Struggling to define your Ideal Client

Time and time again, I struggle with people identifying their ideal client. This is my attempt to take some of the mystery out of the selection. I think once you have this identified, 50% of your marketing is done.

Applying Lean with Duct Tape Marketing

This is a rather long video over 15 minutes but it demonstrates how to apply Lean Marketing principle thru the use of Marketing Plan Pro powered by Duct Tape Marketing. You do not have to be familiar with the software to watch the video  but it would be helpful if you had downloaded the 7 Read More …

Steps to take when outsourcing

Does anyone ever go over the initial steps in developing an outsourcing strategy? I know books are filled with vendor rating and quality programs but what I am talking about is just a simple method to make sure you cover the basics. Take a look at this mindmap for a reference. If you like it, Read More …

Lean Market achievable with Conversation Officer and Coach

If you are considering changing your marketing at all this year, this a perfect formula… Chief Conversation Officer & Duct Tape Marketing Coach from Joe Dager on Vimeo . Technorati Tags: Lean Market ,Lean Marketing ,Lean Six Sigma ,Manufacturer Marketing ,Industry Week ,QAD

Adding a Chief Conversation Officer & a Duct Tape Marketing Coach

Duct Tape Marketing Blog had a great piece on creating a position called the Chief Conversation Officer. It actually fits the position I would tell you to create if you were working with a Duct Tape Marketing Coach .  In the broad sense the duties of this position should include: Content – this one is Read More …

The Makings Of A Perfect Lean Market

Beyond Lean: The Perfect Lean Market: While 80% of manufacturers have lean initiatives, less than 1% have lean practices in place. This article was written by Pamela Lopker, president and chairman of QAD Inc. She went on to say, “The Makings Of A Perfect Lean Market – There are three primary attributes to a perfect Read More …