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I love the medium of photography, as it allows me to go beyond conventional ways of seeing and understanding the essence of the moment. www.dalegurvisphotography.com
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"If you like great photography, you'll love Dale Gurvis and his wide variety of photographic..."
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"If you like great photography, you'll love Dale Gurvis and his wide variety of photographic talents. "
"Dales work seems to have "a voice" and I'm pretty sure it's not just that it's speaking to me...."
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"Dales work seems to have "a voice" and I'm pretty sure it's not just that it's speaking to me. Take a look for yourself and see the enlightening vision too! "
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"I've known Charlie for years and he is well known for his professionalism, generosity, business..."
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"I've known Charlie for years and he is well known for his professionalism, generosity, business acumen, integrity and honesty. He believes in giving back to his community and working well with others, within and outside his industry. I have no hesitation recommending him and know once you've done business with Charlie, you won't be disappointed. "
"Andrew's professionalism, expertise and business acumen are exceptional. He possesses over 30..."
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"Andrew's professionalism, expertise and business acumen are exceptional. He possesses over 30 years of knowledge within his field and has successfully mentored hundreds of individuals who desired to become successful business owners, but required his guidance for a positive outcome. His integrity, quality of work and understanding within his field is vast. His dedication to your success has no end and he is highly regarded within the business community. Without hesitation, I recommend Andrew Aronson. "
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I've been prepping for 2021 for 6 months. My greater focus moving forward will be my other love and business for the last 10 years, Dale Gurvis Marketing, Resumes, Coaching and Recruiting. My concerns are few and I'm one who believes in improvise, overcome, adapt. Looking forward to future...
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I've been prepping for 2021 for 6 months. My greater focus moving forward will be my other love and business for the last 10 years, Dale Gurvis Marketing, Resumes, Coaching and Recruiting. My concerns are few and I'm one who believes in improvise, overcome, adapt. Looking forward to future challenges and working through them on behalf of my clients. Though 2020 was not a good year in so many ways, through proper planning, the end result was not bad. My to-do list hasn't changed, rather just my approach and adjustments given COVID19.
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In my business career, I have been on the receiving end of a client's verbal abuse, but given my years in corporate and my two companies, it has been far and few in-between. With that being said, I always listen, never interrupt, then address their complaint or concern, apologize if warranted,...
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In my business career, I have been on the receiving end of a client's verbal abuse, but given my years in corporate and my two companies, it has been far and few in-between. With that being said, I always listen, never interrupt, then address their complaint or concern, apologize if warranted, then allow them time to reboot so we can then have a civil discussion. Now comes what do they want, then I simply make it good (fix it) and move on. My attitude is take the high road in every situation if I can. In a society of talking to machines, being on hold for extended periods of time and rarely having an opportunity to speak with a person, I see this as an opportunity to change a person's mindset and keep them as a client.
I enjoy posting my photographs on-line and many are outdoor settings where I've hiked in different parts of the world that are peaceful, visually quiet or tell a story. I have been doing this for years. The real pleasure is hearing from friends, family and many people I don't know tell me thank...
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I enjoy posting my photographs on-line and many are outdoor settings where I've hiked in different parts of the world that are peaceful, visually quiet or tell a story. I have been doing this for years. The real pleasure is hearing from friends, family and many people I don't know tell me thank you for your photographs and how much they appreciate, like or love them. I continue to post with the hope some of my work brings a sense of calm to those who see my photographs. I just keep on, keep on. Grateful every day.
Although the right fit is highly dependent on your project goal, here are five things than can help you figure out if a consulting firm is worth working with. 1) Their track record of success. You should always ask about who they have worked with and how successful the project was. Some...
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Although the right fit is highly dependent on your project goal, here are five things than can help you figure out if a consulting firm is worth working with. 1) Their track record of success. You should always ask about who they have worked with and how successful the project was. Some consultants may be good at pitching you, but have little or no track record. 2) Does the organization have an experienced team? You can learn a lot about a consulting firm or individual on how they pitch you as a client. The best consulting firms or consultants care about your time, and the person who presents to your company at the beginning, should be who your team works with in the long term. 3) Having a reasonable cost structure. You want to find a consultant that intends to solve your issue without dragging the contract on for too long for the purpose of keeping you as a client. Good consultants will propose an end date fo resolving your company's problem that doesn't extend indefinitely. 4) You want added value. You should consider hiring a consultant who has worked in multiple industries. Though it seems logical to hire a specialist, a generalist will be able to help you from different experiences across different industries. You should seek to add extra skill and value to your team instead of simply enhancing what your team can already provide. 5) My other company is a business and marketing consulting firm. I work with various clients in various capacities such as resume writing, coaching, marketing and business consulting, something I've been practicing for over 15 years and then finally opened my doors almost eight years ago. The key component with any client is the ability to listen, and communicate in an efficient manner. I pay close attention to my client's needs and demonstrate the ability to give unbiased and honest opinions about the issues, how to address and then fix them. Clear and effective communication skills are imperative to making this business relationship beneficial for your client. Lastly, honesty, integrity and ethics still matter. I adhere to these words and never deviate from them. Dale Gurvis Founder and President Dale Gurvis Marketing, Coaching, Resumes, Recruiting dalegurvis@gmail.com 336.855.0388
That is determined before our initial meeting is concluded. It is to me, common sense that any client be contacted with a follow-up call in a timely manner and usually that is done no later a few days after our first meeting. The first thing I do after our initial meeting is to e-mail them a...
