Comments on: Turning Problems into Marketing Strategies http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/12/16/turning-problems-to-marketing-strategies/ Small business marketing blog Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:39:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: color copies http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/12/16/turning-problems-to-marketing-strategies/#comment-411410 color copies Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:55:28 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=4784#comment-411410 Use your weakness as your strength, It really helps besides their nothing easy in the business world. Use your weakness as your strength, It really helps besides their nothing easy in the business world.

]]> By: Dallon Christensen http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/12/16/turning-problems-to-marketing-strategies/#comment-410805 Dallon Christensen Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:23:00 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=4784#comment-410805 This post is a great example of why the same Chinese character represents "crisis" and "opportunity" if I remember the story correctly. All too often, businesses look at the same mousetrap and try to make that mousetrap better. If the mouse is elsewhere looking for new cheese, you need to find a different way to trap the mouse.<br><br>The best thing about the Boulevard efforts in recycling is that they increase demand for their products (less resistance to using bottles) while acting in a very socially conscious manner. The positive publicity is worth more than a lot of traditional advertising. This post is a great example of why the same Chinese character represents “crisis” and “opportunity” if I remember the story correctly. All too often, businesses look at the same mousetrap and try to make that mousetrap better. If the mouse is elsewhere looking for new cheese, you need to find a different way to trap the mouse.

The best thing about the Boulevard efforts in recycling is that they increase demand for their products (less resistance to using bottles) while acting in a very socially conscious manner. The positive publicity is worth more than a lot of traditional advertising.

]]> By: Ryan Hanley http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/12/16/turning-problems-to-marketing-strategies/#comment-410804 Ryan Hanley Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:45:29 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=4784#comment-410804 This is the type of innovative thinking that separates success and failure. Adaptability and Flexibility are crucial in today's business world. It feels at least, like the days of Large Corporate America just steamrolling small business may be numbered. Because small- and mid-sized businesses can maneuver and shift as the market needs. Think Yacht verses a Cruise Liner...<br><br>Thank you,<br><br>Ryan H., <a href="http://www.ryanhanley.com/" rel="nofollow">www.ryanhanley.com/</a> This is the type of innovative thinking that separates success and failure. Adaptability and Flexibility are crucial in today's business world. It feels at least, like the days of Large Corporate America just steamrolling small business may be numbered. Because small- and mid-sized businesses can maneuver and shift as the market needs. Think Yacht verses a Cruise Liner…

Thank you,

Ryan H., http://www.ryanhanley.com/

]]> By: Dallon Christensen http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/12/16/turning-problems-to-marketing-strategies/#comment-410743 Dallon Christensen Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:23:00 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=4784#comment-410743 This post is a great example of why the same Chinese character represents "crisis" and "opportunity" if I remember the story correctly. All too often, businesses look at the same mousetrap and try to make that mousetrap better. If the mouse is elsewhere looking for new cheese, you need to find a different way to trap the mouse.<br><br>The best thing about the Boulevard efforts in recycling is that they increase demand for their products (less resistance to using bottles) while acting in a very socially conscious manner. The positive publicity is worth more than a lot of traditional advertising. This post is a great example of why the same Chinese character represents “crisis” and “opportunity” if I remember the story correctly. All too often, businesses look at the same mousetrap and try to make that mousetrap better. If the mouse is elsewhere looking for new cheese, you need to find a different way to trap the mouse.

The best thing about the Boulevard efforts in recycling is that they increase demand for their products (less resistance to using bottles) while acting in a very socially conscious manner. The positive publicity is worth more than a lot of traditional advertising.

]]> By: Ryan Hanley http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/12/16/turning-problems-to-marketing-strategies/#comment-410742 Ryan Hanley Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:45:29 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=4784#comment-410742 This is the type of innovative thinking that separates success and failure. Adaptability and Flexibility are crucial in today's business world. It feels at least, like the days of Large Corporate America just steamrolling small business may be numbered. Because small- and mid-sized businesses can maneuver and shift as the market needs. Think Yacht verses a Cruise Liner...<br><br>Thank you,<br><br>Ryan H., <a href="http://www.ryanhanley.com/" rel="nofollow">www.ryanhanley.com/</a> This is the type of innovative thinking that separates success and failure. Adaptability and Flexibility are crucial in today's business world. It feels at least, like the days of Large Corporate America just steamrolling small business may be numbered. Because small- and mid-sized businesses can maneuver and shift as the market needs. Think Yacht verses a Cruise Liner…

Thank you,

Ryan H., http://www.ryanhanley.com/

]]> By: RedHotFranchises http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/12/16/turning-problems-to-marketing-strategies/#comment-410740 RedHotFranchises Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:23:45 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=4784#comment-410740 Great article! Whereas others see problems, the famous entrepreneur sees it as an opportunity to grow and turn failures into success which can lead to untold riches. Great article! Whereas others see problems, the famous entrepreneur sees it as an opportunity to grow and turn failures into success which can lead to untold riches.

]]> By: Internet Marketing Guy http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/12/16/turning-problems-to-marketing-strategies/#comment-410738 Internet Marketing Guy Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:36:33 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=4784#comment-410738 Great post. I'm always explaining to small business owners and VPs that coming up with great marketing is about how they think about what's going on for them (including the problems). Great post. I'm always explaining to small business owners and VPs that coming up with great marketing is about how they think about what's going on for them (including the problems).

]]> By: ducttape http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/12/16/turning-problems-to-marketing-strategies/#comment-410733 ducttape Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:38:26 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=4784#comment-410733 John - that is the great question isn't it - it's an entire approach to viewing the world and what it's here to teach us that keeps this question front and center. John – that is the great question isn't it – it's an entire approach to viewing the world and what it's here to teach us that keeps this question front and center.

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