Magicdude Marketing

That’s Impossibe – Or Is It?

Tim — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:14:27 +0000

Take a look at this ‘impossible’ object. It is a real dollar bill. How can this be? Impossible? No! You’re looking at it. It is real. Magician Robert E. Neal figured out how to braid a dollar bill with closed ends. So What? Magicians are masters at turning a seemingly impossible idea into something real. What ideas do you have [...]

Management And Leadership Are Not Interchangeable Concepts

Tim — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:13:06 +0000

Being a good manager does not necessarily mean you are a leader Management skills such as forecasting, performance reviews, accounting, budgeting, etc. can be taught in a classroom. But being a good manager does not mean you are also a good leader. No matter how academically efficient the management course, they seldom are solely responsible [...]

One Big Happy Family – The Big Lie

Tim — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:44:45 +0000

The Assumption Many business associations promote the idea that, because entrepreneurs are involved in building a business, they are all brothers and sisters… one big happy family. There’s a common bond with interests that bring everyone together. No matter what their background, two entrepreneurs can get together at a convention to share ideas. A lot of [...]

Selling Is A Waste Of Time

Tim — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:37:44 +0000

Do you like being sold? I bet you don’t. Do you like having someone tell you what you need? Probably not. How do you feel when a salesperson tries to tell you what’s best for you? Most likely you will feel insulted. Then why do so many business owners do this to their customers? Why do we do [...]

Close The Sale With A Standing Ovation

Tim — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:17:41 +0000

standing ovation n. an enthusiastic outburst of applause during which those in the crowd or audience rise to their feet. A standing ovation for an entertainer is the ultimate acknowledgment from his audience. Every performer craves it whether or not they like to admit it. The big “O” is the grand prize in show business. The final [...]