Episode 97: Nurture your relationships, with Dorie Clark.
Dorie Clark is an Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at Duke University\u2019s Fuqua School of Business and the author of \u201cReinventing You\u201d and \u201cStand Out\u201d. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, she is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, TIME, and Entrepreneur. Recognized as a branding expert by the Associated Press, Inc., and Fortune, Clark is a marketing strategy consultant and speaker for clients including Google, Microsoft, Yale University, Fidelity, and the World Bank. You can download her free 42-page Stand Out Self-Assessment Workbook at dorieclark.com. \xa0
\nSecret \u2013 timesaving technique\nDorie uses ScheduleOnce \u2013 have an online calendar that allows people to book time with you. ONWARD!
\nDaily habit that contributes to success\nStay informed \u2013 Dorie reads the newspaper everyday, and it helps her business relationships.
\nCould have ruined your business \u2013 but now \u2013 an invaluable learning experience\nDorie suddenly wasn\u2019t getting any new business \u2013 and Dorie tells the whole story here.
\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n\u201cForm positive relationships with customers \u2013 and seek out those relationships.\u201d
\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\nCurrent relationships lead to future relationships \u2013 be cordial to those around you.
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\nFinal Round \u2013 \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\n\xa0
\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\nI would have built up my email list \u2013 you own those relationships.
\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\nKeep in touch with your most important professional relationships \u2013 and use Contactually to do it.
\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\nAn individual will succeed \u2013 but you need to spend dozens of hours to allow them success.
\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n- \n
- Establish what you\u2019re going to be known for \u2013 then work on getting known for it \n
- Get inside peer groups \u2013 they\u2019ll help you grow your business \n
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- dorieclark.com \n
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