BLUE THING #10: BACKTALK!: Comments From Our Readers.

by Beth Barany, BACKTALK^TM Editor

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Here are some of your comments on our recent TNNW articles:

Terri Benincasa: What Boomers Want
Tips for Marketing to the "Spending" Generation

“Hi Terri, Great article. I agree with the point ‘they want to feel that they know’... In a world with sales and marketing -- obsessed with themselves and their products -- this is a great lesson! Regards.”
Karl Smith

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Douglas Castle: Comments And Observations Of Interest: Article Briefs & Thoughts Of The Day.

Competition, Collaboration and Cooperation are Not Opposites



"Love this Douglas!"

Brenda Krueger Huffman





Douglas Castle: WALKING AWAY...



“Perhaps the entrepreneur can learn a lesson for Senator Bayh. When do you walk away from a prospect who will never be a client? When do you sever ties with an existing client who usurps your time and energy? 

We may never know Senator Bayh's true motivation for leaving his post, he offers an object lesson: Sometimes it ain't worth it!"

Gabriel Siegel

guitarman1811@aol.com






Douglas Castle: Capitalism Without Zero-Sum Conflict: A Re-alignment for a New Era


“TNNW is great point. Hope it would be useful. Thanks to all who are associated to this post. & all the best!”

Cheating Spouse




Douglas Castle:
Bonnie Ross-Parker Brings Cutting-Edge Technology to The National Networker
“The kosher computer just made my day. Very enjoyable.”
Rick Itzkowich
rick@productivelearning.com
http://www.quoteactions.com/

DOUGLAS CASTLE RANTS: People Don't Follow Ideas; They Follow Other People
“This is a terrific article and with pride I sent it to all JOC licensees -- reminding each of them of the opportunity they have in their respective communities to lead. As always, your words inspire me to step up my game. In appreciation, your Atlanta fan.”
Bonnie Ross-Parker
bootgirl@bonnierossparker.com
http://www.thejoyofconnecting.com/

Yossi Feigenson: Real Estate...and Other Things of Value
Find Common Ground


“I find your concluding suggestions to be on the mark. At the same time the path to finding one’s mission, or as you phrase it ‘what your good at,’ is to hone in on and then listen to that inner whisper, a whisper that is the one rational voice amongst the irrational shouts. Perhaps step two should come first.

Either way the question that remains is WHY? Why isn’t the obvious path to success the most traveled? If it is because the shouts of monetary gain drown out the whisper of self-actualization, then perhaps these times are hard only because our irrational shouts to only pursue the greatest monetary gains are frustrated by the current economic realities. In other words this whole mess should be viewed in a positive light, because, for the first time, the majority of society is forced to listen to the rational whisper ‘what is your role, where does nature dictate that you will be successful?’ If enough of us answer this question correctly then we will be on the road to recovery.”

Mendel
http://factoru.blogspot.com/



Rick Itzkowich: Being There When It Counts
How far removed are you?


“Rick, I agree with you. Being referred could means the difference of getting a good and solid deal or even being recognized as a true / good professional. I did close a good deal last week by using my network and having good references about my professional profile, company clients and projects.
Today, most of the companies are looking for partners to reduce business costs, fulfill time frames and truly act as a partner. I spent / invest a part of my business time building relationship. I hope to be recognized as a good person / professional by someone important and who matters.”

Daniel Itzicovitch


“I think the premise of your blog post is sound -- it IS possible that we could be just one person away from getting connected to the means to accomplish our goals. I also think we have to realize that in this economy we could meet people everyday who have the influence to help us, but the fact remains that until there is the money to operate everybody's businesses fully, we may not be able to achieve that success soon.
I'm thinking in particular of the numerous influential people in my industry (VP's, and CEO's), who have responded to my queries for work with positive praise for my credentials. Even though these are people who could influence the hiring managers of their companies to hire me they are simply trying to keep their companies afloat and don't have a penny to spare when it comes to taking on new people.
So, I press forward and keep connecting, hoping that one day I will find someone with the ability to hire me now, and know that someday, the economy will recover and there will be lots of people who know my name and perhaps will consider hiring me at the time when their business is thriving.”

