Next Time, Whisper Better

We're in an industry where everyone is trying to scream the loudest, when all we ever needed to do was get close enough to whisper.

For whatever reason, this thought clarified a few things for me, so I thought I'd share.

Comments

[Tim Jackson]

Hey, that's a great one! After thhinking about it, that's kind of what I've been trying to do with my approach (though totally by accident and not because I'm a genuis). Really cool... thanks for pointing that out.

[Paul McEnany]

Thanks, Tim. It's so simple really, it's just a shame more people don't actually do it. Luckily, you're out there fighting the good fight!

[CK]

Next time...just get CLOSE enough. Very, very insightful.

Love it. Thanks so much.

[Gavin Heaton]

Very nice, Paul.

[Tim Jackson]

Lots of people are fighting that "good fight" without even knowing it. Probably more than the ones who do know.

Mack is one of those folks who lives and breathes that fight. As he'd say, building a community is all about the interactive relationship built around sharing. If you are sharing and listening, there is no need to shout. You barely even need to whisper- a simple nod, wink or smile says it all- when you are really participating.

[Paul McEnany]

Mack is really the king of community. It's so much easier to have a conversation with people when they feel like you're one of them.

Same thing goes for you, Tim. Obviously, your love of biking makes you the perfect brand steward. If you were only there to sell bikes, but weren't a part of the culture, then you would have that much harder of a time opening those conversations. Good stuff.

[David Armano]

Paul,

What a great simple reminder. Man I love simplicity. Thanks for the thought.

[Lori Magno]

Mama likey. xoxox

[Katie Chatfield]

Thanks Paul.
Intimacy. It's a beautiful thing.

[Paul McEnany]

DA/LM - thank ya, ma'am & sir!

And, Katie, welcome to hee-haw! Thanks for coming by!