Ethos Business Concepts was originally created to Connect people to businesses that truly transform peoples lives. Businesses that focus on building real relationships with their customers.Tumblr (3.0; @rogerdeveau)http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3x36NBQk1qjghono1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Taking a stand for the customer service promised.</strong> The thing business fear most about social media can also be their best marketing tool.  Share this if you agree.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">With the power word of mouth has today, thanks to social media, It is getting harder and harder for businesses to <strong>‘blow off’</strong> the little guy. In the past, Standing in front of a store with a sign might only affect a small group of people. But now, someone like me may see this, take a picture, and talk about it online. The potential audience reached is exponentially higher than before. This man decided that he was going to be heard. Do you agree with his approach? Here is his story.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Meet Joshua. He is marching in front of a Wind mobile store on Bank st. in Ottawa because he is fed up with being ignored. He claims that he was having trouble with his phone so he took his phone in to the store to get help. It was not working and he was missing important personal and business calls. The employees said that there was nothing that they could do for him so he should just call their help line. Joshua told me that there was no one on the phone that could help him at all or even let him know exactly what was going on. Fed up with the lack of communication, Joshua drew up a sign and hit the sidewalk in -25 Celsius  weather to try and get somebody to listen to him.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Wind Mobiles mission statement starts with “<span>To create the most unforgettably positive customer experience in Canada.</span>..” </p> <p class="MsoNormal">I would say that this has been a customer service experience that Joshua will never forget, but not in the positive light that wind promises.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Many businesses are afraid that this may happen to them so they shy away from social media. That isn’t the answer.  This is an opportunity for wind to find Joshua and give him the service that he expects from them, publicly, and show all of us that @Wind Mobile really is different than the other companies that we are so used to dealing with here in Canada. So I look forward to seeing how Wind handles this. </p></p>http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/16176053583http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/16176053583Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:11:30 -0500Wind MobileCustomer ServiceSocial MediaMarketingWord of MouthMost people make blanket statements for their resolutions. Things like “I’m going to get...http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/15731621053http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/15731621053Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:16:49 -0500HabitsBusinessfitnessgoalschangeresolutionsnew yearsdietsentrepreneurs<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-CU040Hqbas?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>You don’t have to be a zombie. Take a step back and think about why you’re making the decisions that you are. Is it an automatic response or is it what you truly want?</p>http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/14868497086http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/14868497086Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:33:35 -0500MarketingConformityAdvertisingBreak freeIndependant thinking<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/R7cuatm_bqw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>A glimpse of the future… Are you scared or excited???</p>http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/14695001361http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/14695001361Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:21:13 -0500societysocial mediabusinessconsumerismconnectivityfuturetechnologyinternet<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NugRZGDbPFU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>In order to have a great idea come to life, you have to act. Just keeping a thought or idea in your head isn’t enough. It is so easy to get caught up in waiting until the idea is perfectly planned out before acting on it. Waiting for that perfect moment to release it to the world. So many people spend countless hours researching and planning so that there could be no possible chance of failure… and far to often that time never comes. Get your idea out of your head and into the real world! Build the foundation and work, step-by-step, towards your goal. Let go of your fear of failing. Come out from hiding behind the potential of your idea and just start building. If you ‘fail’ then make sure you learn from the experience and start again. You can only truly fail if you stop acting. </p> <p>If you know someone that is full of ideas but may be hesitating to act then please share this wit them. </p>http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/14550126589http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/14550126589Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:17:41 -0500Fear of failureBusinessStart upethosRoger DeveauTake actionactI keep hearing people say “you have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable” to be successful....http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/13998914478http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/13998914478Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:49:00 -0500Life is meant to be lived. Think about the life you want to have and start taking small steps...http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/13751333830http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/13751333830Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:27:16 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EGdiy3b9qsE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>This video teaches us a lot about how to achieve a goal. Set a goal. Put it out there so that people will hold you accountable. Surround yourself with people that will support and motivate