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Hey CX Nation,In this week's episode of The CXChronicles Podcast #213 we  welcomed Rick Elmore, Founder & CEO at Simply Noted based in Phoenix, AZ. Simply Noted is an API-first platform that streamlines the creation and distribution of genuine Handwritten Notes.They are completely customer-funded and work with 100s of the top startups and Fortune 5000 companies to help them integrate, automate and scale their handwritten outreach.In this episode, Rick and Adrian chat through how he has tackled The Four CX Pillars: Team,  Tools, Process & Feedback and shares tips & best practices that have worked across his own customer focused business leader journey.**Episode #213 Highlight Reel:**1. Started career as an NFL football player drafted by the Green Bay Packers 2. Why entrepreneurs must be natural problem solvers & life long learners 3. Investing in personalized mediums to drive customer happiness & retention 4. Keep constant track of the problems in your business, prioritize them & take action 5. Build living systems & processes to keep your business moving forward  Huge thanks to Rick for coming on The CXChronicles Podcast and featuring his work and efforts in pushing the customer experience & customer success space into the future.Click here to learn more about Rick ElmoreClick here to learn more about SimplyNotedIf you enjoy The CXChronicles Podcast, stop by your favorite podcast player and leave us a review today.You know what would be even better?Go tell one of your friends or teammates about CXC's content, CX/CS/RevOps services, our customer & employee focused community & invite them to join the CX Nation!Are you looking to learn more about the world of Customer Experience, Customer Success & Revenue Operations?Click here to grab a copy of my book "The Four CX Pillars To Grow Your Business Now" available on Amazon or the CXC website.For you non-readers, go check out the CXChronicles Youtube channel to see our customer & employee focused video content & short-reel CTAs to improve your CX/CS/RevOps performance today (politely go smash that subscribe button).Contact us anytime to learn more about CXC at INFO@cxchronicles.com and ask us about how we can help your business & team make customer happiness a habit now!Huge thanks to our newest CXCP sponsor Glance. Visit their website today at https://www.glance.cx/cxchroniclesSupport the showContact CXChronicles Today Tweet us @cxchronicles Check out our Instagram @cxchronicles Click here to checkout the CXC website Email us at info@cxchronicles.com Remember To Make Happiness A Habit!!

Rick Elmore is an entrepreneur, sales and marketing expert. As the Founder and CEO of Simply Noted, Rick developed a proprietary technology that puts real pen and ink to paper to scale handwritten communication, helping businesses of all industries scale this unique marketing platform to stand out from their competition and build meaningful relationships with clients, customers, and employees. Founded in 2018 and based in Tempe, Arizona, Simply Noted has grown into a thriving company with clients of various sizes across the country including in hospitality, real estate, insurance, nonprofit, franchise, B2B, and others. Rick has served as the company's CEO since its founding, for more than four years, and has over a decade of sales and marketing industry experience. “I help businesses of all industries to stand out from their competition & build meaningful relationships by using unique marketing platform” To learn more, visit https://simplynoted.com/ We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more.  Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE.  Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annette-walter/support

This week on the show, Rick Elmore, CEO of Simply Noted joins me to talk about how impactful handwritten thank you notes are when it comes to making your customers feel valued. Rick is taking thank you notes to the next level with his company and it's going to absolutely blow your mind so check out the episode!

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Discover the astonishing truth that transformed one man's life and revolutionized business communication. Follow the remarkable journey of Rick Elmore, from football fields to boardrooms, as he uncovers the power of a forgotten art. Prepare to be captivated by the unexpected twist that led him to create a groundbreaking solution, bridging the gap between authenticity and technology. Brace yourself for an emotional tale of grit, adaptation, and the relentless pursuit of connection. But what exactly was the idea that sparked this extraordinary transformation? Stay tuned to find out. Keynotes:1. Discover the profound effect of handwritten notes on strengthening customer relationships.  2. Learn about the innovative solutions that automate personalized handwritten notes for business growth.  3. Uncover the stark contrast between robust handwritten note strategies and traditional email marketing platforms like Constant Contact.  4. Grasp how to leverage LinkedIn and other social media channels for effective networking and communication.  5. Understand the importance of bespoke integration and customization in delivering personalized handwritten notes. List 2:  The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction,  00:02:31 - Rick Elmore's Background,  00:05:55 - Starting Simply Noted,  00:08:23 - Benefits of Using Simply Noted,  00:11:47 - Importance of Handwriting,  00:13:29 - The Value of Customer Experience,  00:14:10 - Working with Simply Noted,  00:15:43 - Automation and Customization,  00:17:04 - Scheduling and Personalization,  00:19:26 - Building Brand Loyalty,  00:20:20 - Cost and Subscription Options,  00:26:46 - The Benefits of Handwritten Note Automation,  00:27:02 - Requesting a Sample Kit,  00:27:22 - Becoming the "Constant Contact" of Handwritten Notes,  00:27:35 - Connecting with Rick on LinkedIn,  00:28:00 - Conclusion and Call to ActionLinks: www.simplynoted.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-elmore/ Offer: 1 free card use promo code 1FREE   Bio: Rick Elmore is an entrepreneur, and sales and marketing expert. As the Founder and CEO of Simply Noted, Rick developed a proprietary technology that puts real pen and ink to paper to scale handwritten communication, helping businesses of all industries scale this unique marketing platform to stand out from their competition and build meaningful relationships with clients, customers, and employees. Founded in 2018 and based in Tempe, Arizona, Simply Noted has grown into a thriving company with clients of various sizes across the country including in hospitality, real estate, insurance, nonprofit, franchise, B2B, and others. Rick has served as the company's CEO since its founding, for more than four years, and has over a decade of sales and marketing industry experience. BHB2024Support the show

Simply Noted has always been about building relationships through meaningful communication. Handwritten notes showcase a personal touch and make you stand out against competitors. Perfection should be at the top spot.At 25, I found myself in an unexpected position and didn't know what my next step was going to be when I retired from my professional football career. But I have an ambitious drive that translated perfectly to sales and I also went back to school to study business. It was during one of my classes that my professor revealed handwritten notes have a high open-rate compared to other mediums. Then I utilized this method by sending hundreds of handwritten letters to my current clients and saw just how much it worked. That was the “aha” moment I had to start Simply Noted.Inspiring story: he was cut by 5 NFL teams & ended up writing a new playbook (source)In 3 years, he learned how to code, learned to navigate conversations with developers, UI/UX design teams, developing applications, APIs, SEO, PPC, business consulting, taxes, marketing, and anything in between;An innovator: He developed a proprietary technology that puts real pen and ink to paper to scale handwritten communication.Rick Elmore: From NFL to CEO and Founder of Simply Noted | Billion Successhttps://www.bing.com/ck/Being a Business Owner is Lonely. But It Doesn't Have to Be...Join The Entrepreneur Experience. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, regional events and more.

