Your Business Card is CRAP!
by Walt Goshert on Thursday, March 25th, 2010 | 20 Comments
“Your card should be so good even if they don’t like you they won’t throw it out…”
Epic share via Dian Joubert in a Google Buzz discussion.
(Thanks Dian, and thanks to all who participated in the Google Apps conversation.)
Every time I watch this, I bust a gut laughing because it’s so over the top…
Couple quick marketing take-aways here today:
1. Google Buzz- Check it out. Listen to conversations. Pick your Followers carefully. Choose quality. Share your insights and add value. Ask questions and allow others to bring and deliver their value. It’s a great place to build online relationships with like-minded people and do market research.
2. What Do YOU Do … Guaranteed?
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Over the top but true. I like to say your card is like a mini billboard. If it stands apart from the others you’re going to be remembered.
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Catherine, Thanks for your visit and sharing your thoughts.
Yep, without a distinct business card, in the face-to-face world, with all the noise and prospects being bombarded with messages, it’s tough getting past the “know” part.
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That guy makes me laugh… At first he’s slightly abrasive, but it pays off at the end when that abrasiveness comes off more as confidence bordering on cockiness. Nice. Be bold and be noticed…
Steven,
Thanks for popping in and sharing…
Be bold and be noticed…
Yes, that’s a great approach in getting your prospects to KNOW… and remember… you.
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[...] Is your business card crap? A look and some takeaways from one of the most old school business marketing tools and one of the newest. Walt Goshert [...]
[...] Is your business card crap? A look and some takeaways from one of the most old school business marketing tools and one of the newest. Walt Goshert [...]
[...] Is your business card crap? A look and some takeaways from one of the most old school business marketing tools and one of the newest. Walt Goshert [...]
[...] Is your business card crap? A look and some takeaways from one of the most old school business marketing tools and one of the newest. Walt Goshert [...]
A very professional looking business card is really very important in promoting your business. It makes good impression among customers.’–
lol! this guy makes me laugh… but it pays off at the end when that abrasiveness comes off more as confidence bordering on cockiness.thanks for sharing this post!
“Your card should be so good even if they don’t like you they won’t throw it out…”
I think this hits the point right on the head, but as creative as one decides to get, it’s probably important to ensure that you keep your business card wallet sized. If they can’t keep it in the wallet, chances are they will toss it regardless of if they like you or not. Definitely a funny video though.
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Jessica,
Thanks for your comment.
“Life is not about being liked. It’s about being effective.”
Some great lines in this video, but every time the music starts, I lose it… and I’ve watched this video hundreds of times.
I definitely agree!
“Life is not about being liked. It’s about being effective.” Thus, the quality of your business card would give them a very good impression.
He’s right…I’ve been handed hundreds of business cards in my life, and very few stand out. The ones that do help me remember the companies that they stood for.