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AARP – The Last Membership Card You Will Ever Need!

CO2

I remember when I was at the beginning of my career and calling on AARP as a direct marketer to do their work. My wife, Chris , thought it would be quite amusing to put the direct mail on my desk, yes, including the membership card. Where has time gone. You know the work of calling on Senior Citizens.

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Craft a Remarkable Personal Brand Statement! 29 Steps & Examples

Miles Anthony Smith

Unlike a business, your personal brand doesn't have hours of operation, it simply is 24/7/365. I have a documented track record of business development, operational planning, and leadership. When you listen to people you trust, you will gain new insight and perspective into yourself and how you operate.

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Before You Link Pay to Customer Feedback: Five Essentials

Harvard Business Review

In most larger companies, you'll need to generate roughly 200+ responses per operating unit per period. One direct marketer learned this the hard way. Two of the teams devoted time each week to reviewing their feedback in groups, and sharing tips to improve their performance. Organized learning.