In an era where most of our interactions occur behind screens, there exists a tool that carries an unparalleled depth of sincerity and authenticity: the handwritten note. In this insightful episode, we are joined by Rick Elmore, CEO of Simply Noted, who deep dives into the power and significance of handwritten communications in business relationship management. Discover why and how penning your thoughts can give you a unique edge in the business arena. Having transitioned from a successful sports career in the NFL, Rick has channeled his competitive spirit and expertise in sales and marketing into the entrepreneurial world. He established Simply Noted, a company specializing in automated handwritten letters. With a commitment to authentic, impactful, and scalable pen-written communication, Rick's innovative technology enables businesses across various sectors to harness the power of genuine ink-to-paper messages, setting them apart from their competitors. Join host Danna Olivo as she and Rick delve into the story behind Simply Noted and its vision in the modern business world. Listen in as Rick imparts his tactics for creating standout and unforgettable notes and discusses the palpable and subtle advantages of handwritten communications in business. linkedin.com/in/rick-elmore simplynoted.com rick@simplynoted.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode discusses the benefits of handwritten direct mail for various industries, including real estate and franchises. Rick Elmore, the founder and CEO of Simply Noted, shares his background and how the idea for the company originated. Simply Noted is a global technology leader in handwritten notes and has developed its own handwriting robot. The company aims to help clients retain and attract new customers by offering personalized and authentic handwritten notes. The industry is considered niche but is expected to grow, and Simply Noted provides customization options and integration with other tools. If you'd like to meet with Beau to talk financing, book a call here ( http://bookwithbeau.com/ )

Get FREE Sales Leadership Resources at go.transformedsales.com/podHighlights[00:38] - How he ended up in sales after starting out in athletics.[05:05] - Life changing sport: How playing football helped him deal with the childhood trauma of losing his dad at a young age.[08:29] - Lessons he got playing professional football that he applied in business.[12:23] - The power of being a sales leader who protects his team.[14:12] - Key strategies he applied to build a culture that produced zero employee turnover.[19:07] - Incredible backstory behind why he started SimplyNoted.[26:04] - Why gurus and influencers may not be the best people to take business growth advice from.[30:45] - The value in putting yourself in good situations with good people.In this episode of the Transformed Sales Podcast, I had a chat with Rick Elmore, an entrepreneur, sales and marketing expert, former college and professional football athlete. As the Founder and CEO of SimplyNoted, Rick developed a proprietary technology that puts real pen and ink to paper to scale handwritten communication, helping businesses of all industries scale this unique marketing platform to stand out from their competition and build meaningful relationships with clients, customers, and employees. Founded in 2018 and based in Tempe, Arizona, SimplyNoted has grown into a thriving company with clients of various sizes across the country including in hospitality, real-estate, insurance, nonprofit, franchise, B2B, and others. Rick has served as the company's CEO since its founding, for more than three years, and has over a decade of sales and marketing industry experience. Rick delved into the huge sales growth potential of personalizing sales automation by incorporating handwritten notes, how sales leaders can build growth oriented teams with zero employee turnover, what it takes to retain customers long term, and so much more. Don't miss out.Quotes“You're preparing yourself for success if you know how to take what you've learned and bring it to the real world” - Rick Elmore“Your sales team has to know that you literally have their backs no matter” - Rick Elmore“Make sure the advice you take fits your journey” - Rick Elmore“How you win business is how you'll lose business” - Rick Elmore“Sell on a great relationship instead of a great product because competitors will have a hard time outworking you on a relationship versus outworking you on a product” - Rick ElmoreLearn More About Rick Elmore in the Links Below:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-elmoreWebsite - https://simplynoted.com/Connect with Wesleyne:Wesleyne's Website - https://transformedsales.com/Wesleyne on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleynegreer/Wesleyne on Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/wesleynegreerWesleyne on Twitter - https://twitter.com/wesleynegreerEmail Her at

Many small firms send birthday or holiday cards, but are you maximizing this strategy's effectiveness? This week we're joined by Rick Elmore from Simply Noted to chat about the value of handwritten notes and how to stand out from other businesses who send their own cards.Get a free sample of Simply Noted's work by visiting www.simplynoted.com

Never underestimate the power of a handwritten note.  While people are bombarded with emails, LinkedIn messages, text messages, and push notifications every day, the average person only receives a few handwritten notes every year. But it's challenging to handwrite notes at scale due to the time it takes to write each one. That's where the robots come in.This episode is for useful for customer support leaders who are interested in incorporating handwritten notes into the customer experience.  This is also a useful episode for people in sales who are trying to cut through the clutter and reach customers.To learn more about SimplyNoted, here is a link to their website: https://simplynoted.com/To learn more about Rick Elmore, here is a link to his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-elmore/To learn more about John Walter, here is a link to his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jowalter/    

“Good things take time. It takes 10 years to become an overnight success. You have to be committed to your goals,” shares Rick Elmore, CEO at Simply Noted and retired NFL athlete. As a professional athlete, Rick learned a lot about what it takes to push hard and succeed. He quickly found that those skills transferred over to the corporate world when he decided to start his own robotic software and industrial automation business, Simply Noted. Today, Rick talks about how to unleash purposeful growth through determination, patience, mental toughness, and creative problem solving.  Rick explains that in order to be a successful entrepreneur, you have to embrace failing and be okay with being uncomfortable. Failure provides an opportunity for learning how to turn your weaknesses into strengths. Instead of shutting down when you do not magically reach success overnight, the most effective entrepreneurs are the ones who keep pushing their business forward, stay patient and focused on their goals, and pivot when they hit a bump in the road. Social media provides an easy temptation to compare your success to others, but it often does not show the full picture. Instead of worrying about what other entrepreneurs have that you do not, direct your focus back onto yourself and your own strengths.  Along the path to success, you will likely experience countless failures and with those failures, new opportunities for growth. By keeping your goals at the forefront of your mind, showing up consistently and never giving up even when times are tough, you will one day make it to the finish line.  Quotes: “You have to take your weaknesses and turn them into strengths.” (10:48-10:50 | Rick) “Everybody can think of what they don't have. But if you get stuck on that, it's going to prevent you from moving forward.” (13:12-13:19 | Rick)  “We use robots that we've built in house to automate and scale sending genuine handwritten notes.” (14:09-14:14 | Rick) “The open rate with a handwritten envelope is so high, it's like 99%.” (15:52-15:55 | Rick) “Good things take time. It takes 10 years to become an overnight success. You have to be committed to your goals.” (18:34-18:39 | Rick) “You have got to put yourself in uncomfortable positions to train your mind, because your mind is going to give up way before your body gives up.” (22:16-22:21 | Rick) Links: Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne   Learn more about Rick Elmore LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-elmore/ Website: https://simplynoted.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyNoted1     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Rick Elmore, Founder and CEO of Simply Noted a leading platform for AI-automated, handwritten communication. Rick, a seasoned entrepreneur, sales and marketing expert, and former NFL athlete, shares how he's revolutionizing the way businesses connect with their clients in the digital age.In this captivating interview, Rick explores how Simply Noted combines cutting-edge technology with the personal touch of traditional handwritten notes, boosting client retention, and driving impressive ROI. Hear firsthand about the innovative technology behind Simply Noted, how it's helping businesses across industries such as hospitality, real estate, insurance, nonprofit, and B2B, and why it's being hailed as the fastest-growing handwriting platform in the world.Learn about the power of authentic, handwritten notes in increasing customer loyalty, improving open rates, and delivering a unique customer experience. Discover how this Tempe, Arizona-based startup has grown since 2018 and how its six patents pending promise further advancements in handwritten communication.Don't miss out on this insightful conversation about blending AI technology with the timeless art of handwritten notes. Ideal for entrepreneurs, marketing professionals, and anyone passionate about innovative customer relationship strategies.Learn more: https://simplynoted.com/

