The Economy, How to set yourself up for success when the market slows - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-29T05:20:01Zhttps://recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/502551:Topic:265068?feed=yes&xn_auth=noGreat article.tag:recruitingblogs.com,2008-09-26:502551:Comment:2656582008-09-26T16:47:32.182ZSteve L.https://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SteveL
Great article.
Great article. Dean,
Yes, great suggestion…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2008-09-26:502551:Comment:2655932008-09-26T16:21:48.386Zpam claughtonhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/pamclaughton
Dean,<br />
<br />
Yes, great suggestion about developing and actively working with split partners. If you're in an agency, you have your colleagues, but if you're an independent and strategically develop a few good split partners, you can benefit from the leverage you would have at an agency. And as you said, a split or two a month can keep your billing more consistent, especially when things slow down.<br />
<br />
~Pam<br />
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<cite>Dean Lockett said:…</cite>
Dean,<br />
<br />
Yes, great suggestion about developing and actively working with split partners. If you're in an agency, you have your colleagues, but if you're an independent and strategically develop a few good split partners, you can benefit from the leverage you would have at an agency. And as you said, a split or two a month can keep your billing more consistent, especially when things slow down.<br />
<br />
~Pam<br />
<br />
<cite>Dean Lockett said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topic/show?id=502551%3ATopic%3A265068#502551Comment265196"><div>Great post Pam! I was watching this show last night, <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/15838512?__source=vty">http://www.cnbc.com/id/15838512?__source=vty</a>|bigidea|&par=vty and it hit on our market in a couple of ways. One that I thought was interesting was a guy that had a business, wanted to expand, but the banks weren't open to lending him money right now. He went to his clients that were using his products and raised 175K to help with expansion. They were already using his products and believed in it.<br/><br/>Another is the clip about overcoming fear in uncertain times video, not a lot of meat there but some tidbits that could apply to our desk and what we are working on.<br/><br/>Skip the clip on Careerbuilder, I think any one of us could have done that one, but I understand that they have to keep it simple.<br/><br/>I was reaching out to a member yesterday and am still going to follow up with them, but covering a point that you mention under - "Keep an eye on Trends" Here is something I found on Smart Grids in the energy/utilities industry that was interesting. When I first read it, I stated on chat it was a 100mm earmark already approved, but I went back to it last night and it reads "per year the next 4 years - 2008 - 2012" - that's 400MM already earmarked for this sector! With Europe and other countries promoting it, that would make it a global effort! Pinch me if I'm reading this wrong. Take a quick read <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_grid">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_grid</a><br/><br/>I was thinking of starting a discussion on future trends and might still do something like that, but it was going to focus on the baby boomer market and the millennium generation. Always trying to take some time to think about what these generations will be/and are buying/interested in. Throwing out a few...remember the "Pet Rock?" someone made some serious money there. What about things people buy for their pets, billions being spent there, IPod, home health services (I'm sure some of us have seen that become important with our parents or grandparents already) there are many more, this will just get people started to think about these trends. These types of trends create opportunities in many ways, in many departments.<br/><br/>Think about your current clients, who do they do business with, who are their suppliers? There are probably many opportunities that expand within our current portfolios.<br/><br/>I gotta throw this one out there - consider doing more split business with your partners ;-) Just 1 split a month could help carry you and your split partner through tougher times.<br/><br/>I was just proofing this and when I saw IPod and pet rock and pets...what about PetPods?<br/><br/>Have a great weekend!</div>
</blockquote> Good reminders - thanks, Pam!tag:recruitingblogs.com,2008-09-26:502551:Comment:2652262008-09-26T13:54:34.532ZTimhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/timschieffelin
Good reminders - thanks, Pam!
Good reminders - thanks, Pam! Great post Pam! I was watchin…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2008-09-26:502551:Comment:2651962008-09-26T13:38:33.530ZDean Locketthttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/DeanLockett
Great post Pam! I was watching this show last night, <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/15838512?__source=vty">http://www.cnbc.com/id/15838512?__source=vty</a>|bigidea|&par=vty and it hit on our market in a couple of ways. One that I thought was interesting was a guy that had a business, wanted to expand, but the banks weren't open to lending him money right now. He went to his clients that were using his products and raised 175K to help with expansion. They were already using his products and…
Great post Pam! I was watching this show last night, <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/15838512?__source=vty">http://www.cnbc.com/id/15838512?__source=vty</a>|bigidea|&par=vty and it hit on our market in a couple of ways. One that I thought was interesting was a guy that had a business, wanted to expand, but the banks weren't open to lending him money right now. He went to his clients that were using his products and raised 175K to help with expansion. They were already using his products and believed in it.<br />
<br />
Another is the clip about overcoming fear in uncertain times video, not a lot of meat there but some tidbits that could apply to our desk and what we are working on.<br />
<br />
Skip the clip on Careerbuilder, I think any one of us could have done that one, but I understand that they have to keep it simple.<br />
<br />
I was reaching out to a member yesterday and am still going to follow up with them, but covering a point that you mention under - "Keep an eye on Trends" Here is something I found on Smart Grids in the energy/utilities industry that was interesting. When I first read it, I stated on chat it was a 100mm earmark already approved, but I went back to it last night and it reads "per year the next 4 years - 2008 - 2012" - that's 400MM already earmarked for this sector! With Europe and other countries promoting it, that would make it a global effort! Pinch me if I'm reading this wrong. Take a quick read <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_grid">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_grid</a><br />
<br />
I was thinking of starting a discussion on future trends and might still do something like that, but it was going to focus on the baby boomer market and the millennium generation. Always trying to take some time to think about what these generations will be/and are buying/interested in. Throwing out a few...remember the "Pet Rock?" someone made some serious money there. What about things people buy for their pets, billions being spent there, IPod, home health services (I'm sure some of us have seen that become important with our parents or grandparents already) there are many more, this will just get people started to think about these trends. These types of trends create opportunities in many ways, in many departments.<br />
<br />
Think about your current clients, who do they do business with, who are their suppliers? There are probably many opportunities that expand within our current portfolios.<br />
<br />
I gotta throw this one out there - consider doing more split business with your partners ;-) Just 1 split a month could help carry you and your split partner through tougher times.<br />
<br />
I was just proofing this and when I saw IPod and pet rock and pets...what about PetPods?<br />
<br />
Have a great weekend! Love this Pam. Common sense a…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2008-09-26:502551:Comment:2650832008-09-26T12:23:25.997ZMaureen Sharibhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/MaureenSharib
Love this Pam. Common sense advise that translates to one thing that many are allergic to: hard work!
Love this Pam. Common sense advise that translates to one thing that many are allergic to: hard work!