JoeNetworks

Mike Hough - PC Guard Dogs

2010-09-04T10:46:00.001-07:00

Free Online Backup*

Call Mike Hough
PC Guard Dogs

Phone: 414-334-0654

Email: mike@pcguarddogs.com
www.pcguarddogs.com

* this offer is subject to change.

Ben Rucka - Instant Data Systems

2010-09-04T10:45:00.000-07:00

Ben brought a little show & tell to breakfast. A home security system that fits in a bag and reports to your smart phone. Very cool. Affordable, too.

Great for home owners, vacationers, real estate agents, construction site managers, small businesses and many others.

Call Ben Rucka for more info.

sales@instantdatasystems.com
http://www.instantdatasystems.com/

Toll Free USA 877-395-7415
Phone USA 414-423-0680

Settler's Days

2010-08-30T18:12:00.000-07:00

Bill Langford and a tri-cornered buddy on the left and Bridget as a 1948 Israeli freedom fighter and her US Navy friend on the right panel.

Settler's Days in west Allis last weekend at the historical society.

All Appliance Service

2010-07-15T14:31:00.000-07:00

Steve Hagen
All Appliance Service
46th and Layton
414-617-3404

allapplianceservice@wi.rr.com

Had a great service call on our dryer from Steve Hagen at All Appliance Service.
He replaced the belt, greased the wheels and said we should be good to go for another great while. 414-617-3404

JoeNetworks Updates - 1/7/2010

2010-01-07T11:32:00.001-08:00

JoeNetworks Letter - 1/7/2010

Dear Joe,

Interesting week. Lots of news - including help, requests, news, congratulations and thanks.

http://joenetworks.blogspot.com

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Do you really need to write that proposal?

Stan is on the agenda for next week. He'll talk for 5 or 10 minutes about verifying whether you really need to write that proposal after all. What? Come, listen and be enlightened.

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Pat Prosser needs a few new students for her Spanish 000 Class. It's only $110 dollars for 16 hours. Students that complete the course will get $20 cash back.

Please see: http://www.profepat.com

Pat also has a new blog http://profepat.blogspot.com/

and is encouraging people to sign up for alerts for upcoming classes at

http://www.profepat.com/newsletter

Contact Pat at 414-282-3889

profepat@yahoo.com

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Joyce Goulet is looking for two tenants for her new rental duplex.

It's in Sherman Park at 2629 N. 48th St. 2 x 2 bdr. Hardwood floors. Garage included ~ $650/mth.

Joyce is also looking for good homes for her two cats.

Contact Joyce if you know someone.

Joyce@GouletGroup.com - 414-671-1495

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Bill Langford is looking for office space - approx. 10 x 15 near West Allis.

Contact Bill - 414-702-7908

williamlangford@whlangford.com

Bill, please ask Bridget to contact Tammy O'Connell about finger weaving. Tammy is a sew-ist and reenactor and wants to chat with Bridget about it. 414-416-8205 or email designers@peacockpatterns.com

Bridget - do you have an email you wish to share?

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Burt, Burt, Burt.

Burt is involved in so many things - where to start?

One thing - You, dear reader, you need to start sending cards. I did and it only took 15 minutes ... AND I still have points and postage to use for another card. Sign up here: http://socwi.com

Contact Burt - sales@mega-music.us

Office: (262) 662-3351

Cell: (414) 510-3351

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Andy Robertson - guest of his father - came in on break from UW-Platteville. Andy is looking for an Accounting internship. Call Burt if you know something along those lines. If Andy sends his contact info I will forward that to the group.

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Claire Allison - please call Burt to talk to Andy. I told Andy you be happy to chat with the young fellow. See Burt info above.

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Sandy Walden has got a lot going on, too. OMG! Coaching deals, retreats, new Master mind groups forming, etc. I'm in a new group with her and I have a testimonial here:

http://tinyurl.com/yay73em

Contact Sandy - 414.378.8764

Email: SerenityLifeCoach@SandyWalden.com

http://www.SandyWalden.com

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John Phillips has a two page article about how Social Media has helped his business in a mag called Woodworker West. Unfortunately it is not online. John has a few copies and will be happy to share with you.

Contact John - (414) 238-7766

john@thecabinetmakerwi.com

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Kathy Engel has a new goal for the new year of 5 makeover parties per week and is already more than halway there. keep up the good work.

Contact Kathy for your appointment.

www.marykay.com/kengel2

262-786-2446

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"What Do You Want?"

David wants you to have a copy of his new book "What Do You Want?"

It is yours for a modest free-will offering or you may consider it a gift.

I will bring them again next week. Don't be shy.

Contact

DavidWhite@YourMessageDoctor.com

414-282-7185

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ProsserWhite

Thank you to those that signed up to our new mailing system.

We'd like to keep you in the loop using this free MailChimp system.

Please sign up here:

http://prosserwhite.com/subscribe.html

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Friends of Joe

Diane Konrath, friend of JoeNetworks, has an amazing January Special.

Three hours of her professional time for a mere $100.

https://twitter.com/dianeorganized

http://www.dianekonrathorganizingyou.com

Contact Diane:

diane@organized-transformations.com

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Thank you for all your assistance, referrals, and general good will.

See you next week, Joe.

David L. White

414-282-7185

Testimonial for Sandy's Master mind groups

2010-01-04T10:15:00.000-08:00

My wife is in the first Master Mind group that Sandy Walden started and says it's the best group of gals she's partnered with in a long time - if ever. Pat says it's good for her and praises it highly. And when Sandy said she wanted to start another group I was right there signing up.

At our second meeting the group agreed there might be a better way than chasing after business, and running around to networking groups, etc. We thought it would be desirable to have people come looking for us and our services. Less than 48 hours after we decided that and put that intention out there, I got three calls with new business; a call out of the blue, an opportunity to team up with someone that had been meaning to call me and an offer to do a second project with a fairly new client.

It means what I say it means.

Talk to Sandy
http://joenetworks.blogspot.com/search/label/Sandy%20Walden

Twelve Days of Christmas Letter-Line-up

2009-12-24T10:31:00.000-08:00

Christmas Gift from Pat’s Puzzles

Profe Pat says:

Some people bake Christmas cookies. Some people knit scarves and slippers. I make puzzles.

So here is a freshly made puzzle for you to enjoy when the presents have been opened and
the food has been consumed.

Feel free to share this puzzle with friends and family. Relax and enjoy the holidays!
Download the free PDF or go to www.ProfePat.com to see a thumbnail first.
http://www.ProfePat.com/Twelve-Days-Letter-Line-up.pdf

JoeNetworks BIG Merry Christmas

2009-12-24T07:44:00.001-08:00

Hey Joe,

Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. Blah, blah, blah.

Charlie seemed to think I would not say blah, blah, blah. So, there you go thinking again.

Happy Holidays from

Joe & Joe

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Little Joe’s BIG Christmas List - Books

What Matters Now - Free eBook - Seth Godin
http://tinyurl.com/y9ojb8a

The Power of Story by Jim Loehr
http://tinyurl.com/yczugod

Amazon Reader Reviews of
The Power of Full Engagement
http://tinyurl.com/yemlh8n

http://hpinstitute.com/

The ideas are to manage energy more than time and rewrite your own story.

Copies (many) are available in the Milwaukee County Library system.

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Elsewhere in This Issue:

1. ) News & Notes from the whole Joe Gang
2. ) Christmas Gift from Pat’s Puzzles
3. ) Spanish 000: Your First Spanish Class - Sign Up Now!
4. ) Sandy’s Prosperity Game - Sign Up Now!
5. ) Kathy’s Complimentary New Year’s Eve Makeover - Sign Up Now!
6. ) Bridget Langford’s New Business
7.) New Year’s Eve Powwow
8. ) Cutting Boards for Christmas - One of a Kind
9. ) Sales Training on YouTube with Joyce Goulet
10. ) What Do You Want? The Last Self Help Book You'll Ever Need to Buy!
11. ) Business Objectives for 2010
12. ) Trimming the Tree - Membership List

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( 1.) News & Notes from the JoeNetworks

I’d like to be a bit more frequent with these news blips. I invite you to share your news
with the rest of the group. Please send it and I will get it out to the others.
David White - yourmessagedoctor@gmail.com

Sandy Walden made a similar invitation. She’ll be happy to include your info in her
weekly email newsletter. Call Sandy for details. 414.378.8764

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( 2.) Christmas Gift from Pat’s Puzzles

Profe Pat says:

Some people bake Christmas cookies. Some people knit scarves and slippers. I make puzzles.

