Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Testimonial 11/11/08
You have put together something quite special,
I thoroughly appreciate the friendly, supportive
atmosphere and the feedback from everyone is so
incredibly helpful. I'm always impressed with
how well you manage to keep us all on track as
well, you're amazing." ~ Sandy Walden
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Wed. 12/3/2008
Peter Batha - RandomPCRepair.com
Phone: (414) 208-4150
RandomPCRepair.com
Honest, Very Affordable, Automotive,
Computer and Handyman Services….Period.
Friday, November 21, 2008
JoeNetworks Thanksgiving Wed. Update
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Festivus Invitation - release
MILWAUKEE, WI – (November 2008) Brady Street Business Improvement District #11 (BID) announces Brady Street Holly Days, Friday and Saturday, December 5 & 6; Thursday, Friday, Saturday, December 11, 12 and 13. Holly Days features great deals on local specialties at retailers and restaurants along with fun for the whole family.
Saturday, December 13, noon to 7 pm
In store and restaurant specials all day
Enter raffle for round-trip airfare on AirTran and more!
Free Limo Rides on Brady and Free Parking
1-4 pm; Astor Theater Visit with Santa – children and dogs welcome! Free treats and fun for all
Holiday Story Time; Astor Theater
Festivus is baackk! Festivus, the holiday for the rest of us, gained notoriety on a Seinfeld television episode. It is a holiday event celebrating everything Christmas isn’t with the centerpiece of the event being a Festivus Pole - an unadorned, lack luster aluminum pole. Five Brady Street Establishments will host Festivus events, including competitions to win authentic Festivus poles.
Friday and Saturday, December 5, 6, 12, 13:
Adding to the non-festivities, FM102.1 will be broadcasting live radio remotes nightly from 9-11 pm, featuring competitions of Feats of Strength and Airing of Grievances with nightly winners and prizes for men and women’s categories. These remotes will take place at the NOMAD, JO CATS PUB, CLUB BRADY, UP & UNDER, and REGANO’S ROMAN COIN. Check out bradyst.com for complete list of dates, locations and festivities.
Thursday, December 11th:
The Onion will host unadorned, plain fun with great prizes and give aways at the GARAGE with a special viewing of the Seinfeld “Festivus” episode on Friday night at the HI HAT GARAGE at 7:30 pm.
Festivus is sponsored by DigiCOPY Inc. official Print Media Partner; The Onion; Wagner Companies; Budweiser, Bud Light, Sprecher, and New Glarus; FM102.1; OnMilwaukee.com; Clear Channel Outdoor, Image Zone Photography, The Mandel Group. Visit www.bradyst.com for all the details.
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Friday, November 14, 2008
JoeNetworks
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Another Interactive Tip on Business Cards
Sometimes people are not in a position to alter their card designs. Sometimes they are. We'll go with what we've got.
Thanks to Jeff Walden for that.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Jeff Walden
jeff.walden@newalliancemarketing.com
NewAllianceMarketing.com
414-737-0198
P.O. Box 210631
Milwaukee, WI 53221
Interactive Networking Group
We know, or think we know, what it is we’re putting out there. Rarely do we get feedback on what anyone’s interpretation of our message was.
So, we did a very cool thing last week at JoeNetworks. We elected to to give feedback, ask questions, and brainstorm with a fellow member. We selected someone the week before and each of us took time in the intervening week to examine a presenter’s message and bring back what they got out of it.
And everyone had done that homework. Almost unbelievable.
Sandy was the first to to be selected and she set the bar really high. Her ability to hear, accept and balance, comments and critiques was amazing. I hope I do half as well when it’s my turn.
And, because I won the dollar pot, it is my turn next week.
So, tell me what you think. www.YourMessageDoctor.com
Be well,
David White
P.S. Here’s a wonderful email Sandy sent after the meeting.
Good morning,
I would like to thank each and every one of you for your very valuable input regarding my business presentation and website. It was very helpful to hear what others see, hear and think about when they come upon this information. All of your input will help to make my business stronger, I do thank you.
