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The Chris Weir Experience
by Chris Weir
Chris Weir shares the many experiences he has learned through the years as a business leader and entrepreneur. Chris provides content that is relevant, actionable, and authentic. He is not a motivational speaker or life coach, he is an actual active entrepreneur – his content is not theoretical or learned second-hand.
Episodes
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How Long Does It Take For Marketing To Work?
Chris answers one of the most common questions business owners ask: How long does it really take for marketing to show results?
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Creative Strategy Planning with Two Second Media
Watch Chris conduct a strategy session for prospects at Two Second Media.
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Mysteries of SEO Solved
Chris explains what SEO is, how to get the most out of it, and what strategies are the best for your business.
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A Guide to 360° Pano Shoots For Your Business
Chris explains what 360° Panoramic Shoots are, how to shoot them, and why they are so important for your business.
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Why Are Video Testimonials Important For Your Business?
A detailed discussion on why your business could benefit from video testimonials and what value they add.
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The Chris Weir Experience - 05/06/19
The Chris Weir Experience - 05/06/19
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The Chris Weir Experience - 4/22/19
The Chris Weir Experience from 4/22/19
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#39 – 4 Questions to Determine if your Networking Group is Worth It
Are networking groups worth your time as a business owner? Can you actually get leads that result in revenue, or is it just a mutual admiration society? Business Inquires: [email protected] Also find me here: YouTube – The Chris Weir…
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#38 - The Main Focus of Business
There is a college text book in use today that says the idea that profits are the most important thing in business, is indoctrination. Are you kidding me? Business Inquires: [email protected] Also find me here: YouTube – The Chris Weir:...
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The Chris Weir Experience - 4/16/19
The Chris Weir Experience
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#36 - Setting Boundaries with our Clients
We want to provide the best possible service or product for our clients, but we also do not want to get taken advantage of. How do we set boundaries for our clients while keeping them satisfied?
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Marketing as a Practioner vs. Agency
We discuss how the perspective of a business owner differs significantly from that of an ad agency when it comes to marketing and how more agencies need to think like practioners instead of agencies. Business Inquires: [email protected] Also find me here: YouTube – The Chris Weir:...
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S02 E01 - Marketing as a Practioner vs. Agency
When you are the owner of your business, your view on marketing differs from that of an agency. You want more revenue for your business, not the agency. Today, we talk about marketing as practioners. Business Inquires: [email protected] Also find me here: YouTube – The Chris Weir:...
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#35 – 4 Focuses of Entrepreneurship
While there are obviously many things an entrepreneur must master to realize success, I believe these four focuses are the most important. _ Thank you so much for consuming my content. I sincerely hope that, at least on some level, you find value. I will never claim to have all of the answers.…
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Chris Weir Answers: How do you stay calm while waiting on a deal to close?
There is nothing quite as intense or stressful as waiting on a deal to close. You’ve done all the work, made a great presentation, now you’re just waiting for the yes from the prospect. Your next paycheck depends on this yes… why are they taking so LONG!!! Let’s talk about how to stay calm on...
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Wine of the Day - Three Hearts Dry French Rosé
Today’s Wine: Three Hearts Dry French Rosé Price: $18.99 Sommology Code: W2331 Description: Fresh, lively structural acidity, good weight, rich-for-the-category mouthfeel. Complex-for-the-category fruit extraction - white flowers, plum/strawberry/watermelon rind, with vinous tobacco, smoke, black...
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#34 – Own Your Path
Don’t avoid your responsibility to make tough decisions. I think some entrepreneurs push decisions off in the name of employee empowerment. Whether that’s fear, indecision, or just a blatant misunderstanding of what employee empowerment is, it’s bad for the business. Every single time you...
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Chris Weir Answers – Are networking groups really worth it?
As entrepreneurs and professionals, our available time is usually limited. Are networking groups something we should squeeze in to our schedule? Is there a better alternative than networking groups? Let’s talk about it on today’s Chris Weir Answers. _ SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS. To get your questions...
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Wine of the Day – Bailando Malbec
Today’s Wine: Bailando Malbec Price: $18.99 Sommology Code: R3232 Description: Brilliant slightly translucent garnet, medium body. Integrated nose of black earth, baker's chocolate, plank-to-toast & black pepper, all in support of earthy black fruit. www.winedowntherapy.com
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#33 – Care Enough to be Tough
This topic keeps coming up in my conversations with professionals. I think that today, we are struggling as small business owners trying to figure out the balance between employee satisfaction and enforcing a standard. And unfortunately, I think too often, leaders are shying away from being tough...