So here is a freshly made puzzle for you to enjoy when the presents have been opened and
the food has been consumed.

Feel free to share this puzzle with friends and family. Relax and enjoy the holidays!
Download the free PDF.
http://www.ProfePat.com/Twelve-Days-Letter-Line-up.pdf

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( 3.) Spanish 000: Your First Spanish Class

The class, for adults, is being offered at the Oak Creek High School,
Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.; 8 two-hour classes between Jan. 19th - Mar. 9th.

Please pass this along to anyone you think might be interested. Pat needs 6 people to sign up.

Register with this pre-filled-out PDF form.
http://profepat.com/spanish-reg.pdf
More information here: http://www.profepat.com

Or register at the Oak Creek School District website:
http://www.oakcreek.k12.wi.us/home.cfm

Click in the upper right, Community Ed.
Click on Register Online, then type “Spanish” into the search box.
Click on the course title “Spanish 000” to get more info.

Pat Prosser - Profe Pat
414-282-3889
profepat@yahoo.com

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( 4.) Sandy’s Prosperity Game

Sign up with Sandy for a 21 day Prosperity Game.

Email SerenityLifeCoach@SandyWalden.com w/ Prosperity Game in the subject line.

Sandy Walden
Holistic Life Coach & Reiki Master/Teacher
www.SandyWalden.com
414.378.8764

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( 5.) Kathy Engel’s New Year’s Eve Day Complimentary Makeover

Kathy is inviting the gals in your life to make an appointment for a complimentary
makeover at her house on New Year’s Eve Day.

Please make an appointment for a free 30 minute session for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 12/31/09.
Call Kathy at 262-786-2446

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( 6.) Bridget Langford’s New Business

Bridget has been learning finger weaving and hopes to supply re-enactors with authentic
regalia. She’s bringing samples next week.

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( 7.) New Year’s Eve Sobriety Powwow 2009

FIRST PEOPLE MANY NATIONS
http://www.fpmn.org/services

Look for Bill, Bridget and Joyce.

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(8.) Cutting Boards for Christmas - One of a Kind

Call John at: (414) 238-7766 - there might be time yet on Thursday. Or, if your Christmas
has been postponed - perfect.
You can still get a unique gift from John Phillips, The Cabinet Maker.

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(9.) Sales Training on YouTube with Joyce Goulet - http://tinyurl.com/yk3p4wl

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(10. ) What Do You Want? The Last Self-Help Book You’ll Ever Need to Buy.

David finished his self-help book just in time for the New Year. Pricing and availability
to be announced. Get yours autographed in person on Wednesdays at Benny’s.

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(11. ) Business Objectives for 2010

Well, we all have some objectives. Stan wants to know how you’ll put them in place and
know that the systems are working.

Work up a couple minutes on this to share at the next meeting.

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(12.) Trimming the Tree - Membership List

We’d love to see some of you again. Wednesdays at Benny’s. 7 a.m.
I’m going to be making some invitations to new folks and trimming the email list. If you
haven't been coming regularly, please stop around or otherwise let me know if you’d like to
stay on the list.

Merry Christmas, Joe.

from David and Pat

http://JoeNetworks.blogspot.com

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ProfePat

2009-11-14T16:14:00.000-08:00

We had a smaller group last week. ProfePat will do her demo on the phonetic encoding of Command Spanish again this next week.

Nothing to prepare for - you will be able to speak Spanish by reading English.

Simply amazing.

When? Where?

2009-11-09T15:02:00.000-08:00

About JoeNetworks

We are an open, B2B networking group that is part interactive, part focus group, and part Master Mind. Rather than insisting that we are the experts with the elevator speech, we allow for comments, queries, criticism, as well as camaraderie.

Successful break-out work groups have formed.

Call someone on the list to the right and ask them what happens.
Or call me, Daddy Joe - 414-282-7185.

YourMessageDoctor@gmail.com

Or, stop down and see for yourself - Wednesday's at 7:00 a.m.

Benny's Cafe

5354 S 27th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53221

(414) 431-0004

10/21/2009

2009-10-21T15:01:00.000-07:00

10/21/2009

Hey Joe,

Attn: JoeNetworks Maintenance

I added a new search box for the Joe blog. If you remember part of
some Joe’s name you can hunt for them there.

While we do miss seeing some of you, the group is growing and if
you have not been here in a while, your listing on the blog has
been moved into the Label named Members-at-Large.
http://joenetworks.blogspot.com/search/label/Members-at-Large
Someday I might get it alphabetized.

Hurry back. You don't know how much we miss you.

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As a key part of the overall communication arena, David is now
selling Wordpress blogs. You may have had a situation with your
webmaster in the past but the new tools put the control in your
hands. Let’s get you in the driver’s seat.

He has also teamed up with Cara at Prism Graphics to bring you the
best in ad specialties and logowear.
http://www.PrismSportsWear.com

David White - Print & Write - 414-282-7185

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EVENT

Joyce Goulet is giving a Sales Coaching presentation at Wisconsin
Business Owners at Maxwell’s at the Midway Motor Lodge on Moorland
Rd. Brookfield. Friday Oct. 30th - $20 lunch. 11:15 a.m.

Joyce also recommended a LinkedIn Group for Home based Businesses.
I will get that actual group name.

Joyce - what is the name of that group, please?

Call Joyce - 414-671-1495.

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Sandy Walden Referral Program - Sell One - Get One.

If you refer a new client for Reiki or a Coaching session, you
will get one of same. That’s the program. Sound too simple? Call
Sandy - 414.378.8764

EVENT

Also, something is going on with Sandy and Krsko Chiropractic on
November 3rd from 3 - 7p at the Polish Center.

Sandy - what is it?

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Holly Robertson visited with us this morning. She has a new
Executive Travel Program. Let’s find out more. Call Holly at
Travel Leaders in Hales Corners - 414-529-0800.

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Kathy Engel has an Executive Gift Program with Mary Kay. Great for
the holidays. Kathy, what’s your phone number?

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Burt Robertson brought a couple SOC Boxes, a brand new retail product from
SendOutCards and some literature on the product. It’s a great way
to get started doing what you know you need to be doing. Be in
touch with your people. Send them a card.

Read more here - https://www.sendoutcards.com/retail/faq/

I also asked Burt if he ever DJ’d a funeral.
He said no. I booked him.

You can book him, too. Office: (262) 662-3351 Cell: (414) 510-3351

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Stan Kosmatka said his project is still on the drawing board. No drawing - just board.

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Pat Prosser says hi and hopes to be back next week.

Ben Rucka was back today. Post-carpal tunnel rehab going well.

Charlie Miller - we're thinking of you.

And where's Bill Langford?

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Be well.

David L. White
Your Message Doctor
Care for your words and they will care for you.

414-282-7185

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http://tinyurl.com/ycklu8k

David L. White - YourMessageDoctor.com
Freelance writer, editor, proofreader
http://www.linkedin.com/in/yourmessagedoctor
1-800-642-9050 • 414-282-7185

Gwen Nelson

2009-10-21T14:45:00.000-07:00

Gwen Nelson
The Growth Coach

g.nelson@thegrowthcoach.com

(262) 939-1554

http://www.thegrowthcoach.com/gnelson
or
http://tinyurl.com/yjye2or

Kathy Engel

2009-10-21T11:57:00.000-07:00

Kathy Engel
Independent Beauty Consultant
Mary Kay Cosmetics

www.marykay.com/kengel2
262-786-2446

Life Happens! Let me take you to your pretty place.
I can help you solve your skin and makeup dilemmas
and offer products that will give you glowing, healthy,
beautiful skin from head to toe. And for the men, I have all you need in
age-fighting skin care and fragrance options in masculine scents.
Check out my interactive website.
www.marykay,com/kengel2

Joyce Goulet

2009-10-21T11:56:00.000-07:00

Joyce Goulet
Sales & Management Coach

Founder and managing principal of the Goulet Group, Ms. Goulet provides the expertise, training and motivational skills to positively and quickly impact your organization. A proven sales and management professional, with verifiable and quantifiable results, her ability to increase revenues and profits has been well documented across a wide range of industries and professional service organizations, including Healthcare, Insurance, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Accounting, Legal, Advertising, Graphics, Retail, Household Management, and State Governments.

