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[Lynda Cromar Company: Empower Network, LLC Contribution Level: 9]

I would love to see a lot of "value' shared here! We often hear that but lets define what it really is so that new people can have a better handle on how to share it themselves.

For me its first being able to listen and understand enough that I know what my new prospect is seeking. I must never make an assumption, it is often wrong. Value must be in the eyes of the one seeking it.

[Richard Bravo Company: Life Force International Contribution Level: 9]

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In the context of business and the marketplace ...

Value that I take in is defined as something, a new skill, an asset, a relationship, new knowledge or wisdom imparted that benefits/impacts my life in a positive way.

Value as I define it in what I do is the same.
I seek to impart "useful, beneficial" knowledge to my "audience."
Something they can take away and either put to use (right now, quickly) and see positive input as a direct result, or that empowers their life and business on a profound level - preferably both.

I believe it "should" be tangible.
As a leader we should strive to over deliver to the extent that it isn't just a perception.
Rather it is something so powerful that it's undeniable and impossible to ignore.
The perception at that point is beyond valuable ... it becomes prolific.

That's what I strive for at least.
~RB
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[anglina james Contribution Level: 1]

I believe that value relies in other person's eyes... whatever we say or do our all efforts for others must not be neglected.... there is a value even of our single word... everything has some value...

http://www.albertam.com

[Tadas Luksys Contribution Level: 1]

There are lost of valuable information. In this forum too, but

the only problem we have on the internet is information overload
So it hard to find really valuable information you need, not only you want, but
you need for your business.

Tadas

[Lynda Cromar Company: Empower Network, LLC Contribution Level: 9]

There are some really good comments here, I am learning a lot!

[Michelle & Bill Pescosolido Company: Evolv Health, LLC Contribution Level: 3]

Value is providing your new found knowledge or strategies that you are successful with. Bottom line is you provide it with no other motive that wanting to help.

[Jeremy Barker Contribution Level: 3]

I would love to see a lot of "value' shared here! We often hear that but lets define what it really is so that new people can have a better handle on how to share it themselves.

For me its first being able to listen and understand enough that I know what my new prospect is seeking. I must never make an assumption, it is often wrong. Value must be in the eyes of the one seeking it.

Added value to me is anything that increases self worth and helps other people. Of course we can speak of money when talking of something of value but people miss the big picture of what value actually is when money is put into the equation.

Forget the money and add real value to your life and business. The money will follow! Every time I take a break to play with my children I have a lot of added value to my life. It makes me happy and that is what it is all about; being happy and having freedom!

[Tadas Luksys Contribution Level: 1]

I would love to see a lot of "value' shared here! We often hear that but lets define what it really is so that new people can have a better handle on how to share it themselves.

For me its first being able to listen and understand enough that I know what my new prospect is seeking. I must never make an assumption, it is often wrong. Value must be in the eyes of the one seeking it.

Added value to me is anything that increases self worth and helps other people. Of course we can speak of money when talking of something of value but people miss the big picture of what value actually is when money is put into the equation.

Forget the money and add real value to your life and business. The money will follow! Every time I take a break to play with my children I have a lot of added value to my life. It makes me happy and that is what it is all about; being happy and having freedom!

Nice thought, that I can say never slave for money, let money slave for you and you just live for yourself and others and you will become very happy and rich!

and of course it can be not only knowledge value but value for spirit, inspiration, empower and more.
So usually biggest value for human is combination of these things, when results is human, who loves others and feel loved.

Tadas

[Joyce Penner Company: Life Force International Contribution Level: 8]

From a business perspective? Which is what I believe we all are - Business Owners! then we need to turn to the experts for their wisdom.

The masters of defining value - Bob Burg and John David Mann (Go Givers Sell More) explain the relationship between value and being in business.

The final page, a woman asks "Do I need to make a business plan to map out how I will make an income, or do I just dive right into the give part and take it on complete faith that money will appear from my actions?"

She assumed the same things many do.

The answer: Yes, we replied, you need to make a plan! Faith and pragmatic planning are not mutually exclusive. Both Ernesto and Nicole started out with very practical business models: selling hot dogs, designing and selling software. For that matter, so did Sam (selling insurance policies), Debra (selling houses), Claire (selling her graphic design and advertising services) - and indeed, so did everyone in the book.

The Go Giver Philosophy is fantastic but again people took it too far - give, give, give and give some more. Bob Burg and John David Mann were writing that book for business owners who know you have to have and work a plan for income and add the "go giver" attitude TO the plan. As illustrated by their answer to the very lady who asked if she should just give in the hopes that money would appear.

For example, the instant you chose which company you are going to be a sales rep for, you are in a position to provide value to someone. That company has a product that is going to solve someone's problem and you don't need to know a darn thing about the product as long as you have a website or brochure to hand someone. Your value (as a business owner) is not wrapped up in what you know but whether, can you solve a problem for someone? You are in business when money exchanges hands when your solution solves their problem. Or as Bob would say "yes, you need a plan".

Then you can be IN business WITH a go giver attitude. Then you can find and attract the go getters who have a go giver attitude !
Joyce
Worth repeating !

[Chris Tryon Contribution Level: 4]

Hi Lynda, occasionally I do stop by here for a visit. Let me tell you what I see quite a bit of on this site that IS NOT VALUE.

Value is not repeating verbatim the same "attraction marketing quotes" and making yourself look like an expert because you repeat them. You know the quotes: What is your why? Is your why strong enough? The product doesn't matter it is the way you market it. (Which is partially true.) You need to market "tools" to help people market their product or service. The reality of the last statement is that they ARE marketing the tools to market their tools. At least that has been my observation.

Now, how do I define value? Being a real person that genuinely cares about the individuals that you are interacting with. You don't have a "hidden agenda." In off-line language that would be the equivalent of being a "good listener." A former salesman that I used to work for called it "listening for the pain" and then providing a solution. He knew he had the solution. He just needed to know how to present it. When he heard what their pain was, he knew how to market his solution. (FYI, he was selling home security systems.)

I believe the same concepts can be applied here. What do you think?