The education moment delivered to the BNI Boundless Business networking group on July 26, 2018.
By Aaron S. Robertson
The author is pursuing a Ph.D. in leadership from Cardinal Stritch
University, where he also holds a master's degree in management. His
dissertation is in the realm of workplace culture. Learn more about him here.
A month ago, I discussed with you this concept of quantity over quality when it comes to generating ideas for your business, something I picked up and reflected on from my summer school program last month.
Today, I'd like to share with you another interesting paradigm - another concept to serve as food for thought - from that same summer school program.
As I said last month, this annual summer program - we call it the Summer Institute - has a different overarching theme to it each year, and the theme for it this year was "Creativity." Well, on the opening night of the Institute, one of my research professors, Dr. Tony Frontier, took to the microphone to address us. He said something interesting that really stood out for me, and that's what I want to share with you today.
Tony was talking about that old saying that we're very familiar with, "Think outside the box." In a nutshell, he explained to us that, all too often, we're so focused on thinking outside the box, that we forget or lose sight of what we already have to work with inside of the box. This point pairs well with my discussion last month, in the sense that, we're so busy waiting for, or trying to formulate, that perfect, mind-blowing idea that's supposed to come along and forever change our businesses and our lives and our financial situations, that we end up ignoring, consciously or unconsciously, what we already have at our disposal right in front of us to work with. And so, based on this concept of working within the confines of the box for a change, I have some questions here for us to reflect on and get our minds going this morning:
Are there business cards sitting in our desks that we picked up along the way from networking events or meetings, but haven't done anything with them? Untapped potential - it's time to pick up the phone and schedule a one-on-one.
Are there notes from conferences, seminars, or training workshops that we haven't looked at in a while, maybe not at all since we attended the event? Might be a good time to take them out for a review.
Are there books or articles sitting on our shelves that we read a while back, or ones that we never fully finished for whatever reason - they could be on leadership, or financial management, or on a particular technical or trade skill that caught our eye at one time? Again, might be a good time to take them out for a review - or to finally finish.
Look around this room - anyone you haven't had a good, solid one-on-one with in quite a while? How about within your own organization - are there colleagues that you'd like to get to know better? Time for lunch or a drink after work. Untapped potential and synergies are hanging in the balance.
Are there ways we can tap into our networks to provide value-added
products, services, discounts, gifts, or bits of helpful information to
our customers from other businesses that we’re allied with?
When we think of our own experiences as consumers and customers, what
stands out in our minds? What do we really like and appreciate? Can we
incorporate the same or something similar for our own customers?
So, to sum this up, it's important now and then to reflect on and take stock of what's in the box. What - or who - do we already have at our disposal in our offices, in our networks, in our day-to-day lives, and in our interactions with others that we're forgetting about? See, we're usually searching so far out, that it's very easy to forget about all the potential, and synergies, and ideas, and creative solutions that are right there in front of us. Think inside the box for a change. Thank you!
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Thursday, July 26, 2018
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
How to generate more and better business ideas
The education moment delivered to the BNI Boundless Business networking group on June 28, 2018.
By Aaron S. Robertson
The author is pursuing a Ph.D. in leadership from Cardinal Stritch University, where he also holds a master's degree in management. His dissertation is in the realm of workplace culture. Learn more about him here.
So yesterday, I just ended a brief summer school program as part of my doctoral studies at Cardinal Stritch University. We call it the Summer Institute, and it runs just shy of two weeks, including the weekends, and it’s pretty intense, so much so that I rent a dorm room on campus and spend most of my nights there. There’s a lot of – you name it – writing, speakers, workshops, group work, personal reflection time, etc. Every year, the Summer Institute has a designated theme to it, and this year’s was “Creativity”. Now, we’re not art students – we’re studying leadership – but a lot of the books, articles, talks, and activities we went through tied into the art world in some way. We even took a trip down to the Art Museum on one of our days. But what I’m going to talk with you about here, though there’s some connection to art, certainly applies to business and leadership, so bear with me. I’d like to share with you some food for thought when it comes to generating ideas for your business or work.