Rennette Grace


“Hi Rick, You are so right. But maybe sometimes you need more than just one person to make the big and long term difference in your business, but it definitely only takes a few of the right connections to get the snowball effect rolling! My view is that this is not a new way to sell. People and businesses have for hundreds, maybe even thousands of years been building businesses and networks based on “mouth-to-mouth.”
Getting others and preferably well-connected people to talk about their business. When you hit someone with a “big mouth” the chances of returns are of course much greater! In most businesses that I am involved in, a rapidly growing share of sales is generated through such well-connected people and their respective networks. I believe the time of hardcore canvas selling is coming to an end or at least being reduced to only really profitable for very limited types of businesses. Equally I believe that selling through traditional advertising is being reduced dramatically.
The internet and the way by which we as customers (private or corporation) today seek reassurance from our network, of the quality of what we are considering buying, has made the many different variations, of what I choose to call sales by mouth-to-mouth, the most important of all sales activities. Today 'mouth-to-mouth' being the written words via internet and especially social media! Last, if any one believes that I through my network might be able to make a difference, I sincerely ask you to let me know. Likewise if anyone out there believes they can help me, or my business I hope you will let me know too. My very best wishes.”
Mikkel Madsen

“I agree the mind is like a missile once it locks into a target it finds a way to get there. This has been true for me in life as well as business!!!”
Lucy Murphy

“You couldn't be more correct! One person can make all the difference in the success of ones company. I am currently in the process of working a two deals that were referred to me by my fellow BNI members that would take my company up not just on step but ten steps in recognition. All from getting to know, like and trust my fellow members and living GIVERS GAIN!”
Sara Chiarilli
“From your article: ‘We have a tendency to project the future based on what has happened in the past. We often extrapolate numbers based on averages from previous months or years.’ How about projecting the future based on the possibilities of the future. If I met a person with a large database and they see value in a joint venture I could accomplish "X." Just because you have not met such a person in the past should not eliminate the possibilities of the future and, therefore, your future success!”
Don Osborne


Adam Kovitz: A NOTE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Five Years of TNNW, Part III
“Thanks for your kind words. They are appreciated.”
Ivan Misner

Brenda Krueger Huffman: The Point with Brenda Krueger Huffman

Anyone can buy a truck.” No, Mr. President, they can’t.
“I read your article and really enjoyed it. Like you, I'm a registered Republican but am really pretty fed up with both of the parties.”
Jim Malmberg
“Brenda, Keep up the good work. This is another example of your ability to articulate your message and hold your audience. Best regards.”
Carl DeMusz, RCE


Michael Phillips: The Postillion
The Postillion Interviews National Networker Chairman and Founder Adam J. Kovitz
“Interesting article. Looking forward to many more years of TNNW. I am also looking forward to future Postillion articles and interviews.”
Anonymous

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BLUE THING #10: BACKTALK!: Comments From Our Readers.

BLUE THING #10: BACKTALK: Comments From Our Readers

by Beth Barany, BACKTALK^TM Editor

BACKTALK^TM is brought to you by The National Networker and The Writer's Fun Zone, founded by Beth Barany.

NEW: At the bottom of every TNNW article, we now feature a COMMENT ON THIS ARTICLE button. Click on it! We want your opinion on every article and every author. Push our buttons. Spark us. Inspire us. Interact with us. We love hearing from you!

Be a part of our growing GICBC -- our GLOBAL INTERNETWORKED COOPERATIVE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.




Here are some of your comments on our recent TNNW articles:

Teri Aulph: Beyond the Cubicle
BEYOND THE CUBICLE - CORPORATE CULTURE: Tweeple, Twibes and Tweets…the culture of virtual communities

“Very interesting and makes me wonder: Is Social Media just another vehicle for people to connect? Is Twitter just the 2010 version of the front porch? If we didn't have computers, would people walk out of their homes and connect face-to-face? If so, would they be as honest? I doubt they would limit their conversations to 140 characters. Loved this article, many layers.”
-- Jackson Gallagher

Terri Benincasa: What Boomers Want
Tips for Marketing to the "Spending" Generation

“I too am a boomer...What I have come to realize is that high unemployment, a recession, a stock market crash and a left leaning president have all shaken my faith in what we like to call the system. What I have learned is that rugged individualism is the only way those of us closer to or in retirement will ever be able maintain our lifestyle. To that end, while I am still gainfully employed, I have started several websites that will augment my income in the event I were to become a casualty of the recession.”
-- Mike Anderson

Douglas Castle: Bad Branding: Sarah Palin's Reversal on the Use of the "R" Word.

