The Robin and Judy Show

How to Use Benchmark Studies

One question or comment keeps popping up on our blog, that we want to share with all our readers. That comment is usually something like: What is the average response rate for ...(you can fill in the blank here) ? We totally understand why marketers want to know those facts, but what are you going to do with the answer? Truly...if we said the average email open rate was 24%, what would you do with that information, and more importantly, how would you act on that data?

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Get Motivated…Take Action!

There are just days that no matter what, we just don't feel motivated. Ever have one of those? Life can get in the way, and steal our dreams and goals. Here are some things to help us get motivated...take action, and get back on track. Let's start with the good news first. Creating motivation is not difficult. We have talked before, about the fact that little changes over time, will work. EVERYONE can take little small steps. You don't need to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Besides, Superman is the only we know of that can do that anyway!

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My Tire Fell Off

“I just read a blog post from Teresa Romain.  It was so enlightening, that I wanted to share it with our readers.  You may recognize yourself  somewhere in this article.  I sure did!” Judy I was rolling along… Then the wheels came off! Okay – let me get straight to the point.  Since the holidays, [...]

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New Beginnings

This is the time when almost everyone celebrates the New Year, and new beginnings --- at least for business purposes. This is a time for reflection and joy. Did you ever wonder that the in the Northern Hemisphere it is also our Winter Solstice, which brings longer days, more light and the rebirth of spring? We are really looking forward to warmer days, and more light! With the start of a New Year, it is the perfect time to review the past and preview the future. After all, even the sun is coming back! (My apologies to our subscribers in the Southern Hemisphere...your time will come in June).

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Dreaming

Part of our paradigm shift power, is dreaming.  Yes, learning to dream again, will help you get “out of the rat race” and spend some time “smelling the cheese” of your own dreams and desires. For some of us, that is a hard lesson.  Our dreams seem to have been lost in the reality of years ago.  Our goal should be to find a vehicle for fulfilling lifelong dreams, and find a coach to help us dream again.

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Life Is Like A Rubber Band Part Two

Several days ago, we looked at Life is a rubber band... "vision and reality". Let's explore that further, with part two. We understand the value of goals, and how they will help increase our "vision". Think of your goals as a vehicle to the substance, style, and freedom of a rewarding life. Just like you need your "car" or a mode of transportation, to get you from point A to point B ... you need your goals to get you from where you are, to where you want to be....

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What Do You Want?

Everyone grows up with dreams.  Remember when  we were young we all had dreams and we literally  thought that the impossible was possible.  Come  back to that place. This week think about what you truly want.  We all start off creating our goals and writing our WHY.  If you haven’t done that, then do so NOW. Throw your reservations and fears away, and ...

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