Branding earns a lifetime of trust. ~via James Arthur
I met James via social media many years back, and have appreciated his unique insights and perspective since. In the End, It’s Simple… ROI is what you get. ROR is ‘why’ you keep getting it. And in a world that’s changing faster than ever, it’s the ‘why’ that will carry you forward. -Ted
Sales gets you one night.
Marketing gets you the second date.
Branding earns a lifetime of trust.
The longer I’ve spent in business, the more I’ve realised that success has very little to do with transactions and everything to do with relationships.
When I took the uniform off and entered the world of entrepreneurship, I understood strategy, discipline and execution. What I didn’t fully understand was that the greatest asset any business will ever have isn’t its product—it’s the trust it builds.
About 15 years ago, I was incredibly fortunate to be mentored by Ted Rubin , who introduced me to a philosophy that changed my life: Stop focusing on ROI (Return on Investment) and start focusing on ROR (Return on Relationships).
That one lesson transformed how I built companies, led teams and connected with customers.
I thought technology was the competitive advantage. Ted taught me that people are.
He challenged me to see every customer as a person, not a number. To communicate digitally as if we were looking them in the eyes.
That shift helped shape the entrepreneur I became after my years of service, and I’m grateful for it every day.
Ted, thank you for your wisdom, friendship and belief in me. I think it’s time we finally took that overdue holiday together. Anywhere in the World on the private jet that you helped me achieve for my family, dogs and executive team.
Because at the end of the day…
People don’t stay loyal to businesses. They stay loyal to how those businesses make them feel.
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