tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post1316076580581075202..comments2024-03-22T06:00:11.313-07:00Comments on Pen & Pro$per : Are You Selling Yourself Short?Jennifer Brown Bankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-26803632899284350052011-03-08T04:01:16.407-08:002011-03-08T04:01:16.407-08:00Janette,
Bravo, baby! Well stated. "We can&#...Janette,<br /><br />Bravo, baby! Well stated. "We can't expect others to buy what wer'e selling until we buy it first."<br /><br />I'd also like to add that I believe I saw that same program--as I am a fan of Martha Stewart's and all things domestic. :-)<br /><br />Muchas Gracias!Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-66707940177824629752011-03-07T21:55:32.924-08:002011-03-07T21:55:32.924-08:00Hola, Jennifer:
A couple of years ago, I saw a mad...Hola, Jennifer:<br />A couple of years ago, I saw a made-for-TV movie about Martha Stewart. (This relates, I promise!) There was a scene where the young and yet-undiscovered Martha discussed selling her homemade apple pies from a cart. She said that she initially priced them at $3 a pie, and rang very few sales. So she decided to *increase* the price to $10 a pie, causing the pies to fly off of her vendor's cart. <br /><br />My particulars of the scene may be off, but the gist is what remains with me: I was impressed with Martha's business savvy and refusal to sell herself short. She knew she had a quality product, and reflected her confidence in the quality of her product through its pricing. <br /><br />We can't expect others to buy what we're selling until we buy it first, as demonstrated by the way we comport ourselves and value our product. Enter self-confidence and business standards. Although I believe that is easier said than done, it also proves a wiser business strategy in the long-run. <br /><br />And a little faith doesn't hurt either. ;-)<br /><br />Have a lovely week!JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-39569855569562755112011-03-06T04:38:31.375-08:002011-03-06T04:38:31.375-08:00Missed Periods? A blast from the past! :-) Good to...Missed Periods? A blast from the past! :-) Good to hear from you again. Thanks for your thoughts.Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-16790040859010026632011-03-05T23:35:37.534-08:002011-03-05T23:35:37.534-08:00Dr. Phil is so right. (Did I just write that in pu...Dr. Phil is so right. (Did I just write that in public?) This post was a very good reminder. Thanks.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-56276365811476093232011-03-05T13:40:04.383-08:002011-03-05T13:40:04.383-08:00ayo,
How nice to hear this. I'm glad to provi...ayo,<br /><br />How nice to hear this. I'm glad to provide posts that cause reflection and reality checks.<br /><br />As for Fifty, what can I say? " I could tell ya' but, then I'd have to kill ya'." :-)<br /><br />Don't be a stranger. Thanks for stopping by.Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-7967853628761348052011-03-05T10:43:10.669-08:002011-03-05T10:43:10.669-08:00hello jennifer
how are you?
there's always som...hello jennifer<br />how are you?<br />there's always something for me to think about each time i visit your blog. you've spoken the truth in this article and kind of reinforced my position on risk taking and knowing one's worth.<br />thanks for sharing.<br />but wait:<br />why fifty? when theres diddy, lupe, nelly, naz.... lol!!!<br />take care of yourself and enjoy the rest of the dayayohttp://discoveringpurpose.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-60967921024618284572011-03-05T02:31:16.607-08:002011-03-05T02:31:16.607-08:00OOps! That should read "feedback". Caugh...OOps! That should read "feedback". Caught that typo. :-) Need to clean these reading glasses...Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-1900712705730711242011-03-05T02:29:15.809-08:002011-03-05T02:29:15.809-08:00Hi Yasmin,
Welcome, welcome! I'm glad you fou...Hi Yasmin,<br /><br />Welcome, welcome! I'm glad you found these tips useful. Thanks so much for your feddback and your time.Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-90561968622650440522011-03-04T19:46:30.461-08:002011-03-04T19:46:30.461-08:00Hi Jennifer,
Great post, as usual. As a new blogg...Hi Jennifer,<br /><br />Great post, as usual. As a new blogger/writer, I appreciated your reflections on this important topic. I will keep your tips in mind.Yasminhttp://poetsofthecaribbean.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-27662346313381989602011-03-04T19:34:04.486-08:002011-03-04T19:34:04.486-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Yasmin Moraishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052235256064726816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-68115427578776620152011-03-04T03:30:25.104-08:002011-03-04T03:30:25.104-08:00Hi Yvonne,
So glad you like! Thanks so much for s...Hi Yvonne,<br /><br />So glad you like! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing.Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-72191531851521827332011-03-03T22:18:58.342-08:002011-03-03T22:18:58.342-08:00Jennifer,
