My personal objective (which in many ways is the same as my professional one) is to make Detroit a better place to live, work and play.

I will accomplish this by actively improving the quality of learning and life for Detroit youth.

My professional objective is to also find a full-time job in southeast Michigan that will allow me to better support my family, including a newborn daughter so that I can remain here and not have to move back to NYC, my hometown, to find work. Both my non-profit and company are growing well, but not at the point I can afford my wife to stay home to care for Janea.  Cover_Letter.docThus, attached, is my resume and cover letter for any one seeking a versatile soul with good marketing, writing and sales skills.

Thanks for allowing me to share.

Hi Terry:

I must have done a vulcan mind melt.............I just finished posting my new head shot and the first two personal objectives on MCC.....when I opened my MCC mail and there you were talking about photos and objectives. I love the synchronicity of the universe. Lin

Hi Terry,

I just signed into Motor City Connect yesterday and have already seen a few responses sent my way.  Being in a sales position, I have found networking is the most critical part of being successful.  I have heard that 80% of your business comes from 20% of your customers, which it is why it is important to help out others in any way you can.   My personal objective is to establish a professional network in hope of exchanging business, and helping my company Grid 4 Communications become well known throughout the state.  I am open to any advice on networking and am willing to help with any telecommunications questions any of you may have.

  Thank you,

Matt Hobbs

My objectives change or become more specific on a weeekly basis.  One objective remains constant.  I will bring a positive outlook wherever I go.  This has not always been the case.  I have learned that being negative brings negative and attracts negative types.  Positive brings postive.     

My personal objective today is to help as many "fellow" and "fellowess" members of MCC to post a picture. A head shot they can be proud of. Terry is RIGHT, the picture is VERY important. I will take the picture, edit crop....whatever I can do to help.

3 reasons you MUST have a headshot

Not enough can said about the value of a professional head shot. When many people look at networking sites such as Motor City Connect, Linked In, and Plaxo they make a very rapid opinion on your seriousness as a business builder. The lack of a head shot shouts "I'm just giving this a try, but I'm not serious enough to post a picture." Here are the top reasons you want to add a professional headshot to your toolbox:

1. Professionalism. As just said, it shows you are serious about business. Let me add that people that use a logo instead of a head shot are saying "I'm here to sell". Successful networkers are looking for synergistic relationships, they are not looking to buy your products. When you realize that, business from networking will soar.


2. Opinion Editorials. One of the best ways to set yourself up as an expert in your field is to get in the habit of writting editorials. Online sites, such as Ezine Articles and Article Blast can get you high level visibility fast. However do not under estimate the staying power of the print media. I have been published in The Oakland Press, Crain's Business, and the O/E newspapers because I was able to provide an immediate jog of my mug. They will NOT publish an op-ed or opinion piece without one.


3. First Meetings. When you meet someone for the first time send them your headshot. People feel much more comfortable about meeting a stranger, albeit a professional, when they know what they look like.

Respectfully,

Rick Weaver

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Great information on the importance of having a photo posted Rick!!

May I repeat. How can I help those of you who want to follow Rick's advice? Please let me know when you would like to set up a time for your professional or social head shot.

Rtenuta@gmail.com

Thank you,

Robert

Rick, good stuff on headshots. I would add three  more things.

1) You get a taste for how serious the person is.  If you are dealing with someone who has a headshot that is clean and professional, you know they value people impressions of them. When people have personal picture (Ahem Matt...)  You get a glimpse into their personal lives, and an opportunity to build on the relationship immediately. I could tell you one is better than the other. But what is important is that both are clear, up to date, and appropriate.

2) On Friday I had a big meeting with a person whose headshot shows a thin man, with dark hair, clean shaven with a suit and tie. When I got to his office, he was "slightly portly" with a shaved head and white bead to mid chest. No suit, just clacks and short sleeve button down shirt. Now I am not saying to be exactly like you are in your picture (I am wearing a tux in my MCC photo) but JEEZE if you don't look like that anymore, UPDATE YOUR PICTURE.

