25 Ways to Bolster Your Relationship Marketing Efforts

Ryan Stephens — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:45:58 -0500

If you’ve been following along, you know that I’m working on becoming a ‘meaningful specific’ and that the particular specific in question is relationship marketing. It certainly doesn’t stand alone and I hope to examine how it fits into the other categories this blog has traditionally showcased.

I’ll think (out-loud), experiment, and share with all of you. And you’ll no doubt help me digest all of it as we have conversations and learn with each other.

Networking: Pick Up the Phone

Ryan Stephens — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:18:24 -0400

Just the other day I read that in order to truly connect and form an authentic relationship with someone you need to reach out to people in at least three different methods, typically via email, the phone and a face-to-face meeting. [For the life of me I cannot recall where I read this, Keith’s Ferrazzi’s Never Eat Alone perhaps, so if it looks familiar point me in the right direction please.]

Do You Separate Yourself From the Clutter?

Ryan Stephens — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:03:58 -0400

Separate yourself from the clutter. It sounds simple, yet so many companies are incapable of doing it successfully.

My favorite bar is my favorite bar because nobody goes there. I can go typically at any point during the week and have virtually no wait for a drink and my pick of where I’d like to sit. It’s a nice bar with a solid layout, good bartenders, and great music. I like that it is never crowded, but I suspect the owner feels differently.

What I Learned From Interning With Seth Godin v1.0

Ryan Stephens — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:02:14 -0400

My Favorite Blog Posts of July

Ryan Stephens — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:59:51 -0400

Wow. The summer is flying by. My virtual internship with Seth Godin has more or less wrapped up, though I will still be helping out/participating with another Squidoo project aligned with the upcoming election, and Triiibes, which corresponds with the release of his new book in October.

Comment on Node ant

Ryan Stephens — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:45:35 -0400

As a member of Generation Y I think both parties are partially to blame. First, Generation Y (as a whole) really have been coddled, told how great they were, etc. so the first time they have to do a lame menial task that they can't see the pertinence they are going to be flustered and put out. More times than not they should know that it is what it is, do the task and go back to work. Second, I think Bea hit the nail on the head.

Six Pieces of Advice Essential to Strengthening Your Brand

Ryan Stephens — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:36:22 -0400

The following is an excerpt from an interview I recently did for Mad Mortgage World’s owner, Daniel Martin. To check out the entire interview go here –> Ryan Stephens on “Marketing Your Brand” for Loan Officers!

Comment on Node ant

Ryan Stephens — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:09:38 -0400

@ Allen - Certainly you have far more experience in the work place than I do, and I appreciate your contribution to this discussion. I think we all hope to have bosses that challenge us, and help us to understand the reason behind some of the "scut" work. Unfortunately, that's not always that case.

Generation Y: Stand Up For Yourself in the Workplace

Ryan Stephens — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:55:21 -0400

How many times have you tucked your tail between your legs, left your bosses office and wandered back down the hall to begrudgingly complete a task that was incompetent or worse yet not, even in the realm of pertinence?

Comment on Node ant

Ryan Stephens — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:41:37 -0400

@ Mark

First let me candidly say that I really appreciate the recommendation. I am delighted not only that you read the blog, but that it inspired a thought process and a conversation with respect to Generation Y.

I will freely admit that some of the language you chose in your comment did not resonate with me, and for that reason I apologize if this response does not facilitate the growth of this discussion further. However, I always feel that it is necessary to respond to those engaging in your work.