One of the books we read and dissected is called, Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking, authored by David Bayles and Ted Orland in 1993. The book addresses the challenges that are holding artists back from achieving their full potential and leading the kind of meaningful, fullfilling lives and careers that they seek – that we all seek, really, regardless of what we do for work or hope to accomplish in life. Though written for the artist community by two artists, the book is undoubtedly universal in its prescription for getting more out of our work and the potential that we all have to share.
Perhaps one of the main takeaways of the book, at least for me, is the concept of quantity over quality. On the surface, being in business, this concept was totally foreign and even somewhat alarming to me. Our minds are always trained to think quality over quantity, right? A quality customer experience, quality leads and referrals, a quality product, delivering value, right? So quantity over quality. Case in point: the authors describe an experiment in which a ceramics teacher divided his class into two groups. One of these groups was tasked with producing as many pieces of finished pottery as it could within a certain timeframe. For this group, 50 pounds or more of pottery produced would be worth an A grade. The other group, meanwhile, was charged with focusing solely on quality. Only one pot had to be produced, but it had to be of exceptional quality – essentially, it had to be perfect. In the end, the group tasked with the focus on quality produced nothing. The group only had to produce one piece, yet its members found themselves tied up in debate and discussion over what the perfect piece looks like. On the other hand, the team with the focus on quantity not only produced a significant number of finished pieces within the timeframe given, but the level of quality was noteworthy, as well.
The lesson here is that, in order to create anything worthwhile – art, written works, ideas, products and inventions, etc. – we can’t be afraid to bring those concepts into the physical realm in an imperfect state. Yet, all too often, we are afraid, and we might not even realize it. We want the concept to come into reality perfect the first time around. And because we allow ourselves to be paralyzed by that fear and indecision and eternal debate going on in our heads, we’re often left with nothing actualized. I can’t begin to imagine how many would-be thought-provoking literary works, useful inventions or improvements, fun songs, breathtaking works of art, and engaging ideas are either sitting in the minds of the living, or are forever lost with the passing of the departed, because improving and perfecting along the way does not, for whatever reason, seem good enough to us. We have to overcome this fear if we want to stop cheating ourselves and one another.
Certainly, this advice is pointed at me, as well. Now, I enjoy reading, writing on, thinking about, and discussing a wide range of non-fiction topics, including business and entrepreneurship, history, biography, philosophy, sociology, politics, and current events. Never much of a fiction fan, but always having had a love for writing, I’ve been entertaining the idea of writing a novel for several months now. I envision this novel being highly thought-provoking and philosophical, yet easily accessible and universal in its life lessons and portrayal of the human condition in these turbulent times that we find ourselves in. Like most people with ideas, I have not yet brought this concept into reality. I’ve been hung up on details and I’m still trying to figure out the overarching storyline that will bring everything together. Perhaps if I merely started writing down my thoughts so far, the rest will begin to fall into place much easier, and I would have something to share with the world.
Beyond the potential for creative works, though, I’ve also, in reflecting more deeply on this subject, certainly allowed business ideas that have entered my mind over the years to go to the wayside, as well, merely because I haven’t written them down. And if they’re not written down – kind of like goals, right? See a connection here? – if they’re not written down – if they’re not brought into physical existence – they can’t be debated, refined, enhanced, and perfected over time, either by myself, or by others, or with the help of others. I can’t begin to imagine how many others today – and through the ages – have done the same, consciously or unconsciously. There are certainly big implications to all of this, because we’re talking about wasted potential and opportunity that could improve the lives of others and strengthen entire societies and economies.
In order to begin to correct this problem, we ultimately need to arrive at the ability to begin to think and accept quantity over quality, at least where it concerns initial idea generation. This is no easy task, and it will take some time and struggle for many people to begin to think this way, including me. Like I said earlier, I’m used to thinking the opposite in my everyday business and work affairs – quality over quantity. But as see in the pottery example, the group tasked with focusing solely on quality could not produce one pot in the end, because its members were too tangled up in debate over what quality looks like. The group focusing solely on quantity, meanwhile, not only produced 50 pounds of pottery, but the quality of their products also happened to be significant, as well. See, once the quantity group really got going with its production, the quality managed to take care of itself as group members continuously honed their craft through natural practice and repetition.
