Comments on: What Are You Investing In?

By: JM - JMPhotography

JM - JMPhotography — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:38:45 +0000

I just stumbled upon your site today and have read a number of great posts. Thanks for taking the time to shed some light on the business side of the creative arts. I’ve been considering setting up a blog and doing it for the right reasons and this gave me the perspective I was looking for. Thank you.

By: Phyllis Cheung

Phyllis Cheung — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:49:21 +0000

Thank you for such an insightful post. You nailed it – without trust, you don’t have a strong foundation for a company. Always go above and beyond what is expected of you and you will always succeed.

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By: Kristin - Bella Bridal Consultants

Kristin - Bella Bridal Consultants — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:23:28 +0000

This is so true. Before event planning and bridal blogging, I had been in sales for a number of years and no matter what you are ‘selling’, one thing is necessary in making that sale: trust. A good salesperson can talk, but a great salesperson listens. No matter your trade, every one of your customers has a need, and unless your customer trusts that you will meet that need, your first meeting will be your last. Great article! Thanks for sharing.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:02:05 +0000

So true! Thanks for the great advice as always! If you can’t get the client’s trust then you won’t get their business. We all need to listen to our clients to learn what it is they are looking for and how we can help them get what they’re looking for, rather than spending our resources on what we “think” they would like! Thanks again!

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:25:57 +0000

Each of your posts make me really think about how I run my business. Your insights are so thought provoking. I appreciate you sharing your expertise with us! Can’t wait for your next post.

By: Evan Reitmeyer - MyDeejay

Evan Reitmeyer - MyDeejay — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:35:17 +0000

Totally 100% on point… I wish everyone would take this advice. There would be much better (and probably fewer) businesses in this industry!

By: Teresa Wilson

Teresa Wilson — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:11:24 +0000

whoa whoa whoa. makes perfect, perfect sense. what a simple and powerful foundation to start with.

By: Ben Vigil

Ben Vigil — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:32:09 +0000

Your closing statement really resonates with me.

“If the money you are spending (whether on staff, technology, PR, etc.) does not ensure that the trust you have with your clients is never broken, you need to stop. Today.”

If we asked that question before every decision, I’d say the answer we come up with is a pretty strong bellwether for the success of our investment.

Ben

By: Ivy Robinson

Ivy Robinson — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:30:12 +0000

this is fantastic & so true! thanks sean:)