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Chris Weir Answers – Are Corporate Profits Really that Bad?
It’s become popular to poo poo on corporate profits, especially in politics and academia. Yet, these two groups are the first to expect business to step up and pay more taxes and support their many different causes. Is it really so complicated to understand the only way for a business to keep…
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Wine of the Day – Jack Canyon Syrah
Today’s Wine: Jack Canyon Syrah Price: $19.99 Sommology Code: R2333 Description: Inky brick, light-to-medium body. "Sour ball" red & brown fruit hybrid nose is supported by black pepper, smoke and tobacco. "First-red-of-the-event" lively, not-quite vibrant red/brown nose fruit pops in the mouth....
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#32 – Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
Proper communicate is so off the scales important, it can’t even be measured. Not just communication with clients and vendors, but just as important, internal communication with your employees and team members. Too often, we think just because our employees are at work every day, they know...
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Chris Weir Answers – Is Google+ finally shutting down?
In October of last year, Google announced they would be shutting down their disastrous social platform, Google+. But what does that mean for your business. You may be surprised at how integrated Google+ became, despite the fact that virtually no one liked the platform. _ SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS. To...
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Wine of the Day - Bentgate
Today’s Wine: Bentgate Price: $19.99 Sommology Code: R3334 Description: Translucent garnet-to-brick; medium body. Aromas and flavors of green and black pepper, earth, spice and red, brown and blackberry fruits. Overall impression is quite complex—slightly herbaceous bright fruit, peppery spice…
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#31 – Sales is Transactional – Service is Relational
There is a significant difference between sales and services. It takes two very different strategies and thought processes. Sales is a short-term process. Our goal is very simple, turn the prospect into a client. So, our activities and strategies are centered around this transaction. Once the...
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What’s on your bucket list?
A bucket list is fun to dream about, but I think it is crucial for entrepreneurs and professionals. It gives you something to strive for that lies outside of your business goals. If the only goals we every set for ourselves are business related, we are missing out on a very big life laying in…
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Bright Eyed Bird White Wine
On today’s Wine of the Day, we talk about Bright Eyed Bird White Wine. Bright Eyed Bird is an exciting blend of Paso Robles’ fine “four V” grapes, giving it a complex nose of citrus blossom, hay, lavender, melon, peach, pear, candied lemon and fig. It is a crisp and refreshing white wine with...
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#30 – Please… Just Shut Up!
Too many sales people talk too much. They will talk themselves right out of an easy sale. If they would just shut up and listen, the prospect will almost always tell you want they need or want. Exercise patience when conducting sales calls and allow the conversation to move in the direction the...
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Episode 50
The second you choose to go into business, someone is trying to put you out of business. However, we should welcome that competition, not fear it. Competition fuels innovation, pricing, and growth. When you attempt to beat your competition, that does not mean you are insensitive, bullying, or an...
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#028 – Be Happy
If given the choice between being happy and being miserable, would you choose happiness? What about with your career? Happiness is fundamental to success. Don’t chase money, trust me, money alone is not a route to happiness. When you’re happy you’re not negative, and negativity is…
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What do you want your legacy to be?
Today I answer the question, “What do you want your legacy to be?” In business, that is something very important to think about. I am a big fan of reverse engineering. So, by knowing what I want the end game to be, I can work every day to close the gap. _ Thank you so much for consuming my…
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#027 - The Role of Family in Entrepreneurship
Many entrepreneurs find that managing the expectations of their family is harder than running their business. But, if your business means that much to you, you should be willing to take the time to ensure your family is on board. This week Scott and I talk about the struggles we have had…
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#026 - Be Authentic
Being fully authentic starts with being honest and true to yourself. Then you can begin being authentic to your audience because you are actually being you. If you fake it til you make it, when you make it, you’re fake – which means you haven’t really made it at all. One of the biggest reasons I...
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Is Video Marketing still relevant since no one is watching TV anymore?
Video is still the most effective means to deliver a message to your audience, as long as your video is relevant and valuable to the viewer. Start thinking of your video content as the show instead of the commercial – then you are informing/entertaining versus interrupting. It will dramatically...
