This past week was a busy one. I spent most of the week in New Orleans at the SGIA show as a spokesperson for a new product launch with our partner Mutoh America. As such there was not much time to share this week's posts, so I thought I'd do a weekly wrap up and share that instead. I've also … [Read more...]
How partnering and giving things away for free leads to success
Recently, I signed up for the free version of TripIt. I liked the free version enough to give the Pro option a try. The first 30 days are free anyway, so my risk was zero. Then I found out that TripIt Pro is partnering with Regus Businessworld to include a year of free access at no additional cost. … [Read more...]
Picking Partners To Grow With
When you realize it's time to grow, you also need to realize you can't do it alone. You need partners who compliment your strengths and other partners to evangelize what you are doing. The best and brightest companies in the world have holes in their capabilities; and the best products and services … [Read more...]
How smiles and thank yous pay dividends
Earlier today as I was leaving the partner business where I'd spent the last two days, I stopped to say goodbye to Betty, the woman at the front desk. I started with a smile, and then thanked Betty for her help over the last year tracking down invoices and payments. Betty smiled back, and said, … [Read more...]
Accountability Circles
Want to stay out of trouble? Of course you do. More success comes your way when you are staying out of trouble. Besides, you wouldn't be reading this blog is you didn't want to be more successful. Well here's a way to improve your success. Create Accountability Circles In six tips for the traveling … [Read more...]
Are you solving business or techincal problems?
I just concluded a conversation during which I realized why my success has grown so significantly over the last two or three years. In a nut shell, while ColorMetrix products can be used to solve technical problems that is not what Jim Raffel does. I solve business problems. Solving technical … [Read more...]