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Another 5-star review is in! 🌟 Want to know what makes us stand out? Take a look at our glowing reviews! https://lnkd.in/dEteTQjS #customerfeedback #windowtint #windowtintcompany

At SynNovation Solutions we look at innovation. One of the simplest way to innovate is not to create brand new products but to expand into fields "adjacent" to yours with a logical, natural fit, likely with the same or expanded customer base. Expanding offering to existing customers not just of new products but services. This is a good example of such an innovation strategy. It could even be through collaboration with and existing organisation Other examples include: Retailers adding a delivery service A hardware store focused on "Do it yourself" adding cabinetry and plants Google Mail Adding apps like Docs, spreadsheets, etc. Would love to hear examples where your organisation can expand into adjacent fields. 😉

**Approach** Every day, let's say we have 20 potential opportunities walking into our store. To maximise these, we need to get our approach right. Customers see us as we see them. If we look ready to pounce, they might feel intimidated. Instead, engage in non-threatening tasks like: Vacuuming, dusting, polishing, moving furniture, checking prices My favourite? Vacuuming the front mat—it always broke the ice naturally. Avoid sitting behind desks and being focused on computers. Acknowledge customers with a warm greeting. Timing and a relaxed demeanour are key. Today’s task: Find a natural, non-threatening task to create a welcoming atmosphere and open the door for meaningful conversations. Let's connect with our next customer! #salestraining #approachingcustomers

Just finished uploading a new short story! It's about reminiscing on the past, which helps us reflect on the future! Let me know what you think! https://lnkd.in/eamdFpzg

I remember exactly where I was. It was a large, corporate lunch room. I had just gotten my tray and sat down with a few members of our team. It was a sea of tucked-in dress shirts in khaki-colored chinos that led down the leg to business casual sneakers. The corporate badges were swinging from belts, clicking as they walked past my ear. People were power walking styrofoam containers back to the elevators to eat their food at their desk. I hated it. I looked at the lunchroom and realized that my MBA program was taking me down this path. I would be forever stuck in a corporate lunchroom. Waving ‘hi’ to people I recognized from the break room but didn’t remember their names. Eating the same 3 meals every week. Excited when I forgot today was “taco Tuesday.” And I hated it. It was then I realized that staying in corporate America would not be my path. Thank the stars I soon found financial planning. This is an incredibly rewarding career that allows you to dictate your path. No 8:55AM rush to jam into the elevator. No worrying about how loud you are on the phone, bothering cubicle mates. No forgetting that you can’t wear jeans today because it’s not Friday. Financial advising allows you to serve your clients. You get to find ways to help. You improve on your areas of expertise. You build relationships with those that trust you. You learn the stories of your clients and the ways that make them tick. I’m so fortunate to have found this path. I love it.

I enjoyed this article on colour and its role in a commercial setting. The strategic use of colour can create environments that support various activities and moods, ultimately enhancing overall productivity and employee well-being. 🌈 Check out the article to learn more about how different colours can transform your workspace! #WorkplaceDesign #Productivity #EmployeeWellBeing #InteriorDesign #OfficeSpace #WorkplaceWellness

Here's something I don't do to often...share a selfie... But this is the look of a very hot, sweaty, tired, man who spent a long hot day in the glassblowing hot shop today... My goal for today wasn't really to make anything specific, it was simply to repetitively practice some of my basic skills. My goal for today was to work hotter, and push myself by working independently. Usually, we all work with at least one assistant to take a heat for us, grab a punty, lay out the colors or sometimes even just bring us something to drink. My goal today? To push my work to the point of failure (in this case, failure is success!), and to understand what failed, why, and recognize it soon enough to prevent it from happening next time. In this regard, I was wildly successful today. Of the four pieces I made, three were total failure/successes. My final piece I didn't push that hard, because I wanted a little something to show for the day. My first piece that was supposed to be a small vase ended-up as a slag-heap of a paperweight when I overheated the bubble and it collapsed. Another was also supposed to be a small vase (a very convenient shape for practice), and ended-up as an about 6-inch sphere. I overinflated it and ended-up with a sphere that was to thin to use as any type of vessel and so it's just sort of a glass "bubble." A third ended-up off-balance and a large amount of the molten glass went off-center, and blew a large bubble out the side of the piece, which then collapsed. What I ended up with was something akin to a conch shell made of glass. My fourth piece came out nearly exactly the way I wanted it, in that it was a small and wide juice glass. Very simple, clear glass. It was all about just refining the skills. Adding color is expensive, and when your practicing for technique and to improve skill, doesn't add to the goal, unless your goal happens to include examining how different colors heat and work together. So I worked just in clear molten glass today. Also worked entirely alone today. Have no assistant at all, it was very satisfying to work alone, and know that I have the skills to do this, and with even more time and practice, will continue to get better. You really need an assistant to get past small and simple items...I've worked with as many as three (plus me) before, and as-is the case with any team that works well together, spreading the work around and sharing skills, guidance and advice among the team benefits everyone...and the piece. This photo doesn't show it well, but, I was hot, tired, dripping with beads of sweat, my clothes damp from sweat...and happy. #GlassArt #HotShop #Creativity #Craftsmanship #ArtisticJourney #Handcrafted #ArtCommunity #GlassblowingJourney #Glassblowing #Glassmates #EmbraceTheChallenge #LearnAndCreate #ArtisticAdventureme! #Maine #Art #TribeLife #ReadReed

How do you get miles of style without wasting money on the wrong things? I believe that YOU are your own visual business card. 💯 So I created a free, on-demand video training called The Core Closet, because I know you want to up your style including office looks to casual choices. I know many people out there want to pull off a sophisticated look with ease. We’re talking confidence-boosting, boredom-busting essentials, like: ➡️ Nailing the ultimate wardrobe essential. ➡️ The one piece you can never go wrong with. ➡️ The pant we all know and love – and getting your perfect fit. ➡️ The shoes to maximize your style mileage. ➡️ The details and color combos to mix and match. Don’t miss out on this, guys! ___ Sign up to get The Core Closet free, and share this post so others can find out about it. And follow me, ANDREW WEITZ, for more daily insights and information about resources related to your style, confidence, and success.

At Roller Shutter Newcastle, our reputation isn’t just about what others see in reviews—it’s a reflection of our personal pride and commitment to excellence. We know that when you trust us with your security needs, you’re placing your confidence in our hands, and that’s something we take very seriously. We stand apart by not only delivering on our promises but also by ensuring every customer feels valued throughout the process. From the first point of contact to the final installation and beyond, our focus is on providing an experience that makes you feel confident in your choice. Our team believes in more than just getting the job done—we believe in doing it right, with care, communication, and dedication to quality. And after the job is complete, we’re still here for you, offering aftercare that ensures your satisfaction long after we’ve left. For us, it’s not just about maintaining a good reputation—it’s about personal pride in our work and the satisfaction that comes from knowing we’ve made a difference for our customers. #CustomerCare #PersonalPride #RollerShutterNewcastle #LocksmithKev #ReputationMatters #QualityService #AfterCare #CustomerExperience

You might hear the talk of "a glass ceiling ". To me that is a joke at best and lacking insight and creating a false narrative at worst. There is no such thing as a glass ceiling.  Raise the floor and the ceiling will follow. Do better, be better, raise the floor. Do not focus on the ceiling. Focus on increasing the new standard of care/raising the floor. Do not believe me? Think about it for little bit. This ceiling is only relative to the floor. You move the floor and by default the ceiling follows. The ceiling is your perception. The floor is what you create / offer others. Raise the floor.