you. </p>http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/13649056230http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/13649056230Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:22:49 -0500Who uses Google+? What do you like about it?http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/13534930712http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/13534930712Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:19:36 -0500Don’t get so caught up in convincing someone of why they want your product/service that you...http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/13374131077http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/13374131077Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:55:13 -0500<object width="400" height="284"> <param name="movie" value="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="bgColor" value="#ffffff" /><param name="flashvars" value="vu=http://video.ted.com/talk/stream/2009X/Blank/SimonSinek_2009X-320k.mp4&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/SimonSinek-2009X.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=512&vh=288&ap=0&ti=848&lang=&introDuration=15330&adDuration=4000&postAdDuration=830&adKeys=talk=simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action;year=2009;theme=unconventional_explanations;theme=not_business_as_usual;event=TEDxPuget+Sound+;tag=Business;tag=bullseye;tag=entrepreneur;tag=leadership;tag=sales;tag=selling;tag=success;&preAdTag=tconf.ted/embed;tile=1;sz=512x288;" /><embed src="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf" pluginspace="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="400" height="284" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" flashvars="vu=http://video.ted.com/talk/stream/2009X/Blank/SimonSinek_2009X-320k.mp4&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/SimonSinek-2009X.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=512&vh=288&ap=0&ti=848&lang=&introDuration=15330&adDuration=4000&postAdDuration=830&adKeys=talk=simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action;year=2009;theme=unconventional_explanations;theme=not_business_as_usual;event=TEDxPuget+Sound+;tag=Business;tag=bullseye;tag=entrepreneur;tag=leadership;tag=sales;tag=selling;tag=success;&preAdTag=tconf.ted/embed;tile=1;sz=512x288;"></embed></object> <br/><br/><p>Thanks @mark_da_silva for reminding me about this! Business owners need to get very clear on this before anything else.</p>http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/13358696792http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/13358696792Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:15:53 -0500Businessentrepreneursstart upleadershipwhy?salesmotivationtrainingIt never ceases to amaze me how many people just don’t understand the power of giving. I keep...http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/12930032352http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/12930032352Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:49:00 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zDZFcDGpL4U?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>I love watching this every now and again… Break free.</p>http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/12749857467http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/12749857467Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:36:27 -0500RT @tonyrobbins “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, & the only way to...http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/11501393834http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/11501393834Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:32:33 -0400RT @GuyKawasaki 5 words that sabotage your success http://t.co/HVCIeafPhttp://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/10454399762http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/10454399762Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:32:30 -0400Great Networking opportunity for Ottawa entrepreneurs!: Here is what some people had to say about...http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/6404675715http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/6404675715Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:11:00 -0400Ottawa Entr<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.collegehumor.com/moogaloop/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1920614&fullscreen=1" width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="true" /><param name="movie" quality="best" value="http://www.collegehumor.com/moogaloop/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1920614&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://www.collegehumor.com/moogaloop/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1920614&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="400" height="225" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed></object> <br/><br/><p>Love it lol</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.jakeandamir.com/post/182962482" target="_blank">jakeandamir</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Crush It! (featuring <a href="http://crushitbook.com/" target="_blank">Gary Vaynerchuk</a>)</p> </blockquote> </blockquote>http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/6210106623http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/6210106623Sun, 05 Jun 2011 08:41:49 -0400Scientists cure cancer but no one takes notice: Now more than ever it seems, we need ethics in...http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/5644859558http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/5644859558Thu, 19 May 2011 15:58:54 -0400<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PYMnKRv4TH0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://markdasilva.tumblr.com/post/5507708722" target="_blank">markdasilva</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Watch this short film and see how choosing your message properly can get you much better results!</p> </blockquote>http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/5576432889http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/5576432889Tue, 17 May 2011 10:33:07 -0400Product or Process?: What do you think is more important to a business? The quality of its product...http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/5448510753http://www.ethosbusinessconcepts.com/post/5448510753Fri, 13 May 2011 08:28:43 -0400