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We had 3 guests today!
Patrick Grace from Patrick Grace CarpentryJim Angelini from Elite Contracting
Dave Calahan from Beneficial Savings Bank
Dieter Enz, our group's Painting Contractor knows how to give your house a great painting that will last for years. The first step is to see what was done previously to be sure the old surface is being treated correctly. Major factors are type of trimwork, age, condition of everything including corner beads and type of wallboard or plaster. There are 3 key steps to painting: Prep, Prep & Prep. Dieter always recommends going with the highest quality products since they last much longer. He can even offer a warranty on his work!
The same goes for Dave Johnson from Hounddog Hardwood Flooring. His work is warranteed and is transferrable to new owners. No matter the age or amount of damage to the floor Dave can find a way to make it beautiful again. Most times the floor can be restored or only partially replaced. If you have a rental hardwood floors are perfect. No more replacing the carpeting every time you have a new tenant...just have Dave install hardwoods.
Melanie Palubicki from Aflac gave us some really good info today. The first thing we learned was that Aflac does not pay Doctors or hospitals...they pay YOU! You do not have to qualify or have an extended wait time. Melanie will even get the Doctor's notes and make sure you are paid your full amount if you ever have a claim. Just answer a few questions for the application...no physical needed. Cancer survivors of 5+ years can also qualify. Melanie is actively looking for Doctors, Dentists, HVAC Companies, Landscapers, and Plumbers.
Gary Siano, our Financial Advisor spoke about several ways or methods of planning for income in retirement. He covered the basics of when and when not to use annuities in planning for a client. He also covered the expenses associated with guaranteeing income for life. Gary then told us about how he helped a recent client to consolidate 4 different 401ks from prior employers into one new plan with a coordinated strategy.
We’re in the dog days of summer and, boy, it is HOT! Despite the heat and vacation schedules, LeTip Chester County East (CCE) had a great showing on Tuesday, with 16 members present and 3 guests.
Our guests included: Gary Acers Sr. of Speedpro Imaging, a large format digital imaging firm; Doug Whalen of Esquire Business Brokers, which works with owners to sell their business; and a visiting LeTip member from the Center City Philly chapter -- John Bonnett of C.H. Bonnett & Company Business Insurance. Welcome to all.
Marc Bamford, Public Accountant, announced he will be stepping down as President of the Chapter due to other responsibilities. Greg Cazillo of DXCreative website design nominated to take the reins and will lead the group as President. Also, Scott Brown of James Brown Plumbing & Heating will serve as Vice President. Marc will remain on the Board. These changes will take effect in September. Congratulations to Greg and Scott!
And kudos to Marco DeGirolamo, Master Electrician, who will receive his green name badge. Members are upgraded from white to green once they recruit a new member to join. Thanks to Marco for bringing in Patrick Grace, Custom Home Renovations & Cabinetry.
This meeting focused on Visitation reports. Once a month members are assigned to visit another member’s place of business to learn about their business and present a “commercial.” Stay tuned for a listing of the September Visitation schedule.
What a gorgeous summer day…beautiful sunshine and perfect breeze. Life is good, and so is LeTip Chester County East (CCE)! We had a great showing on Tuesday, with 15 members present along with 3 guests.
Our guests included: 2nd time visitor Gary Acers Sr. of Speedpro Imaging, a large format digital imaging firm; Lesley Notorangelo of LN Design, a graphic design firm (and guest of Scott Darling); and Tobias Mastriani Jr., a drywall specialist (and guest of Dieter Enz). Welcome to all!
Our Quarterly Business Mixer will be held on Tuesday, September 22, from 7:30-9:00am. Each LeTip CCE member will have a table to “display their wares” and discuss what products or services you offer, while explaining why you joined LeTip and how it has benefited you/your business. The ultimate goal here is to attract new members to the group. Please be sure to have a list of 10 invitees to submit to Greg Cazillo at our next meeting, along with envelopes for each invitee. You should have handwritten addresses on each envelope to help get the invitation noticed.
Our Speakers today included Jack Ansley, our Scenic and Portrait Photographer, and Marc Bamford, our Public Accountant.
Jack reminded us that he can help customers preserve their memorable summer photos by transforming them into a beautiful matte finish, which can then be hung on a “vacation wall” at home to be shared by all. Also, be sure to mark your calendars for the “Ansley Photo Finish,” an Art Show and Silent Auction Fundraiser to benefit the bike ride against Multiple Sclerosis. It will be held at Jack’s studio, 219 Lancaster Ave. in Devon, Saturday, September 12 (10am-4pm) and Sunday, September 13 (11am-3pm). Photographic art will be featured by several artists, including Jack as well as LeTip CCE member Greg Cazillo! All are invited – be sure to tell your family, friends and co-workers!
Marc discussed the variety of tax and accounting services he offers to companies. This includes Tax services for corporations, LLCs and partnerships. He also offers Bookkeeping tailored to the clients’ needs, providing financial statements on a monthly, quarterly or as-needed basis. In addition, Marc is a wiz at Quick Books but can also pick up on other software programs used by businesses, such as Peachtree. He provides Tax Planning in two scenarios: 1. Situational (for e.g., a father is transferring ownership of the business to his son) or 2. Year-End Planning which occurs in October / November – this is the time businesses should be forecasting their scenario to April 15 and making financial decisions accordingly. Whatever the situation for your business, March will work hard to help produce the best outcome for you!
Our Showboaters today were Mike Clark from The Wireless Store and Greg Cazillo of DX Creative, our Website design guru, and our Unknown Greet was guest Gary Acers.
Another great day at the Downingtown Country Club and the weekly LeTip Chester County East (CCE) meeting. We had a great showing on Tuesday, with all 16 members present along with another set of 3 guests.
