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.

Which is most critical to your success in creating distinction? Ideas…or execution?  Scott McKain has a very precise viewpoint on one of the other — and it’s the subject of today’s episode of Project Distinct!

Most businesses think of the economic value that they create for customers – and ascertain what price establishes the best opportunity to turn that value into a sale.  The problem is that in today’s world, customers are using more than one currency.  The critical aspect is that one – money – is a renewable resource; the other is not.  That’s the subject of today’s PROJECT DISTINCT.

Continuing with our series that unveils the new book, “ALL Business is STILL Show Business!” we examine an overlooked phenomenon that impacts our businesses, customers, and markets – as times change, the people who are our customers as changing, too.  Scott McKain examines how the entertainment industry has impacted customer expectations and choices on today’s PROJECT DISTINCT!

As witnessed by the change in the market capitalization of Tyson Foods after the announcement of the departure of its CEO, just one person can make a difference in any organization.  How much impact can a single person have?  On today’s PROJECT DISTINCT, Scott McKain discusses the power of one individual – and why the world needs YOU to be that difference!

Our fears can block us from attaining the personal and professional distinction that we desire.  It begs the question:  What are YOU afraid of?  In today’s PROJECT DISTINCT, Scott McKain will let you know the fear he’s worked to overcome…and challenge you to identify your own.

If you’re not passionate about your work, you cannot be successful…right?  Well, not necessarily.  If you want to get ahead, you have to be thoroughly professional, don’t you?  Perhaps not.  Which is more important to becoming distinctive – passion or professionalism?  In today’s PROJECT DISTINCT, Scott McKain explores the advantages – and the pitfalls – of both qualities.