Last May, I had the honor of speaking on a Jane Cranston conference call. Jane Cranston was a former VP in my BNI chapter. She is a well-respected Executive Coach. Every month, she calls on one of her many colleagues to give some words of wisdom and inspiration to her clients and listeners.

My call was entitled, “Are You Networking Or Not Working?” We discussed how to “work” a networking event, what to do after the meeting, how networking can help your job search/interviewing, as well as the pros and cons of social networking.

This  segment deals with Facebook. And how it’s not just for kids anymore.

Conversations About Facebook And Networking is a post from: networKING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Westchester Attorney Finding Musical Success With Economic Themes

Dennis Angel Band Brings “The Wall Street Recession Time Blues” To Iridium

“…very well done…and timely too.” – WPKN

“Good tune…fun.” – WVUD

“This song is terrific…” – WGBH

The Wall Street Recession Time Blues

The Dennis Angel Band plays The Iridium Friday, March 12 after the Eddie Palmieri/Brian Lynch Quartet. The midnight performance is part of the New Faces Midnight Series. While Dennis Angel is not technically a new face, this will be the first time his band plays at the jazz club. The band’s The Wall Street Recession Time Blues aired on various radio stations across the country this past summer. Boston radio played it so much, that the Boston Herald profiled the band. Just before Thanksgiving, the 2^nd largest non-commercial radio station in the country, WXPN in Philadelphia, played the song in between Rosanne Cash and Lyle Lovett.

“The idea for “The Wall Street Recession Time Blues” came to me when I finally got enough courage to open my retirement statement this past winter,” says trumpeter/bandleader Dennis Angel, who is a respected TV/film copyright attorney (named one of America’s Best Lawyers in 2006, along with David Boies and Alan Dershowitz).

Another Angel song, “Add Another Tax,” caught the attention of Westchester’s RNN TV and they aired the band’s Pelham Manor performance on “Real Politics Live” during election season.

The band has been playing to full houses throughout Westchester County. The members include

David Shaich on bass, who plays regularly at The Cotton Club; Joel Mofsenson on piano, who played in Broadway shows such as “I Love My Wife,” “Dreamgirls,” and “Cats”; Mike Campenni on drums, has played with Gil Coggins, Ted Curson, and Gordon Edwards; Gottfried Stoger on sax/flute, has played with Joe Zawinul and Toots Thielemans; and DeForest Raphael has sung in many jazz clubs and festivals around the country. Recently, they traveled to Beverly Hills to play a gala fundraising event for the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation. Dennis and his wife, Linda were co-founders of CBTF in 1988; their daughter Ilana died from a brain tumor the following year.

Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadway
New York, NY
Friday, March 12, at midnight
$20 cover
212 582 2121
C train to 50^th Street/B,D, E to 7^th Ave/N, R, W to 49^th Street/1 train to 50^th Street

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Dennis Angel Band Brings “The Wall Street Recession Time Blues” To Iridium is a post from: networKING

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Shared Items – February 15, 2010 is a post from: networKING

Last May, I had the honor of speaking on a Jane Cranston conference call. Jane Cranston was a former VP in my BNI chapter. She is a well-respected Executive Coach. Every month, she calls on one of her many colleagues to give some words of wisdom and inspiration to her clients and listeners.

My call was entitled, “Are You Networking Or Not Working?” We discussed how to “work” a networking event, what to do after the meeting, how networking can help your job search/interviewing, as well as the pros and cons of social networking.

This 3 part segment deals with social networking, specifically LinkedIn. We talk about one success story and how to put this business tool to work.

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Let’s Talk About LinkedIn is a post from: networKING

I read something on FriendFeed last week, in which someone wondered what Google Voice was for.  He had been sitting on it for awhile, trying to figure out why he should use it.    Here’s one reason:

Last month, my main office phone line went dead.  I couldn’t figure it out, but I didn’t panic.  I have Google Voice as my official biz number.  My calls still came in, and I when I made calls, my biz number flashed on the recipient’s caller ID.  No one knew I was experiencing a major phone catastrophe.  Plus I didn’t know the line hadn’t been working until 12-16 hours later since the problem started in the evening, and I had been primarily on the cell phone during that time.  I could have missed many important calls.  But thanks to Google Voice, disaster was averted.