What a wonderful resource this networking group is! The size of this group and the personalities that attend definitely make this type of process possible. Definitely an advantage over a large group, at least in this respect.
I wish you all a day filled with positive encouragement and reinforcement such as you shared with me this morning,
Sandy :)
Sandy Walden
www.SandyWalden.com
(414) 378-8764
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Bill Langford
IT Systems Analysis, Design, Build
williamlangford@whlangford.com
http://whlangford.com
414-702-7908
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Pams' Essentials
Email: Pam@PamsEssentials.com
Pam Tyler
414-571-1236
414-477-9286 cell.
Pam Walter
Tel: 414- 762-7161
Fax: 414-762-2125
www.PamsEssentials.com
Saturday, September 6, 2008
The “knock out question” - what is it?
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Eighteen weeks
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Sept. 3rd '08
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
A Marketing or Customer Service Story?
individualize and make their own. They will sing your praises. They
will help you make your sales. They will form groups of other like-
minded individuals - all making loud roaring noises - ten thousand
songs with your name in every refrain.
Can you be Harley Davidson?
Perhaps not.
More importantly .....
Can you be you?
Friday, August 29, 2008
Members-at-Large
Custom Floral Designs
414-737-0656
customfloraldesigner@yahoo.com
www.freewebs.com/customfloraldesigns
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Enrique Acevedo
Owner
Acevedo PC Services, LLC
Phone: (414) 241-4481
Fax: (928) 833-9507
Email: helpdesk@acevedopcservices.com
Website: http://www.acevedopcservices.com
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Greg Kane
KWS Associates
2001 Tenth Ave
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Phone: 414-856-9004
Toll Free: 800-774-9970
Fax: 414-856-9006
E-mail: Greg@kwsins.com
http://www.kwsins.com
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Fitness4U
Because you deserve to be fit.
JeremyBelter@gmail.com
http://www.JeremyBelter.com
JeremyBelter.blogspot.com
414-234-8697
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Matt Koeppler
United First Financial
Agent # 839671
West Allis, WI 53219
Toll Free 1.800.848.1451 ext. 112
Cell 1.414.916.6139
e-mail Matt@YourHomeFree.info
www.YourHomeFree.info
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Pams' Essentials
Email: Pam@PamsEssentials.com
Pam Tyler
414-571-1236
414-477-9286 cell.
Pam Walter
Tel: 414- 762-7161
Fax: 414-762-2125
www.PamsEssentials.com
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Enjoy!
Shelly Bird - 414 617-4459
Mosaic Artist
http://www.yessy.com/mosaicalvisions/
Tom Leitschuh
Electronic Design, Build, Repair
TDLElectronics.com
414-322-1255
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George Lottermoser
Photographer
http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist
imagist.com
1-262-241-9375
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Jeff Percival
Experts in employee assessment tools.
http://www.perc-ent.com
Phone Number: (414) 322-2001
Email: jpercival@perc-ent.com
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Cara Gaitens
Prism Sportswear
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/1/570/91
414-486-2006
414-839-5356
Cara@PrismSportsWear.com
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Michelle Burke
Touch Of Elements therapeutic massage
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/1/156/a8a
262-754-3850
michelleburke@touchofelements.com
_______________________
Patti Patton
Identity Theft Shield
414-588-8758
pattip@wi.rr.com
_______________________
Katie Felten
http://www.linkedin.com/in/katiefelten
http://www.mkelive.com/mke/
262.227.0772
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Kristal Clear Graphics LLC
www.kristalcleargraphics.webhop.net
kristaly-kcg@wi.rr.com
414-325-6976
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/3/86A/B44
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Video
Your video resume, a property walk-through, a commercial for a product or process.
Your 30 second elevator speech expanded to a couple minutes.
