Unlock the secrets of:

great success stories

By Sally Beaudry, Attorney at Law© Beaudry 2015

O.P.E.N. Success Stories

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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

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