Our guests included: Brandon Berger who recently joined LeTip member Mark Burkholder’s landscaping company as Sales Representative; Ron Carulli of Brandywine Graphic Associates which provides services in direct mail, print and graphic design – guest of LeTip member Susan Dykas, Computer Consultant; and Nancy Doane of Masterpiece Franimg, custom framer specialist and guest of LeTip member Scott Darling, Realtor extraordinaire. Welcome to all!
Two badges were presented today: one white badge to our newest member - Patrick Grace of Patrick J. Grace Carpentry Inc., our general contractor and custom cabinet maker; and one green badge to Marco De Girolamo of Marco Electric and Master Electrician – for sponsoring Patrick as his first new member.
Congratulations to Scott Brown of James Brown Plumbing for being awarded the “Top Tipper” designation for the month of August, and to Mark Burkholder of Burkholder Brothers Landscaping for coming in second place.
***Reminder: Our Quarterly Business Mixer will be held on Tuesday, September 22, from 7:30-9:00am. Each LeTip CCE member will have a table to “display their wares” and discuss what products or services you offer, while explaining why you joined LeTip and how it has benefited you/your business. Please be sure to follow-up with your invitees, and also work on your display materials and give-aways!***
Our Speakers today included: Sue Bullock of Tuttle Marketing Services and promotional products specialist; and Mark Burkholder of Burkholder Brothers – landscaping, irrigation specialists and snow removal experts. Mark was accompanied by Brandon, the newest member of his team. Sue highlighted the ecommerce store offered by Tuttle Marketing, which services many local schools with this feature. Sue works with the organization to get their ecommerce site setup while also helping select and purchase the premium logo’d products to be displayed online. They also take care of fulfillment. Brandon discussed Burkholder’s proactive “Customer Relationship Management Process” which targets both commercial and residential properties, along with the company’s account management system to cater to clients’ needs. They can design, build and maintain any property.
Our Showboater today was Scott Darling of ReMax, our Unknow Greeter was Melanie Palubicki of Aflac, and our LeTip Drill was presented by Susan Dykas for Marco De Girolamo of Marco Electric and Master Electrician.
Gary Siano, our financial advisor from Next Financial Group, will provide us with the details for the next “Lunch Bunch “ or, should we say, “Happy Hour Bunch” – to be held on Thursday, September 17th. Please mark your calendars for now!
Lots of excitement today as LeTip Chester County East (CCE) met with Greg Cazillo, Website Designer, in place as our newly installed President. Congratulations Greg! We had a great day today, with 12 members present along with 1 guest. George Scherbak of Harvey Insurance Group visited with us. Harvey Insurance Group is an Insurance Broker company providing services to businesses and individuals.
Our Speakers today included: Mike Clark of the Wireless Zone, an authorized retailer for Verizon Wireless; and Greg Cazillo of DX Creative. Mike’s stores sell all the latest cellular/wireless phones, GPS navigation, wireless accessories, Verizon FIOS High Speed Fiber Optic Network, Wireless Data Devices and pre-paid cellular services. Stop by any one of his stores for a consultation or to upgrade your phone. Greg spoke about some of his goals as the new President of LeTip CCE including adding 4 to 5 new members to the group by year end, and up to 25 total by 2010. He also suggested that members link their business Websites to LeTip CCE’s – contact Greg and he’ll get you connected. He mentioned the number of monthly Internet searches performed around the world have increased to 113 BILLION – wow! This puts into perspective how important it is to establish strong keywords for a Website, which helps get a business at the top of organic search results and in front of prospective new clients.
***Reminder: Our Quarterly Business Mixer will be held on Tuesday, September 22, from 7:30-9:00am. Each LeTip CCE member will have a table to “display their wares” and discuss what products or services you offer, while explaining why you joined LeTip and how it has benefited you/your business. Please be sure to follow-up with your invitees, and also work on your display materials and give-aways!***
Our Showboater today was Marco De Girolamo of Marco Electric , our unknown greeters were Dave Johnson, hardwood floors pro, and Dieter Enz, interior/exterior painting specialist. Our “Lucky Devil” was presented by Marco for Marc Bamford, our accounting guru.
Gary Siano, our financial advisor, has organized the next “Lunch Bunch “ as a “Happy Hour” – to be held on Wednesday, September 23rd at the Iron Hill Brewery in West Chester, 5:30pm. Please mark your calendars, and bring a friend, family member or colleague!
LeTip Chester County East (CCE) is in full swing this Fall 2009! Our Quarterly Business Mixer on September 22nd is shaping up to be a large networking event in the Greater Downingtown area. Continue to email your contacts about our Mixer!
Today we also welcomed Robert Lavecchia with Prime Pay Payroll and Business Services. PrimePay offers a broad range of payroll and business services which help to avoid employee compliance issues, increase productivity, uncover hidden tax liabilities and utilize under-leveraged IRS rulings.
Our Speakers today: Our first speaker was Craig Constable of U Financial which offers Life, Health and Disability Insurance. A good referral for Craig is couples with young children who are excellent candidates for a life insurance policy. Patrick Grace of Patrick J. Grace Carpentry Inc. was our second speaker. His business offers a variety of general contracting, home remodeling and customized cabinetry services. Patrick started his business 11 years ago and is especially interested in working with homeowners in Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery and Chester counties.
Showboaters: Dieter Enz of SLCI Interior Design and Custom Color Creations and Finishes provides interior and exterior painting services to homeowners and commercial buildings. Dieter’s expertise was recognized recently by Sherwin Williams, the largest producer of paints and coatings in the United States, when they invited him to meet with key executives for a one-on-one meeting to get his opinion on their products. Sherwin Williams, as far as we know, has never sought out a painting contractor’s opinion in the same way they have with Dieter. Go Dieter! And Susan Dykas of eBernie, Inc. specializes in IT consulting services. This includes Network Design, Software Implementations, Antivirus Installations, Backup Solutions, and more. A good referral for Susan is a small to mid-sized professional services firm – especially law firms, accounting firms, engineering firms, and architectural firms –
which are interested in upgrading their hardware or software and/or is opening up new offices or expanding their current space.
