Wow! September is almost over....another art show Friday night, successful in many ways. Made some money, saw some old friends and made new ones. Another show on October 11 in Gilbert, Arizona; things are progressing nicely with my art business, and with my life!
I read a great little piece about the recession today. I'm quite involved with a networking organization called BNI. They educate their members on how to build relationships with fellow members in order to build and develop business contacts and make money. Yes, even when times are a bit tough! Its a powerful network, and its filled with positive people who refuse to participate in a recession!
Dr. Ivan Misner says 'Now, more than ever, a powerful personal network can carry you through difficult times. Business will go on. In times like this, people want to do business with people they trust more than ever. The relationships you have with the people in your network can make the difference in your business.
When times are difficult, BNI can be a positive place for people to meet, build relationships, create business opportunities, and stay focused on solutions, not problems!
You cannot change the economy. The economy is going to be what the economy is going to be. You cannot change your competition. Your competition is going to do what your competition is going to do. But you can change your response to the economy. You can change your response to your competition.
The solution to difficult economic times begins with a commitment to focus on opportunities. Stay focused. Continue to build your relationships. Be there for others and work your BNI network like you’ve never worked it before.
So, on I go, selling art of all things, in an economy where art seems to be the last thing someone might buy. I'm a positive, 'the glass is half full' kinda gal...guess it works!!!
1 comments:
You are so right.
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