Shay Wheat

Spelling House selling for $150 Million

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:37:00 +0000

The Carpenter....

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:35:00 +0000

I recently came across this story and felt it was worth passing along to you. Just remember you are Always in Choice...

The Carpenter
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss his paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by.

The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he would build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.

When the carpenter finished his work and the builder came to inspect the house, the contractor handed the front door key to the carpenter, "This is your house," he said, "my gift to you".

What a shock! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home that he had built none too well.

So it is with us. We build our lives in a distracted way, reacting rather than acting, willing to put forth less than our best. At important points we do not give the job our best effort. Then with a shock, we look at the situation that we have created and find that we are now living in the house we have built. If we had realized that, we would have done it differently.

Think of yourself as a carpenter. Think about your house. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, erect a wall. Build it wisely.

It is the only life you will ever build. Even if you live in it for only one more day, that day deserves to be lived graciously and with dignity.

The plaque on the wall says, "Life is a do-it-yourself project.

"Who could say it more clearly? Your life today is the result of your attitudes and choices in the past. Your life tomorrow will be the result of your attitudes and the choices you make today.

-- Author unknown

Help Little Noah Celebrate Christmas Early!

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:17:00 +0000

Help Little Noah Celebrate Christmas Early!

Five year-old Noah Biorkman is in hospice and we need your help to make this the best Christmas ever by sending him Christmas cards! His family will be celebrating Christmas this weekend.

Noah was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma in February 2007. He went into remission in August 2007. In September 2008, Noah relapsed with lesions in his right arm and right leg. After going through six different trials, the cancer continues to spread. Noah is an angel and we are blessed to have him in our lives.

Please help the fulfill the Biorkman family's wish to make this the best Christmas ever for Noah.

You can send your Christmas cards to:

Noah Biorkman

c/o 99.5 WYCD

2201 Woodward Heights Blvd.

Ferndale, MI 48220-1511

To learn more about Noah and meet/help other children with pediatric cancer,

visit Noah's CarePage:https://www.carepages.com/carepages/NoahScottBiorkman

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I would like to do my part as well.

If you do not have a greeting card handy, please use my online account to send Noah a physical greeting card today. I will pick up the cost of the card and the stamp. Please forward to your friends and let's make this Christmas a VERY memorable one for Noah and his family.

Simply go to http://tinyurl.com/yhxxaua then click the banner that says "Click here to send a FREE card", turn up your speakers and the system will walk you through the rest.

Thank you in advance for helping me get the word out about this very stong young man.

Blessings,

Shay

Get Customers to Sell for You!

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:33:00 +0000

"Get Customers to Sell For You"
-Brian Tracy

Why People Buy
Fully 84 percent of sales in America take place as the result of word-of-mouth advertising. Some of the most important sales promotion and sales activities are those that take place between customers and prospects, between friends and colleagues, in the form of advice and recommendations on what to buy, or not buy, and who to buy from.

Join the Top 10%
The only way that you can be among the top ten percent of salespeople in your industry is by having your existing customers selling for you on every occasion. Because of the importance of mega-credibility in selling, your customers must be happy to open doors to new customers for you wherever they go.

Never Prospect Again
All top salespeople eventually reach the point where they seldom have to prospect because their customers do much of their selling for them. When you live your life consistent with your personal and business mission statements, both fitting together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, your sales career will soar, as will your sales results and your earnings.

Thanks Brian...I also believe having a system in place is also important for those of us who "never have the time".

Systems-
Appreciation is Key! By sending out love and appreciation to the people who buy from you, prospects you meet, friends and family they will get to know you on a personal level. When they get to know you, they are more likely to refer you to their circle of influence, thus we get the word of mouth advertising working for you.

This is a system I use that has helped me grow my business as well as build my personal relationships as well.

Enjoy... This is my gift to you this holiday season!
Send Out To Give System

Prosperous Regards,
Shay

Appreciation Marketing with Tamara Dorris & Shay Wheat

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:44:00 +0000

I was just interviewed by Tamara Dorris, long-time real estate professional & personal development author,committed to supporting Sacramento with positive, effective action!

Today's show included Eric Proffitt who is running 500 miles in chains to help bring awareness of child slavery.

Visit Tamara at http://www.InLoveWithSacto.tv

Appreciation Marketing

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Prosperous Regards,
Shay

What to do after a Conference by Thom Singer

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:52:00 +0000

I just came across this awesome article about appreciation, handwritten notes and what to do after you go to a networking event and/or conference.