***Reminder: Our Quarterly Business Mixer will be held on Tuesday, September 22, from 7:30-9:00am. Please be sure to follow-up with your invitees, and also work on your display materials and give-aways!***
Quarterly Business Mixer a Success!
26 Guests Made New Connections & Uncovered Sales Leads
LeTip Chester County East (CCE), a professional networking group that meets every Tuesday to exchange qualified sales leads, held its Quarterly “Business Mixer” at the September 22, 2009 meeting. The Business Mixer provides an opportunity for our members, as well as guests, to exhibit their company’s information, discuss their products or services, network with each other and make new connections!
This recent Business Mixer, the largest Mixer yet for the group, attracted 26 entrepreneurs and sales people from companies around the Chester County area. Attendees met new friends, made sales contacts, and uncovered new business opportunities. And many of our guests left with prizes! The following is a list of the winners:
- Bob Famous of Rapid Recycling, Inc. won a framed print and William Lawless of Allegiance General Contracting won a Valley Forge book – both donated by Jack Ansley Photographer.
- Elaine Larosa of Holiday Inn Express, Kristin Guinan of RestoreCore and Thomas Frank of American Air Distributing each won Free Air Quality Test by James Brown Plumbing & Heating.
- Anne-Marie Nicola of UniVest Banking won a Sir Sprinkler outdoor thermometer, Jim Covis of Precision Door Service won a t-shirt, and Scott Whitfield of Main Line Concrete & Supply and Gregory Wirt of Fox Rothschild LLP won Free Lawn Care applications -- all donated by Burkholder Brothers.
- Mike Bradley of National Mail Graphics Corp. won a Free 30 Point website evaluation & a Free month of search engine optimization services, donated by DX Creative.
- Linda Raileanu of Genuine Healthcare Resources, LLC won a Free Computer Evaluation by eBernie, Inc. IT Consulting.
- Nive Dhanak of JBND Tax Books Inc. won a duck, donated by AFLAC.
- Jenna Gracia of Belfor Property Restoration won a Free portfolio analysis using “portfolio x-ray,” donated by Next Financial.
- Mary Borkovitz of Interiors by Decorating Den won a Free Credit Report, and Kathleen Bartley of Kathleen Bartley Creative won a Gift Bastket – all donated by Superior Home Mortgage.
Congratulations to all our winners!! Stay tuned for details as LeTip CCE plans its next Mixer in November. In the meantime, check out the Business Mixer pictures by clicking below.
The kids are back in school, fall is in the air, and LeTip Chester County East (CCE) is busy putting dollars in our members’ pockets! We had the pleasure of two guests in attendance: Robin Conlon of Fast Frame Expert Picture Framing and returning guest George Scherbak of Harvey Insurance Group.
Our first speaker today was Susan Dykas, our only computer consultant with eBernie, Inc. Susan discussed the importance of implementing a backup solution for your home or business computer/laptop/network. According to Carbonite, every year 43% of computer users lose irreplaceable photos, emails, documents and financial records. With certain backup solutions, you can access your files (Word or Mac) for any location where there is Internet access. How convenient! And Carbonite is just one safe, secure and reliable solution that eBernie, Inc. can provide for you.
Our second speaker was Craig Constable of U Financial which offers Life, Health and Disability Insurance. Craig discussed the benefits of obtaining long-term life insurance, especially at a young age since the onset of chronic disease often begins in your 50s – which then makes it a bit more difficult to obtain the insurance. You can even take income on your life insurance under certain circumstances. Protect yourself and your loved ones by signing up for life insurance now – before it’s too late!
***Reminder: LeTip CCE has changed meeting locations, effective immediately. Starting Tuesday, October 6th we will be meeting at the Holiday Inn Express, 120 N. Pottstown Pike in Exton, PA. Please be sure to notify your previous guests.***
Our first speaker today was Dieter Enz, our only professional painter with SLCI. Dieter discussed the power of “P” in his business, beginning with Preparation. Dieter works closely with his customers to articulate their expectations and then Provides them with the most beautiful custom color or the most creative yet functional home remodeling design. His Personalized way-of-working and artistic attention-to-detail is what makes him Passionate about what he does. SLCI customers also have the Peace-of-mind to know they are fully insured, licensed and bonded Professionals. And Pride is key – for Dieter as the applicator and for the homeowner as the recipient of his beautiful work.
Scott Darling, our only realtor with Re/Max, was our second speaker. Scott discussed the three “Ps” in real estate: 1. Put a sign in yard, 2. Put listing in MLS, and 3. Pray that it sells. What differentiates Scott is that he is a Proactive Listing Agent. For example, if a home is for sales in a certain development, he will send a “Just Listed” card to all the neighbors. The idea is that the neighbors may have a friend or family member who’s been wanting to move into that same neighborhood, so the “Just Listed” card prompts them to reach out to their friend or family member with Scott’s information. Scott also has about 14 Proactive Websites, which is especially important since 87% of people look on the Internet first for a home before contacting a realtor.
Qualified Sales Leads: Lots of tips this week - 4 inside, 8 outside, and 1 inter-chapter. Keep up the good work!
***Reminders:
• Please be sure to mail out at least 5 “Join LeTip and get more business” postcards to prospective members. Some key categories we are looking to fill include: Accountant, Banker, Printer and Chiropractor. And be sure to write a personalized note on each!
• Visitations are due on October 13th. Please be prepared on Tuesday!
