I went to the holiday party for RABA (Richmond Area Business Association) and I just loved the energy! Toscano's appetizers were to die for; I have no idea what I consumed (the din was deafening with all those business leaders yapping) but it was delicious. I met with Lucie Whiteford and she's putting together the Celtic New Year celebration in Richmond. She's a powerhouse and I love what she's creating. She needed someone to sell tickets, I needed a venue for Vermont Helps Room to Read, so we put our heads together and worked out a plan.
I met with the Richmond Library Board to ask permission to have a booth in the library to sell tickets and also accept donations for Vermont Helps Room to Read. It's going to be fantastic; they have a wireless connection in the library so people can donate online or just send in checks right on the spot. The Celtic New Year is full of wonderful musicians, food and stories for all to celebrate right in Richmond. It's the first time Celtic New Year has been done in Richmond and I wish Lucie and her group all the success in the world. Please check out the website at http://www.acelticnewyear.org
Stop by for great music, great community and great food! I'll be in the library starting at 6:00 pm if you want to say hello.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Monday, December 11, 2006
Start Spreadin' The News...
I'm recovering from our trip to the Big Apple to watch a Loral Langemeier seminar. I know she's big on hiring housecleaners and assistants and I was hoping to network with that crowd to grow my Virtual Assistance business. Lots of dreams, and lots of money pouring out the door. Some of the packages were selling anywhere from $29.95 for the book to $3000 for coaching sessions to $15,000 for a shot at The Big Table. It was tempting; you always want a mentor to lead the way, but I think I'll hold off on that big investment for a little while longer. I networked with some really terrific people who I have no doubt will achieve their dreams of millionaire status.
While I was in the room, one woman who had just purchased her $300 package realized it was missing a real estate investment guide and gladly plunked down another $100 or so bucks for that package. How do you generate that income so quickly? I'm asking for $20 from 300-some odd people and they've generated around $300,000 in an afternoon! I guess it's the promise of building something better for your own life that draws people to shell out lots of money to buy into that paradigm. The American Dream in full swing.
I loved the cabbies! One from Pakistan told me he worked in a shoe store when 9-11 hit. He said a woman distraught over the devastation came into the store because her shoes had been lost in the blast. She could not remember her size and he marvelled at the confusion that that horrible day caused. You could see him playing the memory over in his mind as he dodged the food cart on the left and the Lincoln on the right.
A gentleman from India said "you can build anything you want here in America as long as you want to work hard for it." He hit the nail on the head.
Yes, becoming a millionaire's a noble goal, but it takes time, vision and hard work. I'll just settle for an $8,000 library in Cambodia, thank you!
I'll get pictures up on the blog a little later on. Thanks for checking in!
While I was in the room, one woman who had just purchased her $300 package realized it was missing a real estate investment guide and gladly plunked down another $100 or so bucks for that package. How do you generate that income so quickly? I'm asking for $20 from 300-some odd people and they've generated around $300,000 in an afternoon! I guess it's the promise of building something better for your own life that draws people to shell out lots of money to buy into that paradigm. The American Dream in full swing.
I loved the cabbies! One from Pakistan told me he worked in a shoe store when 9-11 hit. He said a woman distraught over the devastation came into the store because her shoes had been lost in the blast. She could not remember her size and he marvelled at the confusion that that horrible day caused. You could see him playing the memory over in his mind as he dodged the food cart on the left and the Lincoln on the right.
A gentleman from India said "you can build anything you want here in America as long as you want to work hard for it." He hit the nail on the head.
Yes, becoming a millionaire's a noble goal, but it takes time, vision and hard work. I'll just settle for an $8,000 library in Cambodia, thank you!
I'll get pictures up on the blog a little later on. Thanks for checking in!
Thursday, December 7, 2006
384 and Counting
I've gotta say, the people at Room to Read are a class act. I just received a letter in the mail that I can use as my tax-deductible contribution. They could've just sent me a receipt and I'd give it to my accountant, but they went the extra mile. They sent me a wonderful card with pictures of happy students on the front. It's a hand-written card (you just don't see those much anymore!) saying how much they appreciate the Vermont Helps Room to Read initiative. I'm so glad I'm working on this project.
I did the RABA (Richmond Area Business Association) Holiday market and it was wonderful to see neighbors buying locally and willing to help globally. I had a lot of donations (we now just need 384 people willing to donate $20 to hit our goal!) and I was so happy with the response and warmth. Billy set up his own computer so we could take donations online and Marie has reached out to the students at CHMS. It's nice to see the community helping in anyway they can.
If you can help spread the word, I know we'll be able to reach our goal.
I did the RABA (Richmond Area Business Association) Holiday market and it was wonderful to see neighbors buying locally and willing to help globally. I had a lot of donations (we now just need 384 people willing to donate $20 to hit our goal!) and I was so happy with the response and warmth. Billy set up his own computer so we could take donations online and Marie has reached out to the students at CHMS. It's nice to see the community helping in anyway they can.
If you can help spread the word, I know we'll be able to reach our goal.
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