“We’re thinking long-term…When things turn around, we’ll be well positioned. You have to look forward.”

That’s how Gene Donnelly, eastern regional vice president of BMW of North America, explained to The Record why they’re currently building a $100 million training and engineering center in New Jersey.

It doesn’t matter to BMW that the automobile industry is in decline. That’s today. They know that the situation will change for the better in the coming years, so it’s smart to create the facility now. And why not?

Costs for building materials and labor are low

Analyzing past declines allows them to time their strategy

Competitive preparation is vitally important for long-term success

Are you thinking long term, preparing to sell more products and services to your customers? Like BMW, the time is right to:

Educate yourself through courses and events

Research your industry’s highs and lows to determine how to proceed

Create a plan that’s timed to unveil benefits that customers want when they want them

I’m proceeding in this manner now, investing in education, preparing a timed marketing strategy, and expanding opportunities into other niches that will also flourish.

Sitting and waiting for something to happen is not the trait of a savvy marketer. Inaction sends profits directly into your competitors’ hands.

This time it’s good to follow the leader. Think long term, and be well positioned to dominate your market.

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