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All of my services are free. One to one is more productive. Upcoming threads will give you tips. The intent is to help in any way that I can.

Wow, Thank you for all of your research. I was not aware of two of those items. Indeed, I took action on them. Thanks again. Now, on Google My Business. Google could shut that down with one click of a button. My approach is to say let’s exploit GMB while it is available. There is so much that...

Have you ever used an X-Acto Z-Series No. 11 Blade They are 7 to 10 times sharper than the common #11 blade. And, they are much stronger. If you ever used one, you immediately noticed the difference. It is amazing. You instantly know you have something very special working for you. Stay with me...

Watch for my new thread tomorrow morning. The one on one angle is simply because everyone's situation is different. One on one is far more productive, 1% at at time. Yet, I do plan to post threads regularly. So, if that is all you look for, you will get it.

Over 40 years in the sign making industry. I started with my own one man shop. A sign I made 35 years ago is still standing at a bandstand in Pleasanton, CA. Then I was outside sales for a mom and pop sign shop. Then I help launch a national shop called "Street Scenes Banner Company." When the...

Gino, I apologize. I was responding to your "Just be prepared, the s101 police are still on duty" Check it. See if you agree. The sign making industry, by its very nature, demands a very high level of listening skills. Yet, most simply take it for granted. Gino, do you agree or ??

Most sign makers do not respond to their reviews. I think there is a wide open opportunity to market you unique qualities in your response to reviews. I am here to help you exploit that opportunity. No charge. No strings. I care and want to help.

Let the s101 police do their work. I have nothing to hide. During this pandemic, I have been using Zoom. Indeed, there is nothing like in person. At least Zoom is better than nothing. Let me ask you to check this statement. See if you agree. For a sign maker, in any conversation, it is difficult...

I appreciate your transparency. My role is to be an encourager. To frequently check in and see how your listening skills are going. I like the concept of improve your listening skills 1% at a time. Two steps forward, one back. When you start to learn new listening skills, your closest colleagues...

Let's start with Intentional Listening. Deliberate listening. Give yourself a private test. On a scale of 1 to 10, if your score is less than 8, then we have some work to do. Another test. Has anyone ever said, "You are a great listener"? Another private test. How many mistakes are made in your...

The skill of powerful listening. We take listening for granted. Yet, in the sign-making business, it is by far the most important skill to save time, avoid mistakes, be more profitable. All other communication skills hang on your ability to be an expert listener. Feel free to book me using the...

20 years at a wholesale sign supply company. Before that first started my own shop, then worked for a mom and pop sign maker as outside sales, then helped launch a national sign shop. You are welcome to have a conversation with me about listening skills. It is a skill that needs regular...

Wonderful quote. Thank you. I would really like to find a way to help many Signs101 members become expert listeners.

Thank you for the welcome. See if you agree with this. As a sign maker, being an expert listener is time saver.

Johnny Best, thank you for the welcome. FYI I am interested in getting better acquainted. Looks like you know your way around Signs101. I am open to learning my way.

Thank you. I would like to get acquainted with you. I would like to learn more about your business and see if something develops that can be productive for you.

David Allen's new book

I am very new to Signs101. I am a merchant member. After 40 years in the sign-making industry, I want to make myself available to help other sign makers grow their business. I have found great ideas reading recently published business books. Which brings me to this reply to your question. Have...

With four decades of experience in the sign shop industry, I am now launching a new free service to independent sign shop owners/managers, anywhere in the United States. This free service has several different features. First, just to have someone to talk with about your sign business. Someone...