I’m out of time, but I’ll leave you with one more, quick anecdote from another book we read called, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World, written by Adam Grant, a world-class business and management professor and researcher at The Wharton School: For us to be able to name, or at least identify, one, two, three, maybe four paintings by Picasso, he had to create approximately 1,800 of them. That’s just what he produced in the painting world. He also created some 12,000 drawings, 1,200 sculptures, and 2,800 ceramics. Think quantity over quality. The handout that you received – a number of resources and activities to help you and your work teams translate these concepts into action. Thank you!
Bayles, D., & Orland, T. (1993). Art & fear: Observations on the perils (and rewards) of artmaking. Minneapolis: Image Continuum Press.
Grant, A. (2017). Originals: How non-conformists move the world. New York: Penguin Books.
TED. (2016, February). Adam Grant: The surprising habits of original thinkers. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_grant_the_surprising_habits_of_original_thinkers
1) Spend 20 minutes per day, by yourself, in a quiet place, writing down ideas about your business – improving processes, marketing ideas, new product or service offerings, how to better serve customers, what you wish you could change and how, new skills you’d like to develop, etc., etc., etc. Don’t debate in your mind whether the ideas are good or not. Don’t judge yourself. Just write freely. Think quantity over quality. Now that you’ve brought these ideas into existence, you can revisit them at any time to determine if there’s something there worth taking a closer look at. You can’t research, debate, refine, enhance, and perfect something that doesn’t exist!
2) Take the first activity, but modify it for use in a small group setting with your work teams, business partners, staff, etc. More than five participants at a time starts to be too many. If 20 minutes per day is not feasible, then try once or twice per week. Same concept – together, jot down ideas about your business. Since you’re working with others, you can piggyback off of one another’s ideas, and perhaps even ask clarifying questions to dig a little deeper. Absolutely no judgment. No hesitation. Just write and talk freely. Quantity over quality. Revisit another time as a group to figure out what’s worth taking a second look at and refining.
By Aaron S. Robertson
The author is pursuing a Ph.D. in leadership from Cardinal Stritch University, where he also holds a master's degree in management. His dissertation is in the realm of workplace culture. Learn more about him here.
So yesterday, I just ended a brief summer school program as part of my doctoral studies at Cardinal Stritch University. We call it the Summer Institute, and it runs just shy of two weeks, including the weekends, and it’s pretty intense, so much so that I rent a dorm room on campus and spend most of my nights there. There’s a lot of – you name it – writing, speakers, workshops, group work, personal reflection time, etc. Every year, the Summer Institute has a designated theme to it, and this year’s was “Creativity”. Now, we’re not art students – we’re studying leadership – but a lot of the books, articles, talks, and activities we went through tied into the art world in some way. We even took a trip down to the Art Museum on one of our days. But what I’m going to talk with you about here, though there’s some connection to art, certainly applies to business and leadership, so bear with me. I’d like to share with you some food for thought when it comes to generating ideas for your business or work.
One of the books we read and dissected is called, Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking, authored by David Bayles and Ted Orland in 1993. The book addresses the challenges that are holding artists back from achieving their full potential and leading the kind of meaningful, fullfilling lives and careers that they seek – that we all seek, really, regardless of what we do for work or hope to accomplish in life. Though written for the artist community by two artists, the book is undoubtedly universal in its prescription for getting more out of our work and the potential that we all have to share.
Perhaps one of the main takeaways of the book, at least for me, is the concept of quantity over quality. On the surface, being in business, this concept was totally foreign and even somewhat alarming to me. Our minds are always trained to think quality over quantity, right? A quality customer experience, quality leads and referrals, a quality product, delivering value, right? So quantity over quality. Case in point: the authors describe an experiment in which a ceramics teacher divided his class into two groups. One of these groups was tasked with producing as many pieces of finished pottery as it could within a certain timeframe. For this group, 50 pounds or more of pottery produced would be worth an A grade. The other group, meanwhile, was charged with focusing solely on quality. Only one pot had to be produced, but it had to be of exceptional quality – essentially, it had to be perfect. In the end, the group tasked with the focus on quality produced nothing. The group only had to produce one piece, yet its members found themselves tied up in debate and discussion over what the perfect piece looks like. On the other hand, the team with the focus on quantity not only produced a significant number of finished pieces within the timeframe given, but the level of quality was noteworthy, as well.
