The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century
(even if they don’t realize they crave it until they first have a lick).
Adam Davidson • The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century
I expect that he’ll earn plenty of money, but he’ll achieve something even greater: he’ll have delivered that perfect experience to countless others.
Adam Davidson • The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century
On the other hand, you don’t want to spend all your time seeking a perfect customer match without realizing that it would be better to listen to the near matches, adjust your offering, and make the sale.
Adam Davidson • The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century
Identify the set of things that you love to do and that you do well. You don’t need to be the best in the world at something. People often succeed because they have a set of various skills that don’t normally go together.
Adam Davidson • The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century
The Passion Economy is about quality and the conversation you have with your clients.
Adam Davidson • The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century
Once you have those customers (or colleagues), the next step is to listen very closely to their feedback—as well as feedback from those who choose not to be your customers.
Adam Davidson • The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century
Over many months, Blumer—sometimes gently, sometimes more forcefully—helps these businesspeople relaunch themselves, so that they can work fewer hours yet provide far more value to their clients and make far more money.
Adam Davidson • The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century
You should spend time with your clients, pointing out how you are saving them money in other ways, helping them make more money, or making their lives considerably more enjoyable.
Adam Davidson • The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century
You can and must tell your story, especially if you’re bad at telling stories.