Network Plano.com: The 2008 TAX DAY Meeting of Network Plano

Another high-energy meeting of Network Plano. La Madeleine in Plano, TX was full of passion and motivation today. We appreciate our 5 visitors this morning:

Jan Wells - LandAmerica Commonwealth Title Company - www.landam.com
Janie Orr - Pack & Mail Shoppe - www.packandmailshoppe.com
Bob Grizzle - American Success Stories
Daphne Lee - Client Link - www.clientlinkcards.com
Brandi Grosvenor - Metrocrest Coffee News - www.metrocrestcoffeenews.com

We had 15 members this morning as well. The tax due date may have been the culprit behind some of the absences....most notably Joseph Cusumano our CPA.

Today's 10 minute presentation was given by Ken Stampe, Retail Sales Manager for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage:

After opening with a list of far-fetched biographical data such as " winner of a hot dog eating contest with 24 hot dogs in 5 minutes" and " holder of a Guiness World Record for continuous square dancing of 7 days, 9 hours and 22 minutes", Ken closed his list of dubious (and false) accomplishments with a claim that he can get you a loan for "5% interest with no closing costs and no money down".

The point is that if something sounds in the neighborhood of what you will believe, you are inclined to accept it as factual if the person speaks it with conviction.

However, that does not make what they are saying any more true or accurate.

There are 4 key things that Ken Stampe and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage provide clients to assure them that .... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL PRESENTATION

Overheard during the 60 "I HAVE" section of the meeting:

Tom Pritchard of Stonebriar Business Advisors reported on his one-on-one meeting with Valery Satterwhite of Success Mindset Coaching - "She can be really helpful in helping you get past some mental handicaps you have".
Susan Rouke of HFG Financial complimented Mickey Vargas of Cartidge World on his help in getting her printing issue resolved.
Cindy Korenman of Loveable Smiles gave a testimonial about our group and how it is more than a networking group but is a "mastermind group". She characterized the members as people who care more about their business then their profit, they care about each other and ask after the cares and needs of one another. I couldn't agree more.
Linda Epps of Lifestyles by Design commented on a business referral she gave to John Bottone of Knockout Specialties.
David Kohn of DNK Computer Solutions announced he has one-on-one meetings scheduled with Tom Pritchard of Stonebriar Business Advisors, Randelle Arena-Ash of Mass Mutual and Susan Rouke of HFG Financial.
John Bottone of Knockout Specialties announced a referral given to Kim Boyko of Re/Max Dallas Suburbs. He also gave a testimonial for David Kohn of DNK Computer Solutions on his ability to be flexible and do a great job on computer issues.
Mel Williams of Fuel Freedom International reported on a converted referral from Karen O'Bryan of Ignite which resulted in the sale of a car and the receipt of a new referral from Kim Boyko of Re/Max Dallas Suburbs.
Kim Boyko of Re/Max Dallas Suburbs reported on the one-on-one she had with Brad Moore of Boley-Featherstone Insurance. She also made a referral to Mickey Vargas of Cartridge World.
Brandi Grosvenor of Coffee News announced an opportunity to hear Zig Ziglar speak in a small group setting. Members can get with her if they would like to attend.

Next week's 10 minute presentation will be given by attorney Deidra Graves.

Looking to connect your business to other business professionals? Visit our next meeting of Network Plano.com and see if a professional business networking group is a fit for you. We meet every Tuesday in Plano, TX at La Madeleine restaurant in their private room at the Preston Road and Park Lane location. Contact us at info@networkplano.com for more information.