Have you ever wondered how personalized handwritten notes can give your business a competitive edge? On today's episode, we have Rick Elmore as our guest. He is the founder of Simply Noted, a company that specializes in providing personalized, handwritten notes sent out in real-time to give customers a unique competitive advantage. Rick discusses how to scale automation efficiently by setting up systems and processes not only with the team and employees but also with machines, equipment, and robots.This inspiring guest encourages everyone to chase their dreams embodying the entrepreneurial spirit! [00:00 - 05:12] The Power of Sending Genuine Handwritten Notes[05:13 - 10:48] How Simply Noted Is Revolutionizing Client Engagement[10:49 - 15:39] How Rick is Using Handwritten Notes to Generate Leads and Increase Revenue[15:40 - 17:26] Wrapping Up! Key Quotes:“I think handwritten notes are going to make a massive resurgence here. In the business world because everybody's competing digitally nowadays.” - Rick Elmore“That regret of not chasing your dreams 50 years from now or 20 years from now, that's gonna haunt you." - Rick Elmore Let's get connected!You can find me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook & Youtube. Head to Voltage Digital Marketing to boost your brand and sales exposure!If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform!

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Episode 41 is our second excursion over the border as the Brothers Elmore and I finish our conversation about THE CROSSING.  Returning as the guests are twin scholars Jonathan and Rick Elmore.  That's right, twins.  Jonathan Elmore is Associate Professor of English at Savannah State University and the Managing Editor of Watchung Review.. He is the editor of Fiction and the Sixth Mass Extinction: Narrative in an Era of Loss (Lexington) and co-author of An Introduction to African and Afro-Diasporic Peoples and Influences in British Literature and Culture before the Industrial Revolution (ALG). His scholarship has been published in The Cormac McCarthy Journal, Mississippi Quarterly, The British Fantasy Society Journal, Orbit, The Journal of Liberal Arts and Humanities, and The Criterion, among others.    His twin brother Rick Elmore is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Appalachian State University and Senior Managing Editor of book reviews at Symposium. He researches and teaches in the areas of twentieth-century French philosophy, critical theory, animal philosophy, and Cormac McCarthy Studies. He is the co-editor of The Biopolitics of Punishment: Derrida and Foucault (Northwestern University Press). His articles and essays have appeared in Politics & Policy, Symplokē, Symposium, Mississippi Quarterly, and The Cormac McCarthy Journal, among others. As always, readers should beware: there be spoilers here.Thanks to Thomas Frye, who composed, performed, and produced the music for READING MCCARTHY.  The views of the host and his guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their home institutions or the Cormac McCarthy Society, although in our hearts we hope they'll someday see the light.  We appreciate favorable reviews on your favorite podcasting platform.  If you enjoy this podcast you may also enjoy the GREAT AMERICAN PODCAST, hosted by myself and Kirk Curnutt. To contact me, please reach out to readingmccarthy(@)gmail.com. Despite the evening redness in the west Reading McCarthy is also on Twitter.  The website is at readingmccarthy.buzzsprout.com, and if you'd like to support the show you can click on the little heart symbol at the top of the webpage to buy the show a cappuccino, or you can support us at www.patreon.com/readingmccarthy.Support the showStarting in spring of 2023, the podcast will accept minor sponsorship offers to offset the costs of the podcast. This may cause a mild disconnect in earlier podcasts where the host asks for patrons in lieu of sponsorships. But if we compare it to a very large and naked bald man in the middle of the desert who leads you to an extinct volcano to create gunpowder, it seems pretty minor...

Rick Elmore is an entrepreneur, sales, and marketing expert, and former college and professional football player. Following his football career, Rick translated his competitive drive to sales and entrepreneurship by founding Simply Noted, an automated handwritten letter company founded on the idea of making it easy to create simple, scalable, powerful, and meaningful real pen-written communication.Rick Elmore is an entrepreneur, sales, and marketing expert, and former college and professional football athlete. As the founder and CEO of Simply Noted, Rick developed a proprietary technology that puts real pen and ink to paper to scale handwritten communication.Learn more: https://simplynoted.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-rick-elmore-founder-and-ceo-of-simply-noted

Rick Elmore is an entrepreneur, sales, and marketing expert, and former college and professional football player. Following his football career, Rick translated his competitive drive to sales and entrepreneurship by founding Simply Noted, an automated handwritten letter company founded on the idea of making it easy to create simple, scalable, powerful, and meaningful real pen-written communication.Rick Elmore is an entrepreneur, sales, and marketing expert, and former college and professional football athlete. As the founder and CEO of Simply Noted, Rick developed a proprietary technology that puts real pen and ink to paper to scale handwritten communication.Learn more: https://simplynoted.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-rick-elmore-founder-and-ceo-of-simply-noted

