Lessons at Hardees

I had a meeting at Hardees.  We (I) chose Hardees because they have free wifi.  

I got there early and saw they had a sign for fish and chips.  That's a new item out here in the Midwest.  The general manager was working the register.  I asked her how she liked the fish and chips. She swallowed, hard.  Then she looked me right in the eye and said "the fish last year was better.  It's a lot of money for fish that isn't the absolute best. " 

Give that lady a medal!  A big whopping humungous blue ribbon of a medal.  She told the truth to a customer.  Guess where I'll keep eating?

I sat down and set up my computer.  I couldn't get the wifi to connect.  The manager (same lady) brought my food back to me and asked was I okay.  I told her I couldn't get connected.  She let me know she had no idea how to get connected, but ....now get this .... the cook did!  She said she'd send him back to help me.   He was there in minutes.  Static IP problems resolved quickly.

Guess where I'll keep eating?  

Project Friday: Part of Balance

It's Friday.  It's going to be warm today.  Let's deviate from the main path.  I want to talk about some other projects I'm working on!

1. www.oldstonehouse.org  I volunteer for and sit on the board of the Franklin County Historical Society.  The Old Stone House was built in 1854 and we are currently working n getting grants to bring the building up to speed.  We are also pursuing an opportunity with a state agency who is giving away $75,000 worth of PR!   If you've got any ideas on fundraising, I'm very open to them.  Let me know!  

2. www.needalittleadvice.com  I own it, now what am I going to do with it?  It's been a running joke with my youngest brother and I.  We will call each other and say "need a little advice?" - and then proceed to give some!  

3. www.realfundraiser.com I'm becoming more and more involved with people who care.  It's a nice change and I'm learning so much!  Through my job I have an opportunity to help non-profits create an ongoing fundraiser.  Interested?  Take a look!

4. www.sobevent.com  I'm going and here's the exciting part -- I'm being sponsored by local businesses!  I figure it will take about $1,000 for the trip (admission and hotel).  Pat Palmer The Computer Guy and Judy from Townsend Winery are on the line so far.   I'll bring back a business plan for your company on how to utilize a blog and create revenue from it.  I won't be doing more than 4 businesses (at $250 each for sponsorship) - contact me if you are interested.  Let's talk! 

5. Writing a last wishes document with my folks.  This sounds sad, doesn't it?  I suppose it is a little.  But it is also very freeing - they don't have to worry that we won't do it right!  We don't have to worry we won't know what to do.  As executor, oldest daughter and smartest child (smile), I get to do these kind of things.  Yesterday we bought a lawnmower - but that's another story.....

the picture attached is of my mom and her best friend Pat ... one day I'll tell that story too.

Referrals - Be Helpful

Let's talk about referrals.

In my business, I have the pleasure of presenting an opportunity to shop for better, safer products you already use.  Not everyone I present to becomes a client.  And that's okay.  

I do, however ask everyone for referrals.   I also make sure that they themselves see my entire presentation in order to feel comfortable in giving me referrals.  

It's simple really.  Not everyone wants to switch shopping or consider adding additional revenue to their income.  But everyone wants to be helpful.

Asking for referrals in this manner allows my possible clients the opportunity to help me (give me referrals), help themselves (makes them look good) and to help their friends (to get better safer products).

You cheat yourself and your possible client when you don't ask for referrals! 

Write Now!

Today is the day - let's begin your blog.

Sign into your account.  Do this by going to the website (I would go to www.debworks.com) and then sign in.

Then click on New Post.  It will open up a page where you'll write.  Be sure to give your post a great title.    We will not be adding links today, so don't worry about that.

Here's a few clues on writing a blog people want to read.

1. Write like you talk.

2. Make short paragraphs.

3. Provide information people want.

4. It's great to provoke people - make them think!

5. Ask for comments if you want them.  

See Post Options?  If you click on that you can enter the date and and time you want your blog post to be active.  I often write 2 or 3 posts at a time!  

See Labels for this post?  You'll want to put a few words here, separated by commas, that describe what this blog post is about.  As you write more, you may want to display a listing of labels and people can choose to read about a certain topic.

You've just written a simple blog post!  We have not added pictures - that's another lesson. 

Comments anyone? 

Due Diligence and The List

I know I said we'd write a blog post today.  

I was playing with my 4 year old great nephew tonight.  We were playing Tent.  He said we have to make a list in order to play right.  I wrote, he dictated.  

Blanket - check.

chairs - check.

kids (stuffed animals) - check.

pillows - check.

weights to hold blanket on the chairs - check.

We were ready to go.  We had almost forgot the weights!  Thank God for the list.  

Let's make sure you've done your due diligence and wrote your list. 

1. Did you choose a name and get a website?

2. Did you view A LOT of other blogs?

3. Did you write your about me page?

4. Did you figure out your 30 day plan? 

5. Have you figured out what you want to be known for?

Okay, you ready to play?