Comments on: Building a business — cooperation beats competition http://stevedevane.com/building-a-business-%e2%80%94-cooperation-beats-competition/ Coach, networker, writer Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:11:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: stevedevane http://stevedevane.com/building-a-business-%e2%80%94-cooperation-beats-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-252 stevedevane Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:19:15 +0000 http://stevedevane.com/?p=162#comment-252 Hi Eric, I appreciate those validating words! I think you're correct - the repaying often comes from unexpected sources, but it always comes. Thanks for giving us your insights! Steve Hi Eric,

I appreciate those validating words! I think you’re correct – the repaying often comes from unexpected sources, but it always comes.

Thanks for giving us your insights!

Steve

]]> By: Eric http://stevedevane.com/building-a-business-%e2%80%94-cooperation-beats-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Eric Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:12:09 +0000 http://stevedevane.com/?p=162#comment-251 Absolutely man, leading with value is the way to go. The more you give, the more you get. I know it sounds strange but sometimes when you give to someone you shouldn't necessarily expect to be re-paid by that same person. Your rewards can come from the most unexpected places. So, I definitely agree with your decision to help those who would not necessarily provide any monetary gain for you. Keep giving, E Absolutely man,

leading with value is the way to go. The more you give, the more you get. I know it sounds strange but sometimes when you give to someone you shouldn’t necessarily expect to be re-paid by that same person. Your rewards can come from the most unexpected places. So, I definitely agree with your decision to help those who would not necessarily provide any monetary gain for you.

Keep giving,

E

]]> By: stevedevane http://stevedevane.com/building-a-business-%e2%80%94-cooperation-beats-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-236 stevedevane Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:51:14 +0000 http://stevedevane.com/?p=162#comment-236 Hey Sydney, I've noticed the same thing, especially among those particular home improvement stores. Another thing I've noticed about those two stores is that they tend to hire people who are proficient in those particular areas. You can usually go in one of them and count on talking with someone who knows how to deal with the particular home improvement project you're doing. I'm sure there's a lesson in that somewhere as well. I appreciate your comment. Steve Hey Sydney,

I’ve noticed the same thing, especially among those particular home improvement stores. Another thing I’ve noticed about those two stores is that they tend to hire people who are proficient in those particular areas. You can usually go in one of them and count on talking with someone who knows how to deal with the particular home improvement project you’re doing. I’m sure there’s a lesson in that somewhere as well.

I appreciate your comment.

Steve

]]> By: Sydney Johnston http://stevedevane.com/building-a-business-%e2%80%94-cooperation-beats-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-235 Sydney Johnston Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:31:17 +0000 http://stevedevane.com/?p=162#comment-235 It's interesting that similar businesses often locate in an area - on purpose. The best-known companies are Home Depot & Lowes. They've spent a lot of money testing and discovered that they both do better when they're close together. As a result, in our area, HD & Lowes are across the street from each other. The each have their strengths and many times we go to one store and then drive across the street to the other. I'm not exactly sure what that means, except that co-operation sometimes works better than competition, as you mention. Sydney Johnston It’s interesting that similar businesses often locate in an area – on purpose. The best-known companies are Home Depot & Lowes. They’ve spent a lot of money testing and discovered that they both do better when they’re close together. As a result, in our area, HD & Lowes are across the street from each other. The each have their strengths and many times we go to one store and then drive across the street to the other. I’m not exactly sure what that means, except that co-operation sometimes works better than competition, as you mention.

Sydney Johnston

]]> By: stevedevane http://stevedevane.com/building-a-business-%e2%80%94-cooperation-beats-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-234 stevedevane Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:01:44 +0000 http://stevedevane.com/?p=162#comment-234 Hi KL, I am also interested in the LOA and similar subjects. I am convinced that you can do well by doing good. I like your "ride the wave" word picture. When you fall down, you just get up and go again. Thank you for your comment and encouragement. Steve Hi KL,

I am also interested in the LOA and similar subjects. I am convinced that you can do well by doing good. I like your “ride the wave” word picture. When you fall down, you just get up and go again.

