Topic: Open Forum
[2/24/2010 12:31:03 PM] Ginger Marks: Ladies, are you ready to meet and greet? It's that time again...Networking 101
[2/24/2010 12:33:36 PM] Nancy Macdonald: Hello Ginger
[2/24/2010 12:33:49 PM] Nancy Macdonald: I just have to prepare Bills meal and I will be here
[2/24/2010 12:34:04 PM] Nancy Macdonald: back in ten mins
[2/24/2010 12:34:49 PM] Ginger Marks: k
[2/24/2010 12:43:54 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: (wave)
[2/24/2010 12:46:26 PM] Nancy Macdonald: hello Back hi Xahara
[2/24/2010 12:46:56 PM] Ginger Marks: hi ladies
[2/24/2010 12:47:11 PM] Ginger Marks: Xarah are you settled back into your routine now
[2/24/2010 12:47:15 PM] Nancy Macdonald: Hey so lets have our times
[2/24/2010 12:47:21 PM] Ginger Marks: yes!
[2/24/2010 12:47:32 PM] Ginger Marks: What are you both in the midst of?
[2/24/2010 12:48:24 PM] Nancy Macdonald: Me taking care of my Hubby and me...working as an ESL teacher. n contracted hours..and looking into the possible that I have to take training for a certificate
[2/24/2010 12:48:34 PM] Nancy Macdonald: unfortunate I have to pay for the classes.
[2/24/2010 12:49:58 PM] Ginger Marks: always something eh?
[2/24/2010 12:50:25 PM] Nancy Macdonald: I have also volunteered to teach a student at the university for free..n exchange being taken out for a meal
[2/24/2010 12:50:39 PM] Nancy Macdonald: she is an exchange student from China
[2/24/2010 12:51:33 PM] Nancy Macdonald: What about you Ginger?
[2/24/2010 12:51:52 PM] Nancy Macdonald: So Xhara, you are home now...what did you like about your visit to the USA?
[2/24/2010 12:54:00 PM] Ginger Marks: Designing, playing, learning to cable knit, learning to relax and spend time with family.
[2/24/2010 12:54:26 PM] Ginger Marks: Ya Xarah, what's up? It sure was great to see you again.
[2/24/2010 12:54:27 PM] Nancy Macdonald: Yes spending time with family
[2/24/2010 12:54:48 PM] Ginger Marks: We as business owners sometimes forget that we even have family.
[2/24/2010 12:55:09 PM] Ginger Marks: Seems we are 24-7 trying to work or promote our businesses.
[2/24/2010 12:55:10 PM] Nancy Macdonald: Yes exactly..for me ..its difficult I find even to do basic chores now.
[2/24/2010 12:55:34 PM] Ginger Marks: Heck, given the choice, wouldn't you rather work your business than clean house?
[2/24/2010 12:55:35 PM] Nancy Macdonald: its looking after my bill ...and then I have extending probs..that are not being looked after...
[2/24/2010 12:55:58 PM] Nancy Macdonald: well I would..but no money to pay for house cleaner
[2/24/2010 12:56:13 PM] Nancy Macdonald: so I am going to see if i can hire a student
[2/24/2010 12:56:19 PM] Ginger Marks: So when do you know it's time to take time for yourself or your family?
[2/24/2010 12:56:24 PM] Ginger Marks: what's your trigger?
[2/24/2010 12:56:28 PM] Nancy Macdonald: I can not pay 14 dollars an hour..
[2/24/2010 12:56:45 PM] Nancy Macdonald: but on the best part Bill is being well looked after
[2/24/2010 12:56:55 PM] Nancy Macdonald: that takes a load of my mind
[2/24/2010 12:57:29 PM] Nancy Macdonald: Ginger do you find people are more busy now..that they do not attend ..like our time here on Wed
[2/24/2010 12:57:35 PM] Ginger Marks: Do you have a set time to be with family and a set time to work?
[2/24/2010 12:57:53 PM] Nancy Macdonald: Yes for me it revolves around my classes
[2/24/2010 12:58:08 PM] Nancy Macdonald: and then time to work at my other VA hours
[2/24/2010 12:58:31 PM] Ginger Marks: I do think the economy has made us think that we don't have time for social networking. But the truth is we don't have time NOT to do social networking!
[2/24/2010 12:58:31 PM] Nancy Macdonald: right now its important to have the cash flow ..as expenses have esculated
[2/24/2010 12:58:41 PM] Nancy Macdonald: yes ..I agree.
[2/24/2010 12:59:05 PM] Nancy Macdonald: I also find people are not attending webinars like before
[2/24/2010 12:59:31 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: Ginger, not just yet, just had a nap :)
[2/24/2010 12:59:33 PM] Nancy Macdonald: it is important to have contacts and also re learn and listen
[2/24/2010 12:59:44 PM] Ginger Marks: With the economy the way it is, should we let our marketing efforts go in another direction?