Rick Elmore is an entrepreneur, sales and marketing expert. As the Founder and CEO of Simply Noted, Rick developed a proprietary technology that puts real pen and ink to paper to scale handwritten communication, helping businesses of all industries scale this unique marketing platform to stand out from their competition and build meaningful relationships with clients, customers, and employees.   Founded in 2018 and based in Tempe, Arizona, Simply Noted has grown into a thriving company with clients of various sizes across the country including hospitality, real estate, insurance, nonprofit, franchise, B2B, and others. Rick has served as the company's CEO since its founding, for more than four years and has over a decade of sales and marketing industry experience.   In this episode, Rick shares with Mike his journey from professional football player to top salesman in the medical industry and his greatest breakthrough during Marketing class, finding a way to scale the unscalable, handwritten notes.   Connect with Rick Elmore  LinkedIn Simply Noted   Connect with Mike Szczesniak Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Our special guest in this episode is Rick Elmore, who shares his incredible journey of going from scratch to success. Rick started out as an athlete and medical device salesperson with no business experience, but he was determined to make it work and develop a winning strategy. With hard work, grit, discipline and passion from his background in sports, he was able to stand out in the corporate world. He also used two useful analogies - climbing a mountain and Dave Ramsey's debt repayment analogy - to illustrate how he achieved success.Rick then talks about turning challenges into opportunities through technology. He was able to build a handwriting robot after finding help from knowledgeable people and testing out potential solutions. Rick also explains how he built a strong team by being flexible, having empathy and offering understanding. This episode is packed with wisdom that will certainly inspire any budding entrepreneur or anyone hoping to take their business career to the next level. Tune in now to hear Rick's story!Episode Highlights01:57 - I wouldn't say that I found Simply Noted. I felt like Simply Noted found me. I was in a marketing class and I had a professor going over the success rates in marketing and everything was super nominal, email, cold call, all the normal stuff. And then he ended the lecture saying, "Handwritten notes have a 99% open rate." I just thought that was such a believable stat because who doesn't open a handwritten note? So, I just thought it was a good business idea. There's a lot more in between and there's a lot more that came after, but that was really like the idea where the seed was planted. Handwritten notes can be a really good business idea if there's a cool, easy way to do it.04:40 - You got to be doing something you're passionate about, and I know that's kind of like the same advice everybody gives you. But that's why it was really easy for me to keep kind of pushing in those hard times. To develop that grit or to develop that discipline, you just got to wake up and do things, like even if you don't want to do it that day. You can start off by doing something simple, as easy as just making your bed every single morning and just not negotiating with yourself. You wake up and just do it. Even if you don't feel like it, you're doing a small win to start the day. 12:03 - There's a lot of free knowledge online, like how to book a meeting, how to run a meeting. Go to Google. Go to YouTube. I call myself relentless in the pursuit of knowledge. I come home and talk to my wife about something that I learned today and exhaust her. She's like, "You, literally, this is all you do, just trying to figure stuff out," but it's exciting. As you learn, like your tunnel vision goes from what you know, to what all the possibilities are. And when that picture becomes so clear, you get really excited and it builds more energy. So, it really just comes from effort. It comes from consistency. It comes from talking to people. It comes from being helpful. If you show people that you're interested in them and you want to help them, they're going to give you their time and attention to help you.16:29 - A Phase 0 is basically you tell them your idea. You show them what you're trying to do. They dig into it, research it, build you a plan, and give you a quote. I did that 14 times and we spent over $800,000 on this. I knew this project was going to be big. We have no loans, no debt, no investors. This is all customer-funded, so it's like we could not afford to miss. So, I went through that process 14 times. Again, I have a sales and athletic background. I was afraid to make the wrong decision.22:04 - What's really important about being a leader is showing that you care and actually showing that you care, taking the time to ask questions, be flexible,...

Rick Elmore reveals his secrets to creating a strong and successful business team. He explains that flexibility is key. Asking questions, showing interest in others' jobs, and having empathy are also important values he emphasizes for effective entrepreneurship. He shares his experience in sales and sports and how it influenced his leadership style. He emphasizes the importance of building a close-knit team and treating them like family. He also dives deep into the role of empathy in leadership and how it helps to keep the team together.Rick believes that treating your team like employees will not work in the long run. Instead, it is essential to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and the door is always open. Tune in to an episode that provides valuable insights for anyone looking to build a strong team and lead with empathy.Episode Highlights01:21 - What's really important about being a leader is showing that you care and actually showing that you care, taking the time to ask questions, be flexible, to be understanding, and show interest. A lot of the same things that help you to be successful in sales, it's the same thing about being a leader. But the ultimate thing is really being empathetic. You're going to want things to be done on your timeline, especially when a lot of that pressure is mounting, but you just got to be understanding, be empathetic, understand things will happen as they happen, and really just try to keep people together. Because at the end of the day without everybody here, we couldn't do this. So, it's like I owe the success to everybody who's helped build this.Connect with ElzieLinkedInPowered By Podcast Town We Help B2B Brands grow their revenue through podcasting. Podcast Town is a full-service, white glove podcast agency dedicated to helping B2B brands grow their podcast show, grow their audience and podcast easier. - We help you launch, Grow and Maximize! Grow With Podcast Town Connect with Rick ElmoreLinkedInWebsiteMentioned in this episode:Podcast TownCheck out our services for your B2B brand! Grow With Podcast Town

Rick Elmore talks about his journey of building a handwriting robot. He recounts the process of developing a writing robot, starting with buying a pen plotter from China, and then attempting to use an Auto Pen for two years before realizing that building their own writing robot was the only way forward. He walks us through the 14 Phase 0 processes he went through with different engineering companies in order to come up with confidence-building solutions, citing an example of how sending out 500 handwritten notes resulted in significant results for his business. Rick's background in sales and athletics helped him ask better questions and seek feedback until he was comfortable pulling the trigger. Tune in now for this inspiring story about how Rick had the confidence that the robot would work and how he believed in his company since Day 1. This episode provides valuable insights into the journey of building a handwriting robot and the importance of believing in your concept, seeking feedback, and making calculated decisions.Episode Highlights01:35 - A Phase 0 is basically you tell them your idea. You show them what you're trying to do. They dig into it, research it, build you a plan, and give you a quote. I did that 14 times and we spent over $800,000 on this. I knew this project was going to be big. We have no loans, no debt, no investors. This is all customer-funded, so it's like we could not afford to miss. So, I went through that process 14 times. Again, I have a sales and athletic background. I was afraid to make the wrong decision.Connect with ElzieLinkedInPowered By Podcast Town We Help B2B Brands grow their revenue through podcasting. Podcast Town is a full-service, white glove podcast agency dedicated to helping B2B brands grow their podcast show, grow their audience and podcast easier. - We help you launch, Grow and Maximize! Grow With Podcast Town Connect with Rick ElmoreLinkedInWebsiteMentioned in this episode:Podcast TownCheck out our services for your B2B brand! Grow With Podcast Town

Rick Elmore shares his insights on climbing the mountain of success as an entrepreneur. He uses two analogies, one about a mountain-climbing journey and another from Dave Ramsey's debt-repayment approach, to explain how he achieved business success. With limited resources coming from a lower-middle class family, Rick found success by asking questions, talking to successful people in the same field, and staying passionate about writing and business. He advises listeners to keep asking questions and to talk to people who have done what they want to do. He encourages consistency, hard work, and focusing on small wins to build momentum towards larger goals.To help listeners achieve their own goals, he recommends being helpful to those around them while having fun grinding towards their aspirations. Tune in to hear why you need to develop enthusiasm for what you are doing and keep that fire burning in order to reach your entrepreneurial goals. You will enjoy this episode for its actionable advice on how to overcome business obstacles and achieve success.Episode Highlights04:40 - There's a lot of free knowledge online, like how to book a meeting, how to run a meeting. Go to Google. Go to YouTube. I call myself relentless in the pursuit of knowledge. I come home and talk to my wife about something that I learned today and exhaust her. She's like, "You, literally, this is all you do, just trying to figure stuff out," but it's exciting. As you learn, like your tunnel vision goes from what you know, to what all the possibilities are. And when that picture becomes so clear, you get really excited and it builds more energy. So, it really just comes from effort. It comes from consistency. It comes from talking to people. It comes from being helpful. If you show people that you're interested in them and you want to help them, they're going to give you their time and attention to help you.Connect with ElzieLinkedInPowered By Podcast Town We Help B2B Brands grow their revenue through podcasting. Podcast Town is a full-service, white glove podcast agency dedicated to helping B2B brands grow their podcast show, grow their audience and podcast easier. - We help you launch, Grow and Maximize! Grow With Podcast Town Connect with Rick ElmoreLinkedInWebsiteMentioned in this episode:Podcast TownCheck out our services for your B2B brand! Grow With Podcast Town