Think what you can do.
http://joenetworks.blogspot.com/2008/07/joenetworks-jra.html
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Matt Koeppler
United First Financial
Agent # 839671
West Allis, WI 53219
Toll Free 1.800.848.1451 ext. 112
Cell 1.414.916.6139
e-mail Matt@YourHomeFree.info
www.YourHomeFree.info
David L. White, YMD
Freelance Commercial Writer
"Care for your words and they will care for you."
Your Message Doctor.com
JoeNetworks.com
http://twitter.com/davidlwhite
DavidWhite@YourMessageDoctor.com
414-282-7185
Burt Robertson
http://www.imagimarketing.com
Mega Music DJ Services
28814 Stone Ridge Ct.
Waterford, WI 53185
sales@mega-music.us
Office: (262) 662-3351
Cell: (414) 510-3351
Bryan Gnadt
CableCom, LLC.
3701 W. Burnham St. Suite C
Milwaukee, WI 53215
http://www.cablecomllc.com
414.226.2205
888.423.CABLE
Bob Ford
Associate, World Financial Group, Inc.
Registered Representative, World Group Securities, Inc.
Investment Advisor Representative, Investment Advisors International, Inc.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/rtford
bob@thebobfordteam.com
414-921-7119
Ben Rucka
Instant Data Systems
Toll Free USA 877-395-7415
Phone USA 414-423-0680
Fax USA 414-386-7913
250 N. Sunnyslope Rd. Suite #300
Milwaukee WI. 53005
ids@instantdatasystems.com
http://www.instantdatasystems.com
Phone USA 414-423-0680
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
JoeNetworks Updates
The Wednesday Breakfast at Benny's is coming along nicely after a
couple months. And you are invited. 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays.
And the Thursday morning coffee has moved to Omega Custard at 27th and Rawson.
Check the venue addresses on the Google calendar at
http://.www.JoeNetworks.com
We've had a couple venue suggestions for West Allis. I'd like to stay
south central. Where's good for you?
Bring some business cards and a smile.
Additional business networking tips.
http://www.businessknowhow.com/tips/networking.htm
http://chinese-school.netfirms.com/business-article-business-cards.html
http://entrepreneurs.about.com/od/businessnetworking/
Business_Networking_for_Entrepreneurs.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/columnist/abrams/
2006-11-17-network_x.htm
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George@imagist.com has finished a fine little 'commercial'
documentary using still photos and an audio track.
When you have a few minutes - 3:11 - take a peek - here or here.
http://joenetworks.blogspot.com/2008/07/joenetworks-jra.html
http://www.imagist.com/blog/?p=317
While we did this project for JoeNetworks it can be applied with
wonderful results as you continue to extend your message.
Think about how you would best present yourself in such a manner and
then contact George@imagist.com.
And when you need help with your script ... the Doctor is operating.
============== OTHER NEWS ===============
Bob Striegel - wirelesstoyzb2b@gmail.com - has shared some valuable
information.
A reminder to get on the Cellphone No Call list.
MADISON, Wis.-The deadline for getting on Wisconsin's first No Call List
that will include cell phone numbers is fast approaching. The state
started its No Call List to protect consumers from telemarketing calls in
2003. But it did not start accepting cell phone numbers until June 6.
The state puts out its No Call List quarterly, and the first list
with cell phone numbers will come out Oct. 1.
To get on that list, cell phone owners must sign up by Aug. 31.
Consumers can sign up for the list free of charge by calling
1-866-9NO-CALL or going to the Wisconsin No Call List Web site run by the Department of
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
On the Net:
Wisconsin No Call List: https://nocall.wisconsin.gov
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Bob also brought along a PDF for interesting cell phone uses this
morning.
http://www.yourmessagedoctor.com/files/cellphones-to-the-rescue.pdf
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And speaking of guys named Bob adding value in this morning's meeting.
Here's something of interest from Bob Ford.
"I'm sending you this link to a web-based program called "Power Pay".
