Gold Star Referral Clubs

Today we are going to take a look at Gold Star Referral Clubs.

Why is Gold Star different from other groups?

We have breakfast AND lunch meetings available.

Our meetings are not overly long. Lunch starts at 11:45 and ends promptly at 1:00 PM. Breakfast starts at 7:15 and ends right at 8:30. They're all about business. No boring business reports or long lectures.

We have an agenda that is geared toward giving and receiving referrals. Our visitors usually comment on the upbeat structure and the amount of qualified referrals that are exchanged.

Once you have a home Club (Hub Club), you can visit other Gold Star Referral Clubs as much as you want as long as your industry is not already covered in that other Club. Your network opens to hundreds! The more members present, the more business that's passed. MEMBERS LOVE THIS! This is a BIG advantage.

At Gold Star Clubs, there are NO FINES. Other groups may fine you for being late, or for not giving a tip/lead, or for missing a meeting.

Gold Star Directors bring visitors to your Club. We help recruit, develop and maintain the numbers in your Club.

Membership Committees do not discipline or censure other members or send them letters of warning or put them on probation or kick them out.

The exclusive "Make it right" Program developed by Gold Star Referral Clubs, manages conflict without disturbing a Club's positive environment. Any concern that needs attending to is done by a Membership Ambassador outside the Club, not by the members.

We'll start a group just about anywhere. If we can find 3-5 core members and a place to meet, we can get a club going. In other organizations, if your category is taken, like Lender or Realtor, you are just out of luck. Gold Star is always ready to start another Club for enthusiastic members.

Our absence policy is more understanding and we will grant a leave of absence for family and job-related reasons, not just medical.

We encourage you to become active in your local Chamber of Commerce and to attend open networking events in your area. Other groups can be territorial and many frown on outside networking.

We educate, train and teach some of the most pro-active networking skills available. Networking Success Trainings are available every month.

Every week the Club Business Coach teaches a networking success tip written by experienced, master networkers.

Being a Leader is not like having a second job. Everything is online and easy to manage in the Member's Room.

Last by not least, we're different! Gold Star Referral Club members have contagiously upbeat and positive attitudes. We're having fun and passing business.

Want to know more about Gold Star Referral Clubs, go to www.goldstardirectors.com/1466

Compliment Your Way to Success

Ok, you show up at the office. It has been a very bad morning, everything that could go wrong did. Kids fighting, dog ran away, no coffee and you are late. As you make the way through the maze a co-worker looks at you and says, "your hair looks great today". WOW, all of a sudden all the bad stuff leaves and you feel light on your feet.

There is Power in the compliment.

Now a compliment is not fluff, make it real and sincere. People know when you are blowing smoke up their, well you know.

So here we go, remember start every interaction off with a smile. Then find one true thing you can compliment that person on. Sally that new hair style makes your eyes really shine, or Bob that is an awesome Tie where did you get it. Not only will you make their day, but you will be surprised at how open they are to whatever you want to present to them.

I think the best part is how good you will feel about yourself for looking at others first and building them up.

The more you give the more you will get back, and wow it is fun to give. Try it, your business will love you for it.

I am the best I can be today!

I am the best I can be today, but I will be better tomorrow. The daily grind of life should not be a daily grind. Everyday you should be doing something for self improvement. I think it should be more than one, or more than one area. I look at self improvement as a journey in several areas. Lets look at them.

Physical - What do you do to improve your health? Walk, run, bike, gym or just play with the kids. Get up, get out and get fit.

Spiritual - What do you do for your eternal soul? I am a Christian, I spend time every day in prayer and reading the word of God. What works for you? Work on your soul everyday.

Mental - What have you learned today? We have all heard, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste". It is! Start learning a new language, read a book, take a class. Spend time learning.

Emotional - What have you done for you? I have said this before, smile. A smile will make your face shine from the outside in. Happy people draw people to them. Try it, it works for me.