Joyce@GouletGroup.com

414-671-1495

Holly Robertson

2009-10-21T11:41:00.000-07:00

Holly Robertson

Travel Leaders
5435 S. 108th
Hales Corners, WI 53130

414-529-0800

holly@travelleadersonline.com

LinkedIn Training with Wayne C. Breitbarth

2009-10-10T07:54:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back Everyone

I hope this note finds you with you having had a great week of networking and adding connections. If you check your network statistics each week you will definately feel better about the efforts you are putting in. I heard several great success stories this week about how people are making connections that are leading to actual business and several others landing interviews by using Linkedin. Keep the stories coming.

Here are your tips for this week:

Profile Tips--

You should be sure to use the first person ("I") to describe yourself and not the third person ("he" or "she")
Have you used words to descibe the results of your work instead of just listing your function?
Previous jobs: Have you given a description of which projects you did or which results you achieved in each previous job?
Have you written down 5 personal interests?
Have you filled in the 3 websites? And given them a specific name..Not "My Company", jazz it up abit.

Connection Tips--

How many questions of comments have you posted in any Alumni Group you are in?
Have you listed all your previous employement and searched them specifically?
How many times have you used "status update" (or what are you doing now") since you joined, get going on this.
How many recommendations have you written since you joined, remember my story about how to have a great Monday am?

Wildcard Tip or Question--

Try one of the Applications like Slide Share, or Box Net or Amazon Book List. Not only are you making available more pictures, powerpoints, pdfs, excel docs and word docs you are also making your self much more interesting than those people who do not use these powerful tools. They are a way to differentiate yourself in a world when that just may make the difference of getting the sale or the job. Also remember whenever you post something on your profile like an application change you are announcing that to your entire #1 connections, so why wait!

Miscellaneous News and Notes--

Here is my upcoming schedule for teaching/speaking so you can share with other friends, relatives and business associates, JobSeeker events are noted accordingly, you can contact the venue directly for more information and registration other than the events noted as "Open" which in that case they can contact me directly

Linkedin Speed Training

Tues Oct 13-UW-Oshkosh Student Session 4:30-5:30pm; Alumni Session 6:30-7:30pm
Sat Oct 17-Open Linkedin Speed Training at M&M Office Interiors 9:00am-10:30am
Fri Oct 23-UW-Whitewater Finance & Bus Law Alumni "How to Use Linkedin" 10:30am-noon
Mon Oct 26-Open Linkedin Speed Training at M&M Office Interiors 7:30-9:00am
Fri Nov 20-SBDC & South Shore Econ Adv Center; Tri City Bank, South Milw 7:30-9:30am

Leveraging Your Linkedin Network-Advanced Linkedin Speed Training
Thurs Oct 15-West Suburban Chamber, their office 8:00am-9:30am
Mon Nov 16-Metropolitan Builders Association-their office 8:00am-9:30am
Mon Nov 16-Lake Country Chamber & WCTC-at WCTC 5:00pm-8:30pm

Hope you meet a person you connected with on Linkedin this week and make a "real" connection, they are the very best!

Wayne

Wayne C. Breitbarth
President
M&M Office Interiors, Inc.
W233 N2833 Roundy Circle West Suite 100
Pewaukee, WI 53072

office 262-781-2600
cell 414-313-7785

www.mmoffice.com
www.Linkedin.com/in/waynebreitbarth
http://twitter.com/WayneBreitbarth

Event - 9/30/09 - Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance

2009-09-23T12:43:00.001-07:00

Please click to enlarge this flyer.

Wayne C. Breitbarth - LinkedIn Trainer

2009-09-22T09:31:00.000-07:00

Hello All

Welcome to Wayne's Linkedin Tips & Helps Vol #1.

I see many of you have really taken off adding connections and improving your profile since you attended the Linkedin Speed Training or heard me present at another Linkedin event. This effort will serve you well in increasing your reach and message for the branding and marketing you are spending time and effort on.

Each week I will attempt to bring a few things to your attention that will either reinforce some of the things we talked about or something "brand new" as relates to your adding connections, improving your profile or general linkedin efficiency. Let's get started, here are this week's helps:

Profile Tip--

Did you finish your profile to 100% complete so you are 40 time more effective on Linkedin, remember, why do it unless you are the most effective you can be?
If not here are some of the things you need to do:
-Entering current position
-Filling in two past positions
-Providing your education history (The more you list the more searching you can do automatically)
-Adding your profile summary (Remember the key words are soooooooooo important for searching effectiveness)
-Upload a profile photo (Do you want people to remember you from the event last night?)
-Give and receive recommendations. (Want to feel good about yourself, recommend a few people--right now!)

Connection Tip--

Did you download the Linkedin Outlook Toolbar? Do this by clicking the link at the bottom of the Linkedin Home page and follow instructions.

Wildcard Tip or Question--

Have you formulated a strategy?
Why are you on Linkedin?
What are you looking to achieve?
Who are your customers and what would their profile look for?

Miscellaneous News and Notes--

Here is my upcoming schedule for teaching/speaking so you can share with other friends, relatives and business associates, JobSeeker events are noted accordingly, you can contact the venue directly for more information and registration other than the events noted as "Open" which in that case they can contact me directly

Linkedin Speed Training
Mon Sept 21-Linkedin Speed Training; Oakwood Church; Hartland; 7-9pm
Tues Sept 22-Metropolitan Builders Association; MBA Offices 8:00am-10am
Tues Sept 22-Mequon Thiensville Rotary; Ozaukee Country Club; noon
Wed Sept 23-SBDC Social Media Event; Wash County Public Agcy Center; West Bend 6:30pm
Thurs Sept 24-WICPA Fall Ind. Conf.; Country Springs Hotel; Final workshop 4:15pm-5:15pm
Wed Oct 7-Link/Tweet/Blog Marketing Seminar (Repeat) Location TBD Wauk Chamb 8-11am
Thurs Oct 8-Open Linkedin Speed Training at M&M Office Interiors 7:30am-9am
Tues Oct 13-UW-Oshkosh Student Session 4:30-5:30pm; Alumni Session 6:30-7:30pm
Sat Oct 17-Open Linkedin Speed Training at M&M Office Interiors 9:00am-10:30am
Fri Oct 23-UW-Whitewater Finance & Bus Law Alumni "How to Use Linkedin" 10:30am-noon
Mon Oct 26-Open Linkedin Speed Training at M&M Office Interiors 7:30-9:00am
Fri Nov 20-SBDC & South Shore Econ Adv Center; Tri City Bank, South Milw 7:30-9:30am

Leveraging Your Linkedin Network-Advanced Linkedin Speed Training
Thurs Oct 15-West Suburban Chamber, their office 8:00am-9:30am
Mon Nov 16-Metropolitan Builders Association-their office 8:00am-9:30am
Mon Nov 16-Lake Country Chamber & WCTC-at WCTC 5:00pm-8:30pm

Have fun this week and make lots of "trusted" connections.

Wayne

Wayne C. Breitbarth
President
M&M Office Interiors, Inc.
W233 N2833 Roundy Circle West Suite 100
Pewaukee, WI 53072

office 262-781-2600
cell 414-313-7785

www.mmoffice.com
www.Linkedin.com/in/waynebreitbarth

Hey Joe 9/22/09

2009-09-22T09:27:00.001-07:00

Hey Joe,

See you all tomorrow.

