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Creative Problem Solver
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Nassau, Bahamas
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Questions and Answers with a Creative Problem Solver
Q: Who is George Alger and why the heck should I hire this guy?
A: Well...maybe you shouldn’t! Actually, if you need a very conservative, “don’t rock the boat,” kind of Sales/Marketing and Public Relations professional, you really don’t need George Alger. On the other hand, if you like the idea of someone who can think on his feet, of someone who assumes responsibility, of someone who follows up and actually gets the job done and of someone who can work and act independently, you should find out a little more about this Alger guy. (See Solving Problems for more information).
Q: What is a “Creative Problem Solver”?
A: That would be a George Alger! OK…perhaps you require a bit more of a substantive answer: A Creative Problem Solver is someone who works with the person or persons in front of him to realize solutions for the greatest benefit for all concerned, and when none is in sight, to utilize imagination and originality to bring one into existence! (See Solving Problems, Photographer and Writer for examples of creative successes).
Q: Do you have a secret for bringing this about?
A: Yes, feeding prospective clients until they’re stuffed to the gills (creating a problem) and then demanding they sign the contract or else they’ll have to eat more (creating a solution)! Short of such stratagems, there is always the fine art of good communication. (See Solving Problems for more information).
Q: So, what is this "fine art of good communication"?
This primarily includes keen listening to a prospect’s or customer’s needs and wants (or even inspiring the person to convey what his/her needs and wants really are). This also includes observing and assessing the prospect’s emotional frame of mind (at that instant) to best ascertain how to deliver an effective solution. For example, a “cheerful” response to a “hostile” query, no matter how intelligent, will not be well received by the upset client. Given enough information from a potential client about what they need, it's now a matter of providing a solution! (See Solving Problems for more information).
Q: Hmmmm, anything else up your sleeve?
Actually, the art of good communication includes much more, but underlying this is the willingness and even personal necessity to promote, promote, promote and get oneself in front of contacts by way of the phone, e-mail, letters, meetings, seminars, trade shows, published articles and/or camping out on a prospect's front porch. Hence, effective public speaking exponentially increases opportunities to be in communication with a larger sphere of potential contacts. (See Public Speaker for more information).
Q: What do you attribute your success in sales and sales management to?
A: Robbing banks and using the money for client kickbacks to boost sales. And when temporarily out of banks, falling back on sincerely caring about the prospect/client’s needs to then act and ensure satisfaction. It really boils down to a true empathy for the individual, as an individual. (See Solving Problems and Community Service for more information).
Q: And what have you got to say about Marketing and PR?
A: It's more and more COMMUNICATION! (Effectually targeted and executed). Which I happen to like to do. (See Marketing/PR for more information).
Q: So why should I hire this guy?
A: Because you'd be crazy not to! And for that analytical part of your mind that craves facts and reasons: so that you can expand your business interests with a creative problem-solving, responsible, high-profile communicator/presenter, Sales/Marketing/PR professional and executive decision-maker who will truly care about your clients. (See Solving Problems for more information).
"I’d love to hear from you!"
George Alger
geo@georgealger.com
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