My favorite customer is Blaine Olson, for whenever I talk to him, he is always happy, optimistic, has a sense of humor and wants to make his business grow. Though like everyone he gets frustrated, but he never gives up. One of these days, his business of managing private cabins for rent in Northern Minnesota will be big and I love to help him grow. Blaine is a pure example of that you need to take chances to succeed. He has taught me so much about networking, I should be paying him. Visit his website, www.cabinandlandrentals.com. ...read more

It's 12 am, and your stuck in a big jam--financially, spouse kicks you out of the house, police are at your door--whatever.  How many friends can you call on for help?  How many friends can call you for help?  Ah...the importance of networking...it is a free business and personal gift that is priceless.  What are some of your networking stories or tricks?  Do you like to doing lunch with others?  How about the cocktail idea?  Do you like to join groups?  Or, be like me and have kids that are involved in everything.  Everyone else has either kids or grandchildren.  Don't tell my family, but I secretly use every event/social gather, ect. that my kids are involved in to network with other business associates and it has worked out wonderful. ...read more