The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century
his clients to explain how they define happiness and success and to precisely describe the unique combination of skills and interests they possess.
Adam Davidson • The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century
Rule #8: Never Be in the Commodity Business, Even If You Sell What Other People Consider a Commodity.
Adam Davidson • The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century
Whatever you’re selling, you’re selling a story, and it better be a true one.
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
“Most textile companies kept doing the same, safe thing, right until they collapsed.”
Adam Davidson • The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century
Don’t Compete with Massive Companies; Do Things They Can’t
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
Gant says the transition was actually quite simple: instead of asking how to make the same things more cheaply, Glen Raven, as we’ve seen, began to ask what people actually wanted.
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.