* Crossposted from: ENTREPRENEUR
 
 -=> Quoting Chris Gunn to Mark Painter <=-
 
 CG> Howdy Mark,
 CG> 
 CG> We need to get you shifted over to the discussion mode.  Advertising,
 CG> as such, is off-topic here.  Your message also doesn't have much to
 CG> offer for the folks  in Australia and other countries.  However, a
 CG> discussion on how to use local  BBS message areas for promotions might
 CG> be handy for everyone. 
 
  I couldn't agree more, Chris.  Directly advertising in these echos is
  a lot like knocking on your neighbors door and saying "Hi, I am Joe
  with Amway, and I want to talk to you...".  If you were that neighbor,
  what would you think of Joe?  On the other hand, if Joe had simply lived
  his success in plain view you might take some interest in what he does.
  By living your success I mean that you think, act, and behave like the
  person you want to be and treat others like you want to be treated.
  In doing this you involve yourself in positive discussion, reinforce
  other people, involve yourself personally in community activities, etc.
  When others ask you about your day you say things like "I had a great
  day in my office today!  Things are really picking up!" and other
  expressions that state your satisfaction with what you do.  When you
  do this, people can't help but take interest in it, especially those
  whose careers are in a rut.
  
  Posting in this and other echos should be the same way.  If we would
  simply involve one another in helpful discussion, reinforce others, and
  always express our satisfaction with life and business, someone is bound
  to take interest in our ventures and ask questions.  Then it's on to 
  netmail, but that's another topic.  In summary, the best way to promote
  our business on these echos, and in life, is to let others see what you
  do and say and let them approach you about your business.  Thank you
  very much for your valuable time.
 
  Steve
 
 
... Hey! It's Steve, the Pampered Chef guy!
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