Comments on: Small Business Advice: Make Your Business Mean Something http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/ advice you can use to grow your small business Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:41:25 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: dating http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-63543 dating Mon, 04 May 2009 06:12:43 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-63543 There’s immense power in quality and purpose-driven work.Anyone can make a quick buck, but when you integrate purpose in everything you do - from the mundane to the complex - you make it extraordinary. There’s immense power in quality and purpose-driven work.Anyone can make a quick buck, but when you integrate purpose in everything you do – from the mundane to the complex – you make it extraordinary.

]]> By: Online Nursing Degree http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-62129 Online Nursing Degree Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:48:29 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-62129 The lesson learned here IS important, but .. dunno, I just feel it doesn’t fit very much in today’s world. Less and less time for us to nurture our dreams and do only what we like. I might be wrong, of course.. The lesson learned here IS important, but .. dunno, I just feel it doesn’t fit very much in today’s world. Less and less time for us to nurture our dreams and do only what we like. I might be wrong, of course..

]]> By: b2b internet marketing http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-57756 b2b internet marketing Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:05:37 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-57756 Yeah it is a great and nice article looking forward to have such article it is so useful. It is very interesting article and quite impressive and more informative and looking forward to read such article. Since I’m new to blogging, these articles are greatly appreciated; very useful and informative blog and every body must visit this blog. Yeah it is a great and nice article looking forward to have such article it is so useful. It is very interesting article and quite impressive and more informative and looking forward to read such article. Since I’m new to blogging, these articles are greatly appreciated; very useful and informative blog and every body must visit this blog.

]]> By: Andrew Bailey http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-26745 Andrew Bailey Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:22:10 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-26745 an excellent story and something I can relate to, every website I've been commissioned to make has been because of word of mouth. I haven't even got around to putting up a website for the business yet and I'm a few thousand in profit already! :-) an excellent story and something I can relate to, every website I’ve been commissioned to make has been because of word of mouth. I haven’t even got around to putting up a website for the business yet and I’m a few thousand in profit already! :-)

]]> By: Blake http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-26333 Blake Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:13:41 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-26333 Dawud, I guess they can seem like trite expressions, but putting the customer first by doing what I can to go above what they ask for and expect from me makes meaning for both of us. Dawud,

I guess they can seem like trite expressions, but putting the customer first by doing what I can to go above what they ask for and expect from me makes meaning for both of us.

]]> By: Dawud Miracle http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-26322 Dawud Miracle Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:33:20 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-26322 <strong>Blake,</strong> How do you make meaning with your business? <strong>Walter,</strong> So how do you balance revenue with time spent on a project? Blake,
How do you make meaning with your business?

Walter,
So how do you balance revenue with time spent on a project?

]]> By: Walter Paul Bebirian http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-26271 Walter Paul Bebirian Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:38:44 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-26271 Great to read this story of a non-marketing approach and how it has grown the lawnmowing business of John - I belive that the intentional giving of as much of his time as is necessary to get the work done right with his caring attitude is the most effective ingredient that person can add to their business formula and I certainly attempt to add that to the mix in my business whenever and wherever I possibly can - Great to read this story of a non-marketing approach and how it has grown the lawnmowing business of John – I belive that the intentional giving of as much of his time as is necessary to get the work done right with his caring attitude is the most effective ingredient that person can add to their business formula and I certainly attempt to add that to the mix in my business whenever and wherever I possibly can -

]]> By: Blake http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-26253 Blake Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:50:28 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-26253 Great story. I just referred to this in my blog at http://blakesdesigns.wordpress.com. I completely agree that taking care of the customers primarily is the best way to do business. Great story. I just referred to this in my blog at http://blakesdesigns.wordpress.com. I completely agree that taking care of the customers primarily is the best way to do business.

