Seattle Business Networking Blog

Yesterday was my first visit to Dr. Mark Balter and the Northwest Vision Clinic. In the past year, I have seen 3 different ophthalmologists regarding an eye problem I have and in 15 minutes, Dr. Balter explained more to me about the problem than any of them ever came close to doing. From the moment I walked in and had interaction with Dr. Balter’s friendly and efficient staff, I felt I had come to the right place. With Dr. Balter, I didn’t feel as if I was just another patient he had to see that day. He didn’t hurry through the exam and explained to me everything he was doing and why. I am having to make the big leap to bifocal glasses this year but he took all of the hesitation I had about this away by explaining why this was the best for me. Picking out glasses is an important thing (you want to get the right frames) so I relied on the professional opinion of his staff and feel they helped me select what would look best on me. When I left, Dr. Balter again told me to not hesitate to contact him if I have any problems with my eyes. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Balter and Northwest Vision Clinic to anyone who needs an eye exam or new glasses or contacts.

Dorothy Earp
Executive Assistant to Mayumi Nakamura, President & CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.
1404 140th Place NE
Bellevue, WA 98007
Telephone: 425.957.0808
Fax: 425.957.1188
http://www.pspinc.com

Ken Uchikura of Pacific Software Publishing is initiated as President of Seattle Execs. He cautioned the membership about his expectations and they all agreed to “his demands” with laughs and applause.

Corey Coffman of LC Jergens Painting Company presented Shannon Woodman, outgoing President, with gifts and a clever “roast” of her accomplishments over the past 6 months.

Shannon Woodman of Washington Alarm thanks her leadership team as she leaves office today.

January 5, 2010
Seattle Executives Association
Associate Meeting
at Visual Media Group in Bellevue

Jonathan Paz
WIRE CRAFT ELECTRIC
http://www.wirece.com/


Jesse Banks
DINERWARE, INC.
http://www.dinerware.com/


Susan Traub
BONNEY-WATSON COMPANY
http://www.bonneywatson.com/


Sandy Schnebly
SCHWARTZ BROTHERS RESTAURANTS
http://www.schwartzbros.com/


Lucia Malcolm
McDONALD EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, INC.
http://www.mcdonaldemployment.com/


SEA Associate Group 2010 President
Mark Sparks
VISUAL MEDIA GROUP
http://www.visualmediagroup.net/


Dan Coté
CFO2GO, INC.
http://www.cfo2go.com/


Kelly Sparks
VISUAL MEDIA GROUP
http://www.visualmediagroup.net/


Adrienne Tatge
VIKING BANK
http://www.vikingbank.com/


Charmel Bowden
TURK'S HEAD
http://www.turkshead.com/


Alan Sidel
DON'S GROUP ATTIRE
http://www.donsgroupattire.com/


Jeela Ganje
SKYLINE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
http://www.spnw.com/


Ryan Bettinger
ROGERS & NORMAN, INC.
http://www.rogers-norman.com


Rick Fonceca
LYNNWOOD HONDA
http://www.lynnwoodhonda.com/


Gabriel Wright
NYK LOGISTICS (AMERICAS)
http://www.na.nyklogistics.com/

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Art Tay
GRAVITY PAYMENTS
1434 Elliott Ave W Suite C
Seattle, WA 98119
206-617-5511

www.gravitypayments.com

Member SEA since 2006

Last night, we had full moon. That was the second full moon in one month. It is called blue moon.

Did you know last time we had blue moon on a new year's eve was 1990? It only happens once in about 20 years.

Happy new year, everyone.

See you all on January 6th. Have a happy new year.

Liz Talley of Windermere Real Estate NW and Leads Committee Chair is looking for volunteers for the Leads Committee.

The Leads Committee purpose is to encourage all members to find and report effective leads for one another. As a member of this committee you’ll have an opportunity to develop new and creative ways for members to think about leads generation and that could mean MORE LEADS FOR YOU, too!

If you would like to be on the Leads Committee, please call SEA office at 206-352-3955 or email SEA Office

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On the Subject of Leads. . .

WHAT IS A LEAD?

It is an opportunity to do business before your competitors know there is business to be done.

THE CHANCE TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION FIRST!

WHAT IS A GOOD LEAD?

Any type of business information that may help fellow members.
Anyone outside the membership who is in the market to buy, build, sell or exchange a commodity or service.

WHEN IS A LEAD A GOOD LEAD?

Only when it is advance information turned in before it becomes public knowledge. It must be current, pertinent and complete.

WHERE ARE GOOD LEADS FOUND?

In conversations with FRIENDS, EMPLOYEES, NEIGHBORS, or any outside business or social contact. By observing what is going on wherever it may be.

WHAT KIND OF LEADS ARE THERE?

DIRECT: Leads which apply to one other member. A member referring an “outside” person to another member. Members are expected to learn as much as possible about other members’ businesses. Only by doing so can a member properly direct business opportunities to fellow members.

GENERAL: Leads which may apply to more than one member. A factory to be built, new business opening, etc.

RUMOR: Leads which are not yet proven fact. Should be treated in a highly confidential manner.

WHAT TO DO WITH THESE KINDS OF LEADS?

DIRECT: Refer the prospect to the member who could make the sale, or notify the SEA office so the information will be passed along.

GENERAL: Turn your leads in at Wednesday meetings or phone, fax or email the information to the SEA office so it cab be included in the weekly leads sheet.

RUMOR: Specify it as a rumor, so that the information is used properly.

SUBMIT A LEAD A WEEK!

12:00	Call meeting to order (reminder, turn off cell phones) - Welcome everyone and introduce yourself - The Pledge of Allegiance - Introduce new alternate member - Ask “yellow badge” members to introduce themselves, and members to introduce their guests - Thank facilitators ? 1 minute at the microphone
12:10	Shannon introduces outgoing board members and committee chairs ? presents gifts to them
12:20	Shannon turns meeting over to Corey Coffman of LC Jergens Painting Co., who opens roast agenda
12:45	Roast agenda closed by Corey who presents gift to Shannon. He then returns the meeting over to her.
12:50	Shannon turns gavel over to new president Ken Uchikura of Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. Ken makes first speech as president and introduces new Board of Directors
12:58	Leads Committee pick up leads
12:59	Announcements
1:00	Meeting adjourned