10 Things Counselors Need to Learn from Chipotle and a Scarecrow

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COUNSELING PRIVATE PRACTICE SCARECROW CHIPOTLE

COUNSELING PRIVATE PRACTICE SCARECROW CHIPOTLE

 

Chipotle recently launched a hauntingly awesome video about a scarecrow that is part of the factory farm establishment and chooses to launch his own farm to table business. The premise is simple, but the visualizations, Willy Wonka “Pure Imagination” music, and lack of overt marketing makes the stand against factory farming the real “product.”  As well, they take it a step farther and incorporate a game that is available in the iStore: Chipotle Scarecrow.

 

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 Check out the commercial, start-of-a-movement, marketing genius, video:

It is amazing, there are so many things that we as counselors can learn.

What we can learn from Chipotle

1. An idea will engage people more than a product.

2. Partnering with unexpected businesses will increase interest and engage new audiences.

3. A feeling of darkness, followed by optimism mirrors human emotions.

4. People want hope…and good food.

5. Marketing takes time if done correctly, but that shouldn’t slow us down.


6. We should find unexpected ways of promoting a better human condition, that is the nature of our work isn’t it? Why did a quality fast-food company do this and counselors have not?

7. As counselors, we need to be WAY MORE CREATIVE!

8. We often limit ourselves by what has been done, rather than thinking about what could be done.

9. Creative and engaging businesses are promoted by people that have not investment in a company.

10. We need to stop being lame and start being awesome! Let’s follow best-practices, while also not just going along with the mainstream!

 

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Joseph R. Sanok, MA, LLP, LPC, NCC is a licensed counselor and owner of Mental Wellness Counseling in Traverse City, MI. He helps kids and families to make decisions and plans that will help them enhance their therapeutic outcomes. Will you comment below or email Joe? If you want to take your private practice to the next level, check out the paid e-newsletter subscription.

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