http://aspiringbusinessblog.disqus.com/Ideas for Small Business Owners looking for tractionenTue, 27 Oct 2009 22:36:05 -0000http://www.aspirekc.com/Blog/2009/10/26/what-your-customers-really-want/#comment-21152211<p>Jerry - I think you're right on with the observation about the self-appointed titles. There may be a rare few that can back that kind of thing up, but it's almost sure to back fire against most.</p><p>Although Social Media makes that behavior easier, it also makes it easier to add value and demonstrate your character through online actions. Simply commenting on a post or complimenting someone's good fortune are active ways to show your character.</p><p>Thanks for the thought.</p><p>Shawn</p>skinkadeTue, 27 Oct 2009 22:36:05 -0000http://www.aspirekc.com/Blog/2009/10/26/what-your-customers-really-want/#comment-21106173<p>Good points Shawn, especially those about taking action to build reputation. Don't you think that the rise in Social media, while a good thing, has made it easier for people to hide behind a keyboard and simply "tell" the world how great they are?</p><p>This manifests itself with self-appointed titles like "guru" and actually that is counter productive I think. When you are putting out stuff about how great you are or how rich you can make me, actually that damages rather than enhances a reputation don't you think? We can form our own opinions when we SEE how someone acts.</p>Jerry SmithTue, 27 Oct 2009 10:43:21 -0000