The lesson here is that, in order to create anything worthwhile – art, written works, ideas, products and inventions, etc. – we can’t be afraid to bring those concepts into the physical realm in an imperfect state. Yet, all too often, we are afraid, and we might not even realize it. We want the concept to come into reality perfect the first time around. And because we allow ourselves to be paralyzed by that fear and indecision and eternal debate going on in our heads, we’re often left with nothing actualized. I can’t begin to imagine how many would-be thought-provoking literary works, useful inventions or improvements, fun songs, breathtaking works of art, and engaging ideas are either sitting in the minds of the living, or are forever lost with the passing of the departed, because improving and perfecting along the way does not, for whatever reason, seem good enough to us. We have to overcome this fear if we want to stop cheating ourselves and one another.
Certainly, this advice is pointed at me, as well. Now, I enjoy reading, writing on, thinking about, and discussing a wide range of non-fiction topics, including business and entrepreneurship, history, biography, philosophy, sociology, politics, and current events. Never much of a fiction fan, but always having had a love for writing, I’ve been entertaining the idea of writing a novel for several months now. I envision this novel being highly thought-provoking and philosophical, yet easily accessible and universal in its life lessons and portrayal of the human condition in these turbulent times that we find ourselves in. Like most people with ideas, I have not yet brought this concept into reality. I’ve been hung up on details and I’m still trying to figure out the overarching storyline that will bring everything together. Perhaps if I merely started writing down my thoughts so far, the rest will begin to fall into place much easier, and I would have something to share with the world.
Beyond the potential for creative works, though, I’ve also, in reflecting more deeply on this subject, certainly allowed business ideas that have entered my mind over the years to go to the wayside, as well, merely because I haven’t written them down. And if they’re not written down – kind of like goals, right? See a connection here? – if they’re not written down – if they’re not brought into physical existence – they can’t be debated, refined, enhanced, and perfected over time, either by myself, or by others, or with the help of others. I can’t begin to imagine how many others today – and through the ages – have done the same, consciously or unconsciously. There are certainly big implications to all of this, because we’re talking about wasted potential and opportunity that could improve the lives of others and strengthen entire societies and economies.
In order to begin to correct this problem, we ultimately need to arrive at the ability to begin to think and accept quantity over quality, at least where it concerns initial idea generation. This is no easy task, and it will take some time and struggle for many people to begin to think this way, including me. Like I said earlier, I’m used to thinking the opposite in my everyday business and work affairs – quality over quantity. But as see in the pottery example, the group tasked with focusing solely on quality could not produce one pot in the end, because its members were too tangled up in debate over what quality looks like. The group focusing solely on quantity, meanwhile, not only produced 50 pounds of pottery, but the quality of their products also happened to be significant, as well. See, once the quantity group really got going with its production, the quality managed to take care of itself as group members continuously honed their craft through natural practice and repetition.
I’m out of time, but I’ll leave you with one more, quick anecdote from another book we read called, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World, written by Adam Grant, a world-class business and management professor and researcher at The Wharton School: For us to be able to name, or at least identify, one, two, three, maybe four paintings by Picasso, he had to create approximately 1,800 of them. That’s just what he produced in the painting world. He also created some 12,000 drawings, 1,200 sculptures, and 2,800 ceramics. Think quantity over quality. The handout that you received – a number of resources and activities to help you and your work teams translate these concepts into action. Thank you!
Handout:
Books
Bayles, D., & Orland, T. (1993). Art & fear: Observations on the perils (and rewards) of artmaking. Minneapolis: Image Continuum Press.
Grant, A. (2017). Originals: How non-conformists move the world. New York: Penguin Books.