Last week I mentioned that I am always happy to send along a note from the attendees to the group.

I can't always take notes or get them processed, but if send them to me, I'll be happy to pass them along.

Congrats to Sandy on her new office in New Berlin.

Sandy says, "I have added Reiki classes and a couple of workshops to the website. www.SandyWalden.com. More workshop opportunities to be added soon, hopefully in the next week.

Also, of great importance to me and a real opportunity for others to feel good as well. $10. of each Reiki or coaching session, class or workshop which is scheduled during September will be donated to WOCA, Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance in the clients name. Feel the love? Fore more information, I encourage others to visit their site and consider making their own contribution in some way. This could be thru direct giving, encouraging a business they frequent to offer a one-time gift or percentage of some sort. If they need more ideas, give me a shout. First and foremost, I encourage others to inform themselves about ovarian cancer and share the info with the women in their lives. www.WisconsinOvarianCancer.com"

And we had a guest, Ryan Jenness, last week who is looking for new insurance agents. He will not be able to attend this week, but enjoyed the group.

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As a Farmers Agent, you’ll be given the opportunity to:

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Ranked in the top 2 of all insurance companies to sell for in America!

Ryan Jenness
Reserve District Manager
Farmers Milwaukee Center
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ryan4.dhoward@farmersagency.com
www.farmersmilwaukee.com

Ryan Jenness

2009-09-22T08:44:00.002-07:00

The Best Small-Business Opportunity in America!

As a Farmers Agent, you’ll be given the opportunity to:

- Be your own boss and gain independence
- Gain personal achievement and career satisfaction
- Be in business for yourself, but not by yourself
- Create job security
- Gain community stature
- Represent the 3rd largest Property & Casualty insurer in America

Ranked in the top 2 of all insurance companies to sell for in America!

Ryan Jenness
Reserve District Manager
Farmers Milwaukee Center
300 N. Corporate Drive, Suite 100
Brookfield, WI 53045
(O) 262-432-9717
(F) 262-432-9701
ryan4.dhoward@farmersagency.com
www.farmersmilwaukee.com

Wow - long time between posts.

2009-09-22T08:44:00.001-07:00

Thanks Joe Networks

2009-06-05T15:17:00.001-07:00

Your comments and suggestions have been greatly appreciated.

The winner is the business card on top, with some slight changes.

I look forward to sharing with you when they are done.

Thank you for all your input, now I can move on to more profitable projects.

What a great business owner support group.

John Phillips

414 238 7766

The Cabinet Maker, LLC

John Phillips - New Biz Cards?

2009-06-03T12:18:00.000-07:00

John would like a little input from all you Joe's.
Please pick your favorite and tell him why. Please.

John Phillips
The Cabinet Maker, LLC
(414) 238-7766

john@thecabinetmakerwi.com

John Phillips

2009-06-03T12:16:00.000-07:00

John Phillips

The Cabinet Maker, LLC
(414) 238-7766

Join our mailing list at:
www.thecabinetmakerwi.com

JoeNetworks - Design

2009-05-29T16:12:00.001-07:00

Hey Joe,

http://tinyurl.com/najdwj

Dee and I are inviting people to a wonderful couple workshops coming up.

I did this quickie, rough draft of design changes to her front page in order to

show her how people read and click through.

Time is short. Seats are limited. Sign up here.

http://joyfullyjobless.com/madison.html

http://www.careerlifecoaching.com

For local immediate career assistance - read here.

http://deerelyea.wordpress.com/

Your Message Doctor is not limited to words.

Let's do better work and have more fun.

=====

P.S.

This draft was mostly done with screen shots opened into a page in Illustrator.

The yellow box/text was added in Illustrator, and another screen shot was taken.

Then, the before and after were lined up for a final shot.

http://tinyurl.com/najdwj

David L. White - YourMessageDoctor.com

Freelance writer, editor, proofreader

http://www.linkedin.com/in/yourmessagedoctor

1-800-642-9050 • 414-282-7185

JoeNetworks - See you in June

2009-05-29T07:54:00.001-07:00

Hey Joe,

Yes, it was cold and rainy on Wednesday and a few of us were there anyway.

I'd seen this TV show on the Science channel about networks and connections.
It will be on a few more times in the next few days.
See if you can record it or tune it. Fascinating.

Connected: The Power of Six Degrees
http://science.discovery.com/tv-schedules/special.html?paid=48.15442.125206.36064.0
http://tinyurl.com/n232d9

• We talked a bit about Webinar.com and Charlie is on a year-long investigation to offer some monthly training via the web.

• It was Jody's birthday on Wednesday. I asked how she was and she said "A day older."
Happy birthday to our waitress.

• Our condolences to Matt Koeppler on the passing of his father.

• Stan said he share his presentation with us next Wednesday. Branding, I think.

• Bob Striegel says hello and recently wrote a recommendation for Your Message Doctor.
Thank you Sandy for your recent recommendation as well. LinkedIn has a JoeNetworks group.

• John Phillips was Business of the Month at Joline's branch of North Shore Bank.

• Here are some tips for actually geting writing done.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gretchen-rubin/13-tips-for-actually-gett_b_207987.html
http://tinyurl.com/raob57

• LinkedIn Live to Hold Networking Event at Discovery World - June 1st
Space is limited, so networkers are encouraged to pre-register at www.mkelive.com

• We do have a couple new Joe's attending. Please visit the blog. You can send me your
contact information and I will put a post up there - another place to look for you,
your information, services, etc. http://joenetworks.blogspot.com

• Don't forget - you can Reply All to this email and talk to the group yourself.
It doesn't have to come through me. Just don't be spammy, Sammy.

See you Wednesday morning.

David L. White - YourMessageDoctor.com
Freelance writer, editor, proofreader
http://www.linkedin.com/in/yourmessagedoctor
1-800-642-9050 • 414-282-7185

May 20th 2009

2009-05-22T16:17:00.001-07:00

Hey Joe,

Once again several of you emailed me that you would not be able to attend and I do greatly appreciate that. Thank you.

I stood up, said 'good morning' and Stan took over from there. I was surprised and grateful. What a pleasant event. Sometimes it's nice when someone else drives.

The meeting was nicely moderated and I am encouraging each and every one of you to take a turn. There's really very little to it. Meet and greet.

"Exude confidence, not desperation." was his tip for the day.
Thank you, Stan.

Burt stood up and said he is in the same business as we are. A very clever way to introduce SendOutCards. We do need to send more cards. Talk to Burt. He can help.

He also mentioned the book Book Yourself Solid, by Michael Port.
I've read it. You could, too.
http://www.bookyourselfsolid.com

By the way, there is a link problem to the blog on that site. I guess they need a proofreader, eh?
DavidWhite@YourMessageDoctor.com at your service.

Thanks, Burt.

Charlie wanted us to look at webinar.com. Why was that Charlie?
Something about a new tool that might be beneficial for several of us.

Jim Barrett paid us a visit today. He does commercial and residential electronic installations from home theater to video security systems. We think he had a good time. A good referral for him right now would be property managers.

P.S. Sandy, could you forward this email to Kathy E. and Jim B.
These two do not have emails on their business cards and I will talk to them about that.

Thank you.

JoeNetworks 5/13/09

2009-05-16T09:15:00.001-07:00

Hey Joe,

On Tuesday last, Sandy Walden emailed that she was getting plenty of hits on her site and not enough calls.

Could we look at her site? And, even with the short turnaround time, she got good, solid, actionable notes

from us this morning. And she won the breakfast kitty. Yaay Sandy!

Some of the observations included considering Reiki as something unknown and apart from Christian

beliefs and therefore a thing to be skipped. Needs a fix. Someone else said that she might be interested in

Reiki and went to click off Sandy's site and go to one of her listed resources; a competitor.

Someone thought the front page blog took up too much space and that someone might be more inclined

to read a blog once we know more about her and her business.

Some said the presentation was too personal. Some said not personal enough.

Someone wondered if Sandy was a certified coach. She is. Is the certification not communicated

clearly enough? Is there a logo from the certifying body?