Rick Elmore shares his inspiring journey from being an athlete to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He talks about the importance of developing discipline and hard work, as well as passion and perseverance. Rick shares how these traits have helped him in entrepreneurship, setting him apart from others in the corporate world. He also discusses strategies for people who don't have similar backgrounds on how they can develop grit by doing something they're passionate about and creating successful habits such as making their bed every morning and putting themselves in uncomfortable situations to grow. This episode is packed with valuable insights that will help you achieve success through dedication, hard work, and determination. Tune in now for a rich conversation with Rick Elmore highlighting the importance of having a strong work ethic, being passionate about what you do, and constantly pushing yourself out of your comfort zone to grow and succeed in life.Episode Highlights02:24 - You got to be doing something you're passionate about, and I know that's kind of like the same advice everybody gives you. But that's why it was really easy for me to keep kind of pushing in those hard times. To develop that grit or to develop that discipline, you just got to wake up and do things, like even if you don't want to do it that day. You can start off by doing something simple, as easy as just making your bed every single morning and just not negotiating with yourself. You wake up and just do it. Even if you don't feel like it, you're doing a small win to start the day. Connect with ElzieLinkedInPowered By Podcast Town We Help B2B Brands grow their revenue through podcasting. Podcast Town is a full-service, white glove podcast agency dedicated to helping B2B brands grow their podcast show, grow their audience and podcast easier. - We help you launch, Grow and Maximize! Grow With Podcast Town Connect with Rick ElmoreLinkedInWebsiteMentioned in this episode:Podcast TownCheck out our services for your B2B brand! Grow With Podcast Town

Rick Elmore shares his inspiring story of how he turned his itch into a successful business venture. As a former athlete and medical device salesman, Rick's journey to entrepreneurship is both unique and intriguing. He talks about what drove him to pursue a Masters in Business Administration and what struck him during a marketing class that made him come up with the idea for Simply Noted.Rick emphasizes that finding a niche often happens organically, as your path finds you when you are constantly looking and working towards it. Throughout the conversation, Elzie and Rick discuss the importance of finding a unique value proposition for your business, the power of personalization, and the benefits of standing out in a crowded market. If you're an entrepreneur struggling to find your niche, or looking for ways to stand out in your market, this episode is a must-listen. Discover how Rick turned the incredible potential of handwritten notes into a thriving business. His journey and insights offer valuable lessons and inspiration for anyone seeking to build a successful and fulfilling business. Tune in now and learn how a simple idea can lead to a successful business venture.Episode Highlights01:17 - I wouldn't say that I found Simply Noted. I felt like Simply Noted found me. I was in a marketing class and I had a professor going over the success rates in marketing and everything was super nominal, email, cold call, all the normal stuff. And then he ended the lecture saying, "Handwritten notes have a 99% open rate." I just thought that was such a believable stat because who doesn't open a handwritten note? So, I just thought it was a good business idea. There's a lot more in between and there's a lot more that came after, but that was really like the idea where the seed was planted. Handwritten notes can be a really good business idea if there's a cool, easy way to do it.Connect with ElzieLinkedInPowered By Podcast Town We Help B2B Brands grow their revenue through podcasting. Podcast Town is a full-service, white glove podcast agency dedicated to helping B2B brands grow their podcast show, grow their audience and podcast easier. - We help you launch, Grow and Maximize! Grow With Podcast Town Connect with Rick ElmoreLinkedInWebsiteMentioned in this episode:Podcast TownCheck out our services for your B2B brand! Grow With Podcast Town

Rick Elmore, CEO of Simply Noted, discusses how to personalize marketing automation. When considering automating personalized messages, physical mailboxes, handwritten letters, and stamps rarely come to mind anymore. However, handwritten notes and direct mail could prove to be just the addition your marketing portfolio needs to finally close those lingering million dollar deals. Today, Rick talks about integrating direct mail into your marketing efforts. Show NotesConnect With: Rick Elmore: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick Elmore, CEO of Simply Noted, discusses how to personalize marketing automation. When considering automating personalized messages, physical mailboxes, handwritten letters, and stamps rarely come to mind anymore. However, handwritten notes and direct mail could prove to be just the addition your marketing portfolio needs to finally close those lingering million dollar deals. Today, Rick talks about integrating direct mail into your marketing efforts. Show NotesConnect With: Rick Elmore: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick Elmore is an entrepreneur, sales and marketing expert, and former college and professional football player. Following his football career, Rick translated his competitive drive to sales and entrepreneurship by founding Simply Noted, an automated handwritten letter company founded on the idea of making it easy to create simple, scalable, powerful, and meaningful real pen-written communication. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Simply Noted is excellent for attracting new clients and retaining current ones. 2. Handwritten notes are a powerful tool gaining popularity in today's digital and AI revolution. 3. It is essential to prioritize building solid relationships because teamwork leads to success. Join the email list and get your first card for free! - SimplyNoted.com Sponsors: HubSpot: HubSpot CRM's powerful tools will help marketers WOW prospects, sales teams lock in deals, and service teams improve response times and overall service. Get started for free at HubSpot.com! Elite Singles: Busy, successful professional looking for a partner who shares your drive and values? Then Elite Singles is the perfect dating platform for you! Sign up at EliteSingles.com/fire, complete your personality test, and start making meaningful connections today!

Rick Elmore is an entrepreneur, sales and marketing expert, and former college and professional football player. Following his football career, Rick translated his competitive drive to sales and entrepreneurship by founding Simply Noted, an automated handwritten letter company founded on the idea of making it easy to create simple, scalable, powerful, and meaningful real pen-written communication. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Simply Noted is excellent for attracting new clients and retaining current ones. 2. Handwritten notes are a powerful tool gaining popularity in today's digital and AI revolution. 3. It is essential to prioritize building solid relationships because teamwork leads to success. Join the email list and get your first card for free! - SimplyNoted.com Sponsors: HubSpot: HubSpot CRM's powerful tools will help marketers WOW prospects, sales teams lock in deals, and service teams improve response times and overall service. Get started for free at HubSpot.com! Elite Singles: Busy, successful professional looking for a partner who shares your drive and values? Then Elite Singles is the perfect dating platform for you! Sign up at EliteSingles.com/fire, complete your personality test, and start making meaningful connections today!