TED Talk videos online
TED. (2016, February). Adam Grant: The surprising habits of original thinkers. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_grant_the_surprising_habits_of_original_thinkers
TED. (2010, June). Brene Brown: The power of vulnerability. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability
Activities for boosting generative thinking and idea production
1) Spend 20 minutes per day, by yourself, in a quiet place, writing down ideas about your business – improving processes, marketing ideas, new product or service offerings, how to better serve customers, what you wish you could change and how, new skills you’d like to develop, etc., etc., etc. Don’t debate in your mind whether the ideas are good or not. Don’t judge yourself. Just write freely. Think quantity over quality. Now that you’ve brought these ideas into existence, you can revisit them at any time to determine if there’s something there worth taking a closer look at. You can’t research, debate, refine, enhance, and perfect something that doesn’t exist!
2) Take the first activity, but modify it for use in a small group setting with your work teams, business partners, staff, etc. More than five participants at a time starts to be too many. If 20 minutes per day is not feasible, then try once or twice per week. Same concept – together, jot down ideas about your business. Since you’re working with others, you can piggyback off of one another’s ideas, and perhaps even ask clarifying questions to dig a little deeper. Absolutely no judgment. No hesitation. Just write and talk freely. Quantity over quality. Revisit another time as a group to figure out what’s worth taking a second look at and refining.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Richlonn's Tire and Service Center Muskego
Richlonn's Tire and Service Center - Muskego
S78 W18755 Janesville Road
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 679-5877
http://www.richlonns.com
Once in a while, I'll stand in as a sub for a member of the Muskego BNI group if the member can't make it to a meeting. I attended the meeting a couple days ago, and the featured speaker that day was Tim Marcado, Store Operations Manager at the Richlonn's Tire and Service Center here in Muskego.
Tim gave an excellent talk about tires - what to look for in a brand name and manufacturer, typical price ranges, materials and technology used in tires today, tire warranties, etc. Tim also dispelled a number of myths and commonly held assumptions about tires.
It's clear that Tim knows what he's doing and that he spends a lot of time conducting due diligence. I was impressed by his talk.
I also know from experience that Tim and his team do great work. A few months back, my parents were looking to have a new set of wheels installed on one of their vehicles.
Tim and his team did an excellent job at guiding my parents through the entire ordering and installation process - offering a number of great suggestions on designs and manufacturers, what to expect as far as cost, when to expect delivery, etc. My parents were really pleased with the level of expertise and customer service.
--Aaron Robertson, president, Intrepid Innovations Inc.
S78 W18755 Janesville Road
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 679-5877
http://www.richlonns.com
Once in a while, I'll stand in as a sub for a member of the Muskego BNI group if the member can't make it to a meeting. I attended the meeting a couple days ago, and the featured speaker that day was Tim Marcado, Store Operations Manager at the Richlonn's Tire and Service Center here in Muskego.
Tim gave an excellent talk about tires - what to look for in a brand name and manufacturer, typical price ranges, materials and technology used in tires today, tire warranties, etc. Tim also dispelled a number of myths and commonly held assumptions about tires.
It's clear that Tim knows what he's doing and that he spends a lot of time conducting due diligence. I was impressed by his talk.
I also know from experience that Tim and his team do great work. A few months back, my parents were looking to have a new set of wheels installed on one of their vehicles.
Tim and his team did an excellent job at guiding my parents through the entire ordering and installation process - offering a number of great suggestions on designs and manufacturers, what to expect as far as cost, when to expect delivery, etc. My parents were really pleased with the level of expertise and customer service.
--Aaron Robertson, president, Intrepid Innovations Inc.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Muskego BNI Chapter
Following is the unedited version of an article Aaron S. Robertson authored for Muskego Patch in May 2011.
If you’re a business owner or working professional looking to network in Muskego, there are a number of available options open to you, options you may not be aware of. That’s where Muskego Patch comes in. What follows is the second installment in an occasional, ongoing series devoted to business networking opportunities here in Muskego.
Previously, we took a look at the St. Paul’s Business Builders Networking Group. Following is information on the Boundless Business BNI chapter.
Muskego BNI Chapter
Business Networking International - commonly known simply as BNI - is a networking organization with local chapters around the world, and one of those chapters, which calls itself “Boundless Business,” just happens to be right here in Muskego.
BNI Boundless Business meets every Thursday morning at Delta Family Restaurant, S75 W17358 Janesville Road.
