1%. I felt it was a dub...Supposedly I am in the top 1%. I felt it was a dubious ploy to get me to purchase a paid account instead of the free on that I currently have. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-46111465960522872682013-02-01T14:23:40.345-07:002013-02-01T14:23:40.345-07:00That's an awesome example. I've done the ...That's an awesome example. I've done the same thing many times. <br /><br />On the outside, it looks foolish to give away donuts. Most people only want one or two donuts anyway. But Krispy Kreme knows the power of reciprocation. By giving the gift of a donut, they let you sample the product while simultaneously making you feel obligated to make a purchase. If you just wanted one or two donuts, it doesn't seem polite to buy less than you sampled. Thus, Krispy Kreme dramatically increases their average sale.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773427681829386990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-77622348630785165732013-02-01T14:14:21.948-07:002013-02-01T14:14:21.948-07:00Very true. Last night, I wanted ONE donut. I wen...Very true. Last night, I wanted ONE donut. I went to Krispy Kreme, and they gave me one fresh hot super delicious donut, as a sample. I bought a dozen....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-7747504005959792102013-01-31T12:56:28.452-07:002013-01-31T12:56:28.452-07:00Joe, Yes, you may find that some people are just ...Joe, Yes, you may find that some people are just "moochers" and "ingrates" but the majority of people go to great lengths to ensure they are not labeled so. You may not get an immediate return on your kindness, but for most, the burden of reciprocal indebtedness builds up over time. Relief from this burden is often worth more than your initial gift.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773427681829386990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-32371818750466520632013-01-31T11:44:24.049-07:002013-01-31T11:44:24.049-07:00It will also identify the unrepentant takers. It will also identify the unrepentant takers. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-75043200621258560802013-01-28T08:06:33.059-07:002013-01-28T08:06:33.059-07:00I know 2 people that whenever they are at a zoo or...I know 2 people that whenever they are at a zoo or aquarium, their automatic response is "I could eat that".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-20891353781391318172013-01-17T12:11:55.323-07:002013-01-17T12:11:55.323-07:00For me, it is definitely a restriction. I don'...For me, it is definitely a restriction. I don't have any friends in 99.9% of the locations that I search. (I travel a lot because of my job). Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-66890567236068058602013-01-09T08:18:06.114-07:002013-01-09T08:18:06.114-07:00Thanks. Homonyms and homophones are not my friend...Thanks. Homonyms and homophones are not my friends. Wikipedia has just taught me that there are also homographs, heteronyms, polysemes, and capitonyms as well. The more I learn about English, the less I wish I knew. I hope my mistake has not caused you any homonymic conflict.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773427681829386990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-41153958878067604562013-01-09T06:19:31.793-07:002013-01-09T06:19:31.793-07:00you may be bursting at the seams, but it seems lik...you may be bursting at the seams, but it seems like your wool sweater was put in the dryer...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-11707004589469305962013-01-07T15:07:51.531-07:002013-01-07T15:07:51.531-07:00Ahh yes, the generic ambient justice team for busi...Ahh yes, the generic ambient justice team for business plastered on a company's front page. Gotta love it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02116509054531140336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-49588018528833177662013-01-02T08:02:41.221-07:002013-01-02T08:02:41.221-07:00u r mean! LOLu r mean! LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-3940733694029816042012-12-10T07:49:25.122-07:002012-12-10T07:49:25.122-07:00And there are dragons in my office. You are right,...And there are dragons in my office. You are right, it is definitely time for a trip to the water closet!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-8491624629746507292012-11-19T10:27:53.914-07:002012-11-19T10:27:53.914-07:00Hi Joseph,
This is a great insight. While best p...Hi Joseph,<br /><br />This is a great insight. While best practices aren't always applicable to everyone, worst practices are always good to avoid. It's great when you can learn from someone else's mistakes.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Jared SmithAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773427681829386990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-55658042791127410232012-11-19T10:18:16.231-07:002012-11-19T10:18:16.231-07:00Last Thursday, a team asked me about best practice...Last Thursday, a team asked me about best practices. I replied that I had not experienced any best practices regarding the topic, just a variety of worst practices. I told them that I was confident that I could prevent them from making the same mistakes!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-33275848162358058162012-11-07T11:30:38.683-07:002012-11-07T11:30:38.683-07:00Hi Jared!
"Great, you'll have to let me ...Hi Jared!<br /><br />"Great, you'll have to let me know how it works out for you".<br /><br />Deal! And thank you very much for example, that's another idea! :)Илья Butcher Гнатюкhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05681650580829627555noreply@blogger.com