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“Spin” vs. “Salemanship”

When the Best Defense is a Good Offense Not every “For Sale” home is in “mint, move-in condition” — nor is that a realistic goal for many sellers (be it due to limited time, money, energy, or simply a cold-eyed cost-benefit analysis). When that’s the case, though, getting top dollar for the home hinges on...
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Bernie Madoff’s Marketing Insights

“Know Your Customer (er, Mark)”In retrospect, disgraced financier cum swindler Bernie Madoff may have been a lousy investor, but he sure was a helluva salesman. How else does one attract $50 billion from thousands of investors and financial institutions worldwide? As best I can discern, herewith are his top five marketing insights (offered in the...
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