Comments for Brave New World by Justin Bryant http://justinbryant.net All Things Tech,Web, Music and Current Events Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:29:02 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 Comment on Did I forget to Blog? Big Props!! by Art http://justinbryant.net/marketing/did-i-forget-to-blog-big-props/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Art Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:29:02 +0000 http://justinbryant.net/?p=129#comment-35 [imagine me laying on my belly on the floor reaching to an invisible point on the horizon with my right hand, hair and clothes completely frazzled; generally worn down and fading...] "Need... more... JB!!!!! Arrrrggggh!" Please continue blogging so this doesn't happen! :) [imagine me laying on my belly on the floor reaching to an invisible point on the horizon with my right hand, hair and clothes completely frazzled; generally worn down and fading...]

“Need… more… JB!!!!! Arrrrggggh!”

Please continue blogging so this doesn’t happen! :)

]]> Comment on Turn a Cold Call into a Warm Lead by Art Hill http://justinbryant.net/sales/turn-a-cold-call-into-a-warm-lead/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Art Hill Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:53:38 +0000 http://justinbryant.net/?p=121#comment-33 I like the way you frame your approach. Inbound is preferred, but outbound is still part of the recipe i.e. you can't remove the pinch of salt from the recipe, it just doesn't taste the same! OK, strange analogy, but I agree that we shouldn't shy away from the older techniques, just reassess how we use them. Your list of questions is also good for casual conversations and finding an in with your current contacts, I think. I like the way you frame your approach. Inbound is preferred, but outbound is still part of the recipe i.e. you can’t remove the pinch of salt from the recipe, it just doesn’t taste the same! OK, strange analogy, but I agree that we shouldn’t shy away from the older techniques, just reassess how we use them. Your list of questions is also good for casual conversations and finding an in with your current contacts, I think.

]]> Comment on Turn a Cold Call into a Warm Lead by James H http://justinbryant.net/sales/turn-a-cold-call-into-a-warm-lead/comment-page-1/#comment-32 James H Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:37:40 +0000 http://justinbryant.net/?p=121#comment-32 well said Mr Bryant. well said Mr Bryant.

]]> Comment on Turn a Cold Call into a Warm Lead by John Mount http://justinbryant.net/sales/turn-a-cold-call-into-a-warm-lead/comment-page-1/#comment-24 John Mount Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:58:25 +0000 http://justinbryant.net/?p=121#comment-24 This article is great! There are times in my business that a 'cold' call is necessary and it's very unappealing to do. It's good to hear what someone else has to say in regards to making it a more positive and friendly way to generate new business prospects. This article is great! There are times in my business that a ‘cold’ call is necessary and it’s very unappealing to do. It’s good to hear what someone else has to say in regards to making it a more positive and friendly way to generate new business prospects.

]]> Comment on Interruption Marketing works!! by al-Qasr http://justinbryant.net/marketing/interruption-marketing-works/comment-page-1/#comment-23 al-Qasr Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:49:41 +0000 http://justinbryant.net/?p=57#comment-23 Nice work! I’ll have to do a cross post on this one ;) Nice work! I’ll have to do a cross post on this one ;)

]]> Comment on Google 2001-2008 “Not Too Evil” by derekmcclain http://justinbryant.net/google/google-2001-2008-not-too-evil/comment-page-1/#comment-21 derekmcclain Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:30:28 +0000 http://justinbryant.net/?p=117#comment-21 Very interesting history on the monster we call Google. I think the development of Google Maps and Google Earth is one of the most beneficial things that Google has done. This has completely changed the way people go about looking up places, finding directions, etc. The question is: Will anything ever replace Google? Very interesting history on the monster we call Google. I think the development of Google Maps and Google Earth is one of the most beneficial things that Google has done. This has completely changed the way people go about looking up places, finding directions, etc. The question is: Will anything ever replace Google?

]]> Comment on Slave of Technology by Chip http://justinbryant.net/technology/slave-of-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Chip Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:36:27 +0000 http://justinbryant.net/?p=93#comment-20 Dude, this sux! iPhones can be repaired without Apple's help... they frown upon it, as it'll void the warranty, but with the crappy customer service they've given you... I don't think a warranty will do you any good. You're on your own man Check this out. http://www.ipodjuice.com/AB4F1D8928C84BDB946D9070006DB952.asp?cat_id=DB0F4AD92C33496280F12D141343615B&pcs_key=A70BC9734140454DB4CB554E5DF16190&retpage=%2F59CA69DE181F46B69521D30B707A4ABB.asp&nm=eval_ProfRepEvalAppleiPhone&spath=Home+%3E+iPhone&path=Home+%3E+iPhone&sc_id=6BECBB48015B4DA39F78E24A0B98E04C Dude, this sux!

