EP 53 How to become a gift-giving guru, with bestselling author of GIFT-OLOGY, John Ruhlin

2023-01-23

Can giving a gift hurt your relationship? Yes. In this episode, I welcome John Ruhlin—the world’s leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. He is the founder and author of GIFT-ology and has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Inc, and New York Times. We talked about everything from how much to spend on a gift, when to send one, and if you should ever expect anything in return. Show Notes (01:15) What is Radical Generosity? When should you give just to give without any hope of rec...

Can giving a gift hurt your relationship?

Yes.

In this episode, I welcome John Ruhlin—the world’s leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. He is the founder and author of GIFT-ology and has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Inc, and New York Times.

We talked about everything from how much to spend on a gift, when to send one, and if you should ever expect anything in return.

Show Notes

(01:15) What is Radical Generosity? When should you give just to give without any hope of receiving?

(03:40) Why anything with your logo on it is not a gift

(08:21) Can bad gifts can trigger "gift guilt" in people? Do they feel like they have to show gratitude for receiving something that totally missed the mark?

(11:14) Does a good gift need to be expensive?

(12:59) Planned randomness is sending gifts at "random" times, outside the normal holidays and occasions, which is the expectation

(14:55) Should you send gifts BEFORE you go into business, or when a business contact doesn't pan out?

(20:05) Do you build good karma when you give gifts?

Why operating from a generous mindset means you are playing the long game, which is valuable in business as well.

John’s links:

Website: johnruhlin.com

Book: GIFT-OLOGY (giftologygroup.com/giftologybook)

IG: johnruhlin

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