open success stories
TRANSCRIPT
Unlock the secrets of:
great success stories
By Sally Beaudry, Attorney at Law© Beaudry 2015
O.P.E.N. Success Stories
OPEN Success Storiesopen doors
1) Opportunity2) Plan of action3) End Result4) Next
1)Opportunity
Focus not on circumstance/issue, but the opportunity presented.
2)Plan of action
What goals did you set? What actions did you take?
Omit all unnecessary details.
3) End Results
What opened?
What stayed shut?
a) # of new buyers/ repeat customers
b) # of new markets /partnerships
c) $ Saved $ increased profit
Be specific with # and $:
a) Need more R & D?
b) Need people or a partner?
c) Need more time?
d) Need to Improve communication?
Be specific - What was learned from unopened door?
4) Next?
What was learned;how can that be used?
Explain how lessons useful in other areas:
a) a specialized area of the industry (racing)
b) a detailed part of the industry (style)
c) a related industry (mass transportation)
e) a service industry (tourism)
f) future industries (new technology)
Unrelated areas:d) a growing industry (health care)
1) Opportunity2) Plan of action3) End Result4) Next
O.P.E.N. success storiesOpen Doors