Unlike the St. Paul’s Business Builders Networking Group, which was recently featured on Muskego Patch, BNI chapters restrict their membership to one person per occupation represented.
According to Jeff Hoeser of American Solutions for Business, who currently serves as the Muskego chapter’s president, there are currently around 30 members in the group.
There are also dues to belong: $365 per year, plus a $100 one-time sign-up fee.
But Hoeser assures that the dues, which are seen more as an investment, are well-worth it.
“Because of our BNI affiliation, we have access to a lot of valuable resources and trainings, which include workshops, seminars, and so on,” Hoeser said. “New members are required to attend a two-hour training, and new officers are required to attend a three-hour training. And for those interested, there are more-advanced trainings, books, CDs, and other materials available, as well,” he added.
In addition to the position of chapter president, other officer positions include a vice president, secretary-treasurer, and education coordinator. Officers change every six months, and the president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer get their dues covered during their term. There is also a four-member membership committee, which handles new member applications and welcomes guests.
While the attendance policy may seem strict to outsiders, BNI is unique in that it allows its members to have substitutes represent them in case they need to miss meetings, and the chapter maintains a pool of available subs that members can call upon if needed.
Asked why he joined BNI and why he recommends it to other business professionals, Hoeser said, “It’s a great opportunity to increase your own business and to develop a good network of trusted contacts. And while there are other networking groups and events out there that provide you with a venue to network, BNI largely focuses on teaching you how to network, and that’s important.”
For further information about BNI Boundless Business, visit its Web page at: http://www.bniwis.com/wi-southeast-bni-boundless-business/index.html.
If you’re a business owner or working professional looking to network in Muskego, there are a number of available options open to you, options you may not be aware of. That’s where Muskego Patch comes in. What follows is the second installment in an occasional, ongoing series devoted to business networking opportunities here in Muskego.
Previously, we took a look at the St. Paul’s Business Builders Networking Group. Following is information on the Boundless Business BNI chapter.
Muskego BNI Chapter
Business Networking International - commonly known simply as BNI - is a networking organization with local chapters around the world, and one of those chapters, which calls itself “Boundless Business,” just happens to be right here in Muskego.
BNI Boundless Business meets every Thursday morning at Delta Family Restaurant, S75 W17358 Janesville Road.
Unlike the St. Paul’s Business Builders Networking Group, which was recently featured on Muskego Patch, BNI chapters restrict their membership to one person per occupation represented.
According to Jeff Hoeser of American Solutions for Business, who currently serves as the Muskego chapter’s president, there are currently around 30 members in the group.
There are also dues to belong: $365 per year, plus a $100 one-time sign-up fee.
But Hoeser assures that the dues, which are seen more as an investment, are well-worth it.
“Because of our BNI affiliation, we have access to a lot of valuable resources and trainings, which include workshops, seminars, and so on,” Hoeser said. “New members are required to attend a two-hour training, and new officers are required to attend a three-hour training. And for those interested, there are more-advanced trainings, books, CDs, and other materials available, as well,” he added.
In addition to the position of chapter president, other officer positions include a vice president, secretary-treasurer, and education coordinator. Officers change every six months, and the president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer get their dues covered during their term. There is also a four-member membership committee, which handles new member applications and welcomes guests.
While the attendance policy may seem strict to outsiders, BNI is unique in that it allows its members to have substitutes represent them in case they need to miss meetings, and the chapter maintains a pool of available subs that members can call upon if needed.
Asked why he joined BNI and why he recommends it to other business professionals, Hoeser said, “It’s a great opportunity to increase your own business and to develop a good network of trusted contacts. And while there are other networking groups and events out there that provide you with a venue to network, BNI largely focuses on teaching you how to network, and that’s important.”
For further information about BNI Boundless Business, visit its Web page at: http://www.bniwis.com/wi-southeast-bni-boundless-business/index.html.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Networking Opportunities in Muskego
As you may know, in addition to my work for Intrepid Innovations, I am also a freelance journalist. For those of you who are looking for business networking opportunities in Muskego, following are a couple of stories I wrote recently for Muskego Patch that you may find useful.