• We have changed meeting locations, effective immediately. We are now meeting at the Holiday Inn Express, 120 N. Pottstown Pike in Exton, PA (behind Cheeseburger in Paradise). Please be sure to notify your guests.
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Another busy morning at LeTip Chester County East (CCE). Welcome back to our two guests today who also attended our Quarterly Business Mixer last month: Nive Dhanak of JBND Tax Books which provides bookkeeping, tax and small business services; and Philip Koberg of Selective Tileworks which provides custom design and installation of natural stone and ceramic tile.
Our first speaker today was Dave Johnson of Hound Dog Hardwood Flooring, our only industry-certified, hardwood floors expert. Dave has been beautifying living spaces for over 13 years, providing top-quality hardwood refinishing and installation services. Hound Dog Hardwood strives at leaving every client speechless by the beauty of the floor, and offers a variety of creative floor services including “digital effects.” Dave also offers a life-time warranty.
Our second speaker was Melanie Palubicki of Aflac. In summary, Aflac pays you cash when you get hurt and miss work – so you can continue to pay for everyday living expenses. Aflac offers a range of policies for both employers and individuals, including Dental and Vision. The benefits are predetermined and paid regardless of any other insurance you have. And clients get paid within two weeks of submitting a claim.
Congratulations to the top 3 LeTip CCE tippers from last month: #1 Scott Brown, our only HVAC expert; #2 Sue Bullock, our only Advertising Promotions specialist, and #3 Melanie Palubicki, our Aflac representative.
Also, kudos to Dave Johnson for taking on the role of “Seminar Director” of LeTip CCE. Yay!
***Reminder: LeTip CCE has changed meeting locations. We are now meeting at the Holiday Inn Express, 120 N. Pottstown Pike in Exton, PA. Please be sure to notify your previous guests.***
LeTip Chester County East (CCE) continues to move and shake, having voted in two new members today! Welcome to Nive Dhanak of JBND Tax Books which provides bookkeeping, tax and small business services; and Philip Koberg of Selective Tileworks which provides custom design and installation of natural stone and ceramic tile. We look forward to sending many qualified leads your way!
Our first speaker today was Teri West of Superior Mortgage, our only mortgage consultant. Teri has close to 14 years experience in the mortgage consulting business. She works with clients the old-fashioned way by providing personalized, one-on-one attention. Teri guarantees a smooth mortgage process and personally attends the closing with her clients. She also offers credit report counseling, a very important step to any prospective home buyer. Teri is interested in working with new home buyers or with homeowners who are interested in upgrading.
Our second speaker was Gary Siano of NEXT Financial, with Gary’s personal brand as Guided Wealth Management. Gary, who has over 25 years experience in financial planning services, is an independent agent through NEXT Financial which is the fastest growing supplier of independent providers. He is a Certified Financial Planner who provides services to a broad array of clients – from young married couples to retired individuals. He was recently named in an independent survey by Philadelphia Magazine as a “5-Star Wealth Manager” in the region.
Congratulations to everyone for an excellent tip count this week: 2 inter-chapter, 9 inside, and 13 outside tips. Great job everyone!
Mark Your Calendars!:
1. Gary Siano has scheduled our next Lunch Bunch for Wednesday, October 28th at the Riverstone Café in Exton at 11:30am. Hope to see you there!
2. Our next Quarterly Business Mixer will be held on December 8th. Our Mixer Chair, Craig Constable – our only Life, Health & Disability Insurance pro – will provide us with details soon.
It was a dark and dreary morning but the sun was shining at LeTip Chester County East’s (CCE) weekly meeting on Tuesday. We had a jam-packed morning with 4 visitors! Bridget Hanley - of Little Conestoga Picture Framing – who is also a former member of LeTip CCE; Alan Dale, a Reverse Mortgage Consultant with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; Greg Wirt - Trust & Estates Attorney with Fox Rothschild – who also attended our Business Mixer in September; and Jack Blanton who is business partners with Nive Dhanak of JBND Tax Books – one of our newest members!
Our first speaker today was Scott Brown of James Brown Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning. They are a family-owned and operated business, that, for over 30 years has provided the Chester County area with custom design and installation for residential and commercial spaces. Scott also talked about Radiant Heating which involves supplying heat directly to the floor or to panels in the wall or ceiling of a house. It is more efficient than baseboard heating and usually more efficient than forced-air heating because no energy is lost through ducts. Scott’s team is trained and certified in their areas of specialty – so you know you’re dealing with the experts!
Our second speaker was Jack Ansley who is the owner of John H. Ansley Photography. For over 60 years the John H. Ansley Studio has developed portraits and fine art scenic landscapes which have been enjoyed throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond. The studio has spanned the history of photography, from flash powder through film to the modern age of digital photography. Jack gave us a history lesson on the photography process in the 19th century. He also mentioned that November is Veteran’s Month which is a great time to schedule a portrait sitting for a friend or family member who is or has served in the armed forces.
Congratulations to everyone for another excellent tip count this week: 8 inside, and 17 outside tips. Great job!
Reminder: Next week is 5’er day! This occurs monthly and gives members the opportunity to bring and introduce qualified guests to the chapter. Members who have not brought in a qualified guest over the past month will drop $5 into the Tip bucket. (Members who joined this month are excluded.)
Mark Your Calendars! Our next Quarterly Business Mixer will be held on December 8th. Our Mixer Chair, Craig Constable – our only Life, Health & Disability Insurance pro – will provide us with details soon.
See you Tuesday!
Daily light savings time made it a bright morning at LeTip Chester County East’s (CCE) weekly meeting on Tuesday. We had another jam-packed morning with 4 visitors! Welcome to Patricia Roos of Wachovia Bank; Paresh Mistry of Citizens Bank; 2nd-time visitor Eric Greisiger of RBS WorldPay, a credit card processing provider; and Rob Nudy of Eagle Collision, a car repair shop and visitor from another LeTip chapter.