This is an awesome tool that costs nothing to use and helps individuals
effectively progress from being debtors to being savers."
https://powerpay.org/index.php
Thanks, Bob, we'll look into it.
Finally, I invite you to send me your brief message, email signature,
web address, etc. I'll post it on a new member area on the JoeNetworks.com blog.
mailto: DavidWhite@YourMessageDoctor.com
"Care for your words and they will care for you."
David L. White, YMD
JoeNetworks.com
Thursday, July 31, 2008
JoeNetworks @ JRA
A long-time associate, George Lottermoser, attended this JoeNetworks @ JRA event and took some still shots. He laid them into a timeline. We sat down later, did a little interview and came up with this wonderful little vehicle for extending the JoeNetworks brand and message.
Yes, this is exciting for JoeNetworks, but now even more exciting, your resume does not have to lie in the pile, your 1.5 minutes of fame* can be endlessly replayed, and your elevator speech can go all the way to the top floor.
We are definitely going to do more of this. How about you?
Contact David White - YourMessageDoctor@gmail.com or George@imagist.com to find out how to quickly put this to work for you.
* Yes, I know it used to be 15 minutes of fame. Things have changed. You ready?
P.S. Lottermoser had his own interesting perspectives on how, when and where to use the tools. Go here: http://www.imagist.com/blog/?p=317
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Guy Kawasaki on 10 ways to use Linkedin.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Resources
Local calendar at mkelive.com
http://tinyurl.com/5uznkx
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Your Hard Drive Will Fail
the drive went out to Gillware Inc in Madison yesterday 1300 - 1600
buckaroos to get the data off and of course had to buy another drive
to put it on (200) plus 50 to ship the dead one - Lesson: Assume all
hard drives WILL fail.
Develop a very regular back up strategy.
Assume that the backup strategy has more importance and higher
priority than the work itself.
Of course I thought I knew that and had a good strategy.
But my strategy failed for the most recent (important active files)
work.
I attribute the strategy failure to my being more involved in the
work than the backups.
Hear my loud voice - YOUR HARD DRIVES WILL FAIL
Back up often
All the recent electrical storms required many power-downs. Many (too
many) occurred during normally scheduled backups. When I powered up
to get back to work the backup program would tell me that I needed to
readjust things; but "I" had to get right to work figuring that the
next scheduled back up would catch it all up.
Learn from my hard won lessons.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
New MeetUp re iPhone
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Balance
Starting JoeNetworks has brought a lot of light on possibilities
beyond the chambers of commerce and the franchises; BNI, TNC, ETC.
There are some independent opportunities that are closed to more than
one of any given profession.
And there are opportunities that are open.
I see it as similar to the difference between synthetic and organic.
I prefer the latter and that's is what I am attempting to create with
JoeNetworks.
At the last meeting there were a few regulars that are based in
Waukesha.
They allowed that they might be interested in doing something out
that way.
I told them it was easy. One, two, three.
1. Tell some people you will be somewhere
2. Be there and
3. Greet them.
It could take a little while to build a group and I, David, do not
have to be there to make that happen.
Some of the independent, yet closed, groups have a waiting list for
membership.
There is administration overhead to that function. I do not want to
be using potential work time to keep track of who is who at a free
meeting.
These are billable hours we're talking about.
I would like to create, or be part of, groups that are self-
administering and collaborative.
And so, ... we will think again about Yahoo Groups and Google Groups.
Honestly, as of this writing, there are no members.
As soon as there are members they can invite each other to functions
that they themselves coordinate.
groups.yahoo.com/group/joenetworks
groups.google.com/group/joenetworks
Monday, May 5, 2008
Caring
the 'Peanuts' comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the
questions.
Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and
actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These
are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But
the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with
the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are
the ones that care.
Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life.
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"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already
tomorrow in Australia."
Charles Schultz
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Thursdays
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
at 5 Star Cofffee -
7358 W. Rawson Ave.
Looking for In-House & After Hours venues. Any suggestions?
email:
davidwhite at yourmessaagedoctor.com
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Roster - 4/24/08
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Testimonial for 4/24/08
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Sometimes just showing up ....
