http://blog.thepronetworker.com We inspire people to develop strangers into their most valuable lifetime resource through the art of Boomerang Business Development and the servant mentality. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:55:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en cigarette making machines scary animals drunk college coeds getting pounded hard and rough beach bj open mouth sex ebony bitch florida breast enlargement free bikini model galleries chick flashing young girl drunk mom boy sex zoofilia sexocon animales orthopedic foundation for animals boots mini skirt blowjob hand peeing closeup young video models clear beach bag sexy women blogs brunette ass hard bi bukkake hot web cam girl humiliation spanking brunette blow gangbang squad santa-fe secretaries ... http://blog.thepronetworker.com/2007/10/26/when-is-it-time-to-say-no/ There was a great article in Crain's on Monday by Shia Kapos entitled, "Perks and perils of office lunches".  I just finished reading the article and I found it quite interesting.  Having never been in the corporate market, I always owned my own business, it was interesting to hear how ... http://blog.thepronetworker.com/2007/10/24/building-relationships-during-a-networking-lunch/ Networking.  Building relationships.  Building strategic alliances.  All of these actions are valuable for EVERY industry.  Let me ask you - What is the lifetime value of your current customer?  Take a dentist.  If you have a patient that comes into your practice - what is the lifetime value of having only ... http://blog.thepronetworker.com/2007/10/22/can-networking-work-in-the-retail-market/ I received a link for a video stream this morning that really touched me.  Althought this video is about customer service, when you think about it, creating relationships, building and maintaining those relationships, making connections between people, and the desire to Pay It Forward are all part of customer service.  Imagine a ... http://blog.thepronetworker.com/2007/10/02/relationship-networking-are-you-making-a-difference/ I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful people that came to the Speakers Showcase last week.  Each one of you were so generous in your time and your evaluations - thank you all. One of the things we need to be aware of is burning bridges.  ... http://blog.thepronetworker.com/2007/09/30/mending-relationships/ OK everyone - it is time to reveal a new revelation I uncovered this week about building relationships.  This one is a bit more challenging for me, but none the less, must be revealed. I am known as the Pay It Forward Business Relationship Expert.  That makes me proud.  I can ... http://blog.thepronetworker.com/2007/09/28/the-pay-it-forward-business-relationship-expert/ I am continuously reminded lately about the power of building relationships in the business world.  There are so many examples of small actions that one takes, but that one action has a huge impact on many people.  At O'Hare recently, I was dropping off my daughter for a business trip.  We ... http://blog.thepronetworker.com/2007/09/26/building-the-relationship/ I have been accused several times of not doing enough outside of my business - just for the fun of it.  I do have to admit that I think about my business 24-7, and yes, it is even on my mind when I am sleeping, but that is when most ... http://blog.thepronetworker.com/2007/09/21/relationship-networking-its-more-than-just-business/ Building a relationship in business or in your personal life always starts with one act.  The power of that act can have a ripple effect on one life, or on many. Yesterday was an incredible day for me.  It started with a visit to a NAWBO-Chicago leads group that I started ... http://blog.thepronetworker.com/2007/09/19/relationship-networking-it-always-starts-with-one/ I have had several emails in regard to my post comparing networking  groups to leads groups.  Relationship networking and building relationships can happen in both types of groups, but it takes listening skills, the art of asking pertinent questions, and giving unconditionally.  As we stated before, networking groups usually have no ... http://blog.thepronetworker.com/2007/09/17/networking-groups-vs-leads-groups-part-2/