Dear Hugh,

You are right on the mark with your post on branding. Coming from someone who has a very unique bit of branding perhaps I could talk you into looking at my site and tell me what you think.

I would value your opinion or the opinions of the community on Biznik!

Thanks
Mike Carpenter
Mike the Money Man
www.mikethemoneyman.com
(206) 465-5528 - Cell

Dear Richard,

You are right on the mark with your post. A small business can never have too many satisfied clients. It is my personal opinion that professionals - especially financial professionals don’t do enough to educate their clients. They wrongly assume that the final product that they produce is the propose or point of their jobs.

I do not think that is true. I have always said that the end-result of what I do is just the dirty by-product of what I do and that the education that the client receives during the process is where the real value lies.

It has always been my contention that anyone can, clean a house, install a dishwasher, do a mortgage or sell a house but, it is that extra bit of service that creates the value for the client.

A client that feels that they have received some value tangible or intangible over what the next guy or gal would have provided is the one that will become your advocate.

Good luck Mike Carpenter Mike the Money Man www.mikethemoneyman.com (206) 465-5528 - Cell

Hello Geno, I read your post and I wanted to add to your list of reference books for anyone who might be out there that can benefit from them.

Here goes ...;

1. "Love is the Killer App" by Tim Sanders

2. "High Trust Selling” by Todd Duncan

3. "Book yourself Solid” by Michael Port

4. "Endless Referrals" by Bob Burg

Good luck
Mike Carpenter
Mike the Money Man
www.mikethemoneyman.com
(206) 465-5528 - Cell

Nancy, You are the type of smart marketer that I would like to talk to. It’s always a smart mover to utilize local, inexpensive media sources to get your message out.

Good luck Mike Carpenter Mike the Money Man www.mikethemoneyman.com (206) 465-5528 - Cell

Dear Debbie,

Congratulations on the show. It is my personal opinion that professionals - especially financial professionals don’t do enough to educate their clients. They wrongly assume that the final product that hey produce is the propose or point of their jobs.

I do not think that is true. I have always said that the end-result of what I do is just the dirty by-product of what I do and that the education that the client receives during the process is where the real value lies.

Service and education have always been the foundation of my business. One of the best things I can do for my clients is to help them make decisions based on knowledge of the market rather than emotion.

I am starting my own webcast or podcast soon on mortgages with guest in related industries. I would like to invite you to be on my show when its up and running and perhaps some day I can be a guest on your show.

Good luck Mike Carpenter Mike the Money Man www.mikethemoneyman.com (206) 465-5528 - Cell