Here is the link to his blog
http://thomsinger.blogspot.com/2009/07/what-to-do-after-conference.html

What To Do After A Conference

Imagine that you attended an amazing industry conference:

You sat through keynote talks and breakout sessions while filling your notebook with countless brilliant ideas that you know will have a material impact on your career.
You visited the trade show and encountered vendors who had products and services that inspired your mind for new ways of doing business.
You met dozens of people, with whom you "clicked", that are excelling in your field.

So What?

If you do not take action within the first week of returning home, you may never benefit from the opportunities that have come into your life.

To make sure that you seize the power from the experience, you must do four things within the first seven days: Review. Brainstorm. Execute. Follow-up.

1. Review. Take a few hours to go through your notes and review all the nuggets of information you wrote down and prioritize them. You can either re-type your notes, or use a highlighter if you have them on paper. Focus your mind on the points that can have the highest level of impact on your future.

2. Brainstorm. Find a quiet place and think about all the information, ideas, examples and people that you ran across at the conference, seminar, or convention. Imagine how you can take unrelated concepts from what you heard and connect them to your own business. Additionally, think about the people you met and how you can work with them in the future, or whom you can introduce them to where there would be a benefit for connections beyond yourself.

3. Execute. Make a "To-Do List" of the top ten things the you can (and will) do immediately. Now do them.

4. Follow-up. Meeting someone one time does not make them part of your network. Meeting someone once makes them "someone you have met". There is a huge difference between a person you met and a mutually beneficial contact where you both know each other and understand how you can help one another in the future. You need to own the follow-up if you wish to cultivate an ongoing relationship. Emails, handwritten notes, Facebook, Twitter, etc... are all ways to facilitate ongoing contact. I suggest that you take the extra time to send handwritten notes to the few people who really stood out in your mind. (Only once do you need to do this, you can use electronic mediums after that first contact!). This will show that you took the time to go beyond the short-cut filled digital world that we all have come to know and love.... and that they matter to you. (Note: If you did not get their business card, or they only had email contact info on their card, then digital contact is fine!).

Attending industry conferences can be a lot of fun and very educational. They are also a great way to make contact with others in your line of work. But if you do not take action after the event, you will miss the chance to maximize your ROI. You will also forgo making some great life-long friends. All opportunities come from people, and you never know who will be able to make a difference in your future.

Have A Great Day.

thom

Thanks Thom for writing this article. We all appreciate it.

Shay
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What's Your Phoenix Rising?

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:44:00 +0000

A very stong article for me as I am currently in Phoenix Rising... Thanks Susan for writing this.

Feature Article
What's Your Phoenix Rising?

Two different and seemingly unrelated experiences recently coalesced into a common theme: Releasing or transmuting the old to make room for the new. We know this symbolically as the Phoenix rising - the bird that goes up in flames, only to be reborn from the ashes.

I had a wonderful dinner conversation with a friend recently, sharing how challenges in our lives caused us to gain new perspectives and begin to create ourselves anew, including how we show up, our work in the world and how we can be of service. The image that came to us was the Phoenix rising. The alchemical process of transmuting (burning away) the old shows up uniquely for each of us - from a physical illness such as a raging fever, to a work or relationship challenge.

We observe these cycles of death and rebirth in our external world every year with the changing of the seasons. What started out as the simple act of caring for my houseplants turned into a potent visual. As I was watering my Pothos plants I noticed that there were some yellow and brow leaves. As I was removing the dying leaves I thought about how these plants always grow a greater quantity of healthier leaves right after I prune the old leaves. It occurred to me that it was a powerful metaphor for observing our thoughts and habits that no longer support us and releasing them to make room for the new. When I looked up Pothos on wikipedia, it said "...it is a very hardy plant that requires little care." and "This is a robust plant that can stand a very high degree of abuse." Well, that's great when it comes to houseplants; however we sometimes think of ourselves in a similar way and pay little attention to the signals we receive from our body, mind, emotions, and soul. By paying closer attention to our bodies, thoughts, and patterns, we can more quickly and easily spot when something is out of balance - instead of waiting until our imbalance is yelling at us to initiate positive change.

I've seen the theme of the Phoenix rising more frequently in 2009 with friends, colleagues, clients, and myself. This year in particular is about noticing what's not working, releasing it, and creating anew. Sometimes the Phoenix rising process can be painful. That's because sometimes it takes something big to get us to think differently, shift our perspectives, get us out of our old habits and initiate change in our lives. Let's shift that dynamic by making time on a regular basis to enter the Phoenix rising process consciously and purposefully, instead of waiting until something "happens."

