Principle #1 Knowledge is Power – Gather and Manage Information in Advance
Henry Kissinger, one of the great American diplomats once said “It would be absolutely disastrous for us to go into a negotiation not knowing in advance what the other side was going to propose.”
Governments and companies spend millions of dollars to find out about the other side’s position before negotiations. Doesn’t it make sense that we spend a little time to find out more about our clients’ requirements in our day to day negotiations?
I dont want to sound full of myself, but I know I am a talented Graphic Artist. I am usually modest, but I am trying to say I have the skills needed to be a professional Graphic Designer.
I am only 15, but I know I could sell my stuff! I would do a variety of things, Designing a poster, snowboard, skateboard, advertisments, photo perfection (lighting, red eye, ect..), changed photos (eg. pimples removal from pix), album artwork, I mean, I can do just about ANYTHING on photoshop! But who can I sell this stuff to PROFESSIONALLY!?!?!? I really wanna pounce on this early on! I have given away my stuff before 4 free, like album artwork, but I think I have some potential to sell them for money.
Do you know of companys looking for advertisments, posters, logos, ect. Or any people who may want to buy a custom greating card? Do you know where buisnesses like snowboard manufacturers/sellers look to buy their stuff? Or even, do any of YOU want something to buy?
I am aware i need to go to college, but for now, I am trying to sell my work for an extreamly modest price!
I have been in business for 25+ years, and would like to transition to teaching at the college level. Big concern is that I have a Bachelors Degree only, and most colleges want a Masters or Doctorate. I loved training and motivating in my Sales and Training career and would like to take that forward. Any ideas or success stories out there? Thanks, Jerry