]]> By: Introduction: In Business to Mean Something « Blake’s Sublime Designs Weblog http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-26245 Introduction: In Business to Mean Something « Blake’s Sublime Designs Weblog Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:44:27 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-26245 [...] the identity of myself and my business.  I just happened to stumble on (literally!  StumbleUpon) this story and I realized that I would like writing about the best parts of this business and why I [...] [...] the identity of myself and my business.  I just happened to stumble on (literally!  StumbleUpon) this story and I realized that I would like writing about the best parts of this business and why I [...]

]]> By: Dawud Miracle http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-21986 Dawud Miracle Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:22:32 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-21986 <strong>Layne,</strong> Thanks. I just think that if we could all remember that we're people working with people it might be easier for us to consider each other's needs. Layne,
Thanks. I just think that if we could all remember that we’re people working with people it might be easier for us to consider each other’s needs.

]]> By: Layne http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-21966 Layne Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:28:01 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-21966 I don't think I could have said it better myself. The relationship is key! I'd say that realization was what changed how I did business all together. Great perspective! I don’t think I could have said it better myself. The relationship is key! I’d say that realization was what changed how I did business all together. Great perspective!

]]> By: Dawud Miracle http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-21962 Dawud Miracle Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:47:41 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-21962 <strong>@Stephen,</strong> Tough, I know. How do you balance the two? <strong>layne,</strong> Good customer service is absolutely a must. That's why I don't really consider it to be about customers but rather about relationships with people who are trusting me with their businesses. It changes the perspective for me. How about you? @Stephen,
Tough, I know. How do you balance the two?

layne,
Good customer service is absolutely a must. That’s why I don’t really consider it to be about customers but rather about relationships with people who are trusting me with their businesses. It changes the perspective for me.

How about you?

]]> By: layne stoops http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-21954 layne stoops Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:18:29 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-21954 Dawud, As professionally as possible. It's been a while since I 'pissed' someone off when it was actually my fault. That was when I was a very new marketer, and I tried not to run away with my tail between my legs. I think now, its inevitable to rub some people the wrong way. I've used my counseling experience (M.A. in Clinical Counseling), as a tool to cool/defuse situations. Sometimes it's nice for the other person to talk it through with me, sometimes they just need to tell you off, and then they're gone. If it was my fault, I would do my best to accommodate their needs, and usually offer something more in return. A report, PLR content, something that was of value beyond the original service. Good customer service is always a must! Dawud,

As professionally as possible. It’s been a while since I ‘pissed’ someone off when it was actually my fault. That was when I was a very new marketer, and I tried not to run away with my tail between my legs. I think now, its inevitable to rub some people the wrong way. I’ve used my counseling experience (M.A. in Clinical Counseling), as a tool to cool/defuse situations. Sometimes it’s nice for the other person to talk it through with me, sometimes they just need to tell you off, and then they’re gone.

If it was my fault, I would do my best to accommodate their needs, and usually offer something more in return. A report, PLR content, something that was of value beyond the original service. Good customer service is always a must!

]]> By: @Stephen http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-21945 @Stephen Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:47:12 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-21945 I am working on balancing working for someone else, working for myself, and not working at all. The "self-employed" part is the hardest right now, and it is evolving into the next stage in its development. I am looking forward to getting some good advice and coaching at SOBCon in two weeks. I need it. I am working on balancing working for someone else, working for myself, and not working at all.
The “self-employed” part is the hardest right now, and it is evolving into the next stage in its development. I am looking forward to getting some good advice and coaching at SOBCon in two weeks.

I need it.

]]> By: Dawud Miracle http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-21936 Dawud Miracle Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:19:25 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-21936 <strong>Layne,</strong> Great points. Have you pissed anyone off along the way? If so, how'd you deal with it? <strong>@Stephen,</strong> Thanks. What's going on? Layne,
Great points. Have you pissed anyone off along the way? If so, how’d you deal with it?

@Stephen,
Thanks. What’s going on?

]]> By: @Stephen http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-21935 @Stephen Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:54:16 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-21935 Dawud, thank you for sharing this story. It comes at an important "crossroads" time in my own life and work. I linked it, and will be expanding on it next week. Dawud, thank you for sharing this story. It comes at an important “crossroads” time in my own life and work. I linked it, and will be expanding on it next week.