These are timely reminders that fuel my ...Jennifer,<br />These are timely reminders that fuel my choices to take a risk, and say no to free-loading, tire-kickers. And @ Jk Allen, you're right 'it never feels right'when I sell myself SHORT, or know you're being gleaned.<br /><br />Diversify and hone. I like this.<br /><br />Thanks so much.Yvonne Mokihana Calizarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629319127474145439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-22344763976365991912011-03-03T16:53:14.069-08:002011-03-03T16:53:14.069-08:00Thanks much, JK! I appreciate the input.Thanks much, JK! I appreciate the input.Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-90214288087288052242011-03-03T16:13:27.373-08:002011-03-03T16:13:27.373-08:00Hi Jennifer - this was a fun! That quote by Fif is...Hi Jennifer - this was a fun! That quote by Fif is eye opening for sure. I know when I sell myself and it never feels right. I appreciate the tips you've shared. Thank you!Jk Allenhttp://hustlersnotebook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-69473740643859587322011-03-03T08:58:48.006-08:002011-03-03T08:58:48.006-08:00Oops, just caught my typo. Please omit "my&qu...Oops, just caught my typo. Please omit "my" before "his famous lines." Sorry folks!Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-21066979683518099912011-03-03T08:54:52.634-08:002011-03-03T08:54:52.634-08:00Bryan,
Thanks for stopping by. Always a pleasure ...Bryan,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Always a pleasure to hear from you. Yep, I feel "50 Cent". Matter of fact, I just blushed when I typed that. :-)<br /><br />But, I must admit that I'm less "fanatic" than in former years.<br /><br />I don't always agree with all of his lyrics pertaining to women and the fast-lane-life,<br />but he's definitely got some mad skills when it comes to good dance music! <br /><br />And he does profess to embracing God in his interviews. In fact, one of my his famous lines is, "Only God can judge me."<br /><br />And you're right; risk is often rewarded.<br /><br />Here's hoping we all have greater rewards from our risks in 2011!Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-71912554432910220512011-03-03T07:13:00.152-08:002011-03-03T07:13:00.152-08:00Hi Jennifer, I love this:
"busted, disgusted...Hi Jennifer, I love this:<br /><br />"busted, disgusted and an expert on all things Ramen Noodles,"<br /><br />That's awesome. I too have been an expert on all things Ramen. It's true, we so often accept what they're giving because it's scary to risk, "OR DON'T WORK/WRITE FOR US."<br /><br />It's scary to stand up and demand what we're worth. But risk is often rewarded. Thanks for sharing this! And I had no idea you had a crusy on 50 Cent. He does have some rock-hard abs, though. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-32846460507985208612011-03-02T18:35:49.254-08:002011-03-02T18:35:49.254-08:00Hi Evelyn,
Thanks so much for your comments and s...Hi Evelyn,<br /><br />Thanks so much for your comments and support. My goal is to help through my divine gifts and experience. You let me know I'm on the right track. ;-)Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-43410692591370585102011-03-02T18:25:11.202-08:002011-03-02T18:25:11.202-08:00Hi Jennifer,
These are good tips. I don't ha...Hi Jennifer,<br /><br />These are good tips. I don't have much to add. But I can say that I am learning a lot from you. My goal is to be a paid writer. Your tips are very helpful in this area for me.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Evelyn Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05700933711027929815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-10602220092640165792011-03-02T15:39:56.884-08:002011-03-02T15:39:56.884-08:00You're welcome. Keep us posted!You're welcome. Keep us posted!Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-68880528588924720482011-03-02T15:21:41.169-08:002011-03-02T15:21:41.169-08:00Thank you for the online resources. I've been ...Thank you for the online resources. I've been wanting to do something to home my skills. :)Waning Womanhttp://waningwoman.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-41034645017798028622011-03-02T12:51:22.746-08:002011-03-02T12:51:22.746-08:00Wendy,
You've got good taste girl! And hey, t...Wendy,<br /><br />You've got good taste girl! And hey, thugs need love too. :-) Thanks for your thoughts.Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-60803889744164805572011-03-02T12:49:05.732-08:002011-03-02T12:49:05.732-08:00Karen,
Thanks so much. You're spot on! Polish...Karen,<br /><br />Thanks so much. You're spot on! Polish and confidence can go a long way. :-)Jennifer Brown Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-33155668188966104622011-03-02T12:16:17.160-08:002011-03-02T12:16:17.160-08:00It definitely takes courage and conviction to not ...It definitely takes courage and conviction to not accept less than you're worth. Great article and PS. I think I still have a crush on 50!Wendy Altschulerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705416408052799794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-14593199960245525842011-03-02T11:56:28.244-08:002011-03-02T11:56:28.244-08:00Great post! This is something that I need to remin...Great post! This is something that I need to remind myself of sometimes. I think that much is said by how we carry ourselves professionally. Polish and confidence go a long way. Even if the confidence is a little shaky on the inside, no one needs to know that! :) Thanks, as always, for sharing.Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.com