Members' Blog Posts in November 2009

What a wonderful year 2010 will be!

posted on November 9, 2009

Are you listening? Do you hear it? The media, your friends, your job...everyone and everything is telling you doom and gloom...crappy economy...jobs lost...THE WORLD IS ENDING!!! No its not. There is just as much opportunity in a down economy as there is in an up economy. In fact, some argue more opportunity in a down economy THAN an up economy! Read more »

Author: Lamar Romero

A life without risk is a life without growth

posted on November 9, 2009

Looking back over the years I can see that my path has been what one might call “the road less traveled”. For me, risk and reward are inexorably linked and I have never worried about the possible consequences of zigging where most people zag. Of course this is the mindset of an invincible young man. As I grow, uh…, more mature, I can see that the risk I took so effortlessly was far more than I needed to shoulder. Read more »

Author: Pete Monfre

Adoption Rocks! A Musical Celebration

posted on November 9, 2009

To celebrate International Adoption Month, The Long Center for the Performing Arts has scheduled a concert celebration called Adoption Rocks! It’s a benefit for a Texas organization, Gladney Center for Adoption, that’s been providing adoption services for over 100 years. This event was inspired by an Austin family’s adoption of their Ethiopian daughter last year. Read more »

Author: Mike Chapman

Booth at Austin Open 4 Business

posted on November 7, 2009

Taking It to the Next Level seminar is over. It was terrific. Five of us gave presentations and everyone was wonderful. (I can't say that for myself, but I truly enjoyed and got a lot out of the other talks.) I was sick at home the 3 days preceding so I was grateful to be back in action just in time! Read more »

Author: Abigail Mahnke

D.I.Y. employee engagement: engage in one job while looking for another

posted on November 6, 2009

You’re happy in your current job. Or you’re not. You’re not planning to leave your company right now. But you might. Read more »

Author: Tim Wright

D.I.Y. employee engagement: the A-Z manual

posted on November 6, 2009

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Author: Tim Wright

Place your thoughts and prayers on a letter to the Fort Hood Soldiers

posted on November 6, 2009

Spoke to the Scott & White's Director of Marketing and here is the address to touch the wounded soliders with encouraging letters: Scott & White Healthcare"Chaplains Office"2401 S. 31st StTemple, Texas 76508 Show compassion through action! 

Author: Omarr Guerrero

Seller Finance - Note Seasoning

posted on November 5, 2009

The fact that you sold the property just 3 months ago would not prevent me from buying the note.As a matter of fact, I am happy to buy a note after only 2 payments (as long as everything else makes sense).What we are talking about in this short blog post is the issue of note "seasoning."Note seasoning or the period of time the note holder has been receiving payments is a buzz word in the note buying industry. Read more »

Author: Robert E Young

Create a Seller Financed Real Estate Note

posted on November 4, 2009

If you're creating a real estate note, here are some tips to maximize the amount that you would receive if you later need to sell it, as well as help protect yourself if you don't:  Read more »

Author: Robert E Young

Still Time to Sign up for Taking It to the Next Level

posted on November 4, 2009

Taking It to the Next Level is this Friday, November 6! There is still time to sign up at takingnextlevel.weebly.com/. This seminar is an excellent value and I encourage all small business owners looking to grow (who isn't?) to attend! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Author: Abigail Mahnke

Hampton Inn and Suites - Austin at The University/Capitol