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What is your ‘superpower’? Share a skill you excel at!

LeahK — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:12:32 GMT

Happy Wednesday, folks 🎉

It’s hard to believe it’s July already! Time really does fly. Sometimes, I wish I had the ability to stop time. But as fun as it might be to imagine having that kind of superpower, I’d love to know:

What is your ‘superpower’? Share a skill you excel at!

Maybe it’s being able to write perfectly on a sandwich board without any outline, or always knowing the exact change without having to use a calculator — we want to celebrate all your ‘superpowers’!

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Bronze_Palms — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:22:42 GMT

I love reporting - so I guess you could say I excel at Excel! LOL

It is great because, with every new initiative, we are able to see how it contributes to revenue.

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lawnbrook — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 02:30:49 GMT

I love to untangle things 🤣,

It's like a puzzle to me: necklaces, wire, string, power cords, fishing line, all get handed to me in our household..

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lenjobakes — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 02:32:20 GMT

@Bronze_Palms I am so jealous of your love and excellence when it comes to Excel! This is definitely something that I need to work on - knowing the actual impact of decisions I make instead of just guessing.

I'd be happy to attend a MasterClass whenever you're ready to host one! 😉

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lawnbrook — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 02:35:28 GMT

Also love a good spreadsheet,

I have a software development background, so I love getting my teeth stuck into writing scripts to do things "that can't be done"

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lenjobakes — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:30:43 GMT

As a card carrying introvert, my super power would be making everyone believe that I'm actually extroverted!

From clients who walk in to our suppliers to our delivery folks - they all think I love interacting with people and I'm glad for it! I have always wanted to have an incredibly welcoming business that everyone could come and feel known and I'm so grateful I've been able to set that culture!

Nothing makes me happier than being able to quietly listen to music and do a quiet activity next to the people I love who are also committed to doing a quiet activity in great company 🤣

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DinaLRosenberg — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:12:19 GMT

I'm really great at coming up with business ideas on the marketing/merchandise side... my husband always says I can create a business out of what I give to other business owners for free...

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TCSlaguna — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:09:50 GMT

I'm the same way as @Bronze_Palms, I love data and Excel, currently learning R.

I'm also a little paranoid, so I like to think of what could go wrong before it does go wrong. Helps make sure things run smoothly (backup plans for technological issues) and that we are prepared with an action plan if sales start to drop.

I also like to drill holes in walls to run ethernet to every corner of the store. Then attach a Google Wifi in each location to make sure we have great WiFi everywhere in the store. Perhaps not a superpower, but a hobby.

What's NOT my superpower? Marketing and social media.

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LeahK — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:17:56 GMT

hold on now -- is there an official club for introverts? how do I get one of these cards? 😂

Joking aside, setting a culture where introverts, extroverts, ambiverts feel known & welcome when interacting with your business -- that's a real super-power!

p.s. I would venture to guess that +90% of people who work in Community Management, are introverts -- acting as extroverts. Teach us your ways 🙏

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JessPoynter — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:24:17 GMT

Oh man....if untangling things is your jam, I had an absolute PRIZE for you last week! I worked through it liiiiiiittle by little...and made it through....but wow! If you love doing that, I have a feeling you are a VERY patient person. 😄

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JessPoynter — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:35:19 GMT

Quotes.

and numbers.

Now while I'm not the Encyclopedia Britannica (did I just date myself? 🤔) of the entire film library since films were created, I have seen a lot of them, and I can quote back most of them. Side note: I have found that it helps a lot when I'm trying to relate a client to a look, idea, or situation that comes up in the studio and clinic.

You can't remember a line? Got you

What movie is that line from? Got you

Who was the actor that said that line? Got you

As for dates...

Do I remember my entire family's birthday off the top of my head? Yes

Do I remember the day of my 8th grade graduation? Yes

Do I remember when most of my Sola neighbors signed their leases? Yes (course that one's more so months and years rather than specific date).

Do I remember the exact time both my kids were born? Yes

Do I nerd out about Excel sheets, databases, and floorplans? Yes. Yes. and Yes.

It's a blessing and a curse at times 😄

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lenjobakes — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:33:45 GMT

Have you ever listened to Smartless, @JessPoynter? You sound like Will Arnett! He can recall dates and numbers really well.

I should have you on speaker every time I have a conversation. I can never remember any lines, any people, or any plots of movies ever 🫣

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lenjobakes — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:35:26 GMT

@lawnbrook Where were you on my wedding day?! 3 of us tried to untangle my necklace and couldn't do it. Ended up wearing the "backup" down aisle because I couldn't spend any more time trying to figure out the teeeeeeniest little knot in the chain 🥴

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abra2022 — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:44:37 GMT

I excel in Consumer Law as it relates to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). WHO OWNS YOUR CONSUMER CREDIT DATA? YOU OWN IT! Why is this important? Because it means you can control what is being reported by TransUnion, Experian, Equifax and LexisNexis. etc. I help people raise their FICO score; Remove bankruptcy, repossessions, bad auto loans, negative payment experience, child support reporting, hard inquiry removal and collections. It's not magic. It's having the knowledge and the technique. Reach out to me if you need help with your personal credit history. I can be reached at abrafinancialgroup@gmail.com (Just ask for Dayvid or Peter)

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lenjobakes — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:51:59 GMT

Hahahahaha @LeahK, I had to make my own card to flash when people would see me in the wild with headphones on just to avoid accidentally being pulled into a conversation at Costco 🤣

There is a lot of in person cues that really help - like smiling but ensuring that my eyes crinkle. I feed off of someone's energy too! So if they're chill, I'm chill. If they're excited, I'm excited. But I typically start with "boundless dog-energy" and go down from there.

I loose a lot of my zhuzh on Zoom, but there are definitely ways to play it up there as well.

I literally gave a keynote about this (the importance of community and the art of connecting) a few months ago and it really does come down to putting on your "customer service" voice during the day and really really treasuring the times that you don't have to be "on". It's a tough balance, but it's le job!

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ryanwanner — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:36:30 GMT

Holy cow @lenjobakes YES! You sound just like me. When I took one of those INFJ tests the administrator of the test actually congratulated me on showing up to get the results since I’m so far on the introvert scale. When I’m in my element though I’m happy, forthcoming, and wide open, and that’s for the exact reason you are. My business is built around a warm and inviting business model; I have to do that every day. Once that open sign turns off though….

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ryanwanner — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:37:25 GMT

@LeahK Does sarcasm count? 🤔😝

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Victorialr — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 19:42:25 GMT

I'm very resourceful! I've had to move so many times I rarely have all of my art supplies on hand, so I use whatever I can find for product photos - anything from the dust jackets of books to candle lids. I like to get creative 🙂

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sharpedges — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 11:48:53 GMT

Totally unrelated, but I checked out your website and it looks amazing!

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sharpedges — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 11:54:09 GMT

Are you my clone?...lol I totally could have written your response. I have back ups of back ups for most of my equipment and still worry If i have enough...lol. And Marketing and social media are definitely NOT my super power..lol