According to Dave Kerpen, CEO and Co-Founder of Likeable Media and New York Times best-selling author, if you want to be successful, you have to learn to listen — even if you have a lot to say. As a guy who is full of ideas and insights himself, Dave understands why it’s hard for leaders…
Word of Mouth Tip #12: Make it easy for people to steal your logo
When someone is about to write an article about you, blog about you, or mention you in a newsletter, there’s a good chance they’ll look to your website to use your logo. This is great, as long as the image looks like it’s supposed to. But too often, companies make it difficult by burying the…
Word of Mouth Tip #16: Give people something to show a friend
Don’t let your customers leave without giving them something to show to a friend. In the word of mouth world, we call these “triggers.” They’re handouts, extra free samples, lots of coupons, stickers, snacks — anything that helps them think of you long after they’ve left your store or inspires people they see to ask,…