LeTip CCE also welcomed back Bridget Hanley of Little Conestoga Picture Framing. Bridget – who is our only customize framer for pictures, heirlooms and memorabilia – took a brief hiatus from the group but was drawn back for the camaraderie and, of course, for all the qualified leads she’ll be receiving again!
SPEAKERS: Today we heard Mark Burkholder of Burkholder Brothers Landscaping and Sue Bullock of Tuttle Marketing:
1st Speaker: Mark went through the new Website that was created for Burkholder Brothers, our only landscaping, custom pool and irrigation company – and snow blowing services too! Check out the new site at www.BurkholderBrothers.com which features a variety of “before” and “after” pictures of projects. A good tip for Mark is any local Chester County resident with a lawn. If Mark can get his foot in the door (or on the lawn), he can “grow” his services from there. (Also, the new site was created by our only Website designer Greg Cazillo.)
2nd Speaker: Sue demonstrated the online store found at www.TuttleMarketing.com. Tuttle Marketing is our only promotional products provider with ideas for any business, school, church organization, or family/social event. Customers can search for items by typing in a key word in the search field, and products can be personalized by color, logo, shape, size. Sue can also offer unique product ideas that will leave you with that “wow” impression. Browse through for ideas or give Sue a call!
TIPS: Kudos to Scott Darling of ReMax and George Scherbak of Harvey Insurance Group for the shared “Top Tipper” designation in October, with 7 tips each. Congratulations! Today we referred 4 inside and 22 outside tips. Great job Tippers! Congratulations to everyone for another excellent tip count this week: 8 inside, and 17 outside tips. Great job!
VISITATIONS: Due by Monday, November 16th and commercials presented at the November 17th meeting. If there was no visitation, the visiting member must give $5 to the non-visited member.
BUSINESS MIXER: Mark Your Calendars! Our next Quarterly Business Mixer will be held on December 8th. Our Mixer Chair, Craig Constable – our only Life, Health & Disability Insurance pro – will provide us with details soon.
MEETING ARCHIVE: For an archive of re-caps from past meetings, view www.LeTipCCE.com.
See you Tuesday!
At LeTip Chester County East’s (CCE) weekly meeting on Tuesday, we invited an outside speaker to make a special presentation on “LinkedIn.” Thanks to Ken Abrams of TOPcoach International for taking time out of his busy schedule to spend the early part of the morning with us! Ken – who is a Master Certified Business, Personal & Executive Coach – provided information on how to leverage LinkedIn for your career and your business. For more information view Ken’s LinkedIn profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/topcoachinc.
Also at this week’s meeting we circulated 20 tips total! (9 inside and 11 outside tips). Go Tippers!
VISITATIONS: Due by Monday, November 16th and commercials presented at the November 17th meeting. If there was no visitation, the visiting member must give $5 to the non-visited member.
LUNCH BUNCH: Scheduled for Wed., Nov. 18th. Gary Siano to provide details.
BUSINESS MIXER: Our next Quarterly Business Mixer will be held on December 8th at Halligan's Hearth and Home in Malvern. Be sure to bring your invitation letters and stamped, addressed envelopes to our meeting on Tuesday (11/17).
MEETING ARCHIVE: For an archive of re-caps from past meetings, view www.LeTipCCE.com.
See you Tuesday!
It was another great morning at LeTip Chester County East’s (CCE) weekly meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. We had 2 guests today: Andrew McDowell of This Leaky House which helps homeowners find leaks, fix them and save you money, energy and improve your CO2 footprint; and we had the esteemed pleasure of the company of Robert Smith-Felver, Executive Director of LeTip International, handling the PA, DE and MD regions.
SPEAKERS: Our two speakers today were: Philip Koberg of Selective Tileworks and George Scherbak of Harvey Insurance Group.
1st Speaker: Phil presented a slideshow sampling his beautiful tile work. His selection included bathrooms, showers, kitchen backsplashes, countertops, fireplaces, pools, fountains, Jacuzzis and more! Phil graduated from college with a Marketing major and Finance minor and worked in the corporate world for a bit. But he got bored quickly. Phil always loved to work with his hands and enjoys working with angles and geometry – so he soon discovered the world of tiles. He loves getting up every morning to get to work for his Selective Tileworks clients– so let’s help Phil get some more leads!
2nd Speaker: George is the Executive Sales Adviser with Harvey Insurance Group which provides commercial or personal insurance options. He pointed out that his company is an independent broker, so they are not committed to any one insurance provider. Instead, George can shop around for his clients by reviewing a variety of carriers to get the best deal possible. So if you know individuals or businesses who are interested in reviewing their insurance policies – from homeowners and auto, to business insurance and professional liability insurance, and more – please send George the lead!
TIPS: At this week’s meeting we circulated 25 tips total! (10 inside and 15 outside tips). Go Tippers! And congratulations to George, who just joined last month and also quickly became our “Top Tipper” last month. Way to go George!!
DOLLARS IN OUR POCKETS: Last month we brought in $11,115 dollars in our pockets. Woo hoo!
BUSINESS MIXER: Our next Quarterly Business Mixer will be held on December 8th at Halligan's Hearth and Home in Malvern. Be sure to follow-up with your invitees in the next couple of days!
MEETING ARCHIVE: For an archive of re-caps from past meetings, view www.LeTipCCE.com.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible. By Vince Lombardi
We are thankful for a great group of tippers at LeTip Chester County East (CCE) which hosts its weekly meeting every Tuesday. At our last meeting on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, we had the pleasure of 1 guest: Mark Fedor of Fedor Fabrications who has been in business renovating kitchens and bathrooms since 1982.
