There is one fight that I know that Keith Olbermann doesn’t want to start, and that is with Newt Gingrich. It is reported that Keith Olbermann wanted to have Gingrich back on the show to debate him, then later Olbermann backed out. If you notice at the end of the video, Olbermann didn’t know what to say, he was thrown off guard.

- Ryan Dixon

Each business is different, so you will want to look at what will
work best for you. Here are a few ways that successful businesses keep
in contact with their previous clients:

1) Start a client list.

Unless you record each one of your clients information, you will
have no way of getting into contact with them. You can do this a number
of ways, from as simple as getting a customer to sign a guestbook, all
the way to as complicated as requesting your client to sign up for a
newsletter. Once you have a list of clients, you will be able to
contact as often as you wish.

2) If add a new product, service, or expand your business is anyway, inform your previous clients first.

You can achieve this a few ways:

-If you have a newsletter, include it in your newsletter.
-Do a mass mailing using postcards, letters, etc
-Call any client that has willing included their phone, but only use this idea if the change would directly relate to them.
-Post the change on your website.

3) Keep an up-to-date a website.

Websites can be accessed by any of your previous clientele, and
provide a great link of communication. Not only should you provide
information about your business, but you may also want to include
information such as tips, and articles. Visit http://www.hexabomb.com

4) Simple: Write thank you notes to your clients.

A handwritten thank you note shows the client that you truly
appreciate their business. If a client feels that they are appreciated
and welcomed, then chances are they will come back to your business
before doing business with one of your competitors.

5) The use of marketing materials can keep you in contact with your clients.

You would be surprised how much impact a simple pen with your logo
and phone number can do. Other marketing materials include: magnetic
business cards, Key rings, and notepads. These marketing materials are
typically fairly inexpensive, and can be ordered in mass quantities.

6) If you do not want to directly ask for contact information, you may need to get a little creative.

One idea is to hold a contest. Require the client to fill out a
card with their information, or drop in their business card. Make sure
that you tell the clients that you will be contacting them about your
services or products(this can be accomplished by writing it on the
card, or displaying it near where they have to their business card or
information card once they are finished). Give away something that
would be of great interest to your type of client, so you can get the
maximum number of entries. Change this contest frequently to gain
maximum exposure.

7) Discount coupons are a great way to bring your customers back.

Will 10% off hurt your business, especially if it means whether or
not you get that client to come back in? You may want to mail these
coupons out, or supply a code for use upon checkout if you have an
online business.

You may want to consider starting a referral system.

A referral program will not only get your previous clients to come
back, but it will also help you obtain new clients as well. For
example: for each referral, you will give the client a 10 dollar gift
card to use in your store. Be careful not to give out cash, as this may
or may not be used for products or services for your business.

- Ryan Dixon

1. The ability to compromise.
You have to be able to appreciate many different points of view. A customer demand, for example might seem unreasonable, but by accommodating a point of view unlike your own, might bring an insight that benefits your company. I have a saying: In the Art of Compromise, 75+75=100.

2. You need to take a long view.
Seeing how something benefits you in the short term without considering the long term effects will result in missed opportunities. I had a nasty difficulty in a construction contract where I could have justifiably sued the other party. I instead negotiated a less than ideal settlement, but instead preserved my business relationship which continues to bring profitable business.

3. Confidence
If you expect others to believe in you, you must believe in yourself.

4. Knowledge
Knowledge is a lifelong quest. Observe. Read and do research. Take school and on-the-job training.

5. Organization
For a company to grow, the people involved have to be organized. Clutter adds stress and hazards. Have a plan and communicate it to others.

6. Integrity
A most misunderstood concept. I define it as a combination of Attitude, Honesty, Character, and Compassion. It is a relationship you have with yourself that keeps your “self” intact and uncorrupted.

7. Service.
Sharing your success and knowledge with others by mentoring. Giving of your time and money to your family and community.

- Ryan Dixon

The untapped potential of society is held back by people seeing problems and dreaming things could be better, but not doing anything about it.

After all, the “chemical formula” of joy or happiness is fulfilling your desire.

Everyone is struggling to attain happiness and avoid misfortune. From the commonplace affairs of individuals to the great events that shape the course of history, each is at root an expression of the human aspiration for ever greater happiness. How, then, does happiness arise?

People feel joy when their desires are fulfilled. The word “desire,” however, is often not understood in its original sense, because in the present circumstances our desires tend to pursue evil rather than good. Desires which result in injustice do not emanate from a person’s original mind. The original mind is well aware that such desires lead to misfortune. Therefore, it repels evil desires and strives to follow the good. Even at the cost of their lives, people seek for the joy that can enrapture the original mind. This is the human condition: we grope along exhausting paths to cast off the shadow of death and search for the light of life.

- Ryan Dixon

In my adult business life I have never had to make a choice of trading between professional and personal. I tap-dance to work, and when I get there it’s tremendous fun.- Warren Buffett

Secret # 2 Find happiness in simple pleasures.

I have simple pleasures. I play bridge online for 12 hours a week. Bill and I play, he’s “chalengr” and I’m “tbone”. — Warren Buffett

Secret # 3 Live a simple life.

I just naturally want to do things that make sense. In my personal life too, I don’t care what other rich people are doing. I don’t want a 405 foot boat just because someone else has a 400 foot boat. — Warren Buffett

Secret # 4 Think Simply.

“I want to be able to explain my mistakes. This means I do only the things I completely understand.” – Warren Buffett

Secret # 5 Invest Simply.

The best way to own common stocks is through an index fund. – Warren Buffett

Secret # 6 Have a mentor in life.

I was lucky to have the right heroes. Tell me who your heroes are and I’ll tell you how you’ll turn out to be. The qualities of the one you admire are the traits that you, with a little practice, can make your own, and that, if practiced, will become habit-forming. – Warren Buffett

Secret # 7 Making money isn’t the backbone of our guiding purpose; making money is the by-product of our guiding purpose.

If you’re doing something you love, you’re more likely to put your all into it, and that generally equates to making money. – Warren Buffett

- Ryan Dixon