Comments on: Looks DO Matter

By: Rob Anspach

Rob Anspach — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:31:13 +0000

get rich then hire the right people,

or hire the right people to get rich!

By: Steve Sipress

Steve Sipress — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:23:14 +0000

I wore a suit and tie every single day during my 9 years of door-to-door sales and management. Got tons of comments that there was “something different” about me from the usual street vendor — and definitely helped me make more sales and get my trainees to respect my advice more.

“would you rather be right or rich?” — Excellent question!

I consider a suit a “uniform” for doing business, and as casual as I am when I’m working from home, I never hesitate to put on the proper “uniform” when the situation calls for it, such as important meetings and speaking engagements, etc.

By: Neil Speers

Neil Speers — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:09:50 +0000

Jeff, for training, I’d say a clean, high quality T-Shirt with your logo on it (small, like a crest) along with with a dark, non-sweat pants like training pants, perhaps warm up pants for running? For meetings, a good quality polo shirt and dress jacket over dark pants for “casual” business, or with shirt and tie for meeting with anybody who might wear a suit – spend as much as you can on the suit.

By: Jeff Jowers

Jeff Jowers — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:38:43 +0000

This has been something I have been trying to figure out for quite a while.

I am in the fitness coaching/ personal training business and own my own studio and what not.

I have thought about this alot and still can not figure out both what to wear while training clients that gives the right impression as well as what to wear if I am going to try and set a jv or strategic alliance..

I was hoping maybe someone looking at these comments may be able to help give me some ideas of what may be professional or suitable for both instances. I ask because the normal attire for trainers is sweats and a t-shirt.. While that is fine for training in. I dont see it as being professional – I dont feel like it gets the same respect a doctor in a lab coat gets.

Any helpers guys?

jeff Jowers
jowerstraining@gmail.com
http://www.tacoma-personal-trainer.com

By: Michael Devers

Michael Devers — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:20:57 +0000

Great post by Dan and a great point by Rob. I went from a retail environment where I was accustomed to wearing slacks and a button-up shirt into dealing with musicians all day long. It didn’t take too many “Hey, banker” comments before I realized I needed to switch to blue jeans and t-shirts for my new workplace.

I’ll be entering into a new workplace within the next 60 days, so it’s time for me to brush up on my ironing skills once again. *Sigh*

By: Charles Ra

Charles Ra — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:07:24 +0000

yes Rob, we want to dress for success.

By: Les Rose

Les Rose — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:52:23 +0000

I just came back from a Trade Show in Europe and had to wear a tie. I learnt early on that people do ” judge a book by its’ cover “.
Agreed about Neils comment regarding pictures and avatars. But what about the guys who put up personal pictures up from 10 – 15 years ago !
No, I will not tell you when my picture was taken….

By: Neil Speers

Neil Speers — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:11:17 +0000

And yet – how many people think about the picture that is on their web site, their avatar for posts and forums, on facebook and so on. Odd being a professional photographer myself – but I finally had professional head shots done of myself, and the response from people has been very good. Something to think about. Dan – I mean no offense – but that photo for your avatar might have a suit, but its an out of focus snapshot. If a picture is worth 1000 words….

By: Rob Anspach

Rob Anspach — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:42:59 +0000

I wear a suit and tie when the environment demands it.

If I’m going to an event where every one is wearing tennis shoes and bermuda shorts I would simply look out of place if I came in wearing a suit & tie.

If I need to make a presentation and I show up in tennis shoes and a bermuda shorts- it doesn’t matter how perfect my speech was…all they would notice is that I am out of place and give me no credibility.

By: Rabbi Issamar Ginzberg

Rabbi Issamar Ginzberg — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:10:27 +0000

I agree with Charles. Deep observations!

I never wear a tie… but if i did, I’d wear a bow tie. Always got to be different!

For me, it’s every day a white shirt, black slacks, long black coat, and black yarmulke and hat. However, it’s never yet gotten me a free upgrade to first class…