[2/24/2010 12:59:56 PM] Nancy Macdonald: hello Xaraha, nice to see you..
[2/24/2010 1:00:13 PM] Nancy Macdonald: I did pick up a VA job by my advertisements local
[2/24/2010 1:00:34 PM] Ginger Marks: Yes, I agree, local advertising is important too.
[2/24/2010 1:00:42 PM] Ginger Marks: Too many of us only use the internet.
[2/24/2010 1:00:44 PM] Nancy Macdonald: and was tempted if I have time with chamber of commerce..but I think Patrysha had a probelm with them
[2/24/2010 1:00:56 PM] Ginger Marks: that only stymies our efforts to grow our business.
[2/24/2010 1:01:11 PM] Nancy Macdonald: yes I found a lady in my own neighbourhood does the same ting
[2/24/2010 1:01:15 PM] Nancy Macdonald: sorry thing
[2/24/2010 1:01:37 PM] Nancy Macdonald: and it was like wow..discussing all the abilites..that we try and go oover
[2/24/2010 1:01:57 PM] Ginger Marks: If you join a chamber you have to participate not just show up for meetings. They are expensive and can take years before you see a benefit.
[2/24/2010 1:02:07 PM] Nancy Macdonald: and by having my feet done with foot nurse..found there was another program for bill
[2/24/2010 1:02:22 PM] Nancy Macdonald: ahh ..and with my plate being full..prob not an idea for me
[2/24/2010 1:02:38 PM] Ginger Marks: So interacting with others is not only good for business, but good for soul.
[2/24/2010 1:03:11 PM] Nancy Macdonald: yes it is ..so you never know what or who you might meet
[2/24/2010 1:03:37 PM] Nancy Macdonald: so for me today ...having my bill looked after going to to the pool for exercises
[2/24/2010 1:03:45 PM] Ginger Marks: Why else is social networking important?
[2/24/2010 1:03:48 PM] Nancy Macdonald: back to start looking after me too
[2/24/2010 1:04:17 PM] Nancy Macdonald: so that people know who you are..and you may have a joint venture ..many possibliites
[2/24/2010 1:04:35 PM] Nancy Macdonald: and also you do not feel alone....and isolated
[2/24/2010 1:05:00 PM] Nancy Macdonald: today our sharing is giving me the calmness that i was not feeling before
[2/24/2010 1:05:26 PM] Ginger Marks: How do you determine when to spend time building your business through this medium of social networking?
[2/24/2010 1:05:33 PM] Nancy Macdonald: now its like yes ...its ok..an not communicating with anyone..other than seeing professionals for bill
[2/24/2010 1:05:43 PM] Ginger Marks: Do you have a set schedule or do you just do it when you can squeeze it in?
[2/24/2010 1:06:11 PM] Nancy Macdonald: me..I try and look at my calender and see when I can attend..or being in a forum where I can look at information ...
[2/24/2010 1:06:39 PM] Nancy Macdonald: so it varies for me. as I am teaching in two time zones..plus VA work
[2/24/2010 1:07:01 PM] Nancy Macdonald: so basically I find their is not that much time left
[2/24/2010 1:07:08 PM] Nancy Macdonald: or ability
[2/24/2010 1:07:34 PM] Nancy Macdonald: I miss the old days when there were many people interested in w
[2/24/2010 1:07:45 PM] Nancy Macdonald: Winning Sisters...
[2/24/2010 1:08:15 PM] Nancy Macdonald: I liked when I had a big sister....
[2/24/2010 1:08:38 PM] Nancy Macdonald: But now I am getting back on track ..
[2/24/2010 1:08:52 PM] Nancy Macdonald: it is just it takes longer than it used too
[2/24/2010 1:09:01 PM] Ginger Marks: Yes, I miss those days too. Maybe someday we can get back to that. But for now we must do what we can to stay together.
[2/24/2010 1:09:29 PM] Ginger Marks: Until others realize the need for social networking again, it will be as it is.
[2/24/2010 1:09:40 PM] Nancy Macdonald: I am guilty of non self promotion...yes I agree ..it is re generation and reminding people
[2/24/2010 1:10:03 PM] Ginger Marks: When you talk to people, do you speak of WINning Sisters? That might help.
[2/24/2010 1:10:08 PM] Nancy Macdonald: in a gentle way like a friendship of someone who you know and have left along the way
[2/24/2010 1:10:18 PM] Nancy Macdonald: yes of course..it does..
