High Output Business Network

  • Monika Becker posted a discussion:
    Make or nourish some connections in your HOBN business family before the long weekend kicks in!

    At HOBN Yaletown we are known for friendly, lively meetings with interesting conversations that are relevant to business owners like most of us.

    This week's featured presenter is Lorne Havisto...
    see more Make or nourish some connections in your HOBN business family before the long weekend kicks in!

    At HOBN Yaletown we are known for friendly, lively meetings with interesting conversations that are relevant to business owners like most of us.

    This week's featured presenter is Lorne Havisto from The Letter Shop http://www.lettershop.ca/, one of Vancouver’s oldest and most established commercial printing companies. I'm looking forward to learning more about Lorne, The Letter Shop and the printing industry.

    For your own 1-minutes round-table introduction make sure you bring a clear, specific "Ask". We are here to help each other. So let's be specific about what it is that we are seeking.

    Please RSVP on the HOBN website at http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown-1_2013-05-16
    or on our Meetup site at http://www.meetup.com/HOBNOnline/events/118214132/

    See you Thursday,

    Neil & Monika
    6 days ago
  • Monika Becker posted a discussion:
    Our featured presenter this week is Maggie McKee (aka "Magnetic Maggie") http://www.nikken.com/mags/my-s..., a very successful wellness consultant with Nikken. In her 15-minute presentation Maggie will educate us about the healing, balancing and strengthening power of magnets. Interested in... see more Our featured presenter this week is Maggie McKee (aka "Magnetic Maggie") http://www.nikken.com/mags/my-s..., a very successful wellness consultant with Nikken. In her 15-minute presentation Maggie will educate us about the healing, balancing and strengthening power of magnets. Interested in alternative, natural ways to become or stay healthy? Then you don't want to miss it!

    As always we'll be at The Buzz Cafe (901 Homer) from 7-9am, and we will be combining a healthy chunk of free and formal networking with education and discussions.

    We keep welcoming many new guests at our meetings lately - so come on out to connect with them and bring a friend or two along.

    RSVP on our new Meetup site at http://www.meetup.com/HOBNOnline/events/112417942/ or here on the HOBN site at http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown-1_2013-04-18

    See you on Thursday,

    Neil & Monika
    1 month ago
    • Maggie McKee Thanks, Monika, for the wonderful opportunity to share the Nikken wellness home concept with our HOBN community. Anyone who wishes to purchase products can do so at a 10% discount with the promo... see moreThanks, Monika, for the wonderful opportunity to share the Nikken wellness home concept with our HOBN community. Anyone who wishes to purchase products can do so at a 10% discount with the promo code 2010 at my website www.nikken.com/mags
      1 month ago
  • Monika Becker posted a discussion:
    It's that time of week again where we build and nourish those important, trust-based business relationships at our Yaletown meeting.

    So come on out and join us for a lively mix of free networking, official 60-second introductions, a 15-minute presentation by Jim Doyle, Senior Financial...
    see more It's that time of week again where we build and nourish those important, trust-based business relationships at our Yaletown meeting.

    So come on out and join us for a lively mix of free networking, official 60-second introductions, a 15-minute presentation by Jim Doyle, Senior Financial Advisor with Investors Group, as well as a group discussion around a business relevant topic if time permits. And all of that for 2 hours of your time and your minimum purchase of $7.50 for breakfast at our venue, The Buzz Cafe.

    Thursday morning, from 7am - 9am, Buzz Cafe, 901 Homer (at Smithe), with free parking on the street till 9am.

    RSVP here http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown-1_2013-03-21 or on our HOBN Meetup site at http://www.meetup.com/HOBNOnline/events/109405152/

    It will be great to see you!

    Neil & Monika
    2 months ago
  • Monika Becker posted a discussion:
    … this week with Amin Lahijani from www.TonerParts.com as our featured presenter!

    Join our energetic group of professional networkers for a morning filled with insightful conversations, lively presentations and group discussions.

    Guests are always welcome!

