Episode 337: Be willing to pay the price, with Terry Brock.

Published: Oct. 5, 2016, 8 a.m.

Terry Brock is someone who solves problems. He works with organizations to build relationships with customers, suppliers, employees and other stakeholders. His Relationship Marketing emphasis shows how to leverage the power of technologies like video, social media and other tools, to achieve bottom-line results. When Skype needed a new Chief Enterprise Blogger to help with their social media and blogging, they hired Terry. When AT&T needed a new Editor-in-Chief for their award-winning and biggest blog, they hired Terry. He worked with a team of over 100 geniuses to help generate over $2 Billion in sales during his tenure. He\u2019s the co-author of the bestselling book, \u201cKlout Matters\u201d, and a syndicated columnist.

Secret \u2013 timesaving technique

Terry uses Google Spreadsheets to track the tasks that he needs to complete -- be willing to do what others won't. ONWARD!

Daily habit that contributes to success

Study, exercise, and meditate -- Terry does daily SEM.

Could have ruined your business \u2013 but now \u2013 an invaluable learning experience

Terry got a D in accounting when he went back for his MBA -- and Terry tells the whole story here.

Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful

"Learn how to learn fast."

Most influential lesson learned from a mentor

"Find out what everyone else is doing and do something different." \xa0

Final Round \u2013 \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d What systems would you go back and put into place sooner?

I would have kept track of people more -- use a CRM.

What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?
  1. Listen to others
  2. Get out there and produce
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