[2/24/2010 1:10:52 PM] Nancy Macdonald: so I miss a forum of Kim Emerson..she had such a way..and Bev so many faces that I think of
[2/24/2010 1:10:54 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: I liked that i could taste almost all the procucts Xocai has :) i liked meeting and talking to all kinds of people. i did not like me getting sick and having diareah for almost 2 weeks. i liked the stuff i brought home. i liked the weather - most of the time. and i like what i recorded. hope i find the time soon to upload all of it
[2/24/2010 1:11:01 PM] Ginger Marks: Do you think it would be helpful to schedule social networking time?
[2/24/2010 1:11:03 PM] Julie Wolf: hi all ... I am here to read about Xaraha trip ... in case she shares.
[2/24/2010 1:11:12 PM] Ginger Marks: Since it is vital to your business success?
[2/24/2010 1:11:16 PM] Ginger Marks: Hi Julie!
[2/24/2010 1:11:26 PM] Julie Wolf: cool you did Xarah... reading.
[2/24/2010 1:11:49 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: it was super great to meet with you Ginger and Philip and Steven! Let's do it again :)
[2/24/2010 1:11:54 PM] Julie Wolf: Xarha , what did you record?
[2/24/2010 1:11:56 PM] Nancy Macdonald: and have no heard of others for a long time..That must have been an experience...any idea of why you were sick..?
[2/24/2010 1:12:05 PM] Nancy Macdonald: Julie hello
[2/24/2010 1:12:21 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: i have someone come in once a week to clean my house (whew)
[2/24/2010 1:12:25 PM] Julie Wolf: (wave)
[2/24/2010 1:12:39 PM] Nancy Macdonald: :D
[2/24/2010 1:12:57 PM] Ginger Marks: Julie, what about you, do you schedule social networking time or just haphazardly attend?
[2/24/2010 1:13:02 PM] Nancy Macdonald: that is on my list of finding someone ..with in my price range
[2/24/2010 1:13:42 PM] Ginger Marks: Xarah & I had a very nice visit and day when she was in Florida.
[2/24/2010 1:13:47 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: i have one day per month that i call Xarah day, that's the day i do what i want, often no computer, no internet, but a bubble bath, reading, watching telly
[2/24/2010 1:14:11 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: my only family are two cats and they let me know when they want me to find time with them which can be annoying
[2/24/2010 1:14:27 PM] Ginger Marks: So down time is as important as social time, whether with family or networking.
[2/24/2010 1:14:36 PM] Nancy Macdonald: yes right on your lap..yes I am setting aside thursday for a me day
[2/24/2010 1:14:47 PM] Ginger Marks: lolol, Xarah!
[2/24/2010 1:15:06 PM] Nancy Macdonald: Bill is gone on the day program..and I have it for down time ..some cleaning but more me.
[2/24/2010 1:15:38 PM] Nancy Macdonald: question I am in need of a new computer system..what would I be looking for..Do you like Mac s
[2/24/2010 1:15:54 PM] Julie Wolf: Xarah, what did you record (mentioned above) ?
[2/24/2010 1:16:23 PM] Nancy Macdonald: yes that would be interesting to know...Xahara has done some very unique work in the past
[2/24/2010 1:17:13 PM | Edited 1:22:58 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: Why else is social networking important? to meet other people, maybe there is a way to swap work, i mean, i do this for you and you this for me. we both get something that we cannot do or don't want to do and don't have to pay with money for it. offline social networking is for me also important to get out of the house and talk to "real" people
[2/24/2010 1:17:51 PM] Ginger Marks: Julie, did you want to share your feelings on social networking?
[2/24/2010 1:18:38 PM] Ginger Marks: Right Xarah. Life is not all about money, sometimes it is just getting fresh air.
[2/24/2010 1:18:44 PM] Ginger Marks: A new perspecitve.
[2/24/2010 1:19:40 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: Julie, i recorded some of the XEna convention and some of both Xe launches
[2/24/2010 1:21:07 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: Nancy, no, but i guess it must have been the water. or that food we got in that food tent. we ate while waiting in the line to be let in. i was cold. could not see the food. it was chicken. no more chicken if i can't see it for me. and the tab water did not help either i think even though it was filtered
[2/24/2010 1:21:46 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: nancy, maybe you can do something for the person who cleans your house, something they can't do ...
[2/24/2010 1:22:46 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: i like Macs, Nancy :)
[2/24/2010 1:24:10 PM] Ginger Marks: I like PCs but hate Gates!
[2/24/2010 1:24:17 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: i am a member of something of commercial board i guess, it's for female enterpreneurs and they often have events. one of these days i'd like to go to one of their bigger events but so fare i didn't dare to spend the money, but i go to the smaller ones and we exchange cards
[2/24/2010 1:24:52 PM] Ginger Marks: Has it been any benefit, Xarah?