    For further details check...
    see more … this week with Amin Lahijani from www.TonerParts.com as our featured presenter!

    Join our energetic group of professional networkers for a morning filled with insightful conversations, lively presentations and group discussions.

    Guests are always welcome!

    For further details check out our new Meetup site at http://www.meetup.com/HOBNOnline/events/104316962/

    And while you are there you might as well sign up as a member (it's free to become a Meetup mmber!) and expand your online presence in an easy and effective way. And then RSVP for our meeting! ☺

    As usual you may also sign up here: http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown-1_2013-02-21

    So come on out and “work your net!” We look forward to seeing you in Yaletown.

    Warmly,

    Neil & Monika
    3 months ago
    • Toni Serofin Don't think I'm going to make it after all. Came down with a bulldozer of a sinus cold this morning. Sending out my regards to everyone!
      2 months ago
    • Monika Becker Hope you'll be getting better soon, Toni. We'll miss you!!
      2 months ago
  • Monika Becker posted a discussion:
    Trust is one of the main ingredients of all effective business relationships, and - as we all know - it takes time to build it. So make sure you invest the time and effort in establishing and maintaining your confidence in others and allow them to get to know and appreciate you at the same... see more Trust is one of the main ingredients of all effective business relationships, and - as we all know - it takes time to build it. So make sure you invest the time and effort in establishing and maintaining your confidence in others and allow them to get to know and appreciate you at the same time.

    HOBN Yaletown #1 is one of the best places where you can do just that - grow those important trust-based relationships with entrepreneurs just like yourself, and have some fun doing it!

    Start your Thursday with some networking done well at HOBN Yaletown #1! We meet at the Harrison Galleries/Buzz Cafe at 901 Homer from 7:00am till 9:00am; $7.50 cover charge, free street parking till 9am.

    Please RSVP here: http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown-1_2012-10-04

    It will be great to see you!

    In anticipation, your co-hosts

    Neil & Monika
    7 months ago
  • Monika Becker posted a discussion:
    Neil & I invite you to join us at our HOBN Yaletown #1 meeting:

    Where? At the Buzz Cafe (901 Homer, at Smithe)
    When? From 7am - 9am
    Who? Everybody is welcome: Regular HOBN members, guest and trial members
    Why? ...
    see more Neil & I invite you to join us at our HOBN Yaletown #1 meeting:

    Where? At the Buzz Cafe (901 Homer, at Smithe)
    When? From 7am - 9am
    Who? Everybody is welcome: Regular HOBN members, guest and trial members
    Why? To grow your circle of influence, connect & build trust-based relationships
    To support others and be supported yourself
    To discuss business relevant topics with the other participants and learn from each other
    What to bring? Your best 60 second introduction, incl. your "Ask" (= anything for which you'd like to ask
    for help from the group)
    A minimum of $7.50 for breakfast
    A smile on your face would be nice :-)
    What to do next? RSVP here: http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown-1_2012-09-20

    We look forward to welcoming you with a smile - and a hug (if you wish)!

    Your co-hosts,

    Neil & Monika
    8 months ago
  • Alexander Potter posted a discussion:
    Kudos and thanks to the Surrey 212 Difference members who helped kick-off the week by visiting the Rockin' River Rock Chapter yesterday. As usual, real business got done in an environment of mutual support. Stay tuned for further Chapter visits... even better... arrange one yourself.... You're... see more Kudos and thanks to the Surrey 212 Difference members who helped kick-off the week by visiting the Rockin' River Rock Chapter yesterday. As usual, real business got done in an environment of mutual support. Stay tuned for further Chapter visits... even better... arrange one yourself.... You're welcome to visit every Chapter.
    10 months ago
  • Sanserofin Studio posted a discussion:
    Hi all! Does anyone have a contact at Cushman & Wakefield Global Real Estate Solutions Vancouver office (marketing dept) that they could introduce me to? I am researching new markets for my services. Thanks in advance and please let me know if I can assist you in any way.
    1 year ago
    • Neil Hamilton Happy to...(sorry, don't know your name...!). I know lots of guys over there and have a couple I would be pleased to refer you to...
      1 year ago
    • Neil Hamilton Toni, if you still want this connection call me at 604-569-1940...
      1 year ago
  • Monika Becker posted a discussion:
    Want to get some more networking in before the Easter Weekend? Well, you got to the right place!