Charlie - Thanks for referring your contact to my niece regarding her intern position. I think they

communicated and Sarah, through other contacts, has found a spot near her work. We thank you.

Joline said that John Phillips is the featured Business of the Month at her North Shore Bank. Cool.

Christine is getting connected and busy. Prom season.

ProfePat- reminder - Sandy wants specific information from about upcoming community Spanish courses.

Where? When? How much?

Bill Langford brought handouts and the week before posted some useful information on the

JoeNetworks LinkedIn group. Go to LinkedIn.com, search Groups for JoeNetworks and join in.

Claire gets the morning JS paper and brought an article on B2B Networking she wanted to share.

Here are the links.

http://www.jsonline.com/business/44847027.html

http://blog.networkingexcellence.com

http://www.business-networking-techniques.com

http://www.thenationalnetworker.com

There was a small group. Claire surprised us and bought breakfast for everyone that ordered. Thank you, Claire.

See you Wednesday, Joe.

David L. White - Your Message Doctor

Freelance writer, editor, proofreader

http://twitter.com/davidlwhite

1-800-642-9050 • 414-282-7185

http://www.YourMessageDoctor.com/checkup

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4/22/09 - Meeting Notes

2009-04-22T17:14:00.000-07:00

4/22/09

How much do you remember from the morning meeting?
If you have something you would like me to pass along, please be sure I know about it. I don't remember everything either.

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WELCOME GUESTS

JoeNetworks welcomed a couple first-time visitors this morning.

Mike Walden, of Walden Websites and Joyce Goulet, of The Goulet Group - Sales training and volunteer at SCORE.

We'll get some information on them in a little bit.

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NEXT MEETING 4/29/09

Rick (Enrique) Acevedo won the breakfast kitty this week. Hopefully he will send something along for us to look at. He also says that he's so booked with PC repair projects that he's having a tough time keeping up with administrative duties. Nice problem to have. He also spoke to us briefly about his affiliation with mobile broadband on Cricket. Interesting and worth a follow-up.
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We have been without homework for several weeks. That is one of the areas in which we shine. Do we need to come up with another hallmark?

There was chatter about Skype. Should we encourage group presentations on topics? Would you be willing to co-present?

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ASSESSMENTS

I mentioned having taken some skills assessments recently. It is wonderful to see my strengths listed. There is an 8 section report that can be taken online - includes phone follow-up.

Call: Jeff Percival - Phone Number: (414) 322-2001
Experts in employee assessment tools.
http://www.perc-ent.com
Email: jpercival@perc-ent.com

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REQUESTS

Sandy Walden and other local Reiki practitioners are hosting a Reiki Circle on May 2nd for special needs children.
Contact Sandy for details.
http://tinyurl.com/ccjp7o
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Jeremy Belter asked that we take a look at Melissa's, new photography blog. Unfortunately, Melissa cannot make our meetings. http://melissabelter.blogspot.com
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David would like to add some dimension to this group. If you are a LinkedIn user, please search Groups for JoeNetworks and sign up. Then we can all post messages to one another.

If you are NOT a LinkedIn user maybe we can have a little presentation on that topic.
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Also, if you are an active member, you are welcome to send me your info and I will post it to the blog. If you can't remember where it is, just Google joenetworks - with an 's'.
http://joenetworks.blogspot.com

This blog can certainly be a place to house our 'one-sheet' best-client guides. How do we remember each other when we are not face-to-face?

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BOOKS

SPIN Selling by Neil Rackham, recommended to me by our guest Joyce Goulet.

I had an hour session at SCORE and was lucky to meet Joyce. Perhaps seven seconds went by and she saw that I needed help with Sales. How handy is that - she's a Sales trainer.

SPIN refers to the types of questions asked in a sales
meeting. S = Situation, P = Problem, I = Implication, N = Need-payoff. This book differentiates between large sales and small sales and presents observations assembled from thousands of actual sales calls.

I also mentioned a book I got from the library - StrengthsFinder 2.0 http://www.strengthsfinder.com

Don't bother with the website unless you buy the book. There is nothing there for anyone that has not first purchased the book and gotten the access code from the book. However the book, according to Pat who read it overnight, is merely a teaser for the website.

An interesting way to sell books.

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http://www.JoeNetworks.com

David L. White - Your Message Doctor
Freelance writer, editor, proofreader
http://twitter.com/davidlwhite
1-800-642-9050 • 414-282-7185
http://www.YourMessageDoctor.com/checkup

Mosaic Classes wth Shelly Bird

2009-04-21T09:39:00.000-07:00

Shelly Bird
Mosaic Artist
http://www.yessy.com/mosaicalvisions/ 414 617-4459

Enrique Acevedo

2009-04-09T15:30:00.000-07:00

Enrique Acevedo
Owner
Acevedo PC Services, LLC
Phone: (414) 241-4481
Fax: (928) 833-9507
Email: helpdesk@acevedopcservices.com
Website: http://www.acevedopcservices.com

JoeNetworks - 3/11/09

2009-03-11T10:04:00.001-07:00

Hey Joe(lene),

Christine is up for next week.

She will bring her brochures and maybe we can take a quick scan.
She also has partnerships with businesses and she will be sending
a list of things she's doing so we can brainstorm on that.

Christine Hutson
Custom Floral Designs
414-737-0656
customfloraldesigner@yahoo.com

www.freewebs.com/customfloraldesigns

Thanks to Joline Hendren of North Shore Bank - Oak Creek
for visiting today. We hope you'll be back.

John Phillips ... Joline would like to talk to you.
Come next week.

Also, time to weed the garden.

Please check your info on the blog.
http://joenetworks.blogspot.com

Give me changes if there are changes.
There are members that are not yet there.
Please send info.

There are folks who've not attended in a long time
and a couple people that may never arrive.

I will be making changes to the membership relatively soon.

Be well.

David L. White
DavidWhite@YourMessageDoctor.com

http://yourmessagedoctor.com/free
1-800-642-9050 • 414-282-7185

JoeNetworks - P.S. a free PDF - Social Media Starter Kit

2009-02-14T03:18:00.001-08:00

Hey Joe,

This was in the hopper, too.

Near the bottom of the page there's a line that starts:

"This is a post from the Social Media Starter Kit Series. To see all the posts from the series,

click here, or click here to download the PDF e-book version. "

http://altitudebranding.com/2009/02/the-social-media-starter-kit-linkedin/

Might be worth a read.

David L. White

http://yourmessagedoctor.com/about.html

"Get a second opinion." 1-800-642-9050 • 414-282-7185

Update - Friday the 13th part 2

2009-02-14T03:15:00.001-08:00

Hey Joe,

Please do not spend any time on the PamsEssentials.com website.
She says it's not ready for prime time yet. Catalog PDF okay, I guess.
I sent that this morning.

Also, I said I'd get the URL for the handout Burt handed out.
43 web design mistakes you should avoid.

Here's the Tiny URL in case the long one wraps or doesn't load.
http://tinyurl.com/27ga5k
http://www.dailyblogtips.com/43-web-design-mistakes-you-should-avoid/
Thanks, Burt.

More interesting reading.
Hamster Burial Kits & 998 Other Business Ideas
http://www.sixmonthmba.com/2009/02/999ideas.html

Happy Valentine's Day to all you Joe and Joetta's.
See you next week.

David L. White

http://yourmessagedoctor.com/about.html
"Get a second opinion." 1-800-642-9050 • 414-282-7185

Update Friday the 13th

2009-02-14T03:14:00.001-08:00

Hey Joe,

There were 10 of us at breakfast last Wednesday.
We did the monkey pile on Peter Batha and I think
he got some good notes out of it.
http://www.RandomPCRepair.com

I thank him for bringing his Shepherd Express classified ad
to me for reworking. See it here: http://ping.fm/e9JTU

I also thank Bill Langford for some work we did.

And I thank Burt for bringing some valuable tip sheets on web design.
Burt, do you have a link for that? I did not see it after a few
minutes looking at http://www.imagimarketing.com

We had a couple new and relatively new guests. Always a pleasure.
Christine Hutson of Custom Floral Designs and Joe Meinholz of
TWC Business Class. You two - send me your contact info and I will put
you on http://joenetworks.blogspot.com if you're going to hang around.

