What? Another Connector?!! and he has a Book?!!
No, I don’t have a book. But I should! I recently met “The Connection Expert” (www.theconnectionexpert.com). By the way, opt in on the right and I’ll get you a free report on connecting.
His name is Michael Lauer and he lives up to his nickname! Michael can teach you how to have more referrals than you can handle and a lot more, that can assure you NEVER pick up the phone to make a “cold call”!
I knew Michael was “the real deal” as soon as we sat down, because the first fifteen minutes (if not more) of our conversation was focused on me. Michael was genuinely interested in what I was doing and how he could help. And he immediately gave me a great referral; not a name and phone number! Michael called the person, edified me, and asked permission for me to contact them.
When the conversation turned to Michael, I really had a good time hearing about his project to launch his new book, “Your Referral Goldmine” and his plans to share his message and knowledge. If you’re looking to book a great presenter with a great message, contact Michael at www.theconnectionexpert.com
Check out the video of Michael below and make sure to leave your comments. As always, you can reach the SuperKonnector, Steven Klein at steven@superkonnector.com.
PS – Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!
PSS – Do a good deed for someone today and comment about it here on my blog!
The Guy who Sold over $1,000,000,000 worth of Collectible Coins…….
Mike Mezack, who sold over $1 Billion in numismatic coins (collectible coins), just launched a network marketing company selling those coins along with Chris Kent and my friend Jake Kevorkian. Although the SuperKonnector is not affiliated with the company, I think it’s a great idea and encourage you to take a look. And since I was introduced to Jake by George Chaconas of www.washingtonpartners.com , please use his name as the referrer if you have any questions (maybe he’ll give me a discount on rent when he makes a bunch of money).
Chris Kent hosted their launch celebration at his beautiful home on the water in West Chase in Tampa. I was loving it, b/c they had in attendance the who’s who of Tampa, so I was connecting like crazy. Timing is everything, so take a look at the video of Jake and Chris talking about the company and the opportunity. This is Day 2 of Numis Network. After watching the video, visit www.numisnetwork.com and enter George Chaconas as your referrer should you have any questions. His direct number is 813-245-2535 and email is gcchaconas@aol.com .
PS – remember SuperKonnector is not involved in Numis Network but will always promote good opportunities, values, connections, etc.. Timing beats Talent any day!
PSS – let me know what you’d like to see on www.superkonnector.com
Great Contact for Marketing!!! and the “Coolest” Real Estate Investor in Tampa!
Connecting isn’t just about building your contact list; it’s also about getting to know about great deals, technology, tools, etc… Today’s tip can help you get the best Return on Investment for your marketing dollars!
Bandit signs give you an immediate response and lots of it! And if you save the call-ins on those signs and do a voiceblast (another blog entry), you’ve got a “Slam Dunk”!
For the BEST prices on Bandit signs and stakes, watch the video and refer to the contact info below the video. Pay attention as Denny Santana, the “Coolest” Real Estate Investor in Tampa give you the scoop!
Laird Plastics: 813-319-1000
ask for Bill Richmond
wrichmond@lairdplastics.com
8320 E Adamo Dr
Tampa Fl 33619
PS – Pay it Forward! Serve someone. Help them get where they want to go faster!
PSS – Even if you are struggling, be grateful for what you have and who you are!
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the John XD at the White Party. Check out the Website!
Connect with Connectors!!! You find it hard to believe, but the SuperKonnector is not very tied into “the scene” in Tampa. Because I’m not, I made sure to connect with at least a few people who are. Since I didn’t ask all of them their permission to listed here, I’ll only mention 1, because he is “all about it”!
So let’s have some fun. Last Sat I made it out to the www.13uglymen.com Charity Party poolside at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino to benefit PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE ACADEMIES, INC. www.theacademies.us
I had a great time and ran into my friend “The John Xd”, owner and operator of www.24sevenmagazine.com.
Check us out at the entrance of Floyd’s at the Hard Rock for the after party and meet the John XD!
PS – even if it’s not your scene, get out and meet people in all different niches. Expand your horizon and make contacts that will help you help others and help yourself! and Have Fun!!!!
It’s gonna Blow!!!
You’re going to see some interesting things along your journey through life! Some things will jump out at you; others won’t. If you want to get the most from connecting, you’ve got to be aware of all the magical things that are happening around you that could help you in your quest!!!
Last Wed I was putting out signs for my Bank Owned real estate wholesaling business until 3:15am. On our way back home, we came across a really interesting happening!
There were police and a fire-engine blocking off the right lane on W Platt St because a Transformer was on fire and shooting sparks everywhere (unfortunately my business partner Denny got locked onto the transformer so you can’t see the police car or fire-engine). In pitch black darkness this was a brilliant sight, and we made it through safely! Enjoy the video and remember to notice all the cool stuff on your journey through life!
SuperKonnector Serendipity example: George Chaconas
Here is a great example of being open and aware of helping people in any way that you can.
I moved to Tampa in Feb 2007. I asked for referrals for office space and Casey Connors (who I haven’t seen or spoken to since March 2007) introduced me to George Chaconas. I didn’t want to lease a room in his building, but we became friends.
George is a great guy and partner in www.Washington Partners.com which buys and sells businesses. He is also the father of a beautiful 3 month old baby. George introduced me to Juan Pardo who is now his protege. Watch the video for the rest of the story, but from a referral for office space, I found 2 friends, and 1 is my now my landlord. You never know! (You’ll have to excuse any foul language on the video. they are not paid actors and didn’t know this was going on a blog. this is authentic and genuine footage!) Enjoy!
PS – Remember to get to know people, not just what they do!
PSS – If you know anyone who wants to buy or sell their business, let me know and I’ll connect them with Juan or George.
Persistence and Tenacity!