Proactively observe what's not working and consciously choose:·
a more balanced lifestyle·
more uplifting thoughts·
who we hang out with·
what we converse about·
to live from our purpose and passion·
how we show up in the world·
what we contribute

Here's to turning the Phoenix rising process into a joyful opportunity to proactively recreate ourselves on a regular basis.

© Copyright 2009 Susan Rueppel, Ph.D., Energetic Wisdom
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MMR call w/Randy Gonzales Jr., CEO of Millionaire Partnerships Inc on Cause and Effect

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:34:00 +0000

What an awesome event we had at TRE in Sacramento for the fundraiser "Cure for Kayla" a little local girl with Myotonic Dystrophy.

On Tonights call Randy will discuss the event and how Cause and Effect play in.

Here you on the Call!

www.MillionaireMastermindRoundtable.com

or listen here: http://instantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=7302045

Prosperous Regards,
Shay

Why?......Who knows?

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:57:00 +0000

Tonight on the Millionaire Mastermind Roundtable Conference Call I really spoke from the heart on the question "Why?"

In the past week 1/2 I have been a part of something that I really didn't comprehend at the time. Some friends in AZ just recently lost their niece, Hanna-age 7, in a car accident. She was a girl beyond her years and created such an amazing story that will just touch your heart.

Hanna's Dream

Then while visiting my friends in AZ I receive news from a dear friend back home that her son, Willem-age 7, just passed away from Asthma.

Again I found myself asking the question...Why? Why these young children? Why so close together?

And while speaking with Willem's mom she said something that really made sense to me. I had a ah-ha moment!

She said something along the lines of "The light children are being called back up." Their work here on earth is done and we deserve to keep their passions and dreams alive. There is a shift going on in the world and what we were to learn from these two children we have learned. And I can tell you it has been some wonderful things.

Compassion-Truth-Caring-Giving-Breathe-Focus-Passion-Give more of yourself

Then a day later I learned that my Nephew had come into this world! Today I had the opportunity to see him for the first time and it was so amazing! A true miracle!

Again the question...Why?

Why all within a few days of each other? What is the universe trying to tell me? Show me? Speak to me? I know that everything happens for a reason and those answers are still coming to me.

Perhaps it is to connect with you, here, now. To touch your life. To make a difference. To spark your passion and help you realize your "Compelling Why". Why are you here? What is your passion? Your Purpose? Your Why?

Do you feel you don't know what it is?

That's okay.

Perhaps these few questions will assist you.

-What excites you?

-What are the loves of your life?

-What things are deeply important to you?

-When you talk about them do you light up? Do you get emotional?

Great Now Write Them Down!

Simply write it on a 3x5 index card and carry it with you in your purse or wallet. That way when the little things happen that make you upset, or get you down you can refer back to your card and instantly be reminded of what your purpose or your compelling why is.

My last story that I connected with while in AZ comes from a women who lost her husband at a young age. He left behind her and their 3 young children. For the past 20 years, she also asked herself "Why, Why me, Why now, Why my family?" It wasn't until recently that she realized the answer to that why.

Her story, the people her husband touched-just like Hanna and Willem, the prompting she listened to and others didn't, has changed the lives of 100's of 1000's of people. Because of her loss, 1000's of people's lives have been touch for the better and continue to be touched. Without that event who knows if the movement that was created would have occurred.

As she proceeded to tell us her story and her realization, I too realized a little more of why the events occurred as they did for me.

I now know that Hanna & Willem's stories will continue to touch 1000's of lives for the better and the birth of my nephew comes to show me that life is always created, new stories are being written, and passions and purposes are being realized each and every day.

My wish for you is to take the time to appreciate the people in your world.

Smile at a stranger.

Shake the hand of the men and women who serve this country.

Even the small things make a difference.

Wishing you all a life of purpose and passion.

~Shay Wheat

p.s. If you would like to hear my heart felt call you may listen to it here or go to http://www.millionairemastermindroundtable.com/ for this and all other archived calls.

Randy Gonzales Jr on the "View from Top Differs From View From Bottom"

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:02:00 +0000

A great view of the windy city as Randy Gonzales Jr and Master Connect, Tony Ma, say "Hello" from atop of the John Hancock building.

Cure4Kayla:Fundraiser & Mixer-Donations greatly appreciated

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:20:00 +0000

Fundraiser is for Myotonic Dystrophy & Kayla, who was diagnosed @ birth w/congenital myotonic dystrophy. She spent 105 days from birth n the ICU, her 1st 9 months on a ventilator & using a feeding tube. The doctors did not expect her to live to see her 1st birthday (3now) but she is still here & keeps defying the odds, thanks to lots of love & care.

