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The Key to Business Success? Hunt Relationships

Hunt Relationships! Interesting thought. Let's explore. What is the key to becoming a successful entrepreneur or rock star salesperson? To be successful we all need strong sales. Therefore, we need to become the "closer of sales". A…

WIIFYS = What’s In It for Your Soulmate?

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A pop quiz for you. What is every person's favorite radio station on the planet? Hmmmm.... That's right, every person has a favorite radio station that they listen to ALL day and EVERY day. Give up? The answer = W-I-I-FM. Odds…

Clean up the “WE-WE” in Aisle 3

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Last week we introduced the concept from Allison DeFord with our post about the "Dreaded We-We Syndrome". Let's dig a little further... You know who cares about us other than maybe Mom? Not many. Possibly a few other friends, family…

Allison DeFord: The Cure for Those Suffering from the “We-We Syndrome”

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Do you suffer from the "We-We" Syndrome? Wait, the What?!?! Well, sorry to be the bearer of bad news today. However, there is an absolutely awful disease that is causing massive disruption for many small businesses and entrepreneurs. It's…

What is Every Person’s Favorite Word? Hmmm…

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Pop Quiz: What is every person's favorite word? Hmmm... Believe it or not, every person on planet typically has one absolute favorite word. What could that word be? Free? Fun? Hope? Love? Money? Nope. Well, if you guessed the…

What Happens When Manufacturing Meets eCommerce? Magic Happens!!

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Manufacturing Meets eCommerce! Sounds like a classic monster movie. Not the King Kong vs Godzilla type of movie. Though they were great. However, let's go real "old school". True classics. I'm talking about "Abbot and Costello meet Frankenstein." "Abbot…

A Day in the Life of an Entrepreneur: “Every Day is a Crisis”

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According to Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, "For an entrepreneur, every day is a crisis." As an entrepreneur, how do you define a crisis? Merriam-Webster.com defines a Crisis as follows: the turning point for better or…

Do You Suffer from the Entrepreneurial Curse?

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Do you suffer from the dreaded "Entrepreneurial Curse"? You're most likely thinking..."Wait, what is this "Entrepreneurial Curse" you speak of"? So glad you asked. The "Entrepreneurial Curse" goes as such... Trying to be EVERYTHING…

Circle the Bases with Your Soulmates (aka Your Ideal Customers)

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Ready to Circle the Bases with Your Soulmates? Wait, what the heck does that mean? So glad you asked. Let's dig in. By chance, are you a baseball fan? Good, same here! Ok, so now let's circle the bases with your Soulmates (your…

Let’s Get as Lazy as Possible…to Get as Efficient as Possible

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Do you like to be lazy? Before you answer, stick with me for a quick funny story... Nearly 100 years ago, I owned an eCommerce business. Well it feels like it was nearly 100 years ago. Anyway. What a thrilling experience! As…

Warning: You are Entering the “Courageously Uncomfortable” Zone

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Ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to introduce you to a new term: "Courageously Uncomfortable" Well, it was new to me anyway. Maybe you found it new as well. Anyway, this wonderful phrase and slice of inspiration comes from my dear…

Pull Your Finger Out of a Glass of Water and What Happens?

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Let's try a test. Grab a glass. Fill it up with water. Then place your finger in the glass of water. Now pull your finger out. What happens? Not much. Hardly anything really. A slight ripple. Then shortly afterwards, literally…

Walk Up to the Line of Scrimmage & Reveal the Play

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WALK UP TO THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE & REVEAL THE PLAY Nearly 100 years ago (or close to it) I had the honor and privilege of playing high school football for a coaching legend, Coach Wally Huckno. Coach Huckno's accolades include: 3…

What If the “WHAT IF” Syndrome Kicks in?

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A question to consider, What if the What If Syndrome kicks in? It's tough to making a path when facing multiple options. Especially with those big life decisions. The "WHAT IF" Syndrome kicks in. What is the "WHAT IF" Syndrome? So glad…

Ladies & Gentlemen, It’s All About the Right Knee Guys & Gals

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Have you heard the one about the "Right Knee Guy"? Neither had I. Well, please allow me to introduce you to the "Right Knee Guy". Now being located in New York, the term "Guy" is interchangeable and gender neutral (Ex: "how you Guys…

Manufacturing Monday Motivation with Louvers International & IMEC

Manufacturing eCommerce Success, Testimonials

Do you LOVE exciting stories about manufacturing? Check this out... Chicago-based LED manufacturer, Louvers International is Lighting It Up with IMEC Illinois!

Working Hard to be Lazy

Manufacturing eCommerce Success

Are you working hard to be lazy? If you want to learn how to get your lazy on, join us for this MFG eCommerce Success show to hear people from the MFG eCommerce Success community put the work in so they can get a lot more done on top of the things they need to get done and still have time for the things they love.

Manufacturing Monday Motivation with Aline Badr

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Brand Strategist Superstar + Creator of High Impact Leaders + Blind Spot Remover + Able to Leap Tough Challenges with a Single Bound... Meet Aline Badr - Leadership Coach & Brand Strategy Expert

Ecommerce Marketplace Solutions for Manufacturers

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Have you considered an ecommerce marketplace for your manufacturing company? If you want to learn why your own marketplace may be the right direction for your company, join us for this MFG eCommerce Success show to hear Alex Graf Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Spryker System GmbH talk about the benefits they have seen when manufacturers create their own marketplaces where third parties can sell alongside their products to enrich offering and stimulate growth for their companies.

Manufacturing Monday Motivation with Carl Brown with the DC SBDC

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A Fierce Advocate for Small Business + History Channel Contributor + Fearless Leader at the DC SBDC + Radio Show Host of Wildly Popular “The Small Business Report” ... Meet Carl Brown, CCA Brown - Executive Director of the District of Columbia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) & Host of The Small Business Report - the hour-long radio show for small businesses.

Manufacturing Monday Motivation with Ron Higgs

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A Leadership Expert + Fractional EOS Integrator + Advocate for the King County Library System + Driver of Predictable Success + US Naval Academy Graduate ... Meet Ron Higgs - Founder and owner of Wolf Management Solutions, LLC

Dive Inside a Manufacturing Digital Transformation

Manufacturing eCommerce Success, Testimonials

Want to see how a digital transformation can change your manufacturing company? Want to learn how MEP’s help manufacturers?

Sangamon Reclaimed Partners with IMEC for Manufacturing eCommerce Success

Manufacturing eCommerce Success, Testimonials

Relentless Entrepreneur + WBE Manufacturer + Curator of Woodworking Masterpieces + Awesome Mom… Meet Amanda Compton - Owner of Sangamon Reclaimed - an AMAZING Illinois Manufacturer of Beautiful Handcrafted Furniture and Home Decor with Reclaimed Wood.

Partnering with IMEC for Manufacturing Success

Manufacturing eCommerce Success, Testimonials

Where does a manufacturer turn when they want to improve their digital presence and results? For some of these manufacturers the local Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is the logical choice.

Bringing Sexy Back to Manufacturing

Manufacturing eCommerce Success

Did you know that the sexy was coming back to manufacturing? For some in manufacturing the sexy never left but, join us for this MFG eCommerce Success show to hear how Janelle M. Lee with MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (the NE Ohio MEP) is helping NE Ohio Manufacturers bring the sexy back to manufacturing and attract the talent they need.

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