In connecting, I hear from people all the time how they admire me for my persistence and tenacity in following up. The only people who get upset when people continuosly follow up are people afraid to “be straight” with people or that they may hurt their feelings. If they only knew how self-centered that was, everyone would get things done much quicker. You can separate yourself from 99% of the population just by Doing what you Said you were going to Do!
Persistence and Tenacity are crucial for success in anything! How you one thing is how you do everything!
Check out this clip from Wed night (Part III of IV) to laugh and get an idea of how persistent and tenacious I can be AND STILL HAVE FUN!!!
Ha Ha Ha! That video will be posted again!! and again on Facebook! comment on it!
PS – Never Give Up unless you are attempted something that isn’t in your best interests! If you’re attempting something ridiculous that is just plain wrong to do, I just hope you have good friends who tackle you put you in a rubber padded room for couple of days!!!! Steven Klein, SuperKonnector.
SuperKonnector Serendipity! Check this Out!
A lot of Connecting or Networking success comes from being aware of what’s going on around you all the time. That greatly increases the chances of Serendipity, which is really magical! Actually, serendipity isn’t magical at all; just feels like it. Wait until you see today’s video!
The dictionary defines serendipity as the faculty of making happy CHANCE finds. It comes from a fairy tale written in the year 1754 called “The Three Princes of Serendip” whose heroes were always making discoveries, by accident and sagacity, of things tey were not in quest of”. So here’s a great one!
Last Friday, a really good friend of mine, Stephanie Kailos, was visiting from Charleston SC. I picked her up at the train station at about 6pm and we went to Walter Groteke’s reception following the most successful Home Shopping Network product debut in 3 years www.atlastpillow.com, then went to First Friday in St Pete. Here’s where the Serendipity starts. Stephanie had received a couple of calls from another good friend of hers from Raleigh, who happened to be here also, and they hadn’t seen each othe r in awhile either.
So at 1 am I drove Stephanie to pick up Stephen and we went over to the Dubliner in Tampa together until about 2:30am. Stephen invited to go out on a boat the following morning. And now for that magical serendipity I’ll summarize in the following video.
Stephanie and I show up at the place where Stephen is staying in Tampa at the time, the home of Jack Glasure who runs a PR company out of Raleigh NC, but he moved back to Tampa and is opening an office here. When we pull up, I see Jamie West who Jack invited out with us. I KNOW JAMIE. I asked how Jamie met Jack, and she said through Aakash Patel, who is one of my good friends. So Stephanie comes in from Charleston and introduces me to her friend Stephen (who has already become a friend) who was staying with a really good guy who is also very influential in Tampa who had my friend Jamie over who she met through my friend Aakash Patel!
And tonight I’m going to Jack’s open house along with the Benz Model and Talent Agency (one of his clients) for the opening of “French / West / Vaughan” voted the best PR firm in the Southeast which I wouldn’t even have known about had my friend Stephanie from Charleston not come to visit or if we would have “blown Stephen off” on Friday night. Stephen is now actively looking for a house in the Hyde Park or Palma Ceia area, so if you know of any great deals under $500k for a great house, get in touch! Anway, watch the video from last Sat and if you have any PR needs, look up French/West/Vaughan! SERENDIPITY!
To be Successful Connecting, always look for the best qualities in people. Even the shadiest characters are usually one 1 person away from a great person, even if it’s their enemy! Be aware of that and meet those people!
PS – the late Charlie Jones said, “You’ll be in 5 years the books you read and the people you meet”. Have a great day! It’s Friday!
“Nothing Good Happens After 12am!” ever heard that? Watch This!
What you are about to see takes place Wed night after a phenomenal Wealth Building Annex event where our Governors Dinner ended after 11pm. It was back to work for me and I am writing this at 4:50am and still going. But I’ve got to share this with you!!!!
I feel very fortunate to have a very timely buiness selling Bank REO properties with a system that is easy to automate and for which “monkeys” could be trained to execute. Unfortunately, in the early stages of our business, Denny Santana and myself (Steven Klein) don’t have the capital to pay for “monkeys” , so WE are the “Monkeys” and WE EXPERIENCED SOME CRAZY STUFF putting out “bandit” signs from 12am to 3:15am.
Check it out! I am putting up parts I and II from Wed night/ early Thursday morning and will put parts III and IV on Sat with a great serendipity video for you on tomorrow!
The videos are a little dark even with a flashlight because we are out “in field” starting at 12 midnight. Good stuff!
Here is part I as we begin our adventure:
And here is Part II: Attack of the Pit Bull and the Crazy Hispanic who had a fight with our Sign!!!
Parts III and IV on Sat and you will Love # III! It’s one of the funniest “in field” videos I’ve seen, much less, been a part of! so Tune in!
Pinging!!!!
Pinging means briefly contacting with someone in your contact database. As you gather a lot of contacts, it’s good to occassionally reach out to everyone, but certainly to those who are centers of influence and good people.
A lot of customer relationship databases (like Outlook, Act, Salesforce, etc..) can be programmed to notify you to reach out and contact people and even send out an email automatically!
I keep a running list of people that I’d like to contact and I carry a printed copy that I take with me every day. That way, while I’m driving, in line, or doing any thoughtless task that doesn’t require my complete attention, I can call someone, text them, or email them and PING!
I highly recommend everyone get a “cardscan” machine to scan business cards into your “crm” so you don’t have to type them in manually.
I’d also suggest that you look over your database monthly to see who you should add to the list to PING!
Please add your own suggestions or comments to this post, and as always, ADD VALUE!
Thanks,
Steven Klein “SuperKonnector”
PS – look for a cool video as I now have my digital camera with me wherever I go!
PSS – at the end of next week, I’ll have a posting with a video summary of all of the postings M-F! Can’t wait! that’ll be fun! Have a great day!