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The History Of April Fools' Day Plus The Top Five Pranks Of All Time (VIDEO) (PICS)

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:35:00 +0000

The History Of April Fools' Day Plus The Top Five Pranks Of All Time (VIDEO) (PICS)

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The iLearningGlobal Launch Conference and Mastermind Event -

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:32:00 +0000

Where else will you be able to connect with other like minded individuals such as Brian Tracy, Steve Siebold, Bill Bartmann, and MANY more in wonderful LAS VEGAS!!!What: The iLearningGlobal Launch Conference and Mastermind Event When: Thursday, March 19- Saturday, March 21, 2009Where: Paris Hotel

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Happy New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:53:00 +0000

Let's Count Down Together...

Rich Dad, Poor Dad

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:37:00 +0000

For those of you in the Sacramento, CA area I would like to invite you to join me. A few of us are going for some education, see what new tips we can learn to help us grow our business and/or personal lives.

Hope to see you there!

Get Ready to "Learn to be Rich™"
Dear Shay: Thank you for registering to attend the free Learn to be Rich™ Training at the Radisson Hotel, 500 Leisure Lane in Sacramento on Wednesday December 10, 2008 6:00PM.

Be sure to mark your calendar because this 2 hour training is one you won't want to miss! At your fast-paced, action-oriented Learn to be Rich™ Training, you'll discover:
• How to raise your financial I.Q.
• The way to channel your desire for wealth into actual money-making opportunities

Be prepared to learn a step-by-step system that will show you how to put the dynamic principles of the blockbuster bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad into vibrant action in your life.Come Ready to Learn and Depart Ready to Earn,The Rich Dad's® Education Training Team

How Exciting!

You Too Can Make a Difference...

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:55:00 +0000

BeAnElf.org

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:51:00 +0000

BeAnElf.org shows you how to obtain a letter to Santa Claus written by a child who needs a brighter Christmas.

Our group's mission is to recruit thousands of new volunteers for Operation Santa.
You can make a needy child's Christmas wish come true. We invite you to volunteer your time and be an elf, and find the true spirit of the holidays. It's micro-philanthropy, direct from you to a child.

Here you can learn how to find out whether or not Operation Santa is available at a postal branch in your city, and if not, other great ways to be an elf.

Your gift to Be An Elf will help us let more people know about the little-known Operation Santa program, started by the US Postal Service in 1912. Please make a generous donation.

If you can't volunteer your time, please donate online or give by check. By helping us recruit new volunteers, together we can make more children in need smile on Christmas morning.

The Jar of Life...

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:50:00 +0000

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked a very large and empty Mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.

He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.

The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “Yes.”

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

“Now,” said the professor, as the laughter subsided,” I want you to recognized that this jar represents your life.

“The golf balls are the important things in your life; your spirituality, family, health, friends, and your favorite passions. These are the things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.”

“The pebbles are the other things that matter, like your job, your home, and your finances.”

“The sand is everything else. It’s the small stuff.”

“If you put the sand into the jar first” he continued, there is no room in the jar for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.”

“Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Exercise, play with your children, and take time for your health. Pray or meditate and take time to ‘smell the roses.’ Take your family and friends out to dinner. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.”

“Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. “I’m glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of cups of coffee, soda or beer with a friend.”

Hay House is delighted to announce that Louise Hayis one of the Minerva Award winners this year!

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:41:00 +0000

On Wednesday, October 22, Louise was honored at the largest and most dynamic gathering of women in the nation for her service on the frontlines of humanity to help change the world!

This annual Women’s Conference is recognized for its unparalleled ability to empower and inspire women to become architects of change. Each year, it unites internationally-acclaimed leaders and visionaries with thousands of women to share enriching stories of transformation and success along with words of encouragement and life lessons.

What is a Minerva Award and The Women's Conference?
Since becoming California's first lady in 2003, Maria Shriver has been showing her appreciation for accomplished women on a large scale. As the host of the California Governor and First Lady's Conference on Women and Families—also known as The Women's Conference—Maria is bringing together actors, musicians and world leaders to recognize the achievements of women from all walks of life. One highlight at the conference is the Minerva Awards, which celebrate five women who have enriched the world with their own unique gift of service. The award is named for Minerva, the Roman goddess featured on California’s state seal and it honors women who have stepped forward in the spirit of Minerva and changed our world with their courage, strength, and wisdom.

Click here to watch Louise's inspiring story.

Have We Forgotten How to Say Thank You?