[2/24/2010 1:25:11 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: the last few days (since saturday) i walked around with a pin saying "say hi if you like chocolate". and ppl do say hi and wave and we several i got into a chat, and we exchanges contact info
[2/24/2010 1:25:50 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: so far, Ginger, no. no new webclient and only a couple of ppl who wanted to try the cat food but then didn't want to order
[2/24/2010 1:26:16 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: but it was interesting, i learned about wine tasting and other things
[2/24/2010 1:27:30 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: i have ideas for several videos, so look out ;)
[2/24/2010 1:28:18 PM] Nancy Macdonald: I see I know that often happens when yo go to the carribean
[2/24/2010 1:28:20 PM] Ginger Marks: That's what we were all waiting to hear! Right Julie!? :D
[2/24/2010 1:29:07 PM] Nancy Macdonald: Now that sounds interesting Wine tasting
[2/24/2010 1:29:35 PM] Nancy Macdonald: there are several wineries in our area..my focus is now sunday to be a exploring time
[2/24/2010 1:29:48 PM] Nancy Macdonald: to go to museum ..or even go to the movies
[2/24/2010 1:30:47 PM] Nancy Macdonald: what groups do belong too..that you need to pay the price for..
[2/24/2010 1:30:54 PM] Nancy Macdonald: and is it worth the fee
[2/24/2010 1:31:19 PM] Ginger Marks: OH WOW! It's 1:30 already!
[2/24/2010 1:31:31 PM] Ginger Marks: How about a quick Bust-a-Link
[2/24/2010 1:31:43 PM] Ginger Marks: and then we'll close the chat window for the week.
[2/24/2010 1:32:05 PM] Nancy Macdonald: ok Ginger..yes the time just flies by. nice to connect with everyone again.
[2/24/2010 1:32:14 PM] Ginger Marks: http://www.DocUmeantDesigns.com
http://www.DocUmeant.net
http://www.theAuthorsADVANTAGE.com
http://www.NibrocMarketingSolutions.com
http://www.WINningSisters.org
[2/24/2010 1:33:05 PM] Nancy Macdonald: www.preciousbabysite.com www.preciousbabysite.store www.busy-mom.com
[2/24/2010 1:33:33 PM] Nancy Macdonald: www.busy-mom.ning.com
[2/24/2010 1:33:53 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: Blog: http://xarahsblog.com/
Facebook: http://profile.to/xarah
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/xarah and www.Twitter.com/fancifulfandom
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/xarahvme check out my playlists
Chocolate: http://TheChocolateWarrior.ning my ning for chocolate lovers
My health site: http://www.san-health.com
Patches: www.LifeWave.com/xarah (pain & energy patches and more)
[2/24/2010 1:34:16 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: the german chocolate webinar is about to start, Ginger, to test your German :D
[2/24/2010 1:34:24 PM] Ginger Marks: I love that! The Chocolate Warrior!
[2/24/2010 1:34:25 PM] Ginger Marks: lol
[2/24/2010 1:34:39 PM] Ginger Marks: hee hee! Just what I need! :D
[2/24/2010 1:34:57 PM] Ginger Marks: You all take care. Have a WINning Week.
[2/24/2010 1:35:00 PM] Nancy Macdonald: You have a brand...excellent
[2/24/2010 1:35:22 PM] Nancy Macdonald: chocolate..that is a passion for later
[2/24/2010 1:37:07 PM] Nancy Macdonald: One last thing ..It is still in the works..developing a site for woman only that do not speak English as there first language..that is my passion that I am making the effort for
[2/24/2010 1:37:59 PM] Ginger Marks: sounds interesting. But you will need a universal language to communicate.
[2/24/2010 1:38:01 PM] Ginger Marks: lol
[2/24/2010 1:38:42 PM] Nancy Macdonald: yes smiles It is on a site ..that I work on now..but it is for interst that has been expressed
[2/24/2010 1:39:34 PM] Nancy Macdonald: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk
[2/24/2010 1:43:15 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: i am a woman with english not being her first language
[2/24/2010 2:09:15 PM] Patrysha Korchinski: hey everyone...sorry I missed you all
[2/24/2010 2:13:03 PM] Ginger Marks: yes, would have been good to get your input on the subject.
[2/24/2010 2:13:09 PM] Ginger Marks: Maybe next week, eh?
[2/24/2010 2:13:41 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: cu all next week
[2/24/2010 2:13:49 PM] Ginger Marks: yupper
[2/24/2010 2:22:23 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: Ginger are you in the webinar?
[2/24/2010 2:24:31 PM] Ginger Marks: n
[2/24/2010 2:25:00 PM] Xarah Chocolat-erian: it's almost bilangue
[2/25/2010 11:31:05 AM] Larissa glueck: Sorry I missed you
[2/25/2010 11:31:24 AM] Larissa glueck: The chat is very inspring