Comments on: Hitch and Marketing http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/26/hitch/ new media strategies and other marketing gems Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:27:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Douglas Karr http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/26/hitch/comment-page-1/#comment-46317 Douglas Karr Mon, 28 May 2007 17:19:33 +0000 http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/26/hitch/#comment-46317 I was in the hardware business for a blink of an eye because I simply couldn't compete. I could build one heck of a system but was getting my butt whooped by emachines that were 1/3rd the cost. I probably should have stayed in the business but got weary of explaining that you pay for quality - even with computers that all come in a plastic and metal box. You're correct on one thing... there are very few computer repair businesses that can withstand the pressure of the competition. It's a testament to your company! Congratulations. I was in the hardware business for a blink of an eye because I simply couldn’t compete. I could build one heck of a system but was getting my butt whooped by emachines that were 1/3rd the cost. I probably should have stayed in the business but got weary of explaining that you pay for quality - even with computers that all come in a plastic and metal box.

You’re correct on one thing… there are very few computer repair businesses that can withstand the pressure of the competition. It’s a testament to your company! Congratulations.

]]> By: Douglas Karr http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/26/hitch/comment-page-1/#comment-46316 Douglas Karr Mon, 28 May 2007 17:16:18 +0000 http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/26/hitch/#comment-46316 Duane, that's awesome! I'm glad I'm not the only one that like the underlying message so much. Duane, that’s awesome! I’m glad I’m not the only one that like the underlying message so much. ]]> By: Tho Schrock http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/26/hitch/comment-page-1/#comment-46311 Tho Schrock Mon, 28 May 2007 16:36:47 +0000 http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/26/hitch/#comment-46311 I agree. I have build two brick and mortar companies on TRUST with my customers. In one of my businesses, we have actually been able to differentiate ourselves in the marketplace by being honest with our computer repair customers! Its a sad day when you are one of the last honest computer repair businesses around! I agree. I have build two brick and mortar companies on TRUST with my customers. In one of my businesses, we have actually been able to differentiate ourselves in the marketplace by being honest with our computer repair customers! Its a sad day when you are one of the last honest computer repair businesses around! ]]> By: Duane Brown http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/26/hitch/comment-page-1/#comment-46181 Duane Brown Sat, 26 May 2007 23:04:30 +0000 http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/26/hitch/#comment-46181 Doug, I've seen the movie twice and I've applied it to my personal and professional life. It's gotten me the guy I've always said I wanted and an awesome job that can't be beat. In some ways it's just a movie, but if you really watch it, it's more like a philosophy for life. The advice works for getting the guy/girl, moving up in the company and pitching new business or even just getting your first house. For all those situations you want to be your best, do your homework and really pay attention to what's going on. Doug, I’ve seen the movie twice and I’ve applied it to my personal and professional life. It’s gotten me the guy I’ve always said I wanted and an awesome job that can’t be beat. In some ways it’s just a movie, but if you really watch it, it’s more like a philosophy for life. The advice works for getting the guy/girl, moving up in the company and pitching new business or even just getting your first house. For all those situations you want to be your best, do your homework and really pay attention to what’s going on. ]]>