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TOUGH Times Call for SMART Measures - Focus on Your Referral Business! - 10/25/08 11:51 PM
We hear it said all the time - focus on Referrals to Build your Business!
Okay, how do we do that?
It is Easy - Do Something
Yes, get out and Do Something
Okay, I said it! but how??
Activity Breeds Activity
Look at your calendar , identify possibilities for strategic partnerships.
Identify friends, family, anyone who has sent you business in the past. They are your stars. Call them up to share 'that special secret' that you have for opportunity in this market.
Find the opportunities to share: it could be special lending programs, it could be … (17 comments)
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BOOK REVIEW: (We All Need This One!): The Richest Man in Babylon - 10/25/08 11:30 PM
A friend of mine recently recommended the book:
The Richest Man in Babylon,
by George S. Clason
I loved it. It is a compact read that addresses basic financial points in a very effective manner.
Ironically, real estate agent seem to either be extremely good or extremely bad with finances. I have ridden that roller coaster myself over the years. We all have.
This book offers sound simple advice - in a way that really gets through.
The author distills things down to the needed fundamentals.
-invest in yourself (each one of us has the right to keep/save/invest … (5 comments)
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Like a Goose! we should ALL be like the Geese! - 10/25/08 11:21 PM
Many people never realize as they are watching those gaggles of geese, how the geese support each other as they fly south for the winter. As these extraordinary animals take on this monumental feat - they set a valuable example for all of us! For instance:
-the birds fly in a V formation to reduce the drag on birds flying behind the leader, saving energy and maintaing their strength
- the companions take turns in the lead, sharing the burden of leadership as well as sharing the benefits of taking the back positiobns in the arrangement
- they honk to give each … (5 comments)
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Craft Fair at the West Side Club, Madison, Wisconsin - 10/25/08 11:13 PM
Mark Your Calendars for the Craft Fair at the West Side Club
featuring: lovely holiday greenery and decorations, hand made candles, dolls clothes including
American Girl items, delectable baked treats from QA
This year's Craft Fair will be held on:
November 22nd from 8 AM - 3 PM
The bar and grill will be open offering a varied lunchtime menu.
(the West Side Club is located at 3706 Junction Road in Madison)
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Teach Our Kids - YOUNG!! Understanding The Rule of 72's Will Save You Loads in the Long Run! - 10/25/08 09:05 PM
Like so many other folks - I have an ongoing LOVE/HATE Relationship with my credit cards. In the back of my mind I have always known that 'Overspending is Bad.' (I mean, which part of 