SPEAKERS: Our speakers were: Nivé Dhanak, along with her business partner Jack Blanton, of JBND Tax Books, Inc.; and Greg Cazillo Website designer.
1st Speakers: Jack and Nivé provided us with an overview of JBND Tax Books and the services they offer to small businesses in tax preparation, bookkeeping and accounting. JBND Tax Books’ goal is to simplify their clients’ needs and, toward that end, offer a monthly “Fixed Fee” service. Clients who subscribe to this service can contact JBND all month-long with questions/comments, for one set fee! JBND is proactive with clients and reviews tax projections in advance of IRS deadlines for the year ahead, so that corrective actions can occur before the current year ends. A good lead for JBND is any small business with revenues of $50,000 to $500,000 and up.
2nd Speaker: Greg of DX Creative showed us a variety of Websites he recently designed. Greg can design a Website from scratch or he can enhance an existing Website, such as adding an e-commerce component or implementing a Content Management System (CMS) or developing a customized form. Also, Greg can handle the hosting of Websites and can create a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) program to fit just about any budget. He also mentioned it’s important for Websites to contain a “call to action,” for e.g., “Contact us for a free 1-hour consultation.” A good lead for Greg is any small business in need of a new Website or would like to improve their existing Website.
TIPS: At this week’s meeting we circulated 15 tips total! (9 inside and 6 outside tips). Go Tippers!
DOLLARS IN OUR POCKETS: Please provide Scott Darling your “dollars in your pocket” for the month of November by Tuesday.
BUSINESS MIXER: Our next Quarterly Business Mixer will be held on December 8th at Halligan's Hearth and Home in Malvern. We need contributions for our prize drawings. Can you help?!
MEETING ARCHIVE: For an archive of re-caps from past meetings, view www.LeTipCCE.com.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: It is not your aptitude, but your attitude, that determines your altitude. By Zig Ziglar
Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!
1st Speaker: Bridget is a Local Independent Framing Expert (LIFE). She works on a broad array of framing projects – from historical documents and sports memorabilia to prints and pictures and more. Bridget offers great attention to detail and her costs are extremely reasonable. Get a LIFE and send your framing leads to Bridget!
2nd Speaker: Dieter provides color consultations and painting services for the interior and exterior needs of residential homes and commercial buildings. Good leads for Dieter are new home buyers or homeowners who are considering remodeling in the spring.
TIP COUNT: 5 inside tips and 7 outside tips = 12 total!
Networking with LeTip Chester County East (CCE) is more energizing than caroling with Santa’s elves! Thanks to our tippers for another jam-packed morning at our recent meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
SPEAKERS: Our speakers were: Craig Constable of UFinancial and Mike Clark of The Wireless Zone.
1st Speaker: Craig discussed the difference between “Term” vs. “Permanent” Life Insurance, with a key difference being coverage for a specific period of time or for as long as you live. Whole Life Insurance is the basic type of permanent life insurance. Other types of permanent life insurance include: Universal Life and Variable Universal Life. Craig also offers Business Owned Life Insurance which is permanent insurance held by employers on the lives of their employees. This is to protect your business on the death of an employee(s) whose services are vital to the company’s operations. A good lead for him is a closely held company where there are 2,3,4 owners or partners and they are looking to protect what they have worked so hard to build.
2nd Speaker: Mike represents Wireless Zones, authorized retailers for Verizon Wireless, in Frazer and Thorndale. Mike offers a full line of cell phones, Smart Phones: Blackberry, PALM, etc., as well as aircards for laptops. The newest, hot product is the Motorola Droid which is the first Android device offered by Verizon Wireless and is based on Google's Android operating system. It offers many cool features like Built-in Google search technology, including voice-based search. It gives users access to "tens of thousands" of freeware, shareware and for-purchase applications and widgets that don't require an app store nor an approval process. Not getting what you want from your wireless devices? Give Wireless Zone a call.
TIPS: At this week’s meeting we circulated 21 tips total! (10 inside and 11 outside tips). Go Tippers!
DOLLARS IN OUR POCKETS: Please provide Scott Darling your “dollars in your pocket” for the month of November asap!
BUSINESS MIXER: Our Quarterly Business Mixer will be held on December 8th at Halligan's Hearth and Home in Malvern. (Our meetings will pick up again at the Holiday Inn Express in Exton at our December 15th meeting.)
MEETING ARCHIVE: For an archive of re-caps from past meetings, view www.LeTipCCE.com.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.
By Tony Robbins
I’m excited for another successful mixer on December 8th – yay!
See you!
Susan Dykas
Lots of networking with LeTip Chester County East (CCE) at this week’s meeting. We had the pleasure of one guest – Susan Fiorentino, an employment lawyer with Gallagher, Schoenfeld, Surkin, Chupein & DeMis, PC.
SPEAKERS: Our speakers were: George Scherbak of Harvey Insurance Group and Phil Koberg of Selective Tileworks.
1st Speaker: George provided an overview on Auto Insurance coverage, including suggested minimum coverage. To get more information on coverage and/or a quote, send your family, friends and colleagues to George for the details.
2nd Speaker: Phil presented us with some new slides of his beautiful work product – this time it was a bathroom. He also discussed his special attention to detail in mitering corners and installing wetbed floors and walls. Send your tile leads to Phil.
TIPS: At this week’s meeting we circulated 19 tips total! (6 inside and 13 outside tips). Go Tippers!
MEETING ARCHIVE: For an archive of re-caps from past meetings, view www.LeTipCCE.com.QUOTE OF THE WEEK: He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else. By Benjamin Franklin
It was a chilly morning but we quickly warmed up with the networking at LeTip Chester County East’s (CCE) weekly meeting on Tuesday. We had the pleasure of 3 guests! – Kristin Molavoque of MacElree Harvey (law offices), Kevin Morris of Muzak (Music, Marketing on Hold, Sound Systems), and Titus Detwiler with Melaleuca (Health and Welleness).
