Episode 362: What you need to know to reposition your business or yourself…

In this time of disruption in business, what do you need to know to be certain that you can reposition yourself for success?  First off, know that it is MUCH tougher to reposition than to position a business or career.  With that in mind, Scott McKain reveals on today’s PROJECT DISTINCT what you need to consider for successful repositioning.

Episode 361: Encore Episode – The “sweet spot” it takes to create distinction…

Believe it or not, baseball Hall of Fame Ted Williams is one of the inspirations of billionaire Warren Buffett.  In his study of hitting a baseball, Williams broke down the strike zone into 77 spots – then, analyzed where the “sweet spots” were that would give him a greater probability of getting a hit.  Buffett decided to do the same to determine where his financial “sweet spots” were. On today’s PROJECT DISTINCT, Scott McKain asks you an important question about distinction:  Where is YOUR “sweet spot”?

Episode 360: Six ways to improve your management style…

With so many changes in the marketplace — particularly in generational shifts and technology advancements — what worked for you as a manager a short while ago may not be the best approach today.  Here are six steps to help you improve your management stye as you lead your team to distinction!

Episode 359: The question you may not have the courage to ask your customers…

Virtuoso performer and speaker Mike Rayburn recently asked his followers to consider a VERY challenging question.  It’s a question that will challenge you when you ask it of yourself — and one that you may not have the fortitude to pose to your customers.  Yet, as we discuss on today’s PROJECT DISTINCT, it’s one that may transform your business — and, maybe, even your life.

Episode 358: Pacing and focus — keys to business success…

To celebrate hitting #1 on Amazon.com’s charts for ebooks on small business, customer relations, AND marketing & sales — here’s an excerpt from the upcoming release of the audiobook version of “ALL Business is STILL Show Business!  Today’s PROJECT DISTINCT covers pacing and focus — two important elements required for success in show business — and YOUR business!

Episode 357: There is no reason to do business with you…UNLESS..

Increased competition, changing product lines, shifting customer preferences, price sensitivity — sound like your business?  It describes many — and it applies specifically to grocery stores.  On today’s PROJECT DISTINCT, Scott McKain first speaks to the controversy from yesterday’s segment about hiriing new employees — then outlines why grocery retailers (and your business) must consider more than products to keep and grow their customer base.