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Think about a brand new client that is exactly your style. They have already indicated that they have more business to give you. What’s more, they have been easy to work with, and it feels good to do business with them. On top of that, you have been able to share a mutual smile and enjoy the...

Free bonus. Just this morning, I learned a new awesomely simple tactic and I want to pass it on to you. Whenever you start a new conversation, take out your pad of paper and pen, and in the upper right-hand corner, write the word listen. Reminder. As a merchant member, I am allowed to have one...

Wide open discussion. I believe that the sign making industry is significantly different than most other industries. How do you see it? What are some of the specific differences? Let me start the ball rolling. Most of the signs you make are seen by thousands of people. Just asking. :) :guido:

Starting at $45 per month you may have as many fifteen minute conversations you want with me. At the end of each talk, we will agree on an easy and simple “next action” project. Once that project is finished, you can book another session. Billing: Starting with the next full month, the billing...

Just because we want to survive the next few months. My goal is to have two teams, three sign makers on each team. One team of three will be from the eastern half of the USA. The other team of three will be from the western half. Each team will listen for the possibilities and listen for...

From now until next March 2021, these are the slowest months for most sign makers in the United States. Wide open discussion. What comes to mind at first glance? Is there a new normal? Or, is everything the same as last year? Is there anything that you think can be done to better prepare for...

Being a Merchant Member, this is my special offer. Scissor sharpening service. I have lots of experience sharpening scissors. It just so happens that I really enjoy doing sharpening work. Now, for the first time, I am offering a scissors sharpening service here on Signs101. Introductory...

Being that I am a merchant member, the owner of this forum allows me to promote my special offer once a week. As I see it, every member of Signs101 uses business conversational skills. My favorite is the art of listening. What’s more, powerful listening skills are the foundation for all other...

As a merchant member, the owner of this forum allows me to promote my special offer once a week. If you want to improve your listening skills, then I am offering to team up with you to discover your own best small steps to begin practicing better listening. It is called collaboration powered by...

As a merchant member, the owner of this forum allows me to promote my special offer once a week. Back in July of this year, when I decided to begin posting threads, I found that there is a category in this forum called “Business Management.” I know that I do care about helping people get...

Last week I had a wonderful phone conversation with a sign painter that I met at Product Sign Supplies in San Jose CA. He moved to the Oregon coast and is semi-retired. Yet, many of his clients won't let him stop doing his hand lettering. The COVID-19 situation has really slowed him down, but he...

Reminder, my being a Merchant Member allows me to promote myself. If you are interested in improving your listening skills, then let’s have our first conversation. Here is the deal. Yes, I do charge for my training/coaching/teaching. And, I have numerous different financial plans available...

Let's focus on one specific item: The use of Zoom in the sign making environment. Why? I am thinking of writing a new thread introducing Signs101 members to the the basic use of Zoom. Just at the starter level. As I prepare to write the thread, I wonder if anyone is already on board with Zoom...

Who knows. No harm in asking. Think Tank for sign makers. What do you say? Do you have any interest? Has there ever been anything like this in our industry? I am open to hearing all sides on the concept. If you think it is a good idea or dumb idea, feel free to speak up.

Are you interested in developing and improving your own unique strengths? Talents? Over the years of my sign making experience, I have read several books on strengths. I have just started reading, “It’s The Manager” by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter. Published by Gallup Press in 2019. One of...

The most important thing is to let clients/customers know about your current COVID-19 situation. Where to do this? Anywhere your walk-in sign business appears in a search. Consider starting your post with today’s date, xx/xx/2020. And then mark on your calendar to go in every few days to edit...

Reminder - your vote is anonymous! What do I mean by do-over? Any job that did not meet your quality control, or was rejected by your client. The sign did not turn out the way it was expected and had to be done over again. If that does not make sense, please ask me to clarify. Why am I asking...

Thank you for all who voted in my first poll. So far we have 39 votes. Reminder: every vote is anonymous. You can vote here again if you wish. Please feel free to ask questions or input. If you are interested, you can click on the results.

This is the first of several polls that I will be creating to help me better understand the audience here at Signs101. Any pointers or suggestions will be appreciated.

The first item of interest, has anyone made personalized videos focussed on your talented team members? If so, please tell us about them. Maybe include the video in your post. Secondly, if you are already making some sort of videos about your sign making, do they maybe incidentally include...