We all know that switching to a new bank can be…well, painful. The more accounts you have, and the more you automate the banking experience, the higher your retention rate. That’s great for your existing customers, but it doesn’t help … Read More
10 Habits of Hyper-Productive People
So, lucky for you, I’ve created a condensed list, with my two cents of course… Share this Post Work backwards – no really, it works. If your end goal is to create apresentation for the Board, break down the timeline … Read More
Delight Your Customers
The customer is always right, know your customers, listen to your customers, etc. But in a world when news and opinions are widely shared on social media and stories go viral on the internet, why notdelight your customers. ReferralCandy, which … Read More
You’re Wasting Time
You worked through the weekend…You wrote emails, put together a sales meeting agenda, and answered phone calls. So what if you were late for your friend’s birthday party and the lawn didn’t get mowed. You were still productive. Research shows … Read More
Dogs Make the Best Assistants
One of the perks of working for Red Barn Consulting, is being able to work from home. I used to work the usual 8-5 office job, and my dogs hated it. They would start getting destructive because they missed me … Read More
Leadership: What’s the Real Scoop?
A well-deserved….and needed vacation with my better half. Last night before I left, I was chatting with my business guru buddy, Robin Bienemann from Crimson Rook, about leadership. She said: lots of people talk about it (leadership), write about it … Read More
6 Steps to Creating an Effective Marketing Strategy
You need a strategy, one that is well thought out and you need an action plan. That means you can’t just say – yea, I’m going to toss some posts up on Facebook, pay for a couple ads in the … Read More
You Might Need a Digital Detox
Sign up for a weekend at Camp Grounded in Anderson Valley, California,“where grown-ups go to unplug, getaway and be kids again.” The camp, which gained national attention last year, invites campers to trade in their technology——- that means cellphones, computers, … Read More
Creating New Banking Customers – The Art of the Email Drip
If you oversee the marketing or sales for a bank or credit union, you’ve probably placed your fair share of ads in local newspapers, had some promotions on the local radio show, and launched a fabulous Facebook page. Hopefully, you’ve … Read More