“You guys, come over here and celebrate with us. Melissa just got a new puppy!” We looked to both sides, and then even turned around to see if there was someone behind us. Surely, the jolly woman behind the counter couldn’t have been talking to us. Nope, there was no one else. She actually was …
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Why Discount Pricing Does Not Work
A common thought among most business owners is that if you want to increase sales volume and increase profits, you should lower your price or offer discounts. That type of thinking and strategy could not be further from the truth. While sales volume could occasionally increase with discounting, it …
Audio Interview with Michal Bohm of BM Windows in San Diego
Monday Morning Radio host Dean Rotbart interviews Michal Bohm, owner of BM Windows, a window replacement company in San Diego with a business model that differs from most others in the industry. While many window replacement companies focus on high-pressure sales techniques, Michal has chosen a …
Small Business Marketing Essentials: 1 – Creating Mass Market Appeal
Whenever I ask a potential client who their target market is, I often hear "everyone." While it may be true that everyone could be a potential customer, not everyone will buy. So it is important to build the profile of your target market into one that is most likely to purchase. I feel the …
4 Questions to Answer Before Talking to a Prospective Client
Who am I is not a philosophical question for small business owners - it’s the first step to converting a lead. To prepare to engage with clients and prospects, you have to start with the basics. While some of these essential questions might seem obvious, it is important to lock down your answers …
BM Windows in San Diego: Ethical Sales and Marketing Plus Consumer Education Give a Small Business an Authentic Advantage
Family-owned B.M. Windows rises above competition with a sales, marketing and service approach customers trust. Michal Bohm, owner of B.M. Windows in San Diego, talks to us about social media challenges, marketing opportunities and the connection between ethics and longevity for small …
