Episode 19: Nurture your network and mitigate risk, with Nancy Marshall.
Nancy Marshall is known as The PR Maven(R), after having worked in public relations for 30 years. She recently published her first book called PR Works! \xa0
\nSecret -- timesaving technique\nHire great people and try to empower everyone. This is a long-term timesaving technique. ONWARD!
\nDaily habit that contributes to success\nNancy always builds her network. Connecting with others and expanding your network is an invaluable daily habit.
\nCould have ruined your business -- but now -- \xa0an invaluable learning experience\nNancy lost a major contract that her company held for nearly twenty years -- and Nancy tells the whole story here.
\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n\u201cA business owner has to combine traditional relationship building methods with characteristics pertinent to the era of social media.\u201d
\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n\u201cIts not just making a list of a bunch of people, it\u2019s about building truly meaningful relationships.\u201d \xa0
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\nFinal Round -- \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\n\xa0
\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\n\u201cI would have put an operations system in place versed in documentation and replication.\u201d
\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\nCreate templates for everything-- it\u2019s all about brand consistency.
\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\nAn individual who believes in the corporate vision, the organization's system, and the long-term journey.
\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n- \n
- Network \n
- Be grateful to others \n