Rick Elmore, CEO of Simply Noted, discusses how to personalize marketing automation. We've come a long way in terms of the handwriting technology we have available today. Unlike pen plotters or laser printed fonts, Simply Noted's handwriting mechanisms are unlimited when it comes to customization, and companies are able to send handwritten notes from wherever they want to send them. Today, Rick talks about handwriting AI. Show NotesConnect With: Rick Elmore: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick Elmore, CEO of Simply Noted, discusses how to personalize marketing automation. We've come a long way in terms of the handwriting technology we have available today. Unlike pen plotters or laser printed fonts, Simply Noted's handwriting mechanisms are unlimited when it comes to customization, and companies are able to send handwritten notes from wherever they want to send them. Today, Rick talks about handwriting AI. Show NotesConnect With: Rick Elmore: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick Elmore, CEO of Simply Noted, discusses how to personalize marketing automation. We live in the digital age where almost everything in marketing has been automated and handwritten notes are probably an afterthought. However, with the vast amount of emails and notifications consumers are exposed to on a daily basis, handwritten letters are proving to be the best way to cut through all the noise. Today, Rick talks about automating personalization. Show NotesConnect With: Rick Elmore: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick Elmore, CEO of Simply Noted, discusses how to personalize marketing automation. We live in the digital age where almost everything in marketing has been automated and handwritten notes are probably an afterthought. However, with the vast amount of emails and notifications consumers are exposed to on a daily basis, handwritten letters are proving to be the best way to cut through all the noise. Today, Rick talks about automating personalization. Show NotesConnect With: Rick Elmore: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stuart interviews Rick Elmore, who went from playing Division I college football to the NFL to corporate sales to founding Simply Noted, a company that leverages sophisticated technology (i.e., a writing robot) to create individualized handwritten notes for businesses.  Rick's story is one of constant forward momentum, regardless of the setbacks he encounters.  LINKS:Simply Noted WebsiteRick's LinkedIn PageTo help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/supportFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at:  https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at:  managementworks@managementworksmedia.com Support the show

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In episode IAM894 of the CEO Chat podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Rick Elmore, the Founder and CEO of Simply Noted. Simply Noted is a company that uses proprietary technology to scale handwritten communication, helping businesses of all industries build meaningful relationships with clients, customers, and employees. In the interview, Rick discusses his background as an entrepreneur, sales and marketing expert, and former college and professional football player. He also shares insights into the challenges of starting and growing Simply Noted, the importance of building meaningful relationships in business, and the benefits of using handwritten communication to stand out from the competition. Additionally, Rick provides advice for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to build meaningful relationships with their clients, customers, and employees. His CEO Hack was hiring a personal assistant. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship and effective strategies for building meaningful relationships in business.   I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today! Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2021/01/23/iam894-ceo-helps-businesses-build-meaningful-relationships/

Episode 40 is a long ride through rough country as we dig into The CROSSING, McCarthy's masterful middle volume in the Border Trilogy.  My guests today are twin scholars Jonathan and Rick Elmore.  That's right, twins.  Jonathan Elmore is Associate Professor of English at Savannah State University and the Managing Editor of Watchung Review.. He is the editor of Fiction and the Sixth Mass Extinction: Narrative in an Era of Loss (Lexington) and co-author of An Introduction to African and Afro-Diasporic Peoples and Influences in British Literature and Culture before the Industrial Revolution (ALG). His scholarship has been published in The Cormac McCarthy Journal, Mississippi Quarterly, The British Fantasy Society Journal, Orbit, The Journal of Liberal Arts and Humanities, and The Criterion, among others.    His twin brother Rick Elmore is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Appalachian State University and Senior Managing Editor of book reviews at Symposium. He researches and teaches in the areas of twentieth-century French philosophy, critical theory, animal philosophy, and Cormac McCarthy Studies. He is the co-editor of The Biopolitics of Punishment: Derrida and Foucault (Northwestern University Press). His articles and essays have appeared in Politics & Policy, Symplokē, Symposium, Mississippi Quarterly, and The Cormac McCarthy Journal, among others. As always, readers should beware: there be spoilers here.Thanks to Thomas Frye, who composed, performed, and produced the music for READING MCCARTHY.  The views of the host and his guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their home institutions or the Cormac McCarthy Society, although in our hearts we hope they'll someday see the light.  We appreciate favorable reviews on your favorite podcasting platform.  If you enjoy this podcast you may also enjoy the GREAT AMERICAN PODCAST, hosted by myself and Kirk Curnutt. To contact me, please reach out to readingmccarthy(@)gmail.com. Despite the evening redness in the west Reading McCarthy is also on Twitter.  The website is at readingmccarthy.buzzsprout.com, and if you'd like to support the show you can click on the little heart symbol at the top of the webpage to buy the show a cappuccino, or you can support us at www.patreon.com/readingmccarthy.Support the showStarting in spring of 2023, the podcast will accept minor sponsorship offers to offset the costs of the podcast. This may cause a mild disconnect in earlier podcasts where the host asks for patrons in lieu of sponsorships. But if we compare it to a very large and naked bald man in the middle of the desert who leads you to an extinct volcano to create gunpowder, it seems pretty minor...

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Rick Elmore.  He is an entrepreneur, sales, and marketing expert, and former college and professional football athlete. As the Founder and CEO of Simply Noted, Rick developed a proprietary technology that puts real pen and ink to paper to scale handwritten communication, helping businesses of all industries scale this unique marketing platform to stand out from their competition and build meaningful relationships with clients, customers, and employees. Please give the episode a listen! You can find more info about Rick and Simply Noted here: https://simplynoted.com/ Our podcast is now also available on YouTube and your favorite podcasting app.  Just search for The Unconventional Path. If you know of someone who would be a good guest for the show, let us know and we will try to get them as a guest.  We also love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at bela.and.mike@gmail.com - we will answer your questions in a future episode. Thanks for listening, Bela and Mike --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bela-musits/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bela-musits/support

On this episode, we discuss the importance of leveraging different channels for sales and marketing efforts, including handwritten notes. Simply Noted is a powerful tool that can be used to send personalized, handwritten notes quickly and easily through their website or by exporting data from a CRM. The notes are created using technology that mimics actual handwriting, making them appear authentic. Simply Noted can integrate with various software platforms and can be automated to scale up efforts. Listen in as Rick shares personal experiences of receiving handwritten notes and how they stood out. Rick then delves into Simply Noted's lean team and how he utilizes Virtual Assistants to make sure employees and staff can be well taken care of by profits. Chapters: 00:03:05 Icebreaker: Hotel, or AirBNB? 00:06:07 How Getting his MBA Changed Rick's Life 00:08:21 Nostalgia For Handwritten Communication In A Tech-driven World 00:14:57 Simply Noted: An Incredibly Powerful Tool For Every Business' Sales And Marketing Efforts 00:16:35 Creating A Handwriting Robot To Improve Client Appreciation In Business 00:19:57 The Importance Of Building Meaningful Relationships In Business 00:21:28 Impact Of AI May Vary Based On Industry And Marketing Needs 00:26:47 Staying Ahead Of The Game: Using Social Media For Information And Competitive Advantage 00:29:38 Financial Decisions And Impact On Companies And Nonprofits 00:33:38 Importance Of Long-term Business Investments Over Short-term Gain Tweetables: "Successful businesses have a strategy for everything and how it works together. I believe we're just another tool in the tool belt, but we're just an incredibly powerful tool that I believe every business [needs]." - Rick Elmore "We're trying to be a tool for businesses, or a platform for businesses to make business more personal because at the end of the day relationships matter when it comes to business. If that client didn't pay their bill, you wouldn't get a paycheck. I just think we're trying to become like a platform for, for businesses to help them build really meaningful relationship with their clients." - Rick Elmore Links Mentioned: Rick Elmore's LinkedIn Simply Noted Website John The Marketer's Links Beefy Marketing Looking for a Wingman for Marketing? Never miss a Call Again.

