Feb 14, 2017
Business, Relationships, Kindness, Success, Expectations
Summary
Do nice people finish first, or
don’t they? Or is that the wrong question? We’ll look at that in
our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, we’ll speak
with a really nice guy who finishes first, and literally wrote the
book on that topic. That and more on today’s
show.
Bob's Thought of the Day
You’ll discover:
- Why being nice doesn’t automatically make you successful.
- The importance of doing things in “a certain way.”
- Why some people can be mean, nasty, or heartless, yet still be successful.
Interview with Doug Sandler
You’ll discover:
- A story from Doug’s first big gig as a DJ, and what he learned about the need to invest time, energy, and resources into clients.
- How to ensure that you’re successful by executing a plan with excellence that goes far beyond a client’s expectations.
- Why you need a system for understanding where you are going wrong, and why you are succeeding.
- Common misconceptions that the business world thinks about being nice.
5 action steps you can take to help achieve business success:
- Return your phone calls and emails.
- Be on time, every time.
- Don’t overpromise and underdeliver.
- Set unrealistic expectations and then exceed them.
- Connect with people on a regular basis just to
say hello.
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- Discover why nice guys truly do finish first in business. @djdoug #success #business
- Listen to @djdoug share 5 action steps to help you achieve business success today. #success #business
- Nice guys finish first because they go above and beyond what the client expects. @djdoug #success #business
Interview Links
The Nice Guys on Business Podcast
Nice Guys Finish First by Doug Sandler
Follow Doug Sandler on Twitter
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