Jeremy Belter won the ten dollar kitty. Thanks to all for playing along.
http://www.jeremybelter.com He's up for review on Feb. 22nd.

And next Wednesday, 2/18, we're looking at Pams' Essentials.
http://www.PamsEssentials.com
Apparently the dot com is undergoing work but the catalog pdf is
attached and ready for a peek.

Thanks and be well.

David White
414-282-7185

P.S. Charlie Miller says hello.

Meeting Notes Feb. 4th

2009-02-04T13:05:00.000-08:00

Pam asked about the upcoming Alverno class on Linkedin and Social media. It is one class spread over two nights. It is part 1 and part 2 of the same class for $49.

Pam Tyler of Pam’s Essentials will provide a pdf of her catalog and we’ll all take a look at http://www.PamsEssentials.com. However, she will not be able to attend next week. I will send a reminder next week to prepare for the 18th.

Peter Batha is up for next week - Feb. 11th. Please see http://randompcrepair.com
Peter got a few good ideas about working more effectively in his own home town. Not that we don’t enjoy his presence but time is money and if he can get more clients around Random Lake - so much the better.

Glad you all made it out in the chilly morning air.

Any outrageous requests?

I have one. If you know of any one that needs a resumé proofed please send them my way. I am figuring out whether there is any worthwhile market here.

Thanks. See you next week.

JoeNetworks - Alverno Class - WEB 2.0/SOCIAL NETWORKING 101

2009-01-29T15:19:00.001-08:00

TELESIS Lifelong learning for the BEST of your life! Institute for

Educational Outreach Alverno College 414-382-6200

http://telesis.alverno.edu

WEB 2.0/SOCIAL NETWORKING 101: The Revolutionary New Way To

Promote Yourself or Your Business 2 Mondays, March 16 & 23 The

latest buzz in the world of professional networking is probably

coming from your computer! Call it Social Networking, Social Media

or Web 2.0. Call it Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Twitter or

downright Del.icio.us. Whatever you call these new forms of online

web communities, they are revolutionizing the way we communicate

with each other to gain more professional visibility, promote our

businesses and collaborate with kindred spirits. These tools allow

professionals and businesses to reach almost any audience quickly

and cost-efficiently while increasing opportunities for

collaborative brainstorming and problem-solving. Not intended to

replace personal face-to-face networking, Social Media can widen

your world in ways you never imagined! This is a communications

revolution that can't be ignored, so jump in and find out what the

buzz is all about. Instructors: Steve Glynn, president of

Spreenkler, a company dedicated to tapping forward-thinking,

creative minds to support local start-ups, strengthen Milwaukee's

brainpower, and increase talent retention in greater Milwaukee.

Katie Felten, LinkedIn trainer and technology innovator.

TCM-119-01 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / $49

Alverno 382-6200 - TCM-119-01

David L. White

http://yourmessagedoctor.com/about.html

"Get a second opinion." 1-800-642-9050 • 414-282-7185

Bob Striegel

2009-01-28T16:09:00.000-08:00

Robert M. Striegel a.k.a. Tichiganblues
6404 N. Tichigan Rd.
Waterford, WI 53185

http://tichiganblues.blogspot.com/

Email: rstriegel@wi.rr.com
Business Phone: 414-334-5838
Cellphone: 414-364-4693

Specializing in the sale of Musical Instruments such as Guitars (Acoustic, Electric and Acoustic/Electric & Bass), Harmonicas, Amplifiers, Microphones, Vintage Stereo Equipment including speakers & turntables plus accessories… Also, a fine source of pre-recorded music on DVD, CD, Cassette Tape and Vinyl (yes vinyl). Can transfer your LP’s and 45’s onto digital format and can publish onto CD and/or DVD.

Greg Kane - KWS Associates

2009-01-28T12:44:00.000-08:00

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

JoeNetworks - Notes - 1/28/09

2009-01-28T12:05:00.000-08:00

Hey Joe,

I cannot imagine how the importance of communicating with JoeNetworks members has escaped me thus far. Here I am telling you to communicate more often and I have not been listening to myself talk. Silly me.

Notes from the morning meeting - 1/28/09.

• This morning we'd done some homework on behalf of Greg Kane. 414-856-9004 - greg@kwsins.com He's looking at getting a makeover on his website. We helped him come up with some questions to ask the new provider. The biggie was on becoming an expert - a little how and why on producing and delivering more informational tips to his insurance customers.

• Bryan Gnadt of Cablecom won the breakfast kitty this morning. Thanks to everyone and ten bucks to Bryan. We might be able to help him with his presentation. However, there's not much we can do about his print or web material as those are corporate decisions. We reinforced an idea he's had that it might be worthwhile to explore Linkedin.com and Meetup.com

BTW, Bryan also sends a hello to Bob Streigel. Hello Bob.

• Stan shared his weekly marketing tip with us this morning. "Enthusiasm sells - not product knowledge."

• Burt's hand-out for the morning was titled The Elevator Speech - a How-To Guide for Anyone. Thank you, Burt. Read more here - http://imagimarketing.com/biztips/Elevatorspeech.htm

• Sandy is finding success with her Vision Board workshops and Women's Retreats. Sign up here - http://www.SandyWalden.com

• Pat is looking for appropriate venues for Spanish classes. Specifics to follow as they are available.

• I shared a note from a marketing blogger. "Whether product or service - you're in the media business first."

• I asked for referrals to folks that need their resumés proofed and edited. I also mentioned that the website is now set up to take PayPal payments.

http://yourmessagedoctor.com/proof-edit-help-now.html ... if you go there and do not understand, please let me know so that I might refine the message.

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VISITORS / NEW MEMBERS

• Jeremy Belter, fitness consultant, visited with us for the first time this morning. I think he'll be coming back. Reach him here: 414-234-8697 http://www.JeremyBelter.com - http://www.JeremyBelter.blogspot.com He shared with us tips on the importance of social media. Several knowing nods. Some of us are working on various aspects of that. More on all this later. This might be a useful topic for discussion, demonstration, presentation.

• Steffanie Glaser, Rejuvenate Therapeutic Massage, is interested in joining us as time permits. Soon, I hope. David had a wonderful, and much needed, neck massage yesterday.

Contact Steffanie at: RejuvenateMx@yahoo.com - 414-303-6199.

NOTE TO STEFFANIE - please contact Jeremy Belter at 414-234-8697.

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Speaking of being in the media business ....

to Burt, and everyone

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2009/01/time-to-start-a.html

Finally, you are welcome to invite someone to join us.

Check the calendar at http://www.JoeNetworks.com

Wednesdays 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Benny's Cafe

5354 S 27th St,

(414) 431-0004

See you next week.

David L. White

http://yourmessagedoctor.com/about.html

"Get a second opinion." 1-800-642-9050 • 414-282-7185

Meeting Place

2009-01-28T11:59:00.000-08:00

Benny's Cafe

5354 S 27th St,
Milwaukee, WI 53221

(414) 431-0004

Benny's Cafe

2009-01-28T11:58:00.000-08:00

JoeNetworks every Wednesday morning 7 or 7:15a to 8:30+

B2B - Interactive, Master Mind, focus group honing our own presentations.

No Charge. Breakfast off the menu. Few presentations. No attendance taken or kept. Not closed regarding number of reps per industry.

People listening to one another.

Rare.

Your host - the founding Joe - David White - 414-282-7185

See you there.

Benny's Cafe

5354 S 27th St,
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 431-0004

Fitness4U

2009-01-28T11:02:00.000-08:00

Fitness4U
Because you deserve to be fit.

