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| Jan 11, 2004 2:02 am |
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re: Would sure appreciate your opinion - especially women members |
Lorraine Miller
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Hi Denise, new to the network by the way..but I am going to jump in anyways..lol..
You are right about several area's. Women are taught to be polite, well manicured, soft spoken..ok, that was 20 years ago..
Today women are fighters, they speak their mind, dress how they want to dress and most often will walk all over the competion.
Marketing has grown and women want part of it..
If I personally was to join another network I would want to see questions geard toward long term goals. I dont care about the quick fix opportunities. I would want to learn about how others have gotten to where they are today.
I would not want to hear more stories that cant be backed up.
I would also love to see how we could bridge the gap between men and women..I do believe we all have equally important ideas to bring to the business place.
I am very strong in some area's and very weak in others.
Example: If I was in jewellry sale/business..I would be ignorant to think only ladies know something about it..
There are loads of successful men creating the jewellry.
Clothing--men designers also
Cosmetics--men also
I would love to work and learn with those who understand that we are all connected in the grand scheme of things..
Just my 2 cents..and most likey worth less...Lorraine Miller
> Denise Michaels wrote:
> If you're a woman entrepreneur or budding business owner I would truly value your opinion.
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>If you're a guy willing to share insights on a woman you care about who's an entrepreneur I would value your thoughts as well. You might even show her this post.
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>For over 20 years marketing has been the thing I've been most passionate about. I've also learned ways to show other people how to do it successfully and make a lot more money while helping them feel empowered and motivated about their businesses. You can be your best self and also be successful at getting people to happily say "yes" to your product or service. You always knew that, right? *wink*
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>You may already know from my Ryze page that I'm writing a book about marketing specifically for women entrepreneurs. The guys always ask me, "Why a book on marketing just for women? Isn't business just business?"
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>Sure, business has no gender - but the people in it do.
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>Women experience challenges and headaches when it comes to marketing their businesses that are different than men. And I'm not just talking about juggling family and career.
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>For example, women are often socialized to be polite, courteous and defer to others. Okay, how do you toot your own horn and shout your marketing message from the rooftops when you've been taught to be polite and nice and wait for others to go first? You may have been raised and trained to be one thing - a nice young lady - but as a business owner (and a marketer) people tell you that you should do and say things that might make you feel itchy in your skin. What do you do?
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>That's just one teensy example of the conflict I've noticed women have with marketing.
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>Women are also generally not into the whole "beat the competition" thing the guys generally seem to embrace a lot more. We're much more into relationships. We want to be friends with everyone.
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>These qualities can serve us well - but the 'old boys' paradigm is still telling people to beat the competition into the ground and "nail the sale." Yucko, right?
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>I'm thinking about starting a Ryze Network about marketing for women. I'm not sure what I would call it yet.
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>If you (or the woman you care about) was going to join a Network that was about marketing for women what kinds of questions would you want answered?
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>What kind of support would be helpful?
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>Right now - what's your most important question about marketing the business you're involved in?
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>Your responses would be very helpful to me as I move forward.
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>Thanks in advance,
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>Denise Michaels
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>PS: I've recently updated my Ryze page. Click on over and see what's new. Private Reply to Lorraine Miller (new win) |
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