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Comment on Marketing is the business by cheryl ng

cheryl ng — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:54:48 +0000

Arlene,

you are truly an inspiration to myself and all entrepreneurs.
I enjoy reading your blog and i have no doubt in my mind that one day, I will get the opportunity to have a sit down and discuss my business ideas/concepts with you over coffee or champagne.

I look forward to that “one day” when i get the chance to tell you “told ya so”

i look forward to more words of wisdom from you

Comment on Reality TV by Bhavini

Bhavini — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:11:50 +0000

Hi Arlene…I’m your biggest fan….

Will you meet me for coffee…next time your in Toronto…pleeeeeeeeease..?

Bhavini

Comment on Reality TV by Liam Taliesin

Liam Taliesin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:30:18 +0000

Reality televison as an entertainment form fails to excite me. This is partly on principle as it short-circuits the creative process, denying gainfuil employment to those who do create - writers, actors, directeors, et al. Consequently, while it satisfies the profit imperative of producers and networks, it leave this viewer cold.

Reality TV is also unsatisfying to me as an otherwise passionate ‘rubber-necker’ because of its vampiric nature. I don’t especially derive pleasure from seeing others humiliated.

Yet J’adore Dragon’s Den. Seeing the entreprenurial spirit celebrated as it is on this show, learning what works and doesn’t work, and sharing the agony and ecstasy of the particpants, albeit viacriously, makes for a sublime pleasure. The insights and repartee of all the dragons is an essential. The variety of views is part of what makes the show work.

Comment on You are who you work for….. by Dave

Dave — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:44:39 +0000

So very true BUT….

Entrepreneurs face a number challenges simultaneously both personally and professionally. I feel it’s this mountain of pressure (money being king) that often pushes people of track and down paths that they otherwise wouldn’t have gone. Combined with the lack of experience in one or many aspects of running a business it is very easy to lose sight of you goals.

Stay focused, stay aware and keep your eyes open.

Comment on Owning a business can be (fill in the blank) by Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:48:42 +0000

As an aspiring-entrepreneur, I can relate to these wise words. My most powerful highs have been sparked by the successful sale to a customer who I never thought would bite. On the contrary, the endless struggle to convince investors that I have a sounds idea, my challenging foreign market, and the never ending battle with competitors for market share leave me exhausted and heart-broken. The challenges faced by entrepreneurs are infinite in number. But would we have it any other way? Would we be satisfied with stability and simplicity in our professional lives?
Absolutely not. Keep pushing!

Comment on Reality TV by Адам

Адам — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:25:31 +0000

Вот про все это я почитал с превиликиминтересом. И с удовольствием прочитал бы еще больше! Планируете ли дальше писать на эту же тему? Спасибо

Comment on Reality TV by Young Lee

Young Lee — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:25:38 +0000

The reality TV wave comes with the same mirage as blockbusters and sitcoms. The illusion in this case is placed at a different angle and that is at eye level with regular people. The public shouldn’t be fooled, since there are rigorous selection processes that the big corporate networks adhere to in order to add that character flare through the hopeful candidates that apply. I agree that it is a successful avenue in the television industry as it enables the general populous to sympathize and associate with the contestants individual character. There are few reality shows that are actually in a sense educational such as CBC’s Dragons Den, which only illustrates a partial fluff of the actual corporate world.

Another positive though would be that reality TV does drive individuals to reach certain ideals they may have. One trend though that can be notices in all these reality TV shows is that they all follow the same hierarchy that readily visible in business today (CEO, Management, Staff, Competition, Success measures, etc…). Makes one wonder what the global example is here?

Comment on Reality TV by Kevin Kinsella

Kevin Kinsella — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:55:56 +0000

Hello Arlene,

My name is Kevin Kinsella and I am a risk management consultant. I saw you on TV and was so impress by you. I do not have a big company like yours, but I am very passionate about the business. I love your website and your energy. You inspire me. Thanks!

Comment on Reality TV by Bianca Freedman

Bianca Freedman — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:59:53 +0000

Arlene– thank you for valuing measurement in communications. Thank you for inspiring so many Canadian women like me. I wish I got to tell you that in person when I met you on set yesterday. You rock!!

Comment on Reality TV by FredJouldd

FredJouldd — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:40:07 +0000

Thanks, good article.