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:40:00 +0000

Wether you are in business or not, don't forget to follow up. Check to see who you should have contacted but didn't - and get it done this week.

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Creating Moments...

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:39:00 +0000

We create the moments in our lives...

Tell the people in your world how you feel.

Send them a card www.sendoutcards.com/shay

Get Networking Now

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:14:00 +0000

It is important to be involved in local networking groups. Check this one out if you are in the Sacramento, CA area.

View my page on Get Networking Now! Sacramento

Monday Night MMR Call Interviews JD Buckridge

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:40:00 +0000

Millionaire Partnerships Inc and Randy Gonzales Jr. had the privilege of interviewing JD Buckridge on last nights Millionaire Mastermind Roundtable (MMR) Conference Call that we do every Monday night at 7:30pm PST.

JD Buckridge is a master in his field. He has had the privilege of working with many top Grammy and multiple award winning artists within the Christian Music Industry.

To date JD has been able to contribute to multiple clients careers that have appeared in several major international business publications such as Home Business Connection Magazine, True Wealth Magazine and more.

In addition to serving as a consultant to many of today's top business leaders, his expertise may be seen featured in various business publications and newspapers. JD is also an accomplished speaker and is recognized nationwide as a top youth and adult communicator that arises enthusiasm wherever he goes.

If you desire to see increased results in your business and or personal life by developing your personal brand, call today for your free 15 minute consultation.

1-800-856-9894: toll free

Don't Miss Next Weeks Call!

Dial In Phone Number: 646-519-5800
Pin Code: 6195#

We look forward to hearing you on the call!

Watermelon Nights

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:18:00 +0000

Not much goes on in August as far as holidays...But Did you know...August 3rd is the official National Watermelon Day. Given there is little happening in August, it's just a good hot-weather holiday, don't you think?

Here are some fun interesting facts:

* Watermelon is a vegetable like a cucumber. Go figure.

* Watermelon is a great source of lycopene, fiber, potassium and vitamins A & C.

* In some regions, people eat watermelon with sugar. In others, with salt or salty foods.

* Watermelon makes great frozen drinks and smoothies.

If you are really into watermelons, visit watermelon.org for a list of annual festivals, recipes, and other watermelon fun.

Oh, and by the way... if you know of anyone thinking about staying in touch with loved ones and/or their clients as well as increase their bottom line by 15-20%, call me with their name and number and I'll serve them up a slice of the good life.

Keep cool,

Shay Wheat
916-339-2816
Let's change the world one card at a time!

Enjoy this Watermelon Night Video!

Relationship Marketing

noreply@blogger.com (Shay) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:25:00 +0000

"If you did not feel uncomfortable or a little anxious today, you didn't grow...Choose to grow each day." -Shay Wheat

Relationship Marketing is HUGE for people in direct sales and network marketing.

So Let's break down Marketing.
How do you currently market your business?
Do you go to mixers, speed networking, networking groups, Internet, etc.

Do you have a 30 second commercial or elevator pitch? If not you deserve to speak with my good friend Barbara of Bright Farm Productions.

Now that you have a 30 second commercial when do you use it? Do you use it when you are at the store or only at an event you deem as a place to build your business?

Now lets take a look at what type of person you are currently when you do go to a chamber or networking event.
-Do you pass out all your cards (or throw your cards to anyone within 5 feet of you)?
(that's an interesting mental picture isn't it)

-Do you just give someone your "spiel"?
I actually had an individual ask this of me. I was at a local speed networking event and as I sat down the person across from me said "Hi my name is .... so what is your spiel?" My spiel??? I can't tell you how turned off I was by this comment. No matter how wonderful her product or service was there is NO WAY I would ever buy from her. Just because I could tell she had no interest in getting to know me and find a way how her product and service could assist me in my personal or business life.

-Do you connect and listen to people, do you find out about the person, do you find out what they do other than their "job" or "business"?
By doing this you actually will find that by building this relationship, even if you don't make the "sale" on the first encounter, you are setting the ground work for a relationship that will go way beyond the "sale". This relationship will most likely also bring you more business than if you could possibly imagine.

Until next time, keep growing your character!

Shay Wheat

Would you like to use this article for your newsletter or website? You absolutely can, as long as you use this complete blurb along with it: Shay Wheat, Vice President with Millionaire Partnerships Inc, helps business professionals connect and build relationships with their customers with high impact. If you're ready to learn how to build better relationships while increasing the money in your bank account, visit Shay at www.millionairepartnerships.com or if you would like more tips on connecting get our newsletter at www.actionsofamillionaire.com