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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Avoid The Pitfalls Of Being A Commodity In Your Business – And Personal Life

Ever felt like you’re blending in rather than standing out? Patrick did too, in his attempt to woo Siobhan with the same old moves as everyone else. His story is a stark reminder of what happens when you allow yourself to become a commodity. Curious to learn how this tale relates to your business and how you can stand out? Read more to uncover the key to earning more and stressing less.

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Low Ball Traps and P**s Poor Clients

Ever faced a client trying to lowball your prices? Ever feel like it’s getting harder, not easier, to attract and retain the clients you want? There’s a common reason behind both issues, and it might not be what you think. Many businesses fall into this trap. Curious about this common pitfall? How to avoid it is the subject of our next Profit and Dine Differentiation Workshop Series?

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Scaling the Business
George Sotiropoulos

The Business Owner Commodity Trap

How differentiated are your top 3 services? At a recent Profit and Dine event, I asked participants to rate theirs on a scale from 1 to 100. The answers were surprising, revealing a common issue many businesses face. If you think you’re just another player in a crowded market, there is some real hope to get you out of that quicksand. Discover why some rated their services as a pure commodity and what that means for your business. Click to read the full story and find out more.
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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

Business Owners Stand Out and Succeed: Challenge to Success Insights

This week, we undertook a Challenge to Success Exercise for Reg. In just a few emails, Reg received a roadmap to stand out, niche down, and accelerate his business success. He avoided the pitfalls of generic marketing advice and found support from fellow SME owners. That’s why our next Profit and Dine Series will deliver game-changing insights for SME owners. Just 15 minutes can transform your business. Coming in less than 3 weeks.
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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

3 Points to Help Reg and Any Business Owner Stand Out

Yesterday, we discussed Reg’s challenges with articulating why he’s different and he should be hired on an engagement. Today we go into greater detail on the other key aspect of what makes him stand out in a crowd. How should Reg proceed? What have fellow readers been telling him?

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Business Value
George Sotiropoulos

From Corporate to Unique: Help New Business Owner Reg Resonate

Yesterday, we discussed Reg’s marketing profile for his new consulting business and why it was doomed from the start. Today we go into greater detail by starting on the question why someone should hire Reg for an engagement. How should Reg proceed? Share your thoughts, and I’ll pass them along.

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