Are you struggling to find an effective customer engagement strategy for your business or startup? Are you trying to increase customers and maximize their loyalty? Well, look no further!  In today's episode of Catapulting Commissions Podcast, we invited the CEO of Simply Noted, Rick Elmore. He will share with us the BEST customer engagement strategy plus provide valuable tips to help entrepreneurs create a successful business. With these strategies and tips in hand, you'll be able to take full advantage of every opportunity that arises when it comes to engaging with your clients. So let's dive right in! Topics discussed: The most effective customer engagement strategy The impact of handwritten notes to your business How to nurture customer relationships Why you should use handwritten notes in this digital age The low-cost way to make customers feel special Tips on starting a successful business Resources to help you with customer engagement See also: Why YOUR SALES Follow-up is not working? What is the Best Sales Strategy?

Rick Elmore is a former college and professional football player and an entrepreneur with expertise in sales and marketing. After his athletic career, Rick channeled his competitive spirit into business and entrepreneurship by establishing "Simply Noted." This innovative company automates the creation of personalized handwritten letters that are simple yet powerful. Rick's proprietary technology utilizes actual pen and ink to make scalable, authentic communication accessible to businesses across all industries, enabling them to distinguish themselves from their competitors.In this episode, Rick shared how his success came to be and the challenges he overcame. The highlights of the conversation are as follows:- What inspired Rick on his journey to where he is today?- What was his childhood dream? Was Rick able to make this come true? Did he make it to NFL?- How did Rick go from being an athlete to working corporate selling medical devices to being Spine Neuro Orthopedic?- How did Rick decide to become an entrepreneur?- How did 'Simply Noted' come to life?- What will be Rick's advice to aspiring entrepreneurs?- What's coming up in the next three to six months for Rick and 'Simply Noted?'Listen to this exciting episode. Join us for the conversation! Listen to the full episode here:- Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/underdog/id1534385651- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FbSDu0aNtuxAEiderUAfB- Website: https://theunderdogshow.comIf you found this story worth your time and made changes in your life, we'd love to hear from you! Subscribe and leave a review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐See what's Rick up to:- Website: https://simplynoted.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-elmoreThe Underdog Podcast host is none other than Pamela Bardhi. She's rocking the Real Estate Realm and has dedicated her life as a Life Coach. She is also Forbes Real Estate Council. To know more about Pam, check out the following:- Website: https://pamelabardhi.com- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamela_bardhi- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pamela_bardhiReady to elevate your life and take ownership of your power? Join Pamela for a 15-minute call to set clear goals and build your game plan today! Visit http://meetwithpamela.com/ to schedule your session now.

Rick Elmore is an entrepreneur, sales, and marketing expert. As the Founder and CEO of Simply Noted, Rick developed a proprietary technology that puts real pen and ink to paper to scale handwritten communication, helping businesses of all industries scale this unique marketing platform to stand out from their competition and build meaningful relationships with clients, customers, and employees. Founded in 2018 and based in Tempe, Arizona, Simply Noted has grown into a thriving company with clients of various sizes across the country including in hospitality, real estate, insurance, nonprofit, franchise, B2B, and others.  Rick has served as the company's CEO since its founding, for more than four years, and has over a decade of sales and marketing industry experience. In his own words, Rick helps businesses of all industries to stand out from their competition & build meaningful relationships by using unique marketing platforms.  Key Takeaways A look into Rick's platform, Simply Noted, and what they're doing differently that's making them stand out from competitorsThe quality materials and robot building system that has made it possible for Simply Noted to deliver quality goods to its clientsA unique client acquisition and retention process that can work magic for any businessGift your customers, and why it's  better to focus on client retention as opposed to marketing for more leadsHandwritten notes as a solid strategy for molding and strengthening existing business relationships Connect with Rick Website - https://simplynoted.com/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-elmore  Twitter - https://twitter.com/RickyElmore44 

Rick Elmore, a former NFL pro, was working in sales and taking a marketing course when he learned that handwritten notes, with their 99% open rate, perform the best. He took this info back to his job, and six weeks and 500 notes later, he surpassed his monthly quota by 82% and made $28K in commission. Listen to Rick's interview to fully understand the remarkable impact of connecting with prospects on a personal level, appreciate how much you can stand out from the crowd by sending a simple thank you note to your clients, and discover why his company, Simply Noted, has thrived while his competitors in the handwritten notes industry have failed. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Connect | Resources ·      Get your FREE SAMPLE handwritten notes package at simplynoted.com ·      Connect with Rick on LinkedIn   0:00     Introduction 1:52     Rick's backstory 2:40     Missing the mindset of professional ball 4:26     Being self-funded | No investors 5:21     Pro ball vs. corporate vs. start up vs. owning your own 7:14     The inspiration for Simply Notes 10:09   Making sure it doesn't look fake 13:19   How it works 14:35   The best handwritten note campaigns 16:39   What are the best performing mailers? 17:53   What next for Simply Noted? 20:04   Good opportunities to use handwritten notes 22:25   Rick's advice about confronting hardship 26:19   Action Item

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Rick Elmore, CEO and Founder of Simply Noted. Rick discusses the benefits of sending handwritten notes, both in terms of building relationships and increasing customer loyalty and how Simply Noted can help businesses grow authentically. Episode Highlights: Rick explains that Simply Noted is a platform that uses handwriting robots to send personalized and customized handwritten thank you notes, birthday cards, and anniversary cards to help companies, agencies, and entrepreneurs build relationships and loyalty. (0:53) Rick shares how he came up with the concept of Simply Noted, and how he was able to sell $280,000 from his first campaign. (2:15) Rick believes that handwritten notes are more valuable than ever in today's AI-driven world and can help businesses grow authentically through strong relationships with customers. (6:36) Rick mentions that he builds strong relationships with his clients to attract and retain them, rather than just competing on price. (9:39) Rick explains that it's important to have a long-term mindset and obsess about every client's experience to set yourself apart from the competition who often have a "grass is greener" mentality. (16:06) Rick explains that it's easy to work with their software and they can integrate with Zapier, Integrately, or API. (18:54) Rick shares that they can create a custom handwriting style for a fee, which takes into account things like the spacing and ligatures in the individual's handwriting. (21:39) Rick mentions that they can control the viscosity of the ink, which results in a nice smear effect when one touches the ink with their thumb, making it clear that the note was not printed. (25:00) Rick shares that other industries like home services and politicians are getting creative with using handwritten notes to get signatures and donations. (28:24) Rick discusses the value of handwritten notes and how Simply Noted brings personal touch into the digital and AI revolution. (33:34) Tweetable Quotes: “We help companies, agencies, entrepreneurs, basically anybody in business, help to integrate, automate, and scale building relationships and loyalty within their business. And the way that we do that is with our handwriting robots that we built here in house.” - Rick Elmore “I focus so hard on establishing the strongest relationships and connections with my best clients because I knew for someone else to come in, it's going to have to be way more than just a better product.” - Rick Elmore “We've married technology with an old school practice. We're trying to make it as easy as sending an email like if you it really is, I mean if you've really tried it, once you do it once or twice like it really is as easy as sending an email. So we're just trying to, you know, bring that personal touch into the digital and AI revolution. Because it's more, we really believe it's more valuable than ever.” - Rick Elmore Resources Mentioned: Rick Elmore LinkedIn Simply Noted David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes