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That is determined before our initial meeting is concluded. It is to me, common sense that any client be contacted with a follow-up call in a timely manner and usually that is done no later a few days after our first meeting. The first thing I do after our initial meeting is to e-mail them a thank you.
Honest, good character, integrity, direct but considerate and professional. These are always by my side metaphorically speaking and these words come up often in reviews from clients in both my business ventures. Most are posted on my LinkedIn site and I'm proud my peers and clients speak about me...
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Honest, good character, integrity, direct but considerate and professional. These are always by my side metaphorically speaking and these words come up often in reviews from clients in both my business ventures. Most are posted on my LinkedIn site and I'm proud my peers and clients speak about me this way. Yes, it feels good, but is also a reminder to not only continue how I'm conducting my businesses, but in order to grow, I remain open to new ideas, suggestions and constructive input.
Aside from appearance, and it only takes a second or two to box them, what do they know about the organization and the position, are they a good fit within the company culture, their passion, character, integrity, the ability to adapt, do they ask good questions, are they prepared and this is...
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Aside from appearance, and it only takes a second or two to box them, what do they know about the organization and the position, are they a good fit within the company culture, their passion, character, integrity, the ability to adapt, do they ask good questions, are they prepared and this is huge to me, as so many simply are not. Skills are important, but the ability to get-along with others matters more to me. Education is not at the top of my list, as I have interviewed more individuals with a degree or MBA who just didn't get it. Experience that shows, the ability to engage naturally, a sense of humor and how they appear under pressure and that's a button I will push until I see they can. Are they receptive to new ideas with the willingness to learn from others. Will that person work well in a team environment and I want to identify how well their personality traits will fit with the employees they'll be working with. There is much more, but these things I've shared matter, they matter a lot.
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It's a well documented fact that 7 out of 10 customers will refer you to others or become a repeat customer if you resolve their complaint. I follow these rules of engagement when addressing a client's complaint.
- I listen and I do not talk while they are speaking to me
- I empathize and this...
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It's a well documented fact that 7 out of 10 customers will refer you to others or become a repeat customer if you resolve their complaint. I follow these rules of engagement when addressing a client's complaint.
- I listen and I do not talk while they are speaking to me
- I empathize and this is important. We all want some level of understanding when we have an issue we'd like resolved.
- Learn to apologize without blaming
-Accept what the customer says at face value
- Show respect, always
-Learn to negotiate when you reach that critical part of your discussion with your customer
- Ask your questions in a caring manner
-Place yourself in their shoes
- Solve the problem
The bigger issue then becomes the customer's perception concerning how their complaint was addressed and then there is the internet. There are some people who will lie when writing an on-line review or simply exaggerate what really happened, all based on how they were treated. I've always taken the high road, even when I know their complaint had no merit but I will say, it doesn't make you bullet proof either. If you've been in business long enough, you know things happen and most business owners have their own war stories. At the end of the day, positive outcomes are what I seek for my clients and my company.
Marketing to me is personal and about relationships. I own and operate two businesses, one is Dale Gurvis Photography and the other is Dale Gurvis Marketing, Recruiting, Coaching, Resumes - AMA. I approach both with an understanding how powerful relationships can be and adjust accordingly. I blog...
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Marketing to me is personal and about relationships. I own and operate two businesses, one is Dale Gurvis Photography and the other is Dale Gurvis Marketing, Recruiting, Coaching, Resumes - AMA. I approach both with an understanding how powerful relationships can be and adjust accordingly. I blog a lot and so should you. I am involved in groups on LinkedIn within those two specific fields, so the more I contribute, the more people I attract. That in itself begins to build spider links and that web grows and begins to attract more people who may have an interest in what I'm sharing or contact me for a meeting. I also understand that without referrals you're probably not doing something right, so adjust, adapt and overcome whatever obstacle is holding you back. Websites are the next most important part of marketing yourself, then blogging, networking within your specific industry, e-mails with a strong call to action subject line, then social media. I will say and some will not agree, but direct mail at times can work for you, but remember, always allow for 3x and with a strong promotion attached. I've read many answers within this site and there are good ideas here that will pay dividends if you are willing to incorporate them in your marketing plan.
