

Project Distinct Podcast
Scott McKain
How do YOU stand out in today’s competitive marketplace? What does it take to sell uniquely…and serve remarkably? How can customers tell a difference between you and your competitors? “PROJECT DISTINCT with Scott McKain” reveals what it takes to soar above the crowd and dominate your market. You’ll discover the elements required to make your competition irrelevant. Subscribe and join Hall of Fame professional speaker Scott McKain daily! What if you don’t listen…and your competition does?
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Mar 25, 2021 • 11min
S2 E674: Encore Episode - More on ALL Business is Show Business!
In this episode, Scott takes a look at the specific reasons WHY your business is a “show business” — and offers specific ideas on what you can do to enhance the customer experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2021 • 9min
S2 E673: Encore Episode - Why YOUR business IS “show business”
A remarkable event created Scott McKain’s unique business philosophy: “ALL Business is Show Business.” In today’s Project Distinct, he relates the story of how it happened, and why it’s important to you and your efforts.(If you’d like to hear the entire audiobook of “ALL Business is STILL Show Business,” it’s available on Audible.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2021 • 11min
S2 E672: Encore Episode - Fighting commoditization
In today’s hyper-competitive marketplace, it’s natural that commoditization is a magnet that pulls businesses and professionals back to the pack. In today’s episode, Scott McKain relates the story of how commoditization impacted his industry of professional speaking — and reveals the aspect of business that can help you prevent being a commodity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2021 • 10min
S2 E671: Encore Episode - Three questions to create a compelling competitive advantage
Everyone seeks an advantage — however, we often fail to understand that what we perceive as a strength may not be compelling to customers in our market. In today’s Project Distinct, Scott McKain offers three questions we should all be asking to make our competitive advantage enough to motivate our customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2021 • 11min
S2 E670: Encore Episode - The Six Levels of Customer Interaction (Part Three)
Scott McKain concludes his examination of the six levels of interaction that revolve around the intensity of customer relationships. Today, it’s the final two levels — client and advocate. What happens when the repeat customer becomes more engaged and exclusive with you? And, what does it take to grow a client into an advocate who will promote your business for you? Whether it’s B2C or B2B, the principles are the same — and you’ll grow both your business and your career when you understand all six levels…concluding today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2021 • 11min
S2 E669: Encore Episode - The Six Levels of Customer Interaction (Part Two)
Scott McKain is examining the six levels of interaction that revolve around the intensity of customer relationships. Today, it’s the next two levels — first-time buyer and repeat customer. What happens when a prospect decides to make her first purchase? And, what does it take to keep them coming back for more? Whether it’s B2C or B2B, the principles are the same — and you’ll grow both your business and your career when you understand all six levels…continuing today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 2021 • 10min
S2 E668: Encore Episode - The Six Levels of Customer Interaction (Part One)
In this series, Scott McKain examines the six levels of interaction that revolve around the intensity of the relationships you have with customers. Today, it’s the first two levels — suspect and prospect. You’ll discover how those who may not have the need or ability to buy move up into a prospect with whom you can do business. Whether it’s B2C or B2B, the principles are the same — and you’ll grow both your business and your career when you understand all six levels…starting today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 2021 • 11min
S2 E667: Encore Episode - How can I become a better speaker?
In this episode, Scott McKain answers one of the questions he’s asked most: How can I improve my speaking skills. With research published by Harvard, combined with his own wealth of experience, here are tips to help you attain the speaking skills you desire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2021 • 11min
S2 E666: Encore Episode - The clarity of Nido Qubein and High Point University
As the Corporate Educator in Residence at High Point University, Scott McKain has just spent a couple of days on campus at one of the nation’s most innovative institutions of higher learning. In this episode, he reveals one of the first steps that his friend, Dr. Nido Qubein, President of HPU, took to dramatically change the fortunes of the school — and how you can apply the same approach to your business or career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2021 • 12min
S2 E665: Encore Episode - The problem with the “hustle”
So many are talking about the importance of the “hustle” on social media, Inc. Magazine asks if we’ve devolved it into “hustle porn.” There’s no doubt we need to make an effort to attain success — but, is there a problem with all the 10Xing and the “hustle”? In today’s episode, Scott McKain shares what really matters as we seek to create distinction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices