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BookmarkChris.. I loved your post. I look forward to meeting you someday at a Biznik event for some free off-line advice. Keep the "free advice" coming on-line and I promise never to sidle up to your desk at Office Nomads... Howard
Last activity: 13 hours ago
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Posted Nov 28, 2007 Using your real name by Dan McComb
Dan... Thank you.
Let's ALL not forget that Biznik is BUSINESS networking. Yes we are social souls also, but our ultimate goal is BUSINESS connections. Our on-line relationships must be as honest and truthful as in the old-days when we did everything "in person". Sometimes we may get a little silly with Biztalk banter, but we still need to feel comfortable with who we are communicating with. Real names will make for Real Business... Howard
BTW: My stage name is "That Lease Guy" and I've never had a problem promoting it using my real name.
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Posted Nov 27, 2007 New forthcoming feature: Business Articles and Tips by Dan McComb
Dan... This sound like a great feature. I have been considering doing a Blog after reading some of the Biztalk posts recently, but I think this Article idea would probably suit me better. Will articles that we author be picked up by Google with keywords within the content? ... Howard
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Posted Nov 27, 2007 Using your real name by Dan McComb
Dan... I support the "Real Name" policy, and even though the profile of Chief Show Off is real cool, I don't understand why he can't use his real name and put his "brand name" and picture in the logo area.
The real name and the real face picture goes a long way towards developing trust in a relationship. Just my two cents worth. ....Howard
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Posted Nov 27, 2007 Do you need more MONEY to buy the stuff you need for your Biz? by Howard Howell
It's been over 2 months since I posted this question. I guess Bizniks have all the money they need for their biz. I'd like to invite anyone that wants to explore this topic in person to one of my Greet-Eat-Meet events, or to post their comments here if you prefer. Thanks.
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Posted Nov 26, 2007 Holiday Profile Pics by Howard Howell
Thank you Scott. A good quality display by a pro web designer. Do the symbols behind you have some meaning? .... HH
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Posted Nov 25, 2007 CALLING ALL INDIE TRAINERS!!! by Jessie Upp, M.S.
I think I'm pretty good at being sensitive to the mood and facilitating thought provoking questions and spuring on discussion and debate. I've done some classes that lasted an hour after a 5 min intro and I never had to say another word.
I am interested in ways to break the ice with groups that do no know each other previously.
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Posted Nov 24, 2007 Holiday Profile Pics by Howard Howell
Alex: I awarded a prize to all for participating, although you need to attend one of my GEM events to claim it. Everyone did a great job. I really like your new pic in the monitor with the tree in the background. Very good including all 3 elements.
Elizabeth: Great organization of the Festive PEZ dispensers. Is that you in row 3, position 1?
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Posted Nov 23, 2007 What do you want for Christmas? by Andrey Rozmaity
I want some introductions from Bizniks to Manufactures and Dealer/Distributors of high priced equipment. If they need help selling, I can help them in more ways than one....Howard
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Posted Nov 23, 2007 Holiday Profile Pics by Howard Howell
OK ... Thanksgiving is over now... We have many other Holidays coming up. My challenge to you is to post your Profile Pic to include these 3 elements:
- Your Real Face (we still need to instill trust)
- Your current Holiday theme
- Your radical self-promotion element
Notice that my example represents my business of "Renting Money to Biz Owners". I'm so easy to work with that I sometime feel like Santa all year long.
Who's up to my challenge? Post it here!
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Posted Nov 23, 2007 Holiday Profile Pics by Howard Howell
Thanks again for your participation.
- Elizabeth: from Charlie Brown to Empty Plate
- Andrey: Monster stalking Turkey
- Keven: Phone talking Turkey
- Barry: Homer Simpson killing a Turkey
- William: Back-Up Turkey
- Scott: ? is a Turkey
- Howard: the money Turkey
- Alex: The stolen Turkey
- Amy: from Tigger to seasonally appropriate
Each of you who partcipated are entitled to a drink or desert on me at any of my GEM events. You must remind me though to claim your prize.
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Posted Nov 22, 2007 Thanks be giving for Biznik..... by Howard Howell
Joe ... Just checking in during half-time and to let you know that I just made an invite from the Thanksgiving Table. Do I get extra points for mixing Biznik gratitude with family activities? ..Howard
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Posted Nov 22, 2007 Thanks be giving for Biznik..... by Howard Howell
There are too many of you on line right now. Stop and go eat Turkey. I am.
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Posted Nov 22, 2007 Use LinkedIn? What is your experience? by Viv Ilo Veith
Dan.. Thank you for that new addition idea. All the things you keep doing is why I think Biznik is so great. That is another reason I have never really gone beyond just joining LinkedIn and those 'other' networks. Biznik is the only one worth participating in. I consider all the other's just a place to post a static listing.
BTW: Happy Thanksgiving .... Howard
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Posted Nov 22, 2007 You Know You're Addicted... by Andrey Rozmaity
Yup.. I must be addicted cause it's a holiday and I can't seem to get off this computer to get to the Dinner Table. Happy Thanksgiving ... Howard
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Posted Nov 22, 2007 CALLING ALL INDIE TRAINERS!!! by Jessie Upp, M.S.
Jessie.. count me in pending date and time. BTW: Happy Thanksgiving ..... Howard
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Posted Nov 22, 2007 Holiday Profile Pics by Howard Howell
Thanks for your participation.
Elizabeth has organized her leaves. Andrey has a monster turkey stalking him. Kevin sells real small phones. Barry has a Homer Simpson complex. William has one ugly Turkey, but it's "back is up". Scott must be a Turkey. Howard's Turkey, of course, rents money.
The challenge was "relevant". I should have added along the Biznik theme of "shameless self-promotion". Good luck to all and any others that join in on this Holiday silly-ness. I will announce a winner (and my decision is final) the day after. ......Howard
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Posted Nov 21, 2007 Biznik Ad in the Eastside Business Journal?? by John Allen
John... We have fellow Biznik and Publisher of the Eastside Business Journal, Joe Kennedy to thank for that.
Joe and I both host Eastside Happy Hour's and Greet-Eat-Meet Lunch events. Come join us sometime. ....Howard
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Posted Nov 21, 2007 Fueling for the Future - Networking for Indies Interested in Biodiesel hosted by Lyle Rudensey
Lyle... Sorry but I cannot be in attendance. If anyone wants financing for a BioPro unit, give them my contact info. ....Howard
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Posted Nov 21, 2007 Learn it! Love it! Tips for finding JOY OF NETWORKING! hosted by Viv Ilo Veith
Viv... I would love to attend. Interesting topic. But, I already have a calendar commitment for this evening. I will watch for another opportunity.... Howard
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Posted Nov 21, 2007 Self Branding Article by Stephen Fox
Stephen... Thank you for sharing this article with us. It is contributions like this that enhance the Biznik experience and make this a great community.
BTW.. I am in a rather "non-glamorus" profession of business finance and have been attempting to brand myself as That Lease Guy in a very crowded field. It is tips like this that help considerably. Thank you again for sharing something of value. ....Howard
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Posted Nov 21, 2007 Fear based marketing: Does it work, is it wrong? by William Fulton
Bill.. It is my exprience that most people buy emotionaly, not logically. Fact in point: I met you in person at one of my GEM events and bought from you because of our "real world" connection, and the fact that your online picture and profile matched you in the real world.
If we had not met, I probably would not have had the "trust" to purchase otherwise. Now, isn't that sort of silly. Why in the world does that make anyone more "trustworthy". It doesn't make sense does it?
My advice: follow the good advice given on this tread from experts who've showed that that they "care" and have shared with you and remember that: "Perceptiion is Reality". .....Howard
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Posted Nov 18, 2007 Donald Trump said this is "....better than real estate" by Jacob Clark
Welcome Jacob. Biznik is a great on-line networking tool, but I find your "promotion" to be evasive and sure sounds like MLM to me. Have you read the Biznik policy of NO MLM prior to your posting?
If your biz is not a MLM, then I suggest you tell us what it is really about.
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Posted Nov 16, 2007 Hosting Biznik Events - a great way to market yourself and your business hosted by John Martin
John.... I really enjoyed your last workshop and I'm sorry that I have another commitment for this date and time. Otherwise, I would be in attendance. Anybody still thinking about it, I highly recommend any event conducted by John. ...Howard
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Posted Nov 16, 2007 Greet - Eat - and Meet in Seattle hosted by Howard Howell
Thank you all who attended. I enjoyed meeting each of you.