Financial - What? Doing the 4 things above will increase your bottom line on a daily basis. The better you feel in body, mind and spirit will translate to more business.

All of these things can be done in just a few minutes everyday. Get up a few minutes early and pray, take a walk after dinner, listen to an audio book in the car, read instead of watching TV. I know that you can be a better you everyday.

A smile a day!

I know when I walk down the street or walk into a room I am drawn to the people that smile at me. In everyday life things are always on your mind that seem to take away your joy. The smile can make all those things seem to melt away.

Start your day with a smile to the one you are closest too, You. First thing when you are in the bathroom in the morning having your private moment look in the mirror and smile. Try to keep that with you all day, on the street, on the train, in the elevator and at the office. Every time you see a new face, smile. Every time you feel down, smile. Slice that golf ball deep in the woods, smile, (I am an expert at the slice so if you are looking for instruction let me know).

An lets forget all that junk about the number of muscles it takes to frown vs smile, who cares. What matters is that you will feel better about your self and others will be drawn to you. All for the smile. Try it and see what happens.

Until next time :)

Become a more successful networker!

What are you doing to become a better you? A better Networker? We all know that the more referrals we give the more we will get back. The question is though how do we become better at giving referrals. What is the magic bullet that will propel me to becoming a referral giving machine?

Well here it is. Wait for it! Wait for it! There isn't one. That's right there is no one thing that makes this all come together. No one thing that makes all of this easy and simple. So what do I do and where do I start you ask? You can call it anything you want, self improvement, education, whatever. The key is everyday you need to be watching, reading or listening to something that will expand your boundaries. Something that will challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone and go for it.

There is a great new free online magazine with a lot of great information that should help you on this path. Check out Referral Success Magazine, at www.referralsuccessmagazine.com

One more little tip I would like to give, beware of online training that charges a fee. I'm just saying!!! There is a ton of good free information on the net. Also if you are not a member of a Referral Club, what are you waiting for. Referral Clubs not only have the benefit of referrals, but also offer education and leadership training. www.goldstardirectors.com/1466

Till next time, Michael Now get out there and build your business.

Holiday Networking

Easter to most of us is the time we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. Easter is always thought of as the time of rebirth. Spring is here, the weather is warming up, flowers starting to bloom. Most of us will be spending time with family and friends, some of which we don't see very often.

I know there are those of you out there looking for a new job, a better job or a new opportunity. These things could be just a conversation away. I am not saying to use this Easter as a sales pitch, but to listen to those around you. Listen to what is going on with them. Ask those open ended questions that will allow you to listen. You just might hear about your next job or opportunity.

Remember the most effective networker is the silent networker, let people tell their story. Take part in the conversation, but don't be the conversation.

Most of all use this Easter to connect with those close to you. Take the time to build stronger relationships with the ones you love. Family is the most important thing we have. A strong family can survive anything.

My first blog!

Yes, I woke up one morning and decided I was a writer. LOL The truth of the matter is I have a lot to say and thought this would be a great way to run my mouth, or fingers as it were. For the thousands of you that will be reading this there are a few rules.

First: This is my blog so I can say anything that I want.

Second: My passion is helping Business Owners and Professionals grow their business.

Third: I will be giving some great insight into Social Media, Referral Networking, Open Networking and Closed Networking. Sometimes I will just be writing about anything that comes to mind.

Now that we have the ground rules lets get started.

I will not be taking part in any Recession, not now and not ever. If you are taking part in the Recession you might want to stop reading now and go watch Uncle O on CNN. I mean if you are looking for gloom and doom watch the Tube. I don't do gloom and doom here. This Blog is all about helping those of you out there find ways to explode your business. The more you give the more you will get back. You can give in so many ways on a daily basis. Not just your money, but your time, knowledge and experience.

So the take away today is get out there and help someone. Show them something new that will help them get more customers, more followers and more business.