Comments on: "Banal Chatter" Builds Business http://www.jenfongspeaks.com/banal-chatter-builds-business/ Business and Technology Excellence with Jennifer Fong Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:14:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kris Eadie http://www.jenfongspeaks.com/banal-chatter-builds-business/comment-page-1/#comment-7352 Kris Eadie Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:27:57 +0000 http://liajen.wordpress.com/?p=369#comment-7352 This is great, Jen. It's the old "people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care" saying in action. Your analogy to a party was a fantastic way to help everyone envision this tried and true perspective. And it works in regard to sales, friendships, marriages, co-workers, kids, and management. Thank you for this! This is great, Jen. It’s the old “people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care” saying in action. Your analogy to a party was a fantastic way to help everyone envision this tried and true perspective. And it works in regard to sales, friendships, marriages, co-workers, kids, and management. Thank you for this!

]]> By: Debi DeRosa-Parish http://www.jenfongspeaks.com/banal-chatter-builds-business/comment-page-1/#comment-6978 Debi DeRosa-Parish Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:48:18 +0000 http://liajen.wordpress.com/?p=369#comment-6978 Absolutely, Jennifer! I first opened my FB account to get the word out about my business and not being the salesy type to begin with, it was boring for me at first. But then I got caught up in the simplicity of 'liking' what someone had to say, or posting a witty comment or word of encouragement - & before you knew it, I had tons of friends who all know, love & support my business! Now FB is much more fun than business, and my business is growing! I especially love meeting the people I've only known online - it's like we've known each other for years! Banal Chatter? Count me in! Absolutely, Jennifer!

I first opened my FB account to get the word out about my business and not being the salesy type to begin with, it was boring for me at first. But then I got caught up in the simplicity of ‘liking’ what someone had to say, or posting a witty comment or word of encouragement – & before you knew it, I had tons of friends who all know, love & support my business!

Now FB is much more fun than business, and my business is growing! I especially love meeting the people I’ve only known online – it’s like we’ve known each other for years! Banal Chatter? Count me in!

]]> By: Jennifer Fong http://www.jenfongspeaks.com/banal-chatter-builds-business/comment-page-1/#comment-5677 Jennifer Fong Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:25:52 +0000 http://liajen.wordpress.com/?p=369#comment-5677 Thanks for your comments Lyn! Welcome to the community! Thanks for your comments Lyn! Welcome to the community!

]]> By: Lyn Blackledge http://www.jenfongspeaks.com/banal-chatter-builds-business/comment-page-1/#comment-5667 Lyn Blackledge Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:14:35 +0000 http://liajen.wordpress.com/?p=369#comment-5667 I can totally resonate with this. I used to wonder why I needed to know my friend was at the bus stop eating a jam sandwich! I now have a much better understanidng of the need to build relationships and I love your illustration of the party. I look forward to reading many more of your posts. I can totally resonate with this. I used to wonder why I needed to know my friend was at the bus stop eating a jam sandwich! I now have a much better understanidng of the need to build relationships and I love your illustration of the party.

I look forward to reading many more of your posts.

]]> By: Graham http://www.jenfongspeaks.com/banal-chatter-builds-business/comment-page-1/#comment-264 Graham Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:23:20 +0000 http://liajen.wordpress.com/?p=369#comment-264 What an excellent and well thought out post, Jennifer! You've hit the nail squarely on the head! As a consumer, I want to do business with people I like. The person first, then their business. I'm much more likely to buy (and repeat buy) from a person who engages with us. The "Moms at a party" analogy is an excellent one. What an excellent and well thought out post, Jennifer! You’ve hit the nail squarely on the head!

As a consumer, I want to do business with people I like. The person first, then their business. I’m much more likely to buy (and repeat buy) from a person who engages with us.

The “Moms at a party” analogy is an excellent one.

]]> By: Deb Walker (aka newenglanddeb) http://www.jenfongspeaks.com/banal-chatter-builds-business/comment-page-1/#comment-263 Deb Walker (aka newenglanddeb) Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:07:23 +0000 http://liajen.wordpress.com/?p=369#comment-263 Totally agree with you. Over the last 4-6 weeks I've been focusing on getting to know social media as a "phenomenon" and building networks as a main part of my online marketing campaign. It's really a relief to not have to be anything other than who I am (which is not the pushy, loud stereotypical salesperson). I love your blog! Thanks for writing and keep up the good work! Deb Walker aka newenglanddeb Totally agree with you. Over the last 4-6 weeks I’ve been focusing on getting to know social media as a “phenomenon” and building networks as a main part of my online marketing campaign. It’s really a relief to not have to be anything other than who I am (which is not the pushy, loud stereotypical salesperson).

I love your blog! Thanks for writing and keep up the good work!

Deb Walker
aka newenglanddeb

]]> By: Lona http://www.jenfongspeaks.com/banal-chatter-builds-business/comment-page-1/#comment-262 Lona Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:27:54 +0000 http://liajen.wordpress.com/?p=369#comment-262 Jennifer, You provided good examples of what moms really do talk about when chatting in person. Many do just that when they connect online. However, there are those that just share their business offerings. I strive to contribute to discussions and share more. The key for me will be to figure the best time to be on the networks so that I can more easily connect with those I want to meet. Jennifer,
You provided good examples of what moms really do talk about when chatting in person. Many do just that when they connect online. However, there are those that just share their business offerings. I strive to contribute to discussions and share more. The key for me will be to figure the best time to be on the networks so that I can more easily connect with those I want to meet.

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