by Steve Miller | Sep 10, 2016 | Sales, Small business
In this six minute and thirty second video, Steve Miller will teach you how to double your sales. For realz. Simple…not necessarily easy. But both of these methods work, if you’re willing to set the systems up. Not subscribed to Steve’s weekly...
by Steve Miller | Jun 27, 2016 | marketing, Sales, Small business, Small business marketing
Over the weekend, Emily and Jordan, knocked on our door, offering to paint our house number on the curb for $15. I’m sure you’ve have the same experience in the past. But how often do we look at an experience like this as an opportunity to learn valuable...
by Steve Miller | Jul 20, 2015 | branding, marketing, referral marketing, Small business, Small business marketing, Word of Mouth
I had the privilege of recently interviewing Rob Samuels, COO of Makers Mark Distillery and eighth generation in his family to run the company. Makers Mark is an outstanding marketer and great example of creating the club your target market wants to be members of....
by Steve Miller | Jun 19, 2015 | business model, Entrepreneur, marketing, Small business, success
I have a lot of BFFs who, like me, are owners of their own businesses. But when it comes time for us to move on, whether to retirement or some other new adventure, what do we do with the current company? Do we sell it, give it to our kids, or just shut it down? Listen...
by Steve Miller | Oct 2, 2011 | customer service, marketing, Old Rules, Small business, Small business marketing
Most of you remember the Cabbage Patch Kid craze of 1983. That Christmas Season (this was before we started using the politically correct "Holiday Season") the Cabbage Patch Kids were the hottest toy to put under the tree. To fill in those of you...
by Steve Miller | Sep 12, 2011 | advertising, marketing, Small business, Small business marketing
Quick, write down all the automobile brands you're aware of. I'll wait. Done? Now cross off every brand you've ever owned. How many are left? Probably quite a few. Now cross off all those cars you MIGHT consider purchasing in the future. How many are...