Leads & Introductions
Members introduced themselves and announced leads and thank you's.  In addition, Joe Hesch asked members to start disclosing a personal item so that we can get to know each other better.  Today's personal tidbit was "What high school did you attend and what was your mascot?"

Member Spotlight
This week's spotlight is Nick Mawrenko.  Please keep this member top of mind this week for referrals.

Upcoming Meeting Schedule
Next week guest speaker Shonnie Fische will present a credit Q & A.  Members will learn about different aspects of credit as well as how to repair or restore your credit.

Membership Update
Joe Hesch has a potential member he would like to bring into the group, Chris Craig of Two Go Tools.  He is a printer.

Board Update
Exiting board members Steve Chilton, Dave Lathrop, Dave Crissman and Andy Jensen were acknowledged for their work on the board during their terms. 

New board members Nick Mawrenko, Janice Jaicks, Jake Ulrich and, our new president, Joe Hesch were welcomed.

The next board meeting is Friday the 12th. 

Featured Program - How to be Motivated, Dan Creed from Focal Point Coaching of Arizona
What are the traits of successful business owner anywhere in any economy?  The one recurring answer is getting motivated and staying motivated.  He actually saw the plane hit the Pentagon.  Don't believe any of the conspiracy theories.  He was their he saw it. 

Eight things that tie together that will motivate you to succeed...

(1) Resolve to think like an optimist. 
Set in your head that the glass is half full.  You might not be able to control the events but you can control how you respond to them.

(2) Plan your strategies, thinking based on what is vs. what if. 
That's big.  The best example is how we feel about the economy.  It is easy for people not doing well to blame it on the economy.

There are four types of business owners:
1. Worriers
2. Watchers - They watch to see what happens but don't do anything.
3. Warriors - They have the attitude of "I'm going to get out there and do something."
4. Wealthy Warriors - They have a plan and actually do something.

Consumers are revolting against bad business practices and poor customer service.  They have more options than ever before with the internet.  There are opportunities to be made.  More millionaires were made during the Great Depression than any other time period because of the opportunities.  They expect the millionaires made during this current economy to to exceed that.  Don't be complacent.  Part of being motivated is just seeing what is.  Then you begin thinking on a whole new level.

(3) Have set goals that are very clear. 
70% of people don't have goals.  Another 20% say they do, but they don't really.  Only a 1-3% have clear, written goals and they control 80% of all cash.  How are you going to get their if you don't know where you are going?  Know what you are reaching for when you get up in the morning.  Have a purpose.

(4) Be Masters of Time Management. 
Time management is key to motivation.  Do you feel out of control with your time?  One thing we have in common with successful people is we share the same 24-hour day.  If you commit to yourself to plan your next day each night before bed, prioritize things, knowing what is important, you will save time and a huge weight will be lifted.  Eat that frog first thing!  For every minute of planning you will have 10 minutes saved.  20 minutes of planning gives 3 hours of return on your investment immediately.  You have a 3 hour jump on the competition.  Its motivational. 

(5) Focus.
Work when you are at work.  Research has shown that most people work 30% during their work day.  If what you are currently doing is not your number one priority at the time, stop doing it and refocus.

(6) Surround yourself with positive people.
One of the 12 steps of addiction recovery is you can't hang around with the people that drag you down.  In fact, the 12 steps have a lot of business applications.  The one thing they don't teach you at Harvard business school is how lonely success can be.  You need to spend time with other motivating, positive people.  Many businesses fail because the owner had a nasty attitude.  How you feel shows.  Your customers can feel it.

(7) Just Believe.
Belief is more important then information.  Faith is making a comeback.  Believe in your cause, your community, your ability, etc.  We as business people have forgot how to listen.  Shut up and listen to people, especially your customers.  Understand their needs, from their point of view.  80% of your business will come from 20% of your customers.  Identify them and act.  They will motivate you.

(8) Be Passionate.
Be passionate about something...anything.  Be patient about your business, golf, helping people...anything.  You owe it to yourself and it will pay off.