JeremyBelter@gmail.com
http://www.JeremyBelter.com
JeremyBelter.blogspot.com

414-234-8697

Rejuvenate Therapeutic Massage

2009-01-28T11:00:00.001-08:00

Steffanie Glaser
Rejuvenate Therapeutic Massage
1579 S. 38th St., Suite 2
Milwaukee, WI 53215
RejuvenateMx@yahoo.com
414-303-6199

2008-12-23T16:39:00.000-08:00

Testimonial 11/11/08

2008-12-04T05:26:00.000-08:00

"Once again, I'm so grateful for this group.
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

Wed. 12/3/2008

2008-12-03T19:49:00.001-08:00

Hi All,

Wonderful meeting this morning.

And, you might have missed a free breakfast.

An anonymous Santa grabbed all the checks.

Ho Ho Ho and many thanks, Santa.

And, welcome to Peter from Random PC Repair.

Charlie talked about accountability.

Sandy talked about creating vision boards and goals.

Burt talked about daily and weekly goals and something he called a OneSheet.

A 'OneSheet', or however we call it, is contact information that includes a few

statements about what we do, who we do it for, and our ideal clients. The purpose

is so that each of us have an easier time making recommendations.

I like that this group is moving to helpful interactivity. It has aspects of a Master Mind

group or an ad hoc board of directors. There is counsel and advice. There are pointed

queries and enlightening comments. I thank you all and hope you are getting benefits from it.

In most networking groups we are the expert for 30 seconds. But do we really know what

the listeners are hearing? Do we know how we are coming across?

So, we have some homework. We are compiling additional data for each other.

Burt wants it and I have asked for some help as well.

Please check under your First Name in the sidebar at:

http://www.joenetworks.blogspot.com

Check to see if any changes to your contact information are needed.

Make a short list of what you do and who you do it for.

Please email your list to DavidWhite@YourMessageDoctor.com or Reply All.

I will put it on the blog and make a quick Excel or plain text doc available to share.

Charlie won the kitty this morning and we will be looking at a couple of Sales letters he uses.

I will forward them along as soon as they arrive.

Or, Charlie, you can grab the list from here and go with it.

Thanks. See you next week.

David White

P.S.

Invite someone to breakfast at Benny's.

Details at: JoeNetworks.com

DavidWhite@YourMessageDoctor.com

http://www.yourmessagedoctor.com

414-282-7185

"Care for your words and they will care for you."

Peter Batha - RandomPCRepair.com

2008-12-03T17:06:00.000-08:00

Peter Batha
Phone: (414) 208-4150

RandomPCRepair.com

Honest, Very Affordable, Automotive,
Computer and Handyman Services….Period.

JoeNetworks Thanksgiving Wed. Update

2008-11-21T07:32:00.000-08:00

Hi All,

Thanks to Katie and Claire for visiting with us recently.

Katie is looking for a marketing gig, or similar, and Claire

needs to top off the tank with a couple new accounting clients.

By the way Claire has done my books for 20 years. I highly

recommend her services.

NEXT MEETING - HOLIDAY WEDNESDAY.

According to the votes of those present last time, it looks like

there might be only a few of you meeting this next Wednesday.

Everybody else is heading out of town. Drive careful.

Pam has since updated that she will be filling orders instead.

That leaves Burt, Charlie and Sandy.

Cara said she 'might' stop by.

Some of these folks in particular drive a long way

to be in the group. Please know that and keep in

touch with each other if you change your mind.

On another note - thanks to all for giving feedback to Stan

on his marketing materials.

And Claire, a guest, won the kitty. She currently has no

marketing materials. Let's help her create something.

Details to follow.

THIS JUST IN - Bob Ford's schedule has recently changed.

He has a ton of morning meetings and will not be around for awhile.

Good luck with the meetings Bob and thanks for checking in.

Pat and I will be heading to mom's in Missouri for the holiday weekend.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

See you at Benny's on Wed. Dec. 3rd.

David

DavidWhite@YourMessageDoctor.com

http://www.yourmessagedoctor.com

414-282-7185

"Care for your words and they will care for you."

Festivus Invitation - release

2008-11-18T14:12:00.000-08:00

Celebrate the “Holly Days” Brady Street Style!

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.

# # #

JoeNetworks

2008-11-14T13:23:00.001-08:00

Hi Gang,

I'd like to thank you for the time you took commenting,

critiquing and communicating with me as Your Message Doctor

at last Wednesday's session.

I have yet to triage the notes or consider the priority of

the notes I took. I do thank you once again.

This next week we're taking a peek at the presentation

of ideas on behalf of Stan Kosmatka.

Please visit: http://thekosmatkagroup.com.

Finally, Sandy emailed this lovely note to me right after

our Wednesday meeting. I do greatly appreciate the kind words.

"Once again, I'm so grateful for this group.

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

Finally, there was a member that's not feeling well and he

took a minute out to notify us of his absence.

Thanks. See you Wednesday. Invite a friend.

David L. White

DavidWhite@YourMessageDoctor.com

http://www.yourmessagedoctor.com

414-282-7185

"Care for your words and they will care for you."

Another Interactive Tip on Business Cards

2008-11-08T02:58:00.000-08:00

Jeff said he'd been in a group that shared the business cards of every member and then critiqued them. It sounds like there's potential value in that action. We might give it a whirl.

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.

Jeff Walden

2008-11-07T12:29:00.001-08:00

New Alliance Marketing
jeff.walden@newalliancemarketing.com

NewAllianceMarketing.com
414-737-0198

P.O. Box 210631
Milwaukee, WI 53221

Interactive Networking Group

2008-11-07T11:37:00.000-08:00

At many or most networking events we’ve been to, people get a half minute to 15 or 20 to tell their story. It’s the elevator speech - mostly presentation. Relatively low interactivity. After all, we’re supposed to be the experts. Right?

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

Sandy Walden, Serenity Life Coach

2008-10-30T16:28:00.000-07:00

Sandy Walden

414.378.8764

Email: SerenityLifeCoach@SandyWalden.com

www.SandyWalden.com

Bill Langford

2008-10-02T10:39:00.001-07:00

Bill Langford
IT Systems Analysis, Design, Build
williamlangford@whlangford.com

http://whlangford.com
414-702-7908

Pams' Essentials

2008-09-17T16:18:00.000-07:00

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

The “knock out question” - what is it?

2008-09-06T07:17:00.000-07:00

I'd asked Stan to expand on his "knock out question he described last Wednesday.

Here it is:

The "knock out question" is designed to quickly qualify your prospect early on in your first F2F meeting.

Most of us have described what are target market candidate is. Say your target is a firm with multi location offices..

After locking in with a target, your next step is "How likely will I do business with him/her?"

Your business and each of our businesses has a subtle qualifier that will reveal our chances of doing business. To make my business model work, say the minimum number of offices my target should have is 10.

For example, if you're selling telecommunications devices based on volume of devices, say fax machines, your subtle question may be, "Your say your firm is growing, just how many offices in your firm use fax machines today and what is the total number of offices do you expect to have by this time next year? " If his/her answer is two now and two more at this time next year, that's a prospect not to spend too much time on. However, if the person said 9 offices now and forecast for a total of 15 by this time next year, he/she may be well worth moving the sales process to your next step.

---

Thank you, Stan.

The JoeNetworks group appreciates it

DLW

Eighteen weeks

2008-09-04T06:35:00.001-07:00

JoeNetworks had (had) a Thursday meeting for 18 weeks. It grew up to 6 people tops. In the last 6 weeks there were only 2 of us.

I decided to take it off the calendar and all of a sudden people are waking up to the Thursday thing.

Twice now in two weeks someone called me wondering where I was.

I'd been sending frequent emails of course.

So, this is how long things take.

Reminds me of Seth Godin's book "The Dip". The first flush of energy and enthusiasm will carry you up the hill. You cross over the mountains still full of steam, but now the long valley is between you and the destination. Can we make it?

Sept. 3rd '08

2008-09-03T13:29:00.001-07:00

We had 11 people attend this morning. Thank you all.

At our current size we can still manage time to get our introductions done, yet be off-the-clock enough to have a small focus group or two going.

Time for a little depth to our growing group.

However, in order to keep some order, Wednesday breakfast starts at 7:15 a.m.

We'll order off the menu at 7:30 and begin introductions.

One of these days we'll get a feature presentation going.

Who's first?

