“Doctor” Phil Bernstein – Page 75 – Phil Bernstein's Advertising, Marketing, and Sales Training Blog

Great Twitter Challenge Prize #4

THIS PRIZE OPEN TO ANYONE IN THE UNITED STATES

Prize #4 in the Great Portland – Vancouver Twitter Challenge is your own copy of the self-study program “Create a Map of Your Business”, by Kaya Singer. Kaya describes the e-workbook as:

A 1-2-3 program that will take you from a small venture to a larger company with a vision, and a clear picture of where the money will come from…

In the Creating a Map of Your Business Program, you will:

• Solidify your business vision.

• Discover new revenue streams.

• Create specific goals.

• Develop a written and drawn blueprint .

• Develop a map of your business.

The e-book is a $37 value, and it comes with a free (normally $130) tele-coaching session with Kaya, who runs Awakening Business Solutions. If you’re starting a business, or trying to figure out how to get it to the next level, this is a great prize.

Don’t forget — the Great Portland-Vancouver Twitter Challenge is happening this Friday, January 23. All the details are here.

________________________________________________________________________________________

Click this link to subscribe to Portland’s Finest Advertising and Marketing Blog.

Request your free copy of Phil Bernstein’s white paper, The Seven Deadly Advertising Mistakes and How to Fix Them here.

Got a question? Call Phil Bernstein at 503-323-6553.

The Weirdest Objection I’ve Received

After doing the sales thing for a couple of decades, I’d like to believe I can think on my feet. But every now and then someone throws an objection that locks me up like a 1985 Doc Gooden curve ball.

Tonight brought me one of those. The scene:

I’m on the phone with a recruiter who’s planning a hiring event. Because of the kind of people he wants to hire, I’ve recommended that he use my big news/talk station, 1190 KEX.

The early objections are easy ones. We deal with them, but we’re not really making progress. I’m trying to figure out what the REAL objection is when he drops the bomb.

Him: Everybody who listens to talk radio is boring.

Me: Boring?

Him: Yes.

Me: Everyone?

Him: Do you have any popular stations?

What’s the weirdest objection you’ve ever received? Leave a comment below.

________________________________________________________________________________________

Click this link to subscribe to Portland’s Finest Advertising and Marketing Blog.

Request your free copy of Phil Bernstein’s white paper, The Seven Deadly Advertising Mistakes and How to Fix Them here.

Got a question? Call Phil Bernstein at 503-323-6553.

Great Twitter Challenge Prize #3

READ THE CONTEST RULES HERE

PRIZE MUST BE PICKED UP IN PORTLAND

Great Portland-Vancouver Twitter Challenge Prize #3 is from www.maternitique.com:

bebe-travel-gift-set

Bebe Spa Travel Pack (retail value: $54)

Travel can be stressful for babies of any age. Being in new environments can trigger inflammation and outbreaks in babies with extra-sensitive skin conditions like eczema and allergies. The skin care products in the Bebe Spa Travel Pack have been formulated just for babies and children with sensitive skin, including allergies, eczema, and excessive dryness. Includes travel-sized containers of:

Bébé Head to Toe Wash

Bébé Hydration Lotion

Bébé Hair Hydration

Bébé Diaper Rescue

Bébé Skin-Aid

This prize, and Maternitique, deserves a little extra attention — the inspiration for the Great Portland-Vancouver Twitter Challenge came from a conversation I had with Maternitique owner Tara Bloom. In addition to running Maternitique, Tara is also a small business advisor, professional copywriter, social media follower, and a recovering blogger. Whatever you need — marketing advice, ad copy, or baby stuff — Tara’s your go-to person.

Stay tuned for more prizes in the coming days. And don’t forget, the only way to enter the contest is to follow me on Twitter. I’m at www.twitter.com/philbernstein.

________________________________________________________________________________________

Click this link to subscribe to Portland’s Finest Advertising and Marketing Blog.

Request your free copy of Phil Bernstein’s white paper, The Seven Deadly Advertising Mistakes and How to Fix Them here.

Got a question? Call Phil Bernstein at 503-323-6553.

Great Twitter Challenge Prize #2

READ THE CONTEST RULES HERE

PRIZES MUST BE PICKED UP IN PORTLAND

Prize #2 in the Great Portland-Vancouver Twitter Challenge: A snazzy windbreaker and shirt combo (one jacket, one shirt, both size XL). The jacket is black, and the shirt is an off-white — I think they call it “stone” in the catalog. Thanks to Mike Nichols of Shindaiwa.

And please note that Shindaiwa Outdoor Power Equipment is the first to start and the last to quit.

________________________________________________________________________________________

Click this link to subscribe to Portland’s Finest Advertising and Marketing Blog.

Request your free copy of Phil Bernstein’s white paper, The Seven Deadly Advertising Mistakes and How to Fix Them here.

Got a question? Call Phil Bernstein at 503-323-6553.

Great Twitter Challenge Prize #1

CLICK HERE FOR CONTEST RULES

The Great Portland-Vancouver Twitter Challenge is shaping up nicely, and it’s time to start revealing the prizes. So here’s the first one:

Just in time to put your New Year’s Resolution in motion, I’ll be giving away a one-month membership (individual or family) to any of the three area Oregon Athletic Clubs: Bethany Athletic Club, Hawthorn Farm, or Riverplace Athletic Club.

Restrictions to use the prize: The winner must be 18 or over and a local resident, you’ve gotta sign the waiver and abide by club rules, and you can’t already be a current member.

The Great Portland-Vancouver Twitter Challenge kicks off on Friday, January 23. You’ll find all the details here.

Tomorrow, we announce Prize #2!

________________________________________________________________________________________

Click this link to subscribe to Portland’s Finest Advertising and Marketing Blog.

Request your free copy of Phil Bernstein’s white paper, The Seven Deadly Advertising Mistakes and How to Fix Them here.

Got a question? Call Phil Bernstein at 503-323-6553.