Giftology in Business with John Ruhlin

Giftology: it’s a thing. Believe it or not, there is a science behind great gifting. Not only will giftology ensure the recipient has their metaphorical socks knocked off, but also that they will think warm, fuzzy thoughts about you for years to come. Do you know what an ‘artifact’ gift is? If not, and you want to learn the science of gifting, then you don’t want to miss today’s episode of Business Reimagined with , author of Giftology. You’ll learn: Why you should give a gift that’s NOT for the recepient Perfect timing for maximum gifting impact Whether or not gifts replace face-to-face meetings A counter-intuitive approach to logo marketing John is a brilliant gift-giver who can make every thoughtful dollar you spend worth a hundred of your competition’s mindless dollars. Give smarter, not harder. Key Points At 2:00 – John tells the touching story of a man who made millions, but he did it by being the most generous person John ever met. At 4:00 – Never, NEVER give gifts at certain times of the year. John reveals what holidays to avoid, and the odd times of year that gift-giving has its maximum effect. He also explains why gifts shouldn’t necessarily be given to the recipient. At 7:00 – John talks about why expensive gifts aren’t always best. He describes some other types of gifts that have more impact. At 13:00 – Danny and John discuss what type of ROI you can expect on the gifts you give, both to clients and prospective customers. At 17:00 – John explains why it’s NOT the thought that counts, and getting help with gift-giving doesn’t make that gift thoughtless.

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Business Reimagined with Danny Iny takes you behind the scenes each week with thought and industry leaders to see how they are reimagining business in their realm. From marketers to authors, bloggers to software startups and beyond, Danny digs into the deeper ways of thinking that shape the future of how business is done. The show is tight, information packed, and always leaves listeners with actionable and implementable tips and takeaways on topics ranging from Digital, Internet, and Social Media Marketing, to Content and Inbound Marketing, to Email Copywriting and SEO, to Branding and Buzz, to Entrepreneurship and Business Management. The podcast is led by Danny Iny, founder and CEO of Mirasee, and co-author (with Guy Kawasaki, Mitch Joel, Brian Clark, and many others) of the best-selling marketing book Engagement from Scratch! Mirasee began as Firepole Marketing in 2011, and in just the last few years has grown to a multi-million dollar business that leads a movement of entrepreneurs on a mission to do something amazing for themselves, for their families, and for the world.