In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Rick Elmore, CEO and Founder of Simply Noted. Rick discusses the benefits of sending handwritten notes, both in terms of building relationships and increasing customer loyalty, and how Simply Noted can help businesses grow authentically. Episode Highlights: Rick explains that Simply Noted is a platform that uses handwriting robots to send personalized and customized handwritten thank you notes, birthday cards, and anniversary cards to help companies, agencies, and entrepreneurs build relationships and loyalty. (0:53) Rick shares how he came up with the concept of Simply Noted, and how he was able to sell $280,000 from his first campaign. (2:15) Rick believes that handwritten notes are more valuable than ever in today's AI-driven world and can help businesses grow authentically through strong relationships with customers. (6:36) Rick mentions that he builds strong relationships with his clients to attract and retain them, rather than just competing on price. (9:39) Rick explains that it's important to have a long-term mindset and obsess about every client's experience to set yourself apart from the competition who often have a "grass is greener" mentality. (16:06) Rick explains that it's easy to work with their software and they can integrate with Zapier, Integrately, or API. (18:54) Rick shares that they can create a custom handwriting style for a fee, which takes into account things like the spacing and ligatures in the individual's handwriting. (21:39) Rick mentions that they can control the viscosity of the ink, which results in a nice smear effect when one touches the ink with their thumb, making it clear that the note was not printed. (25:00) Rick shares that other industries like home services and politicians are getting creative with using handwritten notes to get signatures and donations. (28:24) Rick discusses the value of handwritten notes and how Simply Noted brings personal touch into the digital and AI revolution. (33:34) Tweetable Quotes: “We help companies, agencies, entrepreneurs, basically anybody in business, help to integrate, automate, and scale building relationships and loyalty within their business. And the way that we do that is with our handwriting robots that we built here in house.” - Rick Elmore “I focus so hard on establishing the strongest relationships and connections with my best clients because I knew for someone else to come in, it's going to have to be way more than just a better product.” - Rick Elmore “We've married technology with an old school practice. We're trying to make it as easy as sending an email like if you it really is, I mean if you've really tried it, once you do it once or twice like it really is as easy as sending an email. So we're just trying to, you know, bring that personal touch into the digital and AI revolution. Because it's more, we really believe it's more valuable than ever.” - Rick Elmore Resources Mentioned: Rick Elmore LinkedIn Simply Noted David Carothers Kyle Houck Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes

Rick Elmore is the founder and CEO of Simply Noted. Rick and his team helps leaders around the world tap into the power of saying thank you with a handwritten note. Today Rick joins us and shares insights on the power of gratitude and why more sales leaders should emphasize the power of a simple thank you. In a time where sales is more difficult than ever before, gratitude is a powerful tool that every sales leader will benefit from if they choose to tap in to it. And in this episode, Rick helps you learn how easy…but meaningful it can be. You can connect with Rick on LinkedIn here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-elmore/). You can learn more about Simply Noted here (https://simplynoted.com/). For video excerpts of this and other episodes of the Sales Leadership Podcast, check out Sales Leadership United on Patreon Here (https://www.patreon.com/SalesLeadershipUnited).

Rick Elmore is an entrepreneur, sales and marketing expert, and former college and professional football athlete. As the Founder and CEO of Simply Noted, Rick developed a proprietary technology that puts real pen and ink to paper to scale handwritten communication, helping businesses of all industries scale this unique marketing platform to stand out from their competition and build meaningful relationships with clients, customers, and employees. Founded in 2018 and based in Tempe, Arizona, Simply Noted has grown into a thriving company with clients of various sizes across the country including hospitality, real estate, insurance, nonprofit, franchise, B2B, and many more sectors. Rick has served as the company's CEO since its founding, for more than three years, with over a decade of sales and marketing experience.Conquer Local is presented by Vendasta. We have proudly served 5.5+ million local businesses through 60,000+ channel partners. Learn more about Vendasta and we can help your organization or learn more about Vendasta's Affiliate Program and how our listeners (like yourself) are making up to $10,000 off referrals.Are you an entrepreneur, salesperson, or marketer? Keep the learning going in the Conquer Local Academy.

Rick Elmore is an entrepreneur, sales and marketing expert. As the Founder and CEO of Simply Noted, Rick developed a proprietary technology that puts real pen and ink to paper to scale handwritten communication, helping businesses of all industries scale this unique marketing platform to stand out from their competition and build meaningful relationships with clients, customers, and employees. Founded in 2018 and based in Tempe, Arizona, Simply Noted has grown into a thriving company with clients of various sizes across the country including in hospitality, real estate, insurance, nonprofit, franchise, B2B, and others. Rick has served as the company's CEO since its founding, for more than three years, and has over a decade of sales and marketing industry experience. “I help businesses of all industries to stand out from their competition & build meaningful relationships by using unique marketing platform” “every person kind of has that analysis paralysis in that they don't get started. If you don't get started today most likely are never going to get started. And it is just getting started and taking that first step… That's what it is to build a business, it's just one step at a time… And you have got to be patient… It may take a long time”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-nxB

Connie's motivational quote for today is by – Elizabeth Kostova, “It's funny; in this era of email and voice mail and all those things that even I did not grow up with, a plain old paper letter takes on amazing intimacy.  It's funny when I teach my clients about sales and I share how we didn't have computers or calendar systems.  We used the old-fashioned paper and pen for note taking, a paper calendar, and my favorite, a tickler or follow-up system that used notes on index cards that I placed in pendaflex files of January – December and 1-31 Days.   On the flip side, this handwritten framework allowed me to become very personal, very quickly with my prospect and clients, because handwritten notes and follow-up letters helped me stand out because I could personalize every correspondence! So are you thinking, what the heck is she talking about?  Handwritten correspondence in our digital world?    YouTube: https://youtu.be/vSVh5HU-YqA   About Rick Elmore:   Rick is an entrepreneur, sales, and marketing expert, and former college and professional football athlete. As the founder and CEO of Simply Noted, Rick developed a proprietary technology that puts real pen and ink to paper to scale handwritten communication.   How to Get in Touch With thinking Website:  https://simplynoted.com/ Email:   rick@simplynoted.com Free Card: The coupon code is 1FREE    Stalk me online! LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Download Free Communication Style Assessment: https://whitmanassoc.com/csa/  All-Star Community:  https://changingthesalesgame.mykajabi.com/All-Star-Community Subscribe and listen to the Changing the Sales Game Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or on YouTube.  New episodes post every week - listen to Connie dive into new sales and business topics or problems you may have in your business.

A former football player, Rick was impressed by the hand-written notes received during his college recruitment. Now, after an NFL career, he has bootstrapped simplynoted.com, helping 500 businesses automate their REAL pen-written communications.