S12 E41 It Starts with Trust with Gayle Turner & Barry Moore

"Trust is the foundation of any successful business. Without it, we open ourselves up to pain, heartache, and even professional con artists. Barry Moore, Executive Director of the Better Business Bureau for Central Virginia, shares an eye-opening story about storm chasers in the marketplace." [Why This Is Important] It's crucial to become a person worth listening to so that you can protect yourself from scams and make informed decisions. Barry Moore's story about storm chasers highlights the importance of trust in the marketplace. By checking businesses on BBB.org before engaging with them, consumers can avoid unnecessary pain and heartache caused by dishonest practices. [What You Need to Know] Barry Moore, Executive Director of the Better Business Bureau for Central Virginia, shares his career journey and how he ended up working for the BBB. After experiencing a setback in business, Barry found his purpose in building a marketplace that starts with trust. He emphasizes the stories he has encountered where consumers could have saved themselves from significant damage by simply checking the legitimacy of businesses on BBB.org. [What You Need to Do] Visit BBB.org: Before engaging with a business, take the time to visit BBB.org and check their accreditation and rating. This simple step can save you from potential scams and unreliable services.Research businesses: Look for reviews, complaints, and responses from businesses on BBB.org. This information will help you make informed decisions and choose trustworthy companies.Trust your instincts: If something seems too good to be true or if you feel pressured to make immediate decisions, step back and reconsider. Take your time and ensure the legitimacy of the business before proceeding. [TAKE ACTION] Protect yourself from scams and unreliable businesses. Visit BBB.org and familiarize yourself with the information and resources available. Remember, trust starts with you, and by becoming an informed consumer, you can build a marketplace that prioritizes trust and integrity. Barry Moore is the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Central Virginia.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-moore-47bb2b6/ Gayle Turner is President of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. https://storytellerschannel.com/ For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures. Check out his LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/  If you'd like to explore how clarifying your organization's stories and sharing the stories that exemplify those values can improve performance click here and schedule a time to talk with Gayle. TAGS #stories, #storytellers, #BetterBusinessBureau, #business, #stormchasers