by Manley Films | Jul 18, 2017
Ever admired someone who is spectacularly successful in life and business, only to find that they lack character? Character makes us unique as much as it defines our similarities. Poor character is a lack of moral integrity. There’s plenty of both the good and bad, so...
by Jim Manley | Jul 14, 2017
Many things can make or break a shoot day, like dead camera batteries, showing up late, being unprepared or out of touch with your client’s needs. While none of these are acceptable, there is one thing that makes a shoot unrecoverable: talent. Most of our clients...
by Manley Films | Jun 7, 2017
You need a new car. You research options, determine what will fit your lifestyle and what you can afford. You meet with a sales person at a dealership. He shows you the car you need. Then he shows you the car you want. The difference is a hefty price, but he convinces...
by Manley Films | May 30, 2017
After twenty-five years in marketing, I’ve seen quite a few business exceed their goals, and some fall short of expectations. It takes time and investment in people to build a brand. That investment means more than any other, because people — not technology,...
by Jim Manley | May 16, 2017
ABC. Always Be Closing. What a dumb way to sell. Sure, it might work for some people, in the short term. But, in my opinion, sooner or later that selfish way of thinking will close your sales career forever. Let me preface this brief blog by saying that I have no...
by Manley Films | May 10, 2017
You’ve waited for months to get approval on a new marketing video. A video production team is lined up. The location and talent is locked in. Your social media calendar is coordinated for distribution. Everything is on track for a product launch. Then it happens. Your...
