Ep. 3.14 | From Academic to Entrepreneur with Dr. Lindsay Padilla
November 17, 2020
CORE CONCEPTS
People First, Then Profit
This relationship becomes causal not correlative when you develop enduring relationships and foster connections in others . If you focus your professional efforts on people first the profit will follow.
Unique Starts with You
In an increasingly competitive and often times saturated market, differentiation and personalization will make certain your prospective customers become your loyal clients.
Show Them Hospitality
Exceeding expectations is the new normal. Creating a culture focused on an exceptional customer experiences and proactive customer service ensures development and growth.
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Don Mamone
I’m a business consultant, keynote speaker and professional photographer with a specialty in helping creative and hospitality businesses grow, refine and scale their services. I genuinely want to know how I can help you reach your goals!
10 years ago, I was working with one of the world’s biggest hotel chains. I loved the hospitality industry and how it allowed me to bestow the very best service upon my clients. Overnight, though, the project I was working on suddenly disappeared. While I’d been practicing corporate event photography as a part-time passion, I never thought I was ready to go full time. This event changed everything. I had to make a choice to either commit 100% to photography, or to hunt for a new corporate job. I chose to hustle. READ MORE
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Don's presentation on branding & photography was not only informative but also interactive. His content was relative to all attendees whether they were a small business owner or an employee of a large corporation. The presentation was engaging and interaction and although we were in a large room it felt like an intimate setting. Owning a small business myself, Don helped remind me that it's not always about selling your services as much as it's about selling yourself and why you do what you do! It's all about personal connections.
Don investigates the needs of the crowd prior to his arrival in order to focus his presentation around what the listeners want and need to hear to improve their business. He has a very professional speaking manner, but is also relatable and explains his topic thoroughly so the listeners are able to easily apply the education immediately. He is able to ensure any topic is easily understood for both experienced professionals and those just entering the industry
Don was not only a very engaging speaker, well prepared and polished but also very real. None of that boring, stuffy presentation stuff going on with him! His presentation was spot on and he received many compliments from those in attendance. If you are I need of a speaker and especially if you want someone your audience can relate to – you’ve found him!