With Google Voice, you are able to assign one number to a bunch of different phone devices.  My number rings my cell phone , my VoIP, and my office line (when it’s working).  And Blackberry (as well as most smartphones) has a Google Voice app that enables you to “call” from your GV number, instead of  your cell number.

Google Voice makes it easier to stay in touch when other forms of technology temporarily fail you.  I don’t know about your job, but in mine, staying connected is vital.

And don’t forget, voicemail messages are transcribed and sent to you via email and/or SMS.  Which is great when you are in meetings (or movies).

And it’s free.

Just don’t ask me how to use Wave.

What Is Google Voice For? is a post from: networKING

Last May, I had the honor of speaking on a Jane Cranston conference call.  Jane Cranston was a former VP in my BNI chapter.  She is a well-respected Executive Coach.  Every month, she calls on one of her many colleagues to give some words of wisdom and inspiration to her clients and listeners.

My call was entitled, “Are You Networking Or Not Working?”  We discussed how to “work” a networking event, what to do after the meeting, how networking can help your job search/interviewing, as well as the pros and cons of social networking.

This segment deals with off/online networking.  It’s good to be on LinkedIn and to make connections that way, but it’s better if you are meeting folks face to face and then staying connected via the use of social media.  And the subject of business cards come up.

Using Online Networking To Strengthen Biz Connections is a post from: networKING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Rick Younger Show Returns March 7

BREAKING NEWS: RICK YOUNGER TO APPEAR ON SEASON PREMIERE OF DAMAGES MONDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 10PM ON F/X!

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“The Rick Younger Show” makes its 2010 debut on March 7 at The Parkside Lounge at 8pm. It was this show which earned Rick Younger the 2009 MAC Award for Best Male Stand-Up.

All tickets are $5.00 with a 2 drink minimum. The Parkside Lounge is located at *317 East Houston Street New York, NY 10002. http://www.parksidelounge.net/

“The Rick Younger Show” merges live music, sketch comedy and stand-up in an hour long party that has audiences coming back again! A veteran stand-up comic and singer, Rick and his jazzy house band, Love Bucket, will entertain audiences with sketches, stand-up comedy and familiar songs.

Rick Younger, a self-proclaimed “Renaissance Man” has performed on “30 Seconds to Fame,” “It’s Showtime at the Apollo,” and “Last Comic Standing.” As a singer and actor, Rick toured nationally with the Broadway Musical, “RENT” (2001-2002). He can be seen in numerous national television commercials (Verizon Wireless, ESPN Radio, Starburst) as well as the monthly “Guys Tell All” segment on NBC’s “The Today Show” with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb. This summer, he appears in “Morning Glory,” featuring Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams, and Jeff Goldblum.

The comedian grabbed his first film honor (Audience Award) at the Inaugural Friars’ Club Film Festival in September 2009 for producing the documentary, “Souled Out Comedy.”

Rick can be heard every month on Joey Reynold’s syndicated radio show on WOR.

Special guests will be announced closer to the date, but in the past, “The Rick Younger Show” has boasted appearances by Dean Edwards (Saturday Night Live), Sara Schaefer (Best Week Ever, Head Blogger for Late Night With Jimmy Fallon), Alison Becker (Parks & Recreation, Law & Order), Tony Woods (Def Comedy Jam, A&E’s Caroline Comedy Hour), Carolyn Castiglia, aka Miss CKC (Last Comic Standing), Todd Lynn (David Letterman, Comedy Central Presents, Premium Blend), Marc Theobald (The Chappelle Show, Premium Blend, Comics Unleashed), “The Hangover” Baby, and President Barack Obama.