]]> By: HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context » Blog Archive » The Business (and Context) of Meaning http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-21934 HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context » Blog Archive » The Business (and Context) of Meaning Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:51:40 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-21934 [...] Are You In Business To Make Meaning? › Dawud Miracle @ dmiracle.com It was mild Sunday afternoon and John was sanding the deck off the back of his house when he heard two of his neighbors taking. As he went over to say hi he heard them mention his name and his lawn mowing. He paused for a moment wondering if he’d done something wrong. Quite the contrary. [...] [...] Are You In Business To Make Meaning? › Dawud Miracle @ dmiracle.com It was mild Sunday afternoon and John was sanding the deck off the back of his house when he heard two of his neighbors taking. As he went over to say hi he heard them mention his name and his lawn mowing. He paused for a moment wondering if he’d done something wrong. Quite the contrary. [...]

]]> By: Layne http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-21900 Layne Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:18:13 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-21900 Well, that's also true. And you make an excellent point. We are in fact in business to make a living, true. However, our businesses are in business because of those we offer service to. So, there is a balance...always there is a balance. I think, by in large, there will be those who you can serve and those who you can't. And with the scale of internet marketing, we can't service all the needs of every client we have. I think a sound business ethic, practice and over-all outlook on life, will foster a wise attitude for conducting yourself. And, hopefully you don't piss someone off along the way....:) Well, that’s also true. And you make an excellent point. We are in fact in business to make a living, true. However, our businesses are in business because of those we offer service to. So, there is a balance…always there is a balance.

I think, by in large, there will be those who you can serve and those who you can’t. And with the scale of internet marketing, we can’t service all the needs of every client we have. I think a sound business ethic, practice and over-all outlook on life, will foster a wise attitude for conducting yourself.

And, hopefully you don’t piss someone off along the way….:)

]]> By: Dawud Miracle http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-21898 Dawud Miracle Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:01:28 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-21898 <strong>Science,</strong> Exactly. And that's one of the secret keys to building a successful business. <strong>layne,</strong> I hear you. But how do you balance the needs of your business with those of your clients? You can't just give it all away, right? Science,
Exactly. And that’s one of the secret keys to building a successful business.

layne,
I hear you. But how do you balance the needs of your business with those of your clients? You can’t just give it all away, right?

]]> By: layne stoops http://dmiracle.com/marketing-strategy/are-you-in-business-to-make-meaning/comment-page-1/#comment-21887 layne stoops Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:39:30 +0000 http://dmiracle.com/?p=388#comment-21887 You know, when I first got into this whole world of online marketing two years ago, my motive was to make money, and make it at the expense of anyone I can in contact with. It's easy in this world to take away the human element of doing business with someone who lives in Japan, France, Germany or South Africa. But the gift is that you can connect on a human level with so many different kinds of people. I'm not proud of my past, but truly inspired for the future of my business. In all honesty, the only expece that working in that fashion was that of my own. I was loosing money left and right...until I shifted my thinking and started working for the people. You see, they know, don't they? And your business will be affected. Don't do business for yourself, do it for others, and you will be taken care of. In all walks of life, you should consider those who you touch, and if it's going to leave a positive or negative mark. Thanks for your story Dawud, such truth! layne You know, when I first got into this whole world of online marketing two years ago, my motive was to make money, and make it at the expense of anyone I can in contact with. It’s easy in this world to take away the human element of doing business with someone who lives in Japan, France, Germany or South Africa. But the gift is that you can connect on a human level with so many different kinds of people.

I’m not proud of my past, but truly inspired for the future of my business. In all honesty, the only expece that working in that fashion was that of my own. I was loosing money left and right…until I shifted my thinking and started working for the people. You see, they know, don’t they? And your business will be affected.

Don’t do business for yourself, do it for others, and you will be taken care of. In all walks of life, you should consider those who you touch, and if it’s going to leave a positive or negative mark.

Thanks for your story Dawud, such truth!

layne

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