    Neil & I invite you to join us on Thursday morning at the Buzz Cafe (901 Homer) for one of the best networking opportunities in town. Doors open at 7:00am and the meeting starts at...
    see more Want to get some more networking in before the Easter Weekend? Well, you got to the right place!

    Neil & I invite you to join us on Thursday morning at the Buzz Cafe (901 Homer) for one of the best networking opportunities in town. Doors open at 7:00am and the meeting starts at 7:15am.

    Come and experience how HOBN'ers network without expectations and build trust-based relationships the HOBN way! Last week we had a great crowd of 28, and The Buzz was buzzing as people talked and connected. We welcome you all and appreciate your ongoing support of our chapter.

    Please remember that there is a $7.50 minimum purchase in support of our venue hosts, and please educate your guests about this and the two existing breakfast options. For your convenience here is the link to the HOBN Buzz breakfast menu: http://hobnonline.com/documents/breakfast-menu-at-the-buzz

    And if you haven't RSVP'd for the meeting please do so on this page: http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown_2012-04-05

    Have a great evening!

    Neil & Monika
    1 year ago
  • Monika Becker posted a discussion:
    We have now officially entered the spring season and I hope the sunshine today will put a big smile on your faces. And for tomorrow morning I hope to see your smiling faces at our Yaletown meeting!

    As always Thursday mornings at the Buzz Cafe (901 Homer) will be one of the best networking...
    see more We have now officially entered the spring season and I hope the sunshine today will put a big smile on your faces. And for tomorrow morning I hope to see your smiling faces at our Yaletown meeting!

    As always Thursday mornings at the Buzz Cafe (901 Homer) will be one of the best networking opportunities in town. Come on out to meet our seasoned networking members as well as the newer guests/members of our group, and experience the spirit of networking without expectations that HOBN is known for. Relationship-building is essential in the business world, and at HOBN it's done well! We welcome you all and appreciate your ongoing support of our chapter!

    Please remember that there is a $7.50 minimum purchase in support of our venue hosts and please educate your guests about this and the two existing breakfast options. For your convenience here is the link to the HOBN Buzz breakfast menu: http://hobnonline.com/documents/breakfast-menu-at-the-buzz

    And if you haven't RSVP'd for the meeting please do so on this page: http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown_2012-03-22

    Have a fantastic day!

    Neil & Monika
    1 year ago
  • Alexander Potter posted a discussion:
    We had a lively discussion this morning with key contributions from Julie Cochrane, Brett Kendrick and our illustrious co-founder, George Moen. Come on out and join us and invite your contacts who are not yet members to visit next week. We would love to have your contribution.
    1 year ago
  • Donna Willon posted a video:
    Just that little extra step makes such a difference.
    1 year ago
    • Aaron Koo Wow, Donna I'm absolutely blushing. I'm so glad you found that approach to be helpful. I think if we genuinely believe that there's value to be gained from someones product, service or even just... see moreWow, Donna I'm absolutely blushing. I'm so glad you found that approach to be helpful. I think if we genuinely believe that there's value to be gained from someones product, service or even just their personality, that advocating on their behalf and introducing them on their behalf is the best way of expressing that. We all want warm referrals so why not ask your clients to make one for you?
      1 year ago
    • Ken Tanner Another things that Aaron does that is unique in the referral process is he writes a week or two later asking if the connection got made. That is a great way to reinforce the importance of the... see moreAnother things that Aaron does that is unique in the referral process is he writes a week or two later asking if the connection got made. That is a great way to reinforce the importance of the referral and to "double up" the equity of having made the referral in the first place. Well done Aaron.
      1 year ago