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In reality, the last example is probably going to take 80% of our time. We’re not FB assistants doing your posts to your friends, family and other close acquaintances. Most people tend to define their business model on an approach which says “we are different, but we are doing the same thing as another 200 local companies are” and will, more or less, use the same marketing activities. We’re in the business of building brands, perceptions and creating market penetration. While not a very old company, we’ve got the in-house know-how & CV’s. Real estate? We have already achieved a couple of different success stories, in a very short time frame. It actually sets us apart just as much as it sets the competitors to your left and right apart doing the same thing. One is still in the “creating reach” phase which then will be followed by the “engagement and results” phase extending the reach and following by more than 100% - despite already being present in social media more than 18 months. The shortest possible route to becoming successful, regardless of which markets you address, is simply: This was achieved in c. 2.5 months. The other being a venture, starting from scratch, achieving bookings of approx 20 to 30.000 euro’s a month. This based only on an idea, a concept and the creation of a name. You have to ask yourself, who are my intended customers? Don’t mind the local competitors, unless you think they’ll start to buy from you. Question with an open mind, the values and viewpoints from intended targets and if they are a good basis for decision making? Yeah, we all got big windows, and we all of course offer a little extra service that sets us apart. Find all the - WHYs? Do that, then you can create reach AND create engagement. If the product and/service is worthwhile, you will create revenue. If we don’t believe it is, or if we believe your intended market isn’t worth it, we will tell you. Something treasured higher than revenue is success rate and proof of concept. Basically, that’s all we’re about and all we have ever done.