* [F train to Second Ave, walk east 3 blocks/317 East Houston Street, between Aves B&C, 212 673-6270‎]

Rick Younger Show Returns March 7 is a post from: networKING

(from the NYC Business Networking Group)

Join members of The NYC Business Networking Group for the monthly pitch so you can promote your products and services.

The Pitch Party is not a spectator sport and everyone participates to promote their own business. Each attendee promotes themselves in a 30 second pitch to each of the 80 or so attendees. This gives you a chance to make your pitch in a short, precise and effective manner. The members come from a diverse and broad range of backgrounds so connections made at their events encourage rich and rewarding conversations among participants.

WHEN: Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: New York Life Offices, Graybar Building, 420 Lex at E 42, 15th Flr
COST: $15 prepaid till noon on 1/21 or $20 cash/door (refreshments provided)
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/The-NYC-Business-Networking-Group

The Evening’s Schedule:

6.30 – 7.00 PM: Registration & Informal Networking
7.00 – 7:45 PM: Everyone Participates in a 30 Second Business Pitch
7.45 – 8.30 PM: Formal Targeted Networking With Participants After The Pitch

Sponsored By: The NYC Business Networking is Proudly Sponsored by Microsoft Business

The NYC Pitch Party, January 21 is a post from: networKING

If you’re in my age group, then you should remember this Mickey D’s MLK spot. Brings back some memories of being young and proud of having a holiday named after someone who had the same hair texture as mine.
Happy Birthday to the good doctor, Martin Luther King, Jr.

On this day especially, if you haven’t thought about service or helping those in need, please start. Haiti (among other places) needs your help. There are various ways to help.

My family grabbed some unused medical supplies we had in the house and went to Target to buy blankets, water and tents and dropped them off at Charity: Water on 200 Varick Street in Manhattan.

Also, take a minute to google MLK or read a passage about him on this day.

Happy Birthday, Martin is a post from: networKING

I talk about the benefits of networking and the good that can come from meeting new people on a regular basis.  What I haven’t talked about is the one drawback from expanding your circle – a temporary loss of confidence.

This week, a good friend of mine told me he was depressed.  The week started out great for him, he landed a new client by being proactive.  He left his comfort zone and shook things up…and it worked.

In the middle of the week, he went to meet someone who was recommended by a group of friends.  If this was last year, he would have never made contact and set up the appointment.  He was not a networker, at all. He had a good meeting with this person, a very respected elder in the industry.  This “mentor” gave my friend some advice.  The advice shook him up a little bit.

The advice was good and in two months, he will probably be happy that the mentor went out of his way to talk to him.  The mentor was very genial and the advice was given with the best of intentions.  And what’s crazy is that the mentor invited my friend to work on a project with him.  I would be bouncing around like a five year old at a childrens’ museum if it happened to me. But when you  spend so much time by yourself in your own small biz, your view of the world is not as big as it could be.  You think you are doing things the right way and you also think that everyone is going to be super impressed because you have lasted longer than a decade. It hurts your pride to hear someone senior (and more successful) give advice that you know you should consider and/or apply immediately.  They address the bad habits you have swept under the rug or the stuff you want to do but keep putting off.  We all have these.  So don’t take it personally… take it professionally.

When you leave your comfort zone and start meeting people who have businesses more successful than yours, or people who have more degrees than you, or people who know more successful people than you…you are doing the right thing.  Trust me, you are forming a better network.  And you will feel the sting of jealousy and uncertainty.  But you will also develop thicker skin, as the ones who take an interest in you give you constructive criticism that you will begin to appreciate immediately.  And at the end of the day, you will only grow and get better as a networker and in your current profession. So don’t let that temporary self-doubt and depression stop you from shaking more hands and kissing more babies.

That is why we network, because we want to improve.  Like when you renovate your home, sometimes you rip the walls out. But in the end, a new improved shell awaits.

Networking Newbies: It’s OK To Cry After A Meeting is a post from: networKING