“Adam's mom voices her opinion of Douglas Castle's post, and about Sarah Palin's credibility...or is it incredibility?”
-- Douglas Castle

“Just listening to Sarah Palin speak makes me think of chalk squealing on a chalkboard. Hearing what she speaks about is even worse. How the American public who are looking for someone to rail against the present US government can look to her for leadership is beyond my understanding. She knows very little about leadership and government, and I feel she is the wrong person to lead the Republican party to a successful election for President. Yes, she and other people in this country are all right to complain about Mr. Emmanuel's use of the ‘r’ word when speaking of 'challenged' citizens; however, she has made too many mistakes to be taken seriously.”
-- Mrs. Susan Kovitz
suko10@comcast.net

Bill Doerr: Sales and Marketing with Bill Doerr
SALES AND MARKETING: Social Marketing -- Online or Face-to-Face?

“Dear Bill: As a sales medium, social networking is a business model that has yet to be invented. All the Communications 101 hype about this “hot” medium, fails to address a fundamental issue in the “sales cycle,” namely, “I have a service you need, but you don’t know you need it.

All the “social networking” in the world, will not add one dime to your bank account unless you can sell me your service. Further, what makes anyone think that as a business owner, I would even consider Facebook or Twitter as a mechanism for solving a problem, a problem which by the way, I don’t even know I have.

The idea of “cold call prospecting,” is now out of favor and repugnant. We’ve substituted “feel good” and totally unproven academic scenarios for the nitty gritty of the hard stuff; real world prospecting.

I love the idea of your “KNOW, LIKE AND TRUST.” Please tell me how that will add to my bank account?”
-- Mr Gabriel Siegel
guitarman1811@aol.com

Brenda Krueger Huffman: The Point with Brenda Krueger Huffman
THE POINT: “Anyone can buy a truck.” No, Mr. President, they can’t.

“Nicely done, I changed my registration from Republican to Independent two week ago.”
-- Inphoman

“Hi Brenda, Did you write this all by yourself? Wow! How nicely put. As I read it, I agreed with everything you said. I read it a second time looking for where I disagreed and never found one point of disagreement. I look forward to your future blogs. You are a great writer! Regards.”
-- Steve Yanoviak

“Very good point. It is about time that Republicans come back.”
-- Donald Hsu

“I enjoyed your piece, Brenda. It's often hard for those of us outside the US to get a real sense of what is happening in America right now, and it may not be all that clear to you there either. It seems the polarization you describe is getting worse and worse, and I do feel Obama has missed out on many areas, but accept that the Republicans have certainly not been blameless in the creation of the current fiscal crisis - but it's extremely difficult for those of us outside the US to understand the health reform debate at all! Well, thanks for sharing - great work! Regards.”
-- Endaf Kerfoot

“Brenda, You wrote a good article. I'm a registered Republican but have not been happy with Republicans in the past few years. I am a conservative and the Republicans have not being acting in a conservative manner for a number of years and that included President Bush. I think they just don't get what we all we are mad about.” -- Marchel Peterson Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro ABR (Results Realty) http://activerain.com/marchel

“Well said! I believe we began a steep decline when the term Politician transformed from Public service title to Career title. Our government seems plagued by the entitlement issues and the quick fix mentality. Leadership seems an, all too frequently, forgotten concept. It is frustrating for us all and you captured that very well. Now if we can just get them to read this!”
-- Anonymous

“I liked the blog. Well thought out and concise. There are two major concerns I have about our country in general. So here goes, for what they are worth.

1. The general apathy with which many of our citizens greet the major issues facing the country. A sense of individual responsibility seems to be vanishing and being replaced with a collective 'don't care.' I have seven children (grown), many of them have no idea or regard for how we got the freedom we have and what sacrifices an entire generation has made to get and insure them. Further, they seem to be wondering into mid life with little individual responsibility for calling for accountability in our government and our world. The liberal education system has taken its toll on 'thinking.'

