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ONE THING every Customer Hates…

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Do you REALLY LOVE your Customers…they don’t think so

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Fear of LOSING…more Powerful than Pursuing OPPORTUNITY

From my experience working with many executives, there is one thing that stands out ...

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What’s the “One Thing” in your business?

This is one of my favorite questions to ask a “CEO, President, or Business ...

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Are you Creating FEAR with your Customers?

One of the biggest components in creating fear in people is the UNKNOWN. Regardless ...

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Differentiation…the Holy Grail…Misunderstood

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It’s not ALWAYS Greener on the other Side…4 Reasons Why

Almost every business has at least one thing in common…they want more customers. And ...

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Do you really need to experience the PAIN to get the GAIN?

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Creating “Satisfied” Customers = Extinction

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How often do your Customers “Vote”

When someone decides they don’t like their initial experience or don’t like the experience ...

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