SPEAKERS: Our speakers were: Jack Ansley of John Ansley Photography and Scott Darling of Re/Max Realtors.
1st Speaker: Jack shared with us a beautiful slide presentation containing some of the many pet pictures he has photographed over the years. Some of the pictures were of just the dogs and some were of the pets with their owners. Amazing at how the pets resemble their owners! Jack is running a special for the month of February – 25% of anything spent at the studio will be donated to the Main Line Animal Rescue group. http://www.mlar.org/ A good referral is anyone who would like to have their pet professionally photographed.
2nd Speaker: Good leads for Scott D., our only residential realtor, include: 1. 1st time buyers (tax credit! - anyone who is engaged or about to be married); 2. move-up buyers (from townhouse to single-family home); 3. referrals (buyers or sellers, local or anywhere around the world); and 4. Anyone in financial difficulty and in a possible foreclosure situation (Scott is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and he can help!). Scott can also handle commercial realty requests through one of his business partners.
TIPS: At this week’s meeting we circulated 12 tips total! (6 inside and 6 outside tips). Go Tippers!
MEETING ARCHIVE: For an archive of re-caps from past meetings, view www.LeTipCCE.com.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: The future belongs to the risk takers, not the security seekers. The more you seek security, the less of it you will have and the more you pursue opportunity, the more security you will achieve. By Brian Tracy
See you!
We had the pleasure of 4 guests at this week’s business and professional networking meeting with LeTip Chester County East (CCE) – Jen Greenjack of RCTaylor Group (leadership development and executive coaching); Beverly Buckta, Sc.D., Senior Enterprise Architect; Peggy MacQueen, MS, The Peacemaker Center (individual, adolescent & Family Counseling); and Christine Bernstein, Rodan+Fields Dermatologists.
SPEAKER: Our speaker was Scott Brown, our Vice President and only plumber with James Brown Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning. Scott provided us with a refresher course on the requirements for Membership with LeTip.
TIPS: At this week’s meeting we circulated 16 tips total! ( inside and 9 outside tips). The top Tipper for the month of January was Scott Darling, our only residential realtor, with 13 tips. Go Tippers!
MEETING ARCHIVE: For an archive of re-caps from past meetings, view www.LeTipCCE.com.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: The ability to convert ideas to things is the secret to outward success. By Henry Ward Beecher (feel free to send your favorite quotes onto Susan for publication here!)
It was the morning before the “big storm” and there was lots of tipping at the weekly meeting of LeTip Chester County East (CCE). We had the pleasure of one guest – John Reynolds of John Reynolds Design Associates (building design and restoration).
SPEAKER: Our two speakers were Mark Burkholder of Burkholder Brothers Landscaping and Gary Siano of Guided Wealth Management.
1st Speaker: Mark discussed the snow removal piece of his business, which has kept his team extremely busy this winter season. However, they are now gearing up for the spring time. Mark is offering a “turf care special” which consists of two free applications if signed up before 3/15 and free comprehensive soil analysis with program. Burkholder Brothers also installs and services lawn and garden sprinkler systems. Mark is proud of their proactive approach with clients who deal with the same point-of-contact at all times. A good referral is any commercial or residential property in Chester County.
2nd Speaker: Gary, who is an independent wealth manager, discussed his goals in helping clients with financial planning - which is to diversify in stocks and bonds PLUS use different products like annuities. Gary is hosting a dinner meeting at Maggiano’s for clients and friends on February 18th, 6:00pm. He will focus on the new year and explain important key investment concepts that will help solidify a prosperous financial future. Please RSVP! A good lead is any young adult about to be married to an individual who is about to retire, and anyone in between.
TIPS: At this week’s meeting we circulated 18 tips total! (6 inside and 12 outside tips). Go Tippers!
MEETING ARCHIVE: For an archive of re-caps from past meetings, view www.LeTipCCE.com.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: I attribute my success to this – I never gave or took any excuse. By Florence Nightingale
LeTip Chester County East (CCE) enjoyed another productive morning during its weekly meeting. We had the pleasure of one returning guest – Titus Detwiler of Melaleuca (health and wellness).
SPEAKERS: Our two speakers were Greg Cazillo of DXCreative and Scott Brown of James Brown Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC.
1st Speaker: Greg, our only Website Designer, discussed online forms. They can be used to sign into a restricted area, or to gather information to be displayed on a Website, or emailed to the site owner or client. It can be used for contact forms, registration forms, surveys, etc. A good referral is any individual or business interested in re-designing an existing Website or launching a new site.
2nd Speaker: Scott B., our only plumbing / heating / air conditioning expert, reviewed the benefits of Geothermal heating systems. They can cut heating and cooling bills dramatically and pay for themselves in short periods of time. A good referral is any residential or commercial property in Chester County.
TIPS: At this week’s meeting we circulated 17 tips total!
MEETING ARCHIVE: For an archive of re-caps from past meetings, view www.LeTipCCE.com.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: There's no reason that work has to be suffused with seriousness.... Professionalism can be worn lightly. Fun is a stimulant to people. They enjoy their work more and work more productively.- by Herb Kelleher, CEO, Southwest Airlines
February 23, 2010 – We had the pleasure of one guest – Janet Raimondo of Heartland Payment Systems (payroll services).
SPEAKERS: Mike Clarke of The Wireless Zone; and Craig Constable of U Financial.
