Comments on: Would Willie Lohman Blog? http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2007/02/14/would-willie-lohman-blog/ Small business marketing blog Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:39:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: john harper http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2007/02/14/would-willie-lohman-blog/#comment-1280 john harper Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1280 John - I had this conversation with an electronics salesman and a sales manager in Men's Furnishings at Nordstroms. Salespeople could create a tremendous presence and sense of authority through blogging, but few get it yet. Proving that my fellow real estate agents aren't alone John – I had this conversation with an electronics salesman and a sales manager in Men’s Furnishings at Nordstroms. Salespeople could create a tremendous presence and sense of authority through blogging, but few get it yet. Proving that my fellow real estate agents aren’t alone

]]> By: jf http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2007/02/14/would-willie-lohman-blog/#comment-1282 jf Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1282 It's especially interesting to think that Willie would have blogged about meeting the mayor of Providence, RI, and watching his son Biff score touchdowns. The professional-level conversation starters are great, but another feature of a blog is the chance to get a nice humanizing look at someone with whom you may previously only had a strict professional relationship. It's on the blogger to maintain decorum, but showing that genuine side would be great for building relationships. Which is, in turn, great for sales. Dontchathink? It’s especially interesting to think that Willie would have blogged about meeting the mayor of Providence, RI, and watching his son Biff score touchdowns.

The professional-level conversation starters are great, but another feature of a blog is the chance to get a nice humanizing look at someone with whom you may previously only had a strict professional relationship.

It’s on the blogger to maintain decorum, but showing that genuine side would be great for building relationships. Which is, in turn, great for sales. Dontchathink?

]]> By: Bobby Lehew http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2007/02/14/would-willie-lohman-blog/#comment-1283 Bobby Lehew Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1283 I serve two roles, Sales and Operations. Part of selling consists of influencing the criteria for decision making. I use my blog, as an individual, to help: (1) inform and influence my prospect/client base (2) differentiate myself and our product in the marketplace (3) position myself (our company) as the experts in our particular field. A byproduct of blogging is: it galvanizes core objectives and purifies product offerings through rumination and the written word. www.bobbylehew.com I serve two roles, Sales and Operations. Part of selling consists of influencing the criteria for decision making. I use my blog, as an individual, to help: (1) inform and influence my prospect/client base (2) differentiate myself and our product in the marketplace (3) position myself (our company) as the experts in our particular field. A byproduct of blogging is: it galvanizes core objectives and purifies product offerings through rumination and the written word. http://www.bobbylehew.com

]]> By: Jim Lange http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2007/02/14/would-willie-lohman-blog/#comment-1284 Jim Lange Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1284 John, I am in sales and I have been brought into the "blogging" world kicking and screaming. I just started my blog a month and a half ago, and you know what? I'm actually enjoying it. I believe it will help my writing skills over time and hopefully it will have an impact on my 2 businesses (One is a coaching/consulting/monthly newsletter business for Christians in business -www.free.bleedership.com - and the other is selling a patented marketing tool - sticknsave.com). My blog is http://jim-lange.blogspot.com/. John, I am in sales and I have been brought into the “blogging” world kicking and screaming. I just started my blog a month and a half ago, and you know what? I’m actually enjoying it. I believe it will help my writing skills over time and hopefully it will have an impact on my 2 businesses (One is a coaching/consulting/monthly newsletter business for Christians in business -www.free.bleedership.com – and the other is selling a patented marketing tool – sticknsave.com). My blog is http://jim-lange.blogspot.com/.

]]> By: The Conversion Doctor Blog http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2007/02/14/would-willie-lohman-blog/#comment-5129 The Conversion Doctor Blog Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-5129 <trackback /><a href="http://www.conversiondoctor.com/conversion-blog/2007/why-do-i-blog/">Why Do I Blog?</a> My friend and a brilliant business growth strategist, best-selling author and award-winning speaker, JP Maroney just “Tagged” me on his blog. When I saw Michel Fortin get tagged a few days ago, I figured my time was coming. So here it is&#8... Why Do I Blog?
My friend and a brilliant business growth strategist, best-selling author and award-winning speaker, JP Maroney just “Tagged” me on his blog.
When I saw Michel Fortin get tagged a few days ago, I figured my time was coming.
So here it is…

]]> By: StlRecruiting http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2007/02/14/would-willie-lohman-blog/#comment-5133 StlRecruiting Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-5133 <trackback /><a href="http://www.stlrecruiting.com/2007/02/the_power_of_sm.html">The Power of Small Business Blogging</a> John Jantsch asks about the viability of blogging if you are a salesperson. Sure, small business marketing is proven to gain credibility and improve your media position and online profile, but what about the salesperson just trying to smile and The Power of Small Business Blogging
John Jantsch asks about the viability of blogging if you are a salesperson. Sure, small business marketing is proven to gain credibility and improve your media position and online profile, but what about the salesperson just trying to smile and

]]> By: Landon Ray http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2007/02/14/would-willie-lohman-blog/#comment-1048 Landon Ray Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1048 The guy who started the blog realestatetomato.com (Jim Cronin - a friend of mine) was a salesman for a company that sold websites to Realtors. He started the blog with exactly the intention JJ has in mind - to build cred, trust and sales. In six months the blog EXPLODED, such that he's quit his (well-paying) job, has started a company of his own selling blogging training, and is turning away business becuase he can't hire fast enough. He's asked to speak at national events on his subject (blogging for Realtors) and, well, I could go on and on.. Suffice to say that, yes - blogging works for salespeople. The guy who started the blog realestatetomato.com (Jim Cronin – a friend of mine) was a salesman for a company that sold websites to Realtors. He started the blog with exactly the intention JJ has in mind – to build cred, trust and sales.

In six months the blog EXPLODED, such that he’s quit his (well-paying) job, has started a company of his own selling blogging training, and is turning away business becuase he can’t hire fast enough. He’s asked to speak at national events on his subject (blogging for Realtors) and, well, I could go on and on..

Suffice to say that, yes – blogging works for salespeople.

]]> By: Jeff Ruley http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2007/02/14/would-willie-lohman-blog/#comment-1257 Jeff Ruley Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1257 I do that exact thing with my blog at http://jeffruley.typepad.com. I know I'm not a leading voice on Online Marketing, but the goal is to just present different ideas, tools and strategies to my customers and potential clients. They look for us to be the expert and I think this helps. I do that exact thing with my blog at http://jeffruley.typepad.com. I know I’m not a leading voice on Online Marketing, but the goal is to just present different ideas, tools and strategies to my customers and potential clients. They look for us to be the expert and I think this helps.

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