About Us
Minglewood is a Growth Strategy firm. Offering one-off, short term engagements to train individuals and businesses on networking skills, elevator pitch refinement, business development tactics and strategies. We also offer long-term project based Business Development services to enable companies to grow by implementing systems, processes and procedures for a winning, repeatable and easy to duplicate strategies for successful business capturing and relationship development.
https://minglewoodstrategies.com/
How We Got Started
Short story: In 2016 three business owners I had been networking with asked if I would do fractional business development for them. They asked because of the positive impact I made in their businesses. I am a networking & business development specialist with a passion to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Fortunately I have been blessed to turn than passion into a profession.
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For Nonprofits ONLY. Expand the number of commercial businesses donating to your business and increase your donation funnels. Program guide and det...
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with respect and authenticity
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with respect and authenticity
Sell and live on the value and benefit you (you and your Organization) uniquely bring.
there will always be someone cutting and leading with price. Let them. Don't let your competitors turn you into a commodity purely all about price.
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Sell and live on the value and benefit you (you and your Organization) uniquely bring.
there will always be someone cutting and leading with price. Let them. Don't let your competitors turn you into a commodity purely all about price.
Company culture or lack thereof. Outside of good pay and expected usual host of standard benefits, employers who create a fun, rewarding, recognition and open bottom to top collaboration based work environments are ones to watch.
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Company culture or lack thereof. Outside of good pay and expected usual host of standard benefits, employers who create a fun, rewarding, recognition and open bottom to top collaboration based work environments are ones to watch.
Great question! And you are spot on - interview questions have become over used and redundant in many cases. Have you tried:
If you could do anything - what would that be? (what is their passion)
When an employee comes in late or just in at the nick of time and leaves while the closing whistle...
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Great question! And you are spot on - interview questions have become over used and redundant in many cases. Have you tried:
If you could do anything - what would that be? (what is their passion)
When an employee comes in late or just in at the nick of time and leaves while the closing whistle is still blowing - on a regular basis, What reasons might that person have for doing so? - and Follow up question - Do you think that behavior is unfair to the company and other hard working employees? Why?
Have you or do you do any volunteer associated activities? (level of caring/do they support and help without looking for direct return >> good to know)
Five years ago - is this where you thought you would be today? >> Follow up >> Can you explain why you think that is? (have they set goals before? Do they follow through?)
Hope this was of help
I must second Louann's comment that - go to your sphere of influence 1st. One other suggestion for long-term growth -is to identify, find and create relations with 'power referral partners'. These may be people who don't buy from you or use your service - but they have multiple customers (types)...
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I must second Louann's comment that - go to your sphere of influence 1st. One other suggestion for long-term growth -is to identify, find and create relations with 'power referral partners'. These may be people who don't buy from you or use your service - but they have multiple customers (types) in common. Taking the motto from BNI - Givers Gain! - Help other businesses - that you align well with - grow and succeed. Help enough people get what they want and you will always get what you need/want. Pay it forward - be the person others want to know!
Company had our Holiday celebration last week and for the community - I and my team helped build a parade float for a local nonprofit. Throughout the year we actively work with a number of nonprofits - giving time, money and resources. Givers GAIN!!!
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Company had our Holiday celebration last week and for the community - I and my team helped build a parade float for a local nonprofit. Throughout the year we actively work with a number of nonprofits - giving time, money and resources. Givers GAIN!!!
Timing and focus. Promoting/marketing at this time of year can be dicey - especially if it is treated in similar fashion to promoting projects throughout the rest of the year. People and business owners are no exception, have a lot going on this time of year - lots to see, much to catch the eye....
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Timing and focus. Promoting/marketing at this time of year can be dicey - especially if it is treated in similar fashion to promoting projects throughout the rest of the year. People and business owners are no exception, have a lot going on this time of year - lots to see, much to catch the eye. So, its easy for your promoting to get lost in the holiday shuffle. But its still a good time to promote and market. Perhaps you take the time to promote/thank one of your favorite customers' from this past year? This gets your name out too. Considering it is the season of giving - what charity or act of giving can you or your company do/perform (while wearing company shrits) that will make an impact in the local community?
The issue? - its on how you market and promote at this time of year. Not that you don't.
Associations, networking groups, BNI, etc - are terrific places to meet not only business owners but also other networkers - that allow you to work together to help each others business. As far as your pitch in networking events or cold calling - answer the question of 'Why you' or 'why your...
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Associations, networking groups, BNI, etc - are terrific places to meet not only business owners but also other networkers - that allow you to work together to help each others business. As far as your pitch in networking events or cold calling - answer the question of 'Why you' or 'why your services' - 'what are your key difference makers'. Focus on the value you bring.
I try to find out if there are any current pressing needs or concerns that the business owner is facing. If I know someone in my network who can assist - then I will make the introduction. While this is you giving a referral vs. asking - I have found that by helping in that fashion - especially...
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I try to find out if there are any current pressing needs or concerns that the business owner is facing. If I know someone in my network who can assist - then I will make the introduction. While this is you giving a referral vs. asking - I have found that by helping in that fashion - especially if the customer was helped by your referral - that you stand to strengthen your relationship with that business owner and open up the door to a flood of referrals down the road.
So, look to give to get.
