Simple Marketing Lessons From Working in a Factory

Posted by m4bmarketing under Marketing
From http://www.m4bmarketing.com 4976 days ago
Made Hot by: jnelson on September 14, 2010 7:45 pm

When I finished school I worked in a factory for a few weeks before going to university. I made a game of each shift to overcome the boredom and heat and thinking about the experience here are a few marketing lessons I learnt.

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Written by globalcopywrite
4976 days ago

Hi Susan,

I worked in an apple orchard when I was in high school. My job was to pick up a 5 lb. bag of apples, spin it, and put a staple in the top of the bag. I, too, made a game out of it. I also plotted a way to get to university so I didn’t have to spend my life “working on the line”. (I’m from Detroit so that was a very real possibility!) You’re right, there were many valuable marketing lessons to be had, too. Great post.

Sarah

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Written by m4bmarketing
4975 days ago

I bet the work was pretty tough Sarah. Good to see your plotting years ago has worked out so well.

Susan

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Written by yoni67
4976 days ago

Susan,

Awesome post!!!

Firstly, your great choice of picture set the mood instantly. I love these stories of humble beginnings and first jobs. Mine was pumping gas at a huge service plaza where the smell of diesel fuel remains in my nose even today.

Great lessons gleaned from your factory days! I thoroughly enjoyed!

Yoni

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Written by m4bmarketing
4976 days ago

Hi Yoni,

Thanks and I know you are a master of bring the past to life with lessons we can learn from. Reflecting back the people I worked with taught me a lot about life and I will always be grateful.

Susan

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