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Comment on Shopping and Accessories – An Added Service by Ronica VanGelder

Ronica VanGelder — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:53:11 +0000

That was a great tip, Mary! I have never thought about it like that before. Great way to analyze the photo. Thanks!

Comment on My Favorite Jack Canfield – Part II by Ceil Petrucelli

Ceil Petrucelli — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:00:40 +0000

Thanks, Mary! These are great tips and thanks for sharing them with us. I’ve found that the clearer we are when asking for something, the better the results. I also liked the last two tips – asking creatively and asking sincerely. Both very important! Hope you are doing well and enjoy the expo!

Comment on My Favorite Jack Canfield – Part II by Mary

Mary — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:55:49 +0000

That’s awesome Deb! You know it is easier to work with clients that you already have rather than trying to find new clients – and using a feedback system is a great way to follow up – keep us posted on how it works for you!

Comment on My Favorite Jack Canfield – Part II by Deb Landy

Deb Landy — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:33:55 +0000

Thanks Mary. This came at a good time. I have recently put together a system to get feedback from clients after I work with them. This was helpful

Comment on My Favorite Jack Canfield – Just Ask! Part I by Mary

Mary — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:54:03 +0000

Thanks so much Sharon! And you nailed one of my biggest weaknesses – I LOVE to throw money at a problem and I have learned time and time again that it is not always the answer. Let us know how some of these things work out for you!!

Comment on My Favorite Jack Canfield – Just Ask! Part I by Mary

Mary — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:52:56 +0000

Great Katherine! Keep us posted as to how they work for you – and look for Part II next week!

Comment on My Favorite Jack Canfield – Just Ask! Part I by Mary

Mary — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:52:13 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing Ceil – and I don’t really know about the man/woman thing though I am reading a FABULOUS book called The Male Brain that just came out last week after having read her FABULOUS book called The Female Brain a couple of years ago – so maybe soon I will have some insight.
I will say that being number 7 of 9 kids I learned how to ask at a REALLY young age – things would’ve been easy to overlook if I hadn’t been standing around asking!
My tip – when you want to ask – just do – before you start overthinking it!

Comment on My Favorite Jack Canfield – Just Ask! Part I by Sharon Lake-Gargano

Sharon Lake-Gargano — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:13:39 +0000

Thanks Mary for sharing the wise words of Jack Canfield’s. These points are so easy to “do” and yet we over look them so much of the time. These are solid, free, and positive steps to take in growing our businesses in this unsteady economy. Throwing money at the situation is not always the best answer as proven in the article.

Comment on My Favorite Jack Canfield – Just Ask! Part I by Katherine Young

Katherine Young — Wed, 05 May 2010 12:04:10 +0000

Thank you Mary for these great tips. I look forward to incorporating them into my own business.

Comment on My Favorite Jack Canfield – Just Ask! Part I by Ceil Petrucelli

Ceil Petrucelli — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:07:01 +0000

Excellent tips, Mary! Glad that you were able to share some of Jack Canfield’s success strategies with us. I’ve been a big fan of Jack Canfield for many years and have several of his books. Inspirational, yet very practical and solid advice and information. You’re right – too often we get caught up in some of our fears (rejection, maybe?) and are afraid to just ask for something – whether it be a testimonial, a referral, a job, a raise, new business, etc. And I’ve noticed that more women seem to be afraid to ask for something than men. Why is that?