The majority of wineries today focus their business model on growing their direct-to-consumer business. At the core of that strategy is converting winery visitors to club members, where they will receive extra care, focus, and attention to retain them as loyal customers. Wineries selling direct-to-consumer yield higher profit margins than sales to wholesalers.
Read MoreThere are many adages about asking the right questions. Basically, if you ask the right questions, you can learn a lot about people. This hits me every day in my conversations with prospects and clients. Slight changes to questions or much more direct questions can alter an entire conversation -- for the better.
Read MoreThis communication not only marks the respectful end of current engagement efforts but, paradoxically, in many cases it will also enhance conversion rates and enrich an outreach cadence.
Read MoreIn our modern world, we are blessed with an abundance of choices. From the variety of toothpaste brands at the grocery store to the vast array of career paths available, options surround us at every turn. However, this abundance of choice has given rise to what psychologists call the "Paradox of Choice."
Read MoreReliability is the promise that a product will function as expected, a quality so fundamental that its absence can mean the difference between a product's success and its prompt rejection by consumers. We are drawn, almost instinctively, to products that seamlessly integrate into our lives, epitomizing the concept of 'just working'.
Read MoreIn the business world, the term "skills gap" is frequently thrown around, often as a scapegoat for hiring and recruiting challenges. However, it's essential to dive deeper into the concept to truly understand what the skills gap is, its implications, and why it might not be the root cause of the issues employers face.
Read MoreTwo contrasting cognitive biases - the Complexity Bias and the Simplicity Bias - have a significant impact on decision-making processes. The Complexity Bias tends to push us towards favoring intricate, convoluted solutions, while the Simplicity Bias advocates for straightforward, easy-to-understand approaches.
Read MoreNavigating the nuances of communication can sometimes resemble a puzzle, especially when prospects offer the ambiguous directive: "Reach out again in about 6 months." It's a phrase that's both promising and enigmatic, often leaving individuals pondering its true significance in the context of professional relationships and opportunities.
Read MoreThe phrase "easier said than done" is a timeless adage that resonates deeply across various aspects of life. From fitness resolutions to learning a new language, the gap between our aspirations and reality is often wide and, at times, insurmountable.
Read MoreIt's more common than not that clients don't always know what they want or need, or cannot clearly articulate those needs. This reality means there are unique dynamics in "mind reading" or reading the "tea leaves" with B2B clients in these situations.
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