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IDEX Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD January 9, 2025

IDEX, a global applied solutions provider, had a mixed Q3 2024. Revenue rose 0.6% to $798 million while earnings before interest and taxes fell 6.1 % to $168 million over the same period last year. A review of IDEX’s 30 October 2024 earnings call and associated financial reports provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. IDEX is a diverse and complex business. It has three reporting units, Fluid & Metering…

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Top 6 – October 2010

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 1, 2010

“Strategy is about defining what you won’t do more than what you will do” Michael Porter Prospect: Who is in the market,…

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The Art of Discounting

By Kyle T. Westra October 1, 2010

Activate Dormant Customers Through Strategic Discounting In today’s erratic economy, the key to growing your business involves activating dormant customers by using…

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Groupon: Goldmine, Tar Pit, or Niche Solution

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 1, 2010

Since its launch in 2008, Groupon has generated a storm interest. Positively featured in numerous news articles, news broadcasts, and even a few academic postings, but not every business working with Groupon reports satisfaction. Some are complaining of high expenses that brought few new customers.

So which is Groupon: goldmine, tar pit, or some niche in between?

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The Most Important Sales Call You Will Ever Make

By James T. Berger October 1, 2010

The current economic environment has turned the tables on many heretofore established executives. Many are being forced to do something that never thought they would ever do again – look for job.

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