To Your Success,
--Aaron Robertson, president, Intrepid Innovations Inc.
Group at St. Paul's Church Offers Networking Opportunities
BNI Chapter Here in Muskego a Great Opportunity for Business Owners, Professionals
To Your Success,
--Aaron Robertson, president, Intrepid Innovations Inc.
Group at St. Paul's Church Offers Networking Opportunities
BNI Chapter Here in Muskego a Great Opportunity for Business Owners, Professionals
Thursday, March 25, 2010
A Big Thanks to These Businesses and Professionals
Howdy,
As many of you know, I am participating in the 2010 Man & Woman of the Year competition that raises funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
The 10-week fundraising campaign kicked off on March 11th during a fantastic reception hosted by Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Brookfield, and will end on May 20th with a formal gala held at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners.
Following is a list of businesses, organizations, and professionals that I'd like to publicly acknowledge for helping the cause. This list will be updated over time to reflect new commitments.
Please consider patronizing these businesses! They are truly deserving of it, as they have demonstrated time and time again that they care about their communities and meaningful causes such as this.
--Aaron Robertson
Visit my personal fundraising page at http://wi.mwoy.llsevent.org/pledge/index.cfm?mid=AARON. Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated!
Main Event Floral Designs LLC
Karen Mathwig, owner of Main Event Floral Design, has graciously agreed to be the gala's floral sponsor!
The Muskego chapter of BNI
This weekly business networking group has been kind in taking up collections at some of its meetings. Are you a business owner or professional looking for networking opportunities? Please click on the link above to learn more about the Muskego chapter of BNI, called Boundless Business, and contact them if you'd like to be a guest at one of its meetings!
MindWorks Photography and Touch of Health
These businesses, which share the same building, have volunteered to have a coin box on their counter and will also be contributing something to the gala's auction.
Legacy Salon and Day Spa
Has volunteered to display a coin box; will be contributing to the gala's auction; and will be working with me to plan some sort of fundraising event (details to come!)
Serenity Life Coaching (Sandy Walden, Certified Holistic Life Coach & Reiki Master/Teacher)
Has volunteered to display a coin box.
Muskego Legal Center
Has volunteered to display a coin box.
Pam Nerby of Holz Motors
Made a personal monetary donation.
As many of you know, I am participating in the 2010 Man & Woman of the Year competition that raises funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
The 10-week fundraising campaign kicked off on March 11th during a fantastic reception hosted by Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Brookfield, and will end on May 20th with a formal gala held at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners.
Following is a list of businesses, organizations, and professionals that I'd like to publicly acknowledge for helping the cause. This list will be updated over time to reflect new commitments.
Please consider patronizing these businesses! They are truly deserving of it, as they have demonstrated time and time again that they care about their communities and meaningful causes such as this.
--Aaron Robertson
Visit my personal fundraising page at http://wi.mwoy.llsevent.org/pledge/index.cfm?mid=AARON. Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated!
Main Event Floral Designs LLC
Karen Mathwig, owner of Main Event Floral Design, has graciously agreed to be the gala's floral sponsor!
The Muskego chapter of BNI
This weekly business networking group has been kind in taking up collections at some of its meetings. Are you a business owner or professional looking for networking opportunities? Please click on the link above to learn more about the Muskego chapter of BNI, called Boundless Business, and contact them if you'd like to be a guest at one of its meetings!
MindWorks Photography and Touch of Health
These businesses, which share the same building, have volunteered to have a coin box on their counter and will also be contributing something to the gala's auction.
Legacy Salon and Day Spa
Has volunteered to display a coin box; will be contributing to the gala's auction; and will be working with me to plan some sort of fundraising event (details to come!)
Serenity Life Coaching (Sandy Walden, Certified Holistic Life Coach & Reiki Master/Teacher)
Has volunteered to display a coin box.
Muskego Legal Center
Has volunteered to display a coin box.
Pam Nerby of Holz Motors
Made a personal monetary donation.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Muskego Hosts Boundless Business BNI Chapter!
We welcome guests at our meetings. If you are interested in seeing us in action, please join us at Delta on Thursday morning. To talk to our president, call Eric Thompson at 262.767.7289.
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