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#025 - Be Realistic
There is a big difference between aiming too high and challenging or pushing yourself. Dreams are meant to be lofty – nothing good is easy. However, just because your momma says you are a great singer, doesn’t mean that you are a great singer. Be self-aware, be honest about who you really are and...
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Have Social Media channels replaced websites?
With the popularity of social media channels growing and evolving, have they replaced the need for a business to have a website? _ Thank you so much for consuming my content. I sincerely hope that, at least on some level, I can help you grow and reach your professional goals. I will never claim…
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#024 - Social Media Advertising – Yes or No?
The thing about marketing and advertising, is that our tools are continually evolving. What worked yesterday may not work today and probably won’t work tomorrow. But then again, it might. The secret sauce is figuring that out. However, the foundation remains the same… and that is attention. Our...
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Is professional Photography and Videography still necessary?
Smart phones continue to evolve with some pretty impressive photography and videography abilities. Not to mention the lower cost of consumer and prosumer photography and video equipment. So, with all of this new technology being much more affordable, businesses have to evaluate whether or not we...
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#023 - The $1.00 Per Day Rule
Proactively engaging with your audience is one of the most difficult things I have found to discipline myself on. I guess I think about it like I am just chatting at the watercooler, which is just a waste of time. However, we must think about proactive engagement with our audience as marketing…
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What is Remarketing, and is it relevant to my business?
Remarketing ads can be a highly effective way to reach those who are already searching for either your business or the services/products your business offers. With only 2% of consumers converting on the first visit, it only makes sense that we continue providing relevant advertising to them as…
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#022 – Time Management
Chris and Scott get back into one of the most important topics for professionals, the subject of Time Management. They go in detail and discuss obstacles and solutions. They also discuss their own struggles with Time Management and what they are doing to overcome and succeed in their companies. _...
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Are local SEO and Google Maps still important in 2019?
I would argue that Local SEO efforts are more important today than ever before. With 44% of all clicks happening on the maps results and 70% of mobile users clicking on the call button on listings, you must make local SEO a priority in 2019. _ Thank you so much for consuming my content. I…
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Wine of the Day - Fissata Blonde Fizzy White Wine
Learn more at: https://www.travelingvineyard.com/guide/winedowntherapy/product/fissata-blonde-MOS103/ The Italian term frizzante refers specifically to the strength and vigor of the bubble or effervesce in a wine, much the way allegro refers to the tempo of a musical composition. Our Fissata…
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#021 - If Everything Adds Up, Don’t Use Algebra
Algebra sucks!! It’s pointlessly complicated. Why would you add letters to a problem you can solve with simple addition or subtraction? Yet, we do this in business all the time. We have an excellent plan, an excellent team in place to execute the plan, and we complicate it with worry, doubt, and...
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Should I continue marketing or advertising even if I have a ton of business right now?
The short answer is yes. You worked really hard to get the attention of your audience and to build the business you have, if you disappear from marketing, it will be harder to get them back the second time around. Start working on depth not width, begin a loyalty campaign. But do not disappear. _...
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Wine of the Day - Armatura Marche Rosso
Learn more at: https://www.travelingvineyard.com/guide/winedowntherapy/product/2015-armatura-marche-rosso-italy/ In a nation with as much ancient winemaking history as Italy’s it’s a challenge to find an under-the-radar region, but the wines of the Marche in Central Italy may just be the…
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#020 – Is College Still Worth It Today?
It’s become popular to poo poo on college today, especially from entrepreneurs. However, is it completely justified? Are there any scenarios, other than medical/legal/science/etc. degrees, that make sense? Is it better to just skip college and go straight to making money? Let’s talk about it. _...
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What’s the difference between Marketing and Advertising?
The difference between marketing and advertising goes far beyond simple semantics. There are fundamental distinctions in strategy, messaging, tone, and delivery. Marketing is long term, branding, and depth. Advertising is short term, sales, and width. Both are incredibly important, but should…
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Wine of the Day - Activist Syrah
Learn more at: https://www.travelingvineyard.com/guide/winedowntherapy/product/2016-activist-syrah-private-reserve/ Syrah is a wine varietal that enjoys two very distinct styles based on the growing conditions. In general, the Syrah grown in a hot sunny climate produces a dense, fiercely...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Chris Weir shares the many experiences he has learned through the years as a business leader and entrepreneur. Chris provides content that is relevant, actionable, and authentic. He is not a motivational speaker or life coach, he is an actual active entrepreneur – his content is not theoretical or learned second-hand.
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