One of the things that I’ve been looking forward to going into this new year is going back to “school.” With the hustle and bustle or running a business, managing a team, getting more business, I haven’t had the opportunity to be a student nearly as much as I would have hoped.
That’s changing. I picked up a few courses to go through with Udemy, some that I need to finish and bought This is Marketing by Seth Godin as well.
I’m working through this audiobook now and thought that this was right in line with a lot of the things that I speak about in relation to marketing.
It’s good to hear that some of my beliefs are in alignment with what Seth says especially related to some of the future trends in marketing that I just posted yesterday before I picked up the book.
Some early takeaways
- There’s no shortcuts
- What promise are you making?
- Who’s it for?
- Customer-centric is the best marketing philosophy
- Empathy is at the heart of marketing / Connection and change are critical
- Find people with a lock and create a key
- Focus on the hard work of making change happen
- When you know what you stand for, you don’t have to compete
- Everyone is right
- Find the smallest viable market
- Marketing that causes change, causes tension
I’m listening to the book like I listen to new albums. I’m just listening to it one time through and will go back and dissect each track aka chapter.
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Gresham W. Harkless Jr. is a seasoned entrepreneur, franchise broker, and the founder of Blue Star Franchise, where he helps aspiring and established business owners find the perfect franchise opportunity to match their goals, lifestyle, and financial vision.
With over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and business development, Gresh has worked with hundreds of CEOs, founders, and small business owners through his media company Blue 16 Media and the I AM CEO Podcast, which has featured over 1,600 interviews. His unique background gives him a deep understanding of what makes a business succeed — and how the right franchise can change lives.
A proud member of the Franchise Broker Association (FBA), Gresham brings a consultative and client-first approach to franchise matching. His mission is to help people “run their race” by finding franchise opportunities that align with their purpose, skills, and lifestyle.
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Certified Franchise Broker – Franchise Broker Association (FBA)
Founder – Blue Star Franchise & Blue 16 Media
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Featured in – 50+ Black Marketers on the Rise, Influencer & Media Innovators (2022)
B.S. in Business Administration – Howard University