2. As we create more dependency on the government in more and more of our citizens, votes to insure this continues and actually expands are guaranteed. A frightening trend that is observable in all the liberal give always, especially in this administration. Citizenship has been devalued and a "come one come all to the trough" is the order of the day. It is quiet possible that if this trend continues, it will eventually be the degrading of the nation in the short term and the destruction in the long term. Britain, and most of Europe, is slipping into this trap with welfare states like France and gutless leadership to stand up for values that created the great democracies and most if not all will be Muslim, and the wrong kind of Muslim with terrorists in charge. The outlook is not good there or here. If we do not elect conservative leadership that will be moral, value centered, and constitutional minded, we will join the progression into this abyss.

Wow, there you have it. Just some thoughts for your blog postings.”
-- Jim Sherry

“Brenda, your article was very accurate and points out the need for more respectable debate. I too am tired of the angry political hacks that demonize innocent people just because they disagree with their position. I think what the media and their pundits are trying to do to Sarah Palin and her family is a disgrace and I think the American public is beginning to see through the media's terrible bias. Congratulations on a great article!”
--Mr. Carl DeMusz
cdemusz@msn.com

“You totally nailed the growing independent mood of the American voters. Great article.”

Adam Kovitz: A NOTE FROM THE CHAIRMAN: Five Years of TNNW

“Hi Adam, Thanks for the shout-out as a new columnist with TNNW and for the opportunity to write for TNNW. TNNW has a class A team of talented and accomplished writers. Congratulations to you and TNNW on your five year anniversary!”
-- Brenda Krueger Huffman
bsk1@ix.netcom.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/brendahuffman

BLUE THING #6: Featured Deal of the Week

“As a CEO space graduate of July 2009, I would like to report a Win from sunny FL. I went to CEO space with the intention of opening up a Holistic Healing center, 1st in Orlando & expanding out. Two weeks ago I signed on as a member of a new Body/Mind Medi/Spa. This was right before my second win of being asked to speak on a New Years Resolution Wellness Cruise to the Caribbean, three weeks after our CEO space amazing cruise. Life keeps looking better & better! Namaste to all!”
-- Karen the Inspirational Coach
http://www.blogger.com/profile/14857295171160130365

BLUE THING #8: Great Websites and Blogs to Explore

“Thought you might like to add my Networking BLOG to your list. http://www.NetworkingHQ.wordpress.com Lots of Networking articles, etc. Something NEW is added every 4th day.”
-- Larry James, Scottsdale, AZ
http://www.TenCommitmentsofNetworking.com

TNNW: Update Bulletin - New Developments - The National Networker Companies - 02.14.2010

“The TNNWC is the best updater. I always like it. It is very helpful to keep touching with latest news, thanks!”

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BLUE THING #10: BACKTALK: Comments From Our Readers

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Terri Benincasa: What Boomers Want
Tips for Marketing to the "Spending" Generation

"I, too, qualify for the over 45 group. I celebrated my 1 year anniversary of unemployment this past week-end. It's definitely a tough market out there; however, I know there is the right job out there for ALL of us. Keep the faith and best of luck!"
- Cindi Lombardi

"Terri, I am a leading edge boomer and it's like you crawled into my brain. Every observation is right on the money (a little pun there - no extra charge).

"We don't want to "retire" and go fishing, but we do want to stop working so hard. We hate being preached to; we make considered purchases. We recognize that life won't go on forever, so we don't mind spending money on things that improve the quality of our lives (just look at the demographics for the travel industry).

"We resent the national obsession with youth, yet we are still trying to look young.

"And, although I don't recall your saying anything about it, lots of us are still helping our children financially, either outrightly or subtly. We spend stupid amounts of money on our grandchildren. Stupid amounts - and we can't wait to do it again.

"It's a very insightful and comprehensive article. Thank you for sharing! (That phrase is soooo boomer, isn't it?!)"

- Ms. Kay Lorraine
Kay@lava.net
http://bizbitchblog.blogspot.com/


"Excellent article that supports importance of building quality content about your products & services online. I also like the tip on "one stop shopping" for convenience."
- Tina Gleisner





Sian Lindemann: Lasting Impressions
“Underneath Your Clothes... There’s an endless Story”

"I find it interesting that making the declaration I have made in my article this month that I have already found a variety of posts around the web sharing this article, 'naturally'

"Glad to see my command decision is bearing fruit already as in 'response'

"Thank you for your patience Adam"
- Sian Lindemann


"Sian, You are no longer shouting from the rooftops, rather you are shining your light brightly. You are attracting rather than promoting and we are all mesmerized by the power of your glowing light.

