Mark Riffey June 13th, 2008
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Today Mark talked about the new iPhone, and specifically about the uptake by the Fortune 500, but also how a small business owner can leverage it as another means of getting and keeping more customers.
Tags: apple, Fortune 500, iPhone, Management, Marketing, positioning, small busines
Mark Riffey June 6th, 2008
A few weeks ago, Mark had trouble with the recording of his show so this week, he did that topic again and I think - better.
We start off talking about the unintended consequences on business processes from the $15 per checked bag fee that American Airlines will likely encounter. This segues into a discussion on pricing and getting out of being in a commodity, price shopped business. Not leaving your market, but instead, not being a commodity in that market, price-wise.
Tags: American Airlines, Management, Marketing, operations, positioning
Mark Riffey May 16th, 2008
This week on HotseatRadio, Mark talks about pet peeves in your business, in your market - and how to turn them around and into a competitive advantage. One example is the plumber who is falling out of his pants as he crawls under your sink.
Click the link above to listen.
Tags: business, Management, Marketing, positioning, small business
Mark Riffey May 9th, 2008
Today, Mark talks about the difference between consumers, customers and clients. Positioning, establishing yourself as the obvious choice, as the expert will transform your business and your consumers/customers into clients.
Mark also discusses the Papa John’s / LeBron James “Crybaby” flap and how great a job Papa John’s did at handling the situation. 64300 search results on Google in just 1 day…all because they handled it right.
Tags: Management, Marketing, positioning, Public relations
Mark Riffey May 2nd, 2008
Social Media is everywhere these days. What is Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and all that? Why should I care? And most importantly, how can I use it to help me grow my business?
Today Mark talks about a few of the social media sites and how to put them to use for your business.
How to use them to establish your expertise. How to use them for better SEO (search engine optimization). How to use them for market research and to get your finger on the pulse of what’s new (and what’s gonna be new) in your market.
Tags: Management, Marketing, positioning, Social Media, web 2.0
Mark Riffey April 11th, 2008
Mark talks a little about time management (mostly because he was late for his own show) and then has a great conversation about positioning for coaches and consultants and using the gifts you were given for that positioning.
Some of the conversation is about finding your place and then singing it from the treetops (logically speaking, that is) - no matter what position is.
Listen to the show now.
Tags: , coaching, consulting, positioning, Time management
Mark Riffey September 14th, 2007
Today Mark talks about how to become an overnight business success. Be warned - it likely isn’t what you’re expecting.