1st Speaker: Mike represents Wireless Zones, authorized retailers for Verizon Wireless, in Frazer and Thorndale. Mike offers a full line of cell phones, Smart Phones: Blackberry, PALM, etc., as well as aircards for laptops. The Motorola Droid is the first Android device offered by Verizon Wireless and is based on Google's Android operating system. It offers many cool features like Built-in Google search technology, including voice-based search. Customers can choose from a variety of voice plan, texting, Internet and other options. Just ask Mike if you’re not getting what you want from your wireless devices.
2nd Speaker: Craig discussed Permanent Life Insurance for those who prefer the added flexibility and security that owning life insurance for their entire lives can offer. Whole Life Insurance is the basic type of permanent life insurance. Other types of permanent life insurance include: Universal Life and Variable Universal Life. Universal life insurance provides lifetime death benefit protection along with flexibility that gives you choices as your needs and finances change. Variable universal life insurance is a flexible premium. A good lead for Craig is any young couple about to be or just married, or parents with children.
TIPS: At this week’s meeting we circulated 22 tips total! (6 inside, 15 outside tip and 1 inter-chapter tips). Go Tippers!
March 2, 2010 – Good times at LeTip Chester County East continue!
SPEAKERS: Our speakers were: Nivé Dhanak of JBND Tax Books, Inc.; and Scott Darling of Re/Max Realtors.
1st Speaker: It’s tax time! Nivé presented information geared to small businesses in preparing their corporate tax return and to individuals with their personal tax return. She discussed a variety of tax strategies, including those that are commonly overlooked. Nive also helped clarify what is deductible and provided helpful tips for self-employed individuals (for e.g., 1099s). In addition, Nive offers a free analysis of your filing from last year as well as advice for your situation this year. A good lead for JBND is any small business or self-employed individuals with revenues of $50,000 to $10M+.
2nd Speaker: Scott D., our only residential realtor, shared his “roadmap” booklets: 1. For “Buying Your Home”; and 2. For “Selling Your Home.” Good leads for Scott include: 1. 1st time buyers (tax credit! - anyone who is engaged or about to be married); 2. move-up buyers (from townhouse to single-family home); 3. referrals (buyers or sellers, local or anywhere around the world); and 4. Anyone in financial difficulty and in a possible foreclosure situation (Scott is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and he can help!).
TIPS: At this week’s meeting we circulated 15 tips total! (7 inside, 7 outside and 1 inter-chapter tips). Jack Ansley is the Top Tipper for the month of February. Also, because of all the snow in February, Jack has extended his “pet pictures” offer through the month of March. Go Tippers!
MEETING ARCHIVE: For an archive of re-caps from past meetings, view www.LeTipCCE.com.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "A leader is best When people barely know he/she exists, When his/her work is done, his/her aim fulfilled, They will say: We did it ourselves." By Lao-Tzu
Hello Tippers! LeTip Chester County East, the premier networking group of Chester County, held another great meeting…lots of laughs at the meeting:o)
SPEAKERS: Dieter Enz of SLCI (painting contractor and color specialist) and Susan Dykas of eBernie, Inc. (computer & technology consulting).
1st Speaker: Dieter provides color consultations and painting services for your interior and exterior needs. Spring is in the air! Check your front doors, porches, exterior windows and sills, as well as garage door frames. If you see chalking, flaking, blistering, bubbling, bare wood, exposed gaps, or mildew growth, then it’s time to get Dieter-ized! Also, as of April 22, new laws and standards set forth by the EPA require painting contractors and home remodelers to follow specific rules when working on buildings built prior to 1978. Dieter will have the license. Send your home and business painting leads to Dieter!
2nd Speaker: Susan provides a variety of computer / technology services and solutions for small to mid-sized businesses. She discussed the following select solutions that can be setup for clients: 1. Remote Desktop Support; 2. Virtual Private Network (VPN) and/or Network / File Sharing; 3. Online Backup; 4. Antivirus Maintenance; 5. eFax; and 6. Magic Jack to setup another “phone line.” A good lead for Susan is a growing small business that needs expert assistance in setting up and/or maintaining a secure technology infrastructure. A good lead is a law firm, accounting firm, doctors’ office – from one employee up to 50.
TIPS: At this week’s meeting we circulated 16 tips total! (1 inter-chapter, 4 inside and 11 outside tips). Go Tippers!
MEETING ARCHIVE: For an archive of re-caps from past meetings, view www.LeTipCCE.com.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition.” By William Arthur Ward
Hello Tippers! LeTip Chester County East, the premier networking group of Chester County, presented visitations this week. Kudos to all for 100% participation! We enjoyed the company of one guest Michele Novotni, Ph.D., Psychologist and Coach.
SPEAKERS: Philip Koberg of Selective Tile Works (tile installations and creative designs)and Sue Bullock of Tuttle Marketing (promotional products and logo’d marketing specialties).
1st Speaker: Phil discussed the work he’s doing for a customer who’s entire bathroom had a green theme. Two of the major features were a bowl-like sink that was positioned on top of a handsome concrete countertop. Phil works with concrete artisan, concrete countertops and bathroom products. Basically, Phil is happy to provide customers with whatever they want while working around a specific color or theme. For over 10 years, Phil has been providing expert tile services. Please send your tile leads to Phil.
2nd Speaker: Sue has been in the promotional products business for 16 years. She enjoys working with a broad array of clients who would like to make a connection with their target audiences via branded / logo’d promotional products. A good lead for Sue is any company, teams or athletic facility interested in setting themselves apart from their competition, as well as educational institutions that wish to express their school spirit in unique and exciting ways. She can also set up an online store for easy shopping.
TIPS: At this week’s meeting we circulated 17 tips total! (4 inside and 13 outside tips). Go Tippers!
MEETING ARCHIVE: For an archive of re-caps from past meetings, view www.LeTipCCE.com.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "I stuck my head out the window this morning and spring kissed me bang in the face. " By Langston Hughes