"Keep up the great work."
- "Barbara"





Estelle Rauch, LSCW, CGP: Managing Your Career
The Older Worker Strikes Back

"In response to Estelle Rauch's article, I think people, especially today who are facing unemployment should seriously consider becoming entrepreneurs. For those who are 45 plus, they offer valuable experience that can be sold. For example, I just met someone who is an expert in productivity. They will work with a small business owner to help them organize their prospects, clients, referral partners, and integrate their address book with existing auto-responders, shopping carts, CRM applications, etc., -- this person can save someone valuable time and money.

"My parents lived during the Depression. Instead of waiting for someone to offer them a job (which at that time was over 25% unemployment) -- they took a look around and started their own business. I think individuals today who have been affected by the economy can still prosper, if they take a look around and see what the needs might be. Also, looking around for people who have skills that they don't have, and partnering with those folks can help improve their odds for success. So for example, if someone is strong in sales & marketing, but not operations -- find someone who is strong in that. Or similarly IT."
- Leslie Atwooll, Career Satisfaction and Transition Coach





Teri Aulph: Beyond the Cubicle
Tweeple, Twibes and Tweets…the culture of virtual communities

"Bravo, Teri! Great insight into the motivation for participation in Social Media and how it has contributed to it's growth. I read your Examiner article,' Dear Boss' last week and it was outstanding. Keep up the good work, we will be reading you."

- Dr. Jonothon Conroy





Kathleen Ronald: U.S. Southwest
The New Frontier for Growing Your MLM Business

"Great stuff, I really like the layout of this blog. By the way, congrats to Susan for making this story WooHoo!"
- Nathaniel Johnson


"Great Article! Betternetworker is definitely the best place for online entrepreneurs to be."
- Alex Wrobel


"Ferny and Ray are great. I am a member of SEO Networker and the content has really opened my eyes to some new ways of thinking. Though you need to keep up with their blogs too, they update changes to google there quickly. These guys give out a lot of great information."
- Chris Owen


"Mike Dillard has truly lead the way with Magnetic Sponsoring. We follow his teachings and also refer our students to them. His attraction marketing concept is the lead point to our complete marketing system."
- Don Washburn


"Absolutely,

"Betternetworker is a great community, and really one of a kind online.

"For the most part, online communities in NWM of the same size are the subject of spammers and those professing that their opportunity is a "can't miss" or "one of a kind".

"Better networker actually has good discussion on how to build your business based on true marketing principles."
- Kurt Henninger







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BLUE THING #10: BACKTALK: Comments From Our Readers

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NEW: At the bottom of every TNNW article, we now feature a "click-on" COMMENT ON THIS ARTICLE button. We want your opinion on every article and every author! Push our buttons. Spark us. Inspire us. Interact with us. Please!

Be a part of our growing GICBC -- our GLOBAL INTERNETWORKED COOPERATIVE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.




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Ron Sukenick: Beyond Networking: Being
Networking is not like what used to be

"Ron, I agree with you that networking principles have really changed over the past decade (or two). And I'm glad to see that you also recommend the book Networking Like a Pro by Ivan Misner. Lots of great tips that reflect your insights and a practical networking system for daily action. "http://ivanmisner.com/books.html"
- Kate DuBois




Peter Biadasz: The Write to Excite!
What Do You Want In 2010?

"My greatest victory in 2009 was the pleasure of meeting Peter Biadasz. He not only taught me how to market my first book but gave me the push I needed to make it a success. I will be forever grateful to him for his kindness, having faith in my work, his emotional support and for his professionalism in publishing my book Sweet Home Acres! "Thanks Peter"
- Mr. Mosezickle Pitts II, mosezickle@yahoo.com

"nice article Pete...."
- "Gonzo"




Douglas Castle: (from Douglas' personal blog)
Douglas Castle's Breakthrough - The Fastest Way to Qualify a Prospective Client!

"This is spot on. Rather than qualifying prospects, I suggest trying to dis-qualify them and then concventrate on theose you could not disqualify"
- Roy Sequeira, http://us.mc559.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=roy@sequeiraconsulting.com, http://www.sequeiraconsulting.com/





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