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NYC 62: 10.23.13 Education – “”I like big BUTS”

“I like big BUTS and I can not lie”….is a quote from fromSir-Mix-A-Lot that we as business owners should take to heart. Forit’s the big “BUTS” – that if properly explored and embraced – canlead to better products and services. Today, I’d like to share mypersonal “BUT” story with you…A few years ago, I performed

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NYC 62: 10.9.13 Education – Truth or Delusion Pop Quiz Part 2

This morning I am going to follow a couple of threads within Dr. Mizner’s book, Truth or Delusion that we spoke about last week.  Truth or Delusion? “Do you have to be a real schmoozer to be a good networker?” No.  Talking would help but you don’t need to be a performer, you need to be yourself…….genuine.

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NYC 62: 9.25.13 Education – Being Dynamic

The internet defines dynamic as of, or relating to physical force or energy and also marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change. We live in a Dynamic City and our real estate professionals can agree. THe city skyline is continuously moving and changing. The movie and television industry have appropriated the Greenpoint neighborhood as their own.

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NYC 62: 9.11.13 Education – Strategic Listening – Shutting Up and Paying Attention

Strategic listening is an essential skill for networking. Setting our own thoughts and words aside to tune into what others are saying during their commercial is a game we play at NYC to generate more business for one another. Peter Shankman says in his book Nice Companies finish first. “Be a good Listener” is advice

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