LinkedIn LIVE event at the
Perk & Pub 12862 W. Bluemound Rd, Elm Grove WI 53122 It's an open
event from 5:30 to 8:30.
Here's a calendar of some of the known events around town.
This TinyURL http://tinyurl.com/5uznkx
is the calendar button from here
http://www.mkelive.com/mke.
JoeNetworks will get a listing or link there at some point in time.
And at that place I met Katie Felten who is about as networked as
I've ever seen.
If there were a prize she would get the blue ribbon for being the
first ever to have asked about the Business Book Club listed on
YourMessageDoctor.com.
She's quite a reader herself and we traded recommendations and the
hopes that something else might develop from this trading of ideas.
Signs point to yes.
Meanwhile ... we'll see YOU out and around.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Upcoming JoeNetworks - Thursday, April 24th at 5 Star Coffee
Thursday, April 10, 2008
The Voice Examiner - VX2
JoeNetworks - B2B Networking - Open to the Public
Bring your smile and some cards. And your own name tag.
And a friend.
Admission: Just a cup of Joe.
DRIVE TIME
• Tuesday - 4/15/08 - 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Dunn Bros Coffee - 2345 W Ryan Rd, Oak Creek, WI
(Between I-94 and 27th St. across from Pick 'n Save)
Fair Trade - Free Wifi
• Thursday - 4/17/08 - 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
5 Star Coffee
7358 W. Rawson Ave. Franklin WI
Fair Trade - Free Wifi
AFTER HOURS
• Wednesday - 4/16/08 - 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Houlihan's Restaurant & Bar
6331 S. 13th St. (13th & College) in the Radisson.
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We heartily suggest signing up to JoeNetworks calendars.
Just email: joenetworks @ aweber.com and confirm the follow-up
email that arrives from AWeber.
P.S. I've been checking out networking groups lately.
My long-time friend and associate George has posted some
photos of recent events.
http://imagist.com/writers_meetup/
http://imagist.com/mke_live/
http://www.imagist.com/blog/
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SPECIAL REQUESTS
Thanks to all that responded about the laser printer service request.
I think it's all under control now. ~ David White
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
HUNGER TASK FORCE needs 75M snacks and 100M juice boxes.
Contact Renee at Hunger Task Force
renee @ hungertaskforce.org
414-777-0483 x 6502
Tell her Your Message Doctor sent you and thanks for passing this along.
_____________________________________________________
We're passing this info along for an associate.
April 15th 2008 FREE SHRED DAY at Minuteman Press
Get your papers together!
PDF Flyer here: http://yourmessagedoctor.com/shred-day.pdf
Minuteman Press
6213 S 27th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53221
Phone: 414-761-9711
Fax: 414-761-9718
E-mail: info @minutemanpress.biz
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David White
Your Message Doctor
Local: 414-282-7185
Toll-free: 800-642-9050
Fax: 414-282-7186
www.yourmessagedoctor.com
yourmessagedoctor.blogspot.com
"Care for your words and they will care for you."
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Admission: Just a cup of Joe.
I am reading Here Comes Everybody. He's talking about collaborative successes. Wiki, Linux - others. I like that model. JoeNetworks is not free. It has greater value the more you put into it.
What do you put into it?
JoeNetworks Venue Selection
A coffee house seems to be a fine mix. They generally also have tea, juices and bakery.
And, there are some restaurants that can be appropriate.
Mind you, this is not about sheer quantity of contacts, but about making sure that the food event does not cut unnecessarily into the time and space apparently alloted for networking.
About JoeNetworks
Call someone on the list to the right and ask them what happens.
Or call me, the original Joe - 414-282-7185.
DavidWhite@YourMessageDoctor.com
Or, stop down and see for yourself - Wednesday's at 7:15 a.m.
Benny's Cafe
5354 S 27th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53221