And ... just a couple follow-up notes.

First off, email me and I'll post your notes to the blog.

That way some of these things we share can take on a bit longer life.

----

Pat - Occupational Spanish - said

"Learn it today. Use it tomorrow."

I like that.

----

Stan,

Tell us more about your 'knock out question' for pre-qualifying leads.

-----

Don

Organ Piper Pizza

$5.00 why and when?

---

JRA

Do you have a calendar of upcoming studies?

A fundraiser for Lions Club etc. Specs?

---

Ben R. looking for an assistant

I mentioned Brenda Allen.

And what's up at the ....

Greenfield Chamber

Meyers Restaurant

7:30 Friday

-----

A Marketing or Customer Service Story?

2008-09-02T07:40:00.001-07:00

Provide your customers with high-quality products they can
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?

Members-at-Large

2008-08-29T12:42:00.000-07:00

Christine Hutson
Custom Floral Designs
414-737-0656
customfloraldesigner@yahoo.com

www.freewebs.com/customfloraldesigns

====

Enrique Acevedo
Owner
Acevedo PC Services, LLC
Phone: (414) 241-4481
Fax: (928) 833-9507
Email: helpdesk@acevedopcservices.com
Website: http://www.acevedopcservices.com

====

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

====

Fitness4U
Because you deserve to be fit.

JeremyBelter@gmail.com
http://www.JeremyBelter.com
JeremyBelter.blogspot.com

414-234-8697

====

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

====

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

===

Enjoy!
Shelly Bird - 414 617-4459
Mosaic Artist
http://www.yessy.com/mosaicalvisions/

Tom Leitschuh
Electronic Design, Build, Repair
TDLElectronics.com
414-322-1255
_______________________

George Lottermoser
Photographer
http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist
imagist.com
1-262-241-9375

_______________________

Jeff Percival
Experts in employee assessment tools.
http://www.perc-ent.com
Phone Number: (414) 322-2001
Email: jpercival@perc-ent.com

_______________________

Cara Gaitens
Prism Sportswear
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/1/570/91
414-486-2006
414-839-5356
Cara@PrismSportsWear.com

_______________________

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
_______________________

Kristal Young
Kristal Clear Graphics LLC
www.kristalcleargraphics.webhop.net
kristaly-kcg@wi.rr.com
414-325-6976

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/3/86A/B44

_______________________

Talk-ability

2008-08-29T09:21:00.001-07:00

Secret to Word-Of-Mouth

A short Review from Content Marketing Today

http://tinyurl.com/6l8xrg

Video

2008-08-29T07:05:00.001-07:00

Not exactly Video, but sound and motion, and a cost effective way to get your message across.

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

2008-08-27T14:34:00.000-07:00

2008-08-27T10:38:00.004-07:00

Stan Kosmatka

2008-08-27T10:38:00.003-07:00

Stan Kosmatka

stankosmatka@thekosmatkagroup.com

262-938-9681

Pat Prosser

2008-08-27T10:37:00.004-07:00

Pat Prosser

Command Spanish
profepat@yahoo.com
www.profepat.com

414-282-3889

Matt Koeppler

2008-08-27T10:37:00.001-07:00

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

2008-08-27T10:35:00.004-07:00

David L. White
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

Charlie Miller

2008-08-27T10:35:00.003-07:00

Charlie Miller

abccdltest@yahoo.com
414-315-1705

Burt Robertson

2008-08-27T10:35:00.001-07:00

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

2008-08-27T10:34:00.004-07:00

Bryan Gnadt

CableCom, LLC.
3701 W. Burnham St. Suite C
Milwaukee, WI 53215

http://www.cablecomllc.com

414.226.2205
888.423.CABLE

2008-08-27T10:34:00.003-07:00

Bob Ford

2008-08-27T10:33:00.001-07:00

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

2008-08-27T10:32:00.000-07:00

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

JoeNetworks Updates

2008-08-13T10:19:00.001-07:00

Hello All,

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
==========================================

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

==========================================

Bob also brought along a PDF for interesting cell phone uses this
morning.
http://www.yourmessagedoctor.com/files/cellphones-to-the-rescue.pdf

==========================================

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

JoeNetworks @ JRA

2008-07-31T13:02:00.000-07:00

It is amazing what's available to help us reach our goals. The web is going to video and yet there are vehicles that get us there without high-cost video production variables.

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

Guy Kawasaki on 10 ways to use Linkedin.

2008-07-17T01:05:00.001-07:00

Guy Kawasaki on 10 ways to use Linkedin.

http://tinyurl.com/35qu7f

DavidWhite@YourMessageDoctor.com

http://www.YourMessageDoctor.com

"Care for your words and they will care for you."

414-282-7185

Social media - a slide show

2008-07-08T12:50:00.001-07:00

http://www.slideshare.net/mzkagan/what-the-fk-social-media

Resources

2008-07-03T14:35:00.001-07:00

Here are some networking resources.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LinkedInMilwaukee/

Local calendar at mkelive.com
http://tinyurl.com/5uznkx

Please feel free to add to the list via comments or email

davidwhite @ yourmessagedoctor.com

Your Hard Drive Will Fail

2008-07-01T07:59:00.001-07:00

This just in from GLi ....

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.

New MeetUp re iPhone

2008-06-26T12:52:00.001-07:00

New iPhone Meetup Group -

http://newtech.meetup.com/119/

All kinds of other goodies, too ....

www.micro-factory.com

2008-06-24T08:33:00.001-07:00

Balance

2008-05-24T14:22:00.001-07:00

I've started networking about the city the last couple months.
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

Caring

2008-05-05T10:18:00.000-07:00

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of
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.

-----

"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already
tomorrow in Australia."
Charles Schultz

Thursdays

2008-05-01T17:37:00.001-07:00

As of 5/1/08, we're on for 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

Roster - 4/24/08

2008-04-30T07:37:00.001-07:00

The most recent roster was:

Janet Mueller - Suburban Mortgage Group

Lori Bedard - Wikk Industries

Stan Kosmatka - Kosmatka Group

Mark Wilcox - Wisconsin No Slip Floors

Bob Ford - World Financial Group, Inc.

and yours truly,

David White - Your Message Doctor

and host of this particular event.

Testimonial for 4/24/08

2008-04-24T14:04:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to get a message out to you all thanking you for a great couple of hours this morning. I had a great time and enjoyed meeting and speaking with all of you. This was my first meeting and I wasn't really quite sure what to expect. I only know it went beyond anything I could have imagined.

Special thanks and kudos to David for dreaming this up. I believe this is what networking really should be about.

See you next week!

Bob Ford

Associate, World Financial Group, Inc.

Registered Representative, World Group Securities, Inc.

Investment Advisor Representative, Investment Advisors International, Inc.

414-768-7795

Sometimes just showing up ....

2008-04-23T14:22:00.001-07:00

On the most recent 1st Monday of the month I went to my first
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.

Upcoming JoeNetworks - Thursday, April 24th at 5 Star Coffee

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Since I will be attending the ABLE South luncheon on Tuesday, there is just one gathering this week.

Thursday, April 24th

From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

5 Star Coffee - 7358 W. Rawson Ave.

Ask for JoeNetworks.

Bring your smile, some cards and your own name tag.

And, for goodness sakes, invite a friend.

For more information please see http://www.joenetworks.com/

Hope to see you there.

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."

The Voice Examiner - VX2

2008-04-10T09:04:00.001-07:00

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.
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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."

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2008-04-05T14:54:00.000-07:00

Admission: Just a cup of Joe.

2008-04-05T14:01:00.000-07:00

There is a long standing perception that you get what you pay for. But 'pay for' is not limited to cash out of pocket.

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

2008-04-05T10:33:00.000-07:00

Not too noisy, too busy, or too crowded. This is about meet and greet. So, not too much of anything that is not amenable to meeting and greeting.

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

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We are an open, B2B networking group that is part interactive, part focus group, and part Master Mind. Rather than insisting that we are the experts with the elevator speech, we allow for comments, queries, criticism, as well as camaraderie.

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

(414) 431-0004