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Hey there Matt! Love your idea! I'm joining BNI and love the idea of an e-network. Count me in. I'm a lifestyle and business coach.
Great profile!
Sue
Posted by Matt van Winkle, Seattle, Washington | Nov 11, 2008
Seattle Referral Network?
Hello!
Is anyone interested in forming a group to meet on a regular basis to network, generate cross-referrals, and discuss the joys of running a small business?
We could meet downtown biweekly to get to know each other and help all our businesses grow together.
To be most effective, the group would be limited to one person from each profession so it would be a comfortable atmosphere without direct competition for referrals.
Interested? Please include your primary service or product in your reply.
23 Bizniks have posted replies
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Posted by Sue Oliver, Seattle, Washington | Nov 12, 2008 -
Posted by Caren Sumption, Seattle, Washington | Dec 21, 2008Matt, I'd be interested as well. Keep me posted.
Caren
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Posted by Robert Anderson, kennewick, Washington | Dec 22, 2008Hello Matt, I would be interested, I'm definetly free for the tele conference and internet connections as often as needed. I'm going to be in Seattle more regularly in Spring then there for the summer. I do come up once a month as weather permits and I can bring lots of business to the table. Let me know if you would like to add me to your network Thanks, Robert
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Posted by Matt van Winkle, Seattle, Washington | Dec 23, 2008Great! Let's start with coffee and see how it goes. I'll post an event today.
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Posted by Eric Larson, Seattle, Washington | Jan 26, 2009 -
Posted by John Robertson, Burien, Washington | Jan 30, 2009Rich is a good and very knowledgeable guy, but maybe there's always room for more networking. I'd be game for such a group. I do marketing both strategic and tactical. Let me know if you are still interested in creating an active regularly scheduled group.
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Posted by Sumesh Bhagat, Kirkland, Washington | Feb 21, 2009I am in.
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Posted by Marie Blackburn, Seattle, Washington | Mar 17, 2009Hi all - I'm interested in joining your group...please let me know about next meeting scheduled. Thank you
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Posted by Joan Coubarous, ARLINGTON, Texas | Mar 20, 2009Wish I was there to join. Lived in the area for 15 years. Spanaway to be exact and worked in Auburn. Take care of my mountain!
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Posted by David and Elsa Losh, Seattle, Washington | Mar 25, 2009I'm interested in cross networking and referral. In th past I have blonged to a variety of groups, but found them two dimensional. The same five people always show up, if you're lucky.
I would propose a ya all come set of events to start then whittle it down.
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Posted by Annika Hipple, Seattle, Washington | Apr 02, 2009I'd love to be the writer/editor in the group. Sounds like a great idea!
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Posted by Jack Young, Bellevue, Washington | Jun 21, 2009like the idea! Isit still going on?
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Posted by Tyler Oakley, Seattle, Washington | Jul 18, 2009I am in... and yes is this still going?
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Posted by Tyler Oakley, Seattle, Washington | Jul 18, 2009
Is it ? :)
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Posted by Tyler Oakley, Seattle, Washington | Jul 21, 2009
Guess not...
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Posted by Amy Harmala, Renton, Washington | Jul 22, 2009I would like to join such a group.
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Posted by Mark Balcos, Seattle, Washington | Aug 14, 2009I'm not sure whether you'd be interested or not, but my company (Balcos Insurance) has a great referral program.
For every referral we receive, you get: - $10 Chevron Card - $5 Donated to Charity - 3 $50 Gift cards for the three people who send us the most referrals monthly,
plus...
- An entry into our annual raffle for:
- 1st Prize: Free Gas for a Year (up to $1000)
- 2nd Prize: $250 Shopping Spree
- 3rd Prize: Dinner for two ($50 limit)
- 4th Prize: Dinner for two ($50 limit)
- 5th Prize: $25 Safeway Gift Card
- 6th Prize: $25 Safeway Gift Card
If you want more information, referral cards (to make it even easier), brochures, or anything else, feel free to let me know and I am happy to send them out your way.
If you send clients our way, just be sure they give us your name when they call (don't worry, we ask).
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Posted by Eric Larson, Seattle, Washington | Sep 04, 2009
Has this referral network gotten any traction yet. I would be interested in participating.
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Posted by Mark Balcos, Seattle, Washington | Sep 04, 2009
Whoops - small correction. The shopping spree is for $200, not $250.
The referral program has 172 people entered in it so far this year. Which means your odds of winning are positively some of the best around (sure beats Lotto, doesn't it?). We're up to $860 in the pot for charities this year, and $1720 given away in gas cards so far.
Eric, I'd be happy to send you brochures (and a brochure stand if you have somewhere to place it - just let me know) and our referral cards. Before you hand the cards out, just write your name on the back so that they remember to mention your name when they call us.
Go ahead and send me a mailing address and let me know what you need (and how many), and I'll get you set up right away. Thanks for your interest!
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Posted by Matt van Winkle, Seattle, Washington | Sep 08, 2009
Seems there is interest in this again! So, how about an inaugural meeting?
How about something the 24th? If there is enough interest, I'll post an event.
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Posted by Tyler Oakley, Seattle, Washington | Sep 08, 2009
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Posted by Justin Gant, Mukilteo, Washington | Sep 13, 2009I would definitely be interested in this!
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Posted by Tyler Oakley, Seattle, Washington | Sep 15, 2009
Could you please notify this thread when the event is posted please? Thanks!
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