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BOSS-Talks Inspiring Entrepreneur: 1st Lady of Bakeries Patricia Bauer-Slate

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When you think of desserts, you have to think of Patricia Bauer-Slate, the founder of Austin’s most original bakery, Sweetish Hill, that was originally located on a hill overlooking downtown. How did she create this icon and what’s she doing now with all those talents? She’s now Patricia’s Lunchbox, natural foods for school lunches and special occasions. Learn about her odyssey and how to make a successful foodie business in changing and challenging times.

Interviewer: Jan Triplett, Ph.D., CEO, Business Success Center

Everyone will get a chance to introduce themselves and add their points about

Part of the Business Success Center’s Profit Mover™ program for increasing profits and efficiency. Please RSVP here.

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1.  Please join my meeting, Sep 28, 2015 at 1:00 PM CDT.
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Everyone will get a chance to introduce themselves and add their points about working together without killing each other. This is part of the Business Ownership Success Series (BOSS-Talks) and Profit Mover™ program to take business to the top through improved profits and efficiency.
Join us on October 26 at noon for the next Inspiring Entrepreneur BOSS-Talks guest is Curt Finch, founder of Journyx, a time management and more software company.

“The Midas Touch”, BOSS-Talks Inspiring Entrepreneurs Interview with Ed Lette

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HeadfulLogoBOSS-Talks Successful Entrepreneur lets you hear the story of inspiring business founders. Ed Lette, founder and President of The Business Bank of Texas, has a midas touch when in comes to making money and then making it available to others.

Another growth program from the Business Success Center that takes businesses to the top.

Join us online for this interesting discussion.

1.  Please join my meeting, Mar 23, 2015 at 12:00 PM CDT.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/209002309

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Dial +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 209-002-309
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Meeting ID: 209-002-309

Want a Mentor? Look around you.

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Business Success Center prospects tell us in their initial meeting they want a “Mentor” to advise and guide them to solve a specific problem or achieve a specific goal.

I completely understand. I’ve had several wonderful mentors. My godmother, Northwestern University professor Alvina Krause, had “teas”. At these salons, I learned the fine art of  conversation. My grandmother taught me the importance of family. My mother  helped me find my voice and be comfortable being myself. She always said, “We grew up together”. Maybe so, but she was my guide.

There were important male mentors, too. My brother Bill (aka WC Triplett, II) has worked for Presidents and Senators, Tibet and Tienanmen, written best sellers and significant treaties. He showed me how important it is to get involved. Ed Van De Vort gave me confidence because he believed everyone was capable. [Read more…]

The Networker Magazine Remembered: Overtime Roach Article Reprised

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Austin, Texas’ small business and entrepreneurial history is long and full. There were special support meetings called “Satellite Network Meetings” all over town and even in Round Rock long before there were Meetups and Bootstrap groups.

Masthead banner from The Networker 1981, originally sponsored by the Commission on the Status of Women, City of Austin.

Masthead banner from The Networker 1981, originally sponsored by the Commission on the Status of Women, City of Austin.

And, there was The Networker, a small monthly publication especially for women. From June 1980 to its last issue in August 1987, I wrote, managed or was its editor. We covered politics, interesting women, events around town, the arts, business, sports, education, healthcare, and jobs. We covered issues from the ERA to “Should women fear computers?” And, yes, that was the title of an article. We covered women magicians like Judy Wilkes and Valerie Cordell, early aviators like Pearle Ragsdale, truck racer Shawna Robinson, women firefighters and women at war. Young and old, of all colors, creeds, and backgrounds were included in our news.  We even did some interesting articles about men including Cactus Pryor and cartoonist Ben Sargent. [Read more…]

Why Go for Platinum Profile Customers™

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Proud to be green. Here’s my paperless slide presentation, “Does Your Business Need Glasses”,  from RISE Austin 2010. It presents what we believe is a better way to get better sales by using niche marketing that focuses on Platinum Profile Customers™. The goal of this system is to  make positioning, pricing, and sales procedures more approachable for independent businesses.

The slide presentation also includes details on the Business Success Center’s sales process that all customers go through, the “Buyer’s Purchasing Continuum™”. The Continuum starts with their decision to look for something to meet their needs and desires.  After a few steps, they buy. But, it doesn’t end there. The last step occurs after they buy when they either rejoice about their decision or experience buyer’s remorse. Knowing exactly how your Platinum Profile Customers™ do this allows you to focus your sales and marketing efforts.

Small business owners and entrepreneurs will want to follow the prioritized action items suggested. These will help avoid mistakes and expand sales opportunities. This is primarily of value to those already in business although it has ideas that startups can incorporate.

Using these ideas results in:

  • Better sales and lower costs
  • Collateral is more effective
  • Shorter sales cycle [Read more…]