iPhones can be repaired without Apple’s help… they frown upon it, as it’ll void the warranty, but with the crappy customer service they’ve given you… I don’t think a warranty will do you any good. You’re on your own man

Check this out.

http://www.ipodjuice.com/AB4F1D8928C84BDB946D9070006DB952.asp?cat_id=DB0F4AD92C33496280F12D141343615B&pcs_key=A70BC9734140454DB4CB554E5DF16190&retpage=%2F59CA69DE181F46B69521D30B707A4ABB.asp&nm=eval_ProfRepEvalAppleiPhone&spath=Home+%3E+iPhone&path=Home+%3E+iPhone&sc_id=6BECBB48015B4DA39F78E24A0B98E04C

]]> Comment on Apple Customer Service- Shame on you! by Steve http://justinbryant.net/service/apple-customer-service-shame-on-you/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Steve Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:32:02 +0000 http://justinbryant.net/?p=99#comment-19 Justin, I have run into this a lot myself with my customers. For a company that has prided itself on customer service, Apple has been doing a pretty piss poor job lately. The relationship between "The Phone Company and Apple" is really quite pathetic! It is Apple's policy that customers are not to bring their phones to a Phone Company, instead brave the elements at the Apple Store. However, this is only for technical problems(non network related), so depending on the "Genius" and his mood, he could easily send you over to your local Phone Company store where they are supposed to run "network tests", word on the street is, if a hard reset and sim card change do not resolve the customer issue, we are to do what????? You guessed it! Send the customer back the Apple store, where if they did not make an appointment, you guessed it again! They have wasted their whole day, and have not gained resolution!!!!!! My prediction in the coming years is the following: 1) The Apple store grows into a free standing multiplex with enough size and support for customers, as well as slides for the kids, I recommend the vacated Block Party behind the old movie theater. 2) I believe that by the end of this partnership Apple will end up black-eyeing the phone company right in time to announce that it is becoming its own telecom company. The new exclusive home of the IPhone! Think about it, everything is in place: Phone, Computer, TV, they are using their products to quietly corner the market. This is all speculation, and a hypothesis at best, it will be interesting to see what happens in the days to come. That is my two cents on the whole thing! Take care Justin,
I have run into this a lot myself with my customers. For a company that has prided itself on customer service, Apple has been doing a pretty piss poor job lately. The relationship between “The Phone Company and Apple” is really quite pathetic! It is Apple’s policy that customers are not to bring their phones to a Phone Company, instead brave the elements at the Apple Store. However, this is only for technical problems(non network related), so depending on the “Genius” and his mood, he could easily send you over to your local Phone Company store where they are supposed to run “network tests”, word on the street is, if a hard reset and sim card change do not resolve the customer issue, we are to do what????? You guessed it! Send the customer back the Apple store, where if they did not make an appointment, you guessed it again! They have wasted their whole day, and have not gained resolution!!!!!! My prediction in the coming years is the following: 1) The Apple store grows into a free standing multiplex with enough size and support for customers, as well as slides for the kids, I recommend the vacated Block Party behind the old movie theater. 2) I believe that by the end of this partnership Apple will end up black-eyeing the phone company right in time to announce that it is becoming its own telecom company. The new exclusive home of the IPhone! Think about it, everything is in place: Phone, Computer, TV, they are using their products to quietly corner the market. This is all speculation, and a hypothesis at best, it will be interesting to see what happens in the days to come. That is my two cents on the whole thing! Take care

]]> Comment on Apple Customer Service- Shame on you! by Matt Wallpe http://justinbryant.net/service/apple-customer-service-shame-on-you/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Matt Wallpe Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:43:17 +0000 http://justinbryant.net/?p=99#comment-18 Apple, Apple, Apple is so cool! Everyone has it. I have to have it. It's pretty expensive to run with the Jones' isn't it. Apple, Apple, Apple is so cool! Everyone has it. I have to have it.

It’s pretty expensive to run with the Jones’ isn’t it.

]]> Comment on Apple Customer Service- Shame on you! by derekmcclain http://justinbryant.net/service/apple-customer-service-shame-on-you/comment-page-1/#comment-17 derekmcclain Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:41:40 +0000 http://justinbryant.net/?p=99#comment-17 The Blackberry Storm is looking mighty nice right now! Just do it buddy...you know you want to. The Blackberry Storm is looking mighty nice right now! Just do it buddy…you know you want to.

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