3) Be professional in how you post a picture. If the picture is too far away, or fuzzy, or crooked, or inappropriate don't post it. If you are not computer savvy enough to do it correctly, ask someone for help. Robert T. just offered, and I think someone else in the group has offered to do so. I asked for help, there is no shame in it.

Enjoy your Monday

Ben Rosenzweig

For anyone interested in updating or getting a headshot in studio, I'm holding a very special rate on Thursday, September 25 and working with Lynn Golovich of About Faces, a makeup artist in downtown Pontiac. Normal rate is $100 and we've got a super deal for that day only of $50. Details can be found on 313FAD.com (a site I manage bringing fashion talent together around metro Detroit) - here's a link to the posting.

My personal objective is to try and find a career by January 1, 2009 and to try and help the community in the process.  To build my network in the process and to become better educated in anyway possible in the business world in my way up the ladder.

Rick:  Great advice.  For those of us not lucky enough to be in a position to be a "thought leader" and have our own articles published, the next best thing is to work to get your boss in print!  See below.........

P2R Associates go from solo to staff of 7 in 3 years

(metromode, 11/6/2008)    The idea of being your own boss sounded like a good one to Gordon Cole. It's why he left corporate cublicledom to start P2R Associates three years ago.

He has since turned the Livonia-based firm into an operation with seven employees and one independent contractor. The company is now five times as big as it was when it started in terms of revenue. No easy task if you ask Cole.

"This is a tough market and there are a lot of really good firms out there," Cole says. "We stuck to the basics of good service, creativity and flawless execution."

P2R Associates specializes in public relations, communications and marketing. It offers strategic planning on a broad base and smaller detail-oriented services, such as crisis communications and interview training. Its clients range from automotive to technology firms.

I've spent the last 20 years in various financial management positions; including 6 of the last 7 as CFO of a high-tech service industry, The company was sold in an equity buyout and most of the executive team was replaced.

Now I'm looking for a financial management position in a non-manufacturing company. If you know of anyone who might have a lead to such a position I would greatly appreciate  the referral.

I AM LOOKING FOR FELLOE MORTGAGE PROFESSIONALS IN ORDER TO SHARE WHAT I HAVE FOUND!

Hi My name is Steve Nardin and I have been a Mortgage Broker for the past 6 years.  Recently, I have found an amazing product to add to my product line.  The program is called the Money Merge Account from United First Financial and it is ironically enough, the opposite of a Mortgage Program.

The Program doesn't add to my customers' debt, but rather, eliminates Mortgages and any other kind of debt in 1/3 the time!  This program has allowed me to go through my entire database of past Mortgage Customers and get them out of debt in a fraction of the time, that I previously helped them get in to.  This has also given me an excuse to contact past Mortgage Customers, which has also helped to increase my refinance business as well.

Check out my website at www.acceleratufirst.com and then let me know if this is something you would like to add to your product offerings as well.

- You helped get your Mortgage Customers in to debt, now show them a way to get them out!

"Ask and ye shall receive, seek and ye shall find, knock and the door will be opened unto you!" 

I've searched and I found this door, "Motor City Connect", Knock! Knock!! ...... It's open!

Excellent! Now, to ask is so difficult.  I'm not usually one to ask for anything.  So, here's the alternative -- I'll ASK for something, but I promise to give something in return.  Seem reasonable?

I'm maxed out with my conventional means of financing my real estate investments.  Now I need private mortgage sources.  If you know anyone who is interested in making a reasonable retrun on their investment with excellent terms, please have them contact me.  I need financial backing, someone needs a reasonable return on their money -- it's a win, win! 

Currently, I have three occupied rentals and I keep up with my real estate license education requirements, even though my license is currently in escrow.  What I'm saying is that I am experienced and established.  Now, I need help to continue my momentum.