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The greeter list
has been updated. Please check the list to see when you are
scheduled.
Gary Nelson is planning a grand opening celebration
for his new retail location on October 15th. It should be a
blast...Just imagine mariachi musicians on steroids!
The floor was open again for nominations to the
board. None were made. Dave Spiess and Mark Dreher
were both nominated last week. There are two spots opening up.
Dean Synan passed on a warning...Don't drive with
the flow of traffic on Monday. DPS, along with the help of
your local police department, are going to flood the freeways and
pull over anyone driving over the speed limit. Things have
gotten out of hand with too many people driving at speeds of 85mph
or more.
Tim Logan
Founder of MABE
Tim Logan, as many of you know, is the founder
of MABE. But he simply considers himself the "idea man".
Tim had seen how "leads" groups worked and they didn't appeal to
him. They were all about a quick return. They lacked
community. Tim thought about what would make him want to refer
friends to someone. He would want there to be no negative
feedback. And he would not want someone that he didn't know
well enough to use himself.
Tim got together with a small group of business
associates (several of whom are still members today) to discuss his
"idea". They agreed that starting a group would take time and
energy and to be the type of business group they wanting, members
should not expect to get leads the first year. They developed
criteria based on integrity.
They referred to leads groups that had been
around for a while to see what kept them going. EGYPT had been
around since the mid-1950's. This group had an aura about
it...It was honor to a member. The MABE founders asked to
borrow their bylaws to see what made them "tick". They decided
to adopt this model.
Apparently it worked as the group is still
here15 years later and still has several founding members actively
involved. So why has it lasted this long? Tim believes
it is because...
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The initial group was willing to wait for
referrals. They took time to become friends first.
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They took the time to see if the really liked
and respected each other.
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They acknowledged that they would not like
and respect every member, that not all people are 100% compatible.
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They carefully considered new members and
placed quality before quantity.
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They acknowledged that there would be growing
pains.
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They understood referrals were related to
integrity.
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They understood the reason and subject of
referrals were based on integrity.
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They knew that outside activities were
important to help build a sense of community.
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They developed a forum that allowed business
owners to share their struggles and issues.
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Everyone brought a sense of humor.
Tim also believes the group has continued to be
successful because of all the things listed above and add to that
leadership that...
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Was Committed
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Made Plans
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Monitored Things
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Followed Through
Tim suggests that all future leaders
of the group understand the commitment and take their positions
seriously.
This group represents some unique and
incredible characteristics of this country. This country
empowers people. You can start your own business. You do
have the freedom to say what is on your mind. You have to be
proud to be here and be a part of this group.
A Few Comments From Other Members
Jean Batt - Reg and I are not founding members but we came in
only a few months after the group formed. We are not flooded
with leads but that is not why this group is worth it to us.
It is the relationships and business knowledge that we appreciate.
Charles Hultstrand - I am the only
other founding member here today. I remember the lunch at the
American Grill with Tim and several other business owners that I
didn't know. At the time it sounded too much like a leads
group to me and I wasn't interested. But Tim can be very
persuasive. What Tim said about the social activities is
important and good. The group has stayed true to its original
purpose. The things we talk about today are the same things we
talked about 15 years ago. We go through the cycles and reach
certain plateaus but that was to be expected. It is very
helpful to discuss issues with others.
Bill LaLonde - I don't have a problem
referring other members to people even though I haven't used them.
John Gruber - I was worried about the
existing business relationships I had. But there was no
pressure when I joined. I was not expected to sever those
relationships to go with members of the group. But as those
previous relationships ended due to business closures, etc., I knew
where to go.
Tim Logan - That is a good point.
There is no pressure.
Dean Synan - I was a member of
EGYPT in my 20's. They told us not to expect leads for 12-24
months. I listened to the owners in the group and the problems
they had. Instead of reinventing the wheel, I could pick up
the phone and talk to someone who had already been there. I
had to leave because of a category conflict. I then joined
ABA. This group had 60 members in it and was more laid back
but I received a wealth of information. Then I joined MABE.
They all enjoyed different dynamics but I enjoy MABE the most.
You realize when you a leave a group how valuable that spot was.
More than leads, learning about business makes being in this group
worth it.
Tim Logan wished everyone success
in their business and personal lives.