Tag Archives: Business Development

Is Technology working FOR ya or AGIN ya?

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Barry Owen

We’re in a world of technological marvels. So much so, it may now be an unavoidable necessity for Personal and Business effectiveness. It may even be creating more of a generation gap than some of us think . . . … Continue reading →

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When great minds come together . . .

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Barry Owen

Good Morning! Hoping you had a relaxing Memorial Day Weekend and are now ready to get back to work as we slide into HOT summer. The past week has been a week of “unfortunate” media reporting which seems to be … Continue reading →

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Personal Market Value

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Barry Owen

What are you worth? Seriously! What’s your value to other people? Why do people choose YOU you hang out with, do business with, Friend you, love you . . . Why you instead of everyone else? It’s a free market … Continue reading →

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Cicada Marketing Wisdom

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Barry Owen

We’re in the midst of the cicada season here in Nashville, and I cannot help but think about cicadas (because they are EVERYWHERE and I think too much). Literally, EVERYWHERE you can imagine . . . there they are . … Continue reading →

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It’s not WHAT you know – It’s WHO you know!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Barry Owen

OH so many sales programs out there . . . always have been. Everyone has an opinion. Often, a mega-performer will “manualize” her way of doing business, package it in a nice little bundle of books, webinars, conferences, and coaching … Continue reading →

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Becoming the “Expert”

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Barry Owen

“Experts” are considered to be quintessentially knowledgable, highly specialized people on whom the rest of us mere mortals rely for their sage advice and wisdom when faced with an unexplainable anomaly relating to their area of expertise.  Experts tend to find some … Continue reading →

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Why Specialists make more money . . .

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Barry Owen

The most successful and profitable businesses are specialists at what they do. Others who are more generalist and aim to please more people often tend to use price to attract new customers, and thereby have lower margins and must have higher volumes … Continue reading →

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How powerful is your sphere of influence?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Barry Owen

Odds are good that you don’t have the foggiest notion as to how powerful your sphere of influence is . . . REALLY! Because . . . I am a firm believer that every person (non-hermit) on the planet has … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Coffee – Why Volunteer?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Barry Owen

Good Morning! The coffee is hot and strong this morning 🙂 Why Volunteer? When the Leader of the group asks: “I need 3 volunteers to go over there and help Jimmy!”, most folks “run for the hills” with a whole litany … Continue reading →

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Momentum

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Barry Owen

Momentum builds as a result of the compilation of many single tasks . . . and thereby often creates the illusion (in the eyes of the casual observer) of sudden and awe-inspiring success. when’s the last time you saw a … Continue reading →

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