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Aug, 6 2011

Bonus Ep

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We break format for this bonus episode of the 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. I've had a few requests for more about my speaking presentations so I'm giving you [...]

Aug, 3 2011

Ep 8 – Have You Tried Your Daily Special

By |2011-08-03T06:53:33+00:00August 3rd, 2011|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Ep 8 – Have You Tried Your Daily Special

In this 2 Minute Takeaway, we go into a restaurant to see how a sales pitch is done well and poorly. Don't miss a chance to market your business. This [...]

Aug, 1 2011

Is Your Business Stuck In an Obstacle Course

By |2011-08-01T15:32:29+00:00August 1st, 2011|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Is Your Business Stuck In an Obstacle Course

A common problem for companies is that they think that no one else has ever faced their challenges. These problems inevitably lead to a drop in productivity, wasted time, and [...]

Jul, 27 2011

Ep 7 – The Courage to Change

By |2011-07-27T07:28:09+00:00July 27th, 2011|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Ep 7 – The Courage to Change

In this 2 Minute Takeaway, find out how we can be reluctant to make a change even when it appears almost positive that the change will be a good one. [...]

Jul, 25 2011

Should Leaders Change Styles

By |2011-07-25T18:33:07+00:00July 25th, 2011|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Should Leaders Change Styles

Whether you're the CEO or a supervisor, how effective is your leadership style? When asked that question, many leaders will respond by saying something like, "I know that I'm a [...]

Jul, 20 2011

Ep 6 – Have You Called Your Company

By |2016-12-04T21:08:31+00:00July 20th, 2011|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Ep 6 – Have You Called Your Company

In this 2 Minute Takeaway, we put you on the other end of the phone and have you call your company. What experiences are you putting your customers through and [...]

Jul, 18 2011

Do Your Customers Think You’re Rice Krispies

By |2011-07-18T11:02:33+00:00July 18th, 2011|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Do Your Customers Think You’re Rice Krispies

Just because your business has been around for a long time does not guarantee that customers will continue to buy from you. For proof of this problem, let's go into [...]

Jul, 13 2011

What Business Should See Coming…

By |2011-07-13T19:19:47+00:00July 13th, 2011|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on What Business Should See Coming…

I came across this story from my TV news days. It's about how business was booming roughly ten years ago for Krispy Kreme. Back then, the franchise was rapidly expanding, [...]

Jul, 13 2011

Ep 5 – Meeting Monsters

By |2011-07-13T08:34:49+00:00July 13th, 2011|Categories: 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Ep 5 – Meeting Monsters

In this 2 Minute Takeaway, we talk about something scary...meetings! Are your meetings becoming less and less productive? It's probably due to a familiar set of challenges I call, "meeting [...]

Jul, 11 2011

In Business Your First Impression Could Be Your Last

By |2011-07-11T17:43:28+00:00July 11th, 2011|Categories: Articles by Ken Okel|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on In Business Your First Impression Could Be Your Last

Ever wonder why some businesses are losing customers when they offer the same specials as their competitors? The answer, for brick and mortar stores, can often be found in the [...]

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