Thank you for your comment and encouragement.

Steve

]]> By: KLKarrington http://stevedevane.com/building-a-business-%e2%80%94-cooperation-beats-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-233 KLKarrington Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:53:51 +0000 http://stevedevane.com/?p=162#comment-233 Hey Steve! I'm a huge fan of The Secret/Law of Attraction/quantum physics realm...have studied it for years and been applying it in my life for years. If you focus on what is truly important while you're on this planet, the good will come. It may not come overnight and you may think at times what-the-hell-am-I-doing-all-of-this-for, but then things click and start flowing...the trick is to RIDE THE WAVE and if you fall off, get right back on. Great mind fodder to apply to every aspect of our lives - thank you again, and the very best of luck to you! Hey Steve! I’m a huge fan of The Secret/Law of Attraction/quantum physics realm…have studied it for years and been applying it in my life for years. If you focus on what is truly important while you’re on this planet, the good will come. It may not come overnight and you may think at times what-the-hell-am-I-doing-all-of-this-for, but then things click and start flowing…the trick is to RIDE THE WAVE and if you fall off, get right back on. Great mind fodder to apply to every aspect of our lives – thank you again, and the very best of luck to you!

]]> By: stevedevane http://stevedevane.com/building-a-business-%e2%80%94-cooperation-beats-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-232 stevedevane Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:12:59 +0000 http://stevedevane.com/?p=162#comment-232 Hi Phillip, I agree that social networking has become an excellent way to help other people. And the more you help people, the more they see you as a person of integrity and perhaps even an expert in your field. That, of course, helps your business. Twitter does provide an easy way to connect people in that way. Thanks for your input. Steve Hi Phillip,

I agree that social networking has become an excellent way to help other people. And the more you help people, the more they see you as a person of integrity and perhaps even an expert in your field. That, of course, helps your business.

Twitter does provide an easy way to connect people in that way.

Thanks for your input.

Steve

]]> By: Simple Health Exercises http://stevedevane.com/building-a-business-%e2%80%94-cooperation-beats-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-231 Simple Health Exercises Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:19:16 +0000 http://stevedevane.com/?p=162#comment-231 Hi 5 folks - I agree with you this how and why social networking has worked so well especially Twitter any day any time you log into Twitter you will find information that will help you in various ways folks love to share when they find something good that has helped them and will help selves towards a little recognition for sharing their best stuff its humane nature All my best to you and what you share Phillip Skinner Hi 5 folks – I agree with you this how and why social networking has worked so well especially Twitter any day any time you log into Twitter you will find information that will help you in various ways folks love to share when they find something good that has helped them and will help selves towards a little recognition for sharing their best stuff its humane nature

All my best to you and what you share
Phillip Skinner

]]> By: stevedevane http://stevedevane.com/building-a-business-%e2%80%94-cooperation-beats-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-230 stevedevane Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:06:02 +0000 http://stevedevane.com/?p=162#comment-230 Hello Vicki, Yes, the Internet has made the world smaller. That's a good thing, especially for networkers. It's great to help people, wherever they are. I appreciate the good words. Steve Hello Vicki,

Yes, the Internet has made the world smaller. That’s a good thing, especially for networkers. It’s great to help people, wherever they are.

I appreciate the good words.

Steve

]]> By: Vicki Berry http://stevedevane.com/building-a-business-%e2%80%94-cooperation-beats-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-229 Vicki Berry Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:01:15 +0000 http://stevedevane.com/?p=162#comment-229 Steve, You have captured the spirit of network marketing fabulously. It is wonderful to both succeed financially and be helping others do the same, whether or not they are in your business, downline, upline or country! The world is getting smaller, and as we help others we can only grow. Thanks for a great post! Vicki Steve,

You have captured the spirit of network marketing fabulously. It is wonderful to both succeed financially and be helping others do the same, whether or not they are in your business, downline, upline or country! The world is getting smaller, and as we help others we can only grow.

Thanks for a great post!
Vicki

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