Why I Love IM

You know why I love IM and live chat?

It draws out thoughts and IDEAS and those are the basis for blog posts. Conversation creates thoughts. These thoughts are part analysis and part imagination. It’s analysis because problems are frequent topics of discussions. Imagination is part of it too because some problems require different methods. New problems sometimes require entirely new ways are developing solutions.

Situations and circumstances require thinking. Follow up questions in IM can clarify any misunderstandings. Answers and solutions are not one size fits all. Each problem is different and must be thought of as unique in the thinking and idea phase [where you are listening]. If you think you have seen the problem before it is fully explained, you better listen a little longer and clarify all critical points. Any of these points, if misunderstood may drastically reduce the effectiveness of any proposed solution.

NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS 2009!

Happy New Year 2009!

2008 was a challenging year in many ways for many people. The year is over and done. 2009 has so much opportunity it is incredible and amazing. 

There are more opportunities to create success now than at any time in the past. Any person, with an IDEA and the drive to make it happen [plus some persistance] can do great things. 

Take the challenge, make your IDEAS come true. Bring them into reality. Take a chance. Now is all you have.

What are you going to do to #MakeItGreat ?

horsepigcow.com : Tweeting for Companies 101

April 21, 2008 – 4:58 pm

Why Twitter?

Twitter can be an amazingly powerful platform for connecting to your community as well as driving traffic to the various properties you want people to go. Having an event? Tweet it out! Launched a new bag? Tweet it out! ...

My thoughts

If you want to learn more about Twitter read the rest of this article by Tara Hunt. Highly recommended.

You will probably become a follower of hers on twitter too. Her book was referenced in an online presentation [see link below]. That's how I came across her Twitter screen name.

The book does not come out until late this year.

Here is the link for Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Whuffie-Factor-Capital-Winning-Communities/dp/0307409503?ie=UTF8

You should find the presentation by Pistachio [Laura Fitton] that references Tara Hunt here. This should be the morning lecture.

TARGET PHARMACY

Target gets some kudos for bottle design from Randy Pausch.
See "April 16, 2008: In praise of good pill bottle design"

More background information about the design and idea of the bottle from Business Week.

HOUSE FOR SALE: TIGER TICKETS INCLUDED

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

That probably doesn't shock you.

The key for any individual property in a soft market is...

• Get buyer attention
• Get them intrigued
• Get them excited
• Get them to consider
• Get them to schedule a viewing

It's hard to sell a house at a fair price if the buyer is unwilling to view the property. To buy sight unseen is to offer pennies on the dollar.

The Detroit Tigers have what many to believe to be a very competitive team this year.
This may achieve some level of differentiation versus the objectives listed above.
The seller wants potential buyers to consider something other than major price reductions.

Tiger Tickets are priced at $5 - $ 65. These are individual game ticket prices.
Lets assume the package offered is [2] $15 tickets for all 81 home games [3 games have already been played as of press time]
2 * $15 = $30 * 81 = $2,430.

This offer is probably about 1% of the asking price for this property. Potential buyers will probably say... Keep the tickets and drop the price 2,500 bucks.

• Gets more potential buyers interested and in the door
  
• Keeps price cuts smaller than they would be without the ticket offer
• Resulting in a higher selling price

What are you thoughts on this offer?

IMPACT: WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Imagination
Motivation
Passion
Articulation
Commitment
Tenacity

Ross Hunter