10 Marketing Tips From The Founder Of Geek Squad
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"The Name Of Your Company Should Be Really Fun To Say At A Cocktail Party."
As a computer repair technician, Stephens knew he and his compatriots would largely be interacting with freaked out and angry customers. He therefore wished to give his business a name that would make them smile.
Stephens believed a name with self-depreciating humor would both subtly project confidence as well as indicate that the technicians don't see themselves as better than their customers. He thought customers would love a scrappy underdog that didn't take itself too seriously.
Stephens also quickly came to realize that he wanted a generic name so that his company wouldn't be boxed into servicing or supporting a particular type of technology.