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Digg it UP - What's Your Approachability Quotient (AQ)?
Opening up a club just around the corner? Trying to find a way to advertise your grand opening within you community? Club flyers are the best way to do just that. With its typical size of no bigger than A5 or about 6x8 inches, and usually printed on card, this is the cheapest but also a highly effective way to attract attention.Flyers can be handed out on the street, given away at events or posted on bulletin boards. These are free forms of communication for people who wants to engage people but does not have much money to spend
8) I make sure every person in the group is involved in the conversation
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
9) I listen instead of simply waiting to talk
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
10) It’s equally easy to get a hold of me via phone, email or in person
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
11) I am comfortable introducing myself to anybody
0=not me, 1
Brainstorming: When you and your group or improvement team wish to generate as many ideas as possible in as short a time as possible.It’s Powerful It’s Quick It’s Fun It’s MisusedHowever simple we think this tool is, if we do not set the groundrules, or fail to follow them, we will be very disappointed with the outcome. Some team members may even be fearful to contribute fully – giving safe, guarded inputs.This is NOT what Brainstorming is all about!<
Until now.
In my articles, speeches and books, I’ve explored a myriad of techniques to MAXIMIZE your approachability – one conversation at a time. However, in order to get the most out of these systems, it’s important to first understand your Approachability Quotient (AQ).
Now, before you begin to calculate your AQ, ask yourself the following three questions to get yourself into an approachable state of mind:
With that, let’s move on and find out how approachable you really are. Please honestly answer the following 18 questions on a scale of 0-4:
The Front Porch Productions AQ Test
1) I constantly enlarge and stay in touch with my social, business and
personal network
0=not me 1=hardly at all 2=sometimes 3=often 4=that’s me!
2) I am excellent at remembering people’s names
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
3) I return calls and emails within 24 hours
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
4) I smile when I'm introduced and say goodbye to someone
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
5) I put my personality into everything I do and say
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
6) I talk to people before and after meetings, events, programs
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
7) I will listen to other people's viewpoints and ideas, even if I don't agree
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
8) I make sure every person in the group is involved in the conversation
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
9) I listen instead of simply waiting to talk
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
10) It’s equally easy to get a hold of me via phone, email or in person
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
11) I am comfortable introducing myself to anybody
0=not me, 1=
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Now, before you begin to calculate your AQ, ask yourself the following three questions to get yourself into an approachable state of mind:
With that, let’s move on and find out how approachable you really are. Please honestly answer the following 18 questions on a scale of 0-4:
The Front Porch Productions AQ Test
1) I constantly enlarge and stay in touch with my social, business and
personal network
0=not me 1=hardly at all 2=sometimes 3=often 4=that’s me!
2) I am excellent at remembering people’s names
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
3) I return calls and emails within 24 hours
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
4) I smile when I'm introduced and say goodbye to someone
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
5) I put my personality into everything I do and say
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
6) I talk to people before and after meetings, events, programs
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
7) I will listen to other people's viewpoints and ideas, even if I don't agree
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
8) I make sure every person in the group is involved in the conversation
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
9) I listen instead of simply waiting to talk
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
10) It’s equally easy to get a hold of me via phone, email or in person
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
11) I am comfortable introducing myself to anybody
0=not me, 1
"Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have." --Rabbi Hyman Judah Schachtel (1907-1990)I have to admit it, I love spoons. I love their round shape. I love their cheerful shine. I love how perfectly they fit into your mouth when you eat something smooth like ice cream or pudding or even when you eat something tummy warming like hot soup.I love spoons because they are functional as well as beautiful. Eating breakfast cereal just wouldn't be the same experience without them. I enjoy using them very
The Front Porch Productions AQ Test
1) I constantly enlarge and stay in touch with my social, business and
personal network
0=not me 1=hardly at all 2=sometimes 3=often 4=that’s me!
2) I am excellent at remembering people’s names
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
3) I return calls and emails within 24 hours
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
4) I smile when I'm introduced and say goodbye to someone
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
5) I put my personality into everything I do and say
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
6) I talk to people before and after meetings, events, programs
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
7) I will listen to other people's viewpoints and ideas, even if I don't agree
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
8) I make sure every person in the group is involved in the conversation
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
9) I listen instead of simply waiting to talk
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
10) It’s equally easy to get a hold of me via phone, email or in person
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
11) I am comfortable introducing myself to anybody
0=not me, 1
Opportunity Assistance Business Resource Center http://www.opportunityassistance.comAt first you must think that with a title as above that this article must be about something other than marketing; however, what this article is about is marketing, specifically affiliate marketing.Affiliate marketing is much more than signing up for a free affiliate program and then posting your affiliate link here and there. It's all about promotion and not only promoting
4) I smile when I'm introduced and say goodbye to someone
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
5) I put my personality into everything I do and say
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
6) I talk to people before and after meetings, events, programs
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
7) I will listen to other people's viewpoints and ideas, even if I don't agree
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
8) I make sure every person in the group is involved in the conversation
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
9) I listen instead of simply waiting to talk
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
10) It’s equally easy to get a hold of me via phone, email or in person
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
11) I am comfortable introducing myself to anybody
0=not me, 1
Used clothing has long been a staple segment of the flea market business. Vendors would either unload their no longer needed clothing, or buy it from a local Salvation Army thrift shop.Flea market vendors could make good money selling used clothing, often working on profit margins of over 500%.Many established businesses set themselves up to supply used clothing to flea market vendors, offering pieces of clothing for as low as .25 each.Vendors could then resell the clothing for $1 to $2 each, enjoying great return
8) I make sure every person in the group is involved in the conversation
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
9) I listen instead of simply waiting to talk
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
10) It’s equally easy to get a hold of me via phone, email or in person
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
11) I am comfortable introducing myself to anybody
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
12) I seek out and talk to “first timers” or people I don’t know
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
13) I wear a nametag if one is provided for me
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
14) I admit when I'm wrong, don't know, or when I've screwed up
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
15) I keep my arms uncrossed, even if it's cold
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
16) I address both trivial and serious problems of coworkers or
colleagues who come to me
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
17) I verbally tell people to "call me if they need anything"
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
18) I let people finish jokes, even if I’ve heard them a thousand times
0=not me, 1=hardly at all, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=that’s me!
Multiply your total score by 5. This will give you an AQ between 0 and 340. Scroll down to see how you did!
0-90 Ouch. You lack approachability. Please email me – I can help!
91-180 Your approachability needs improvement. Still email me!
181-270 Your approachability is good, but could be better.
271 to 360
Congrats! Your front porch is open for business.
Now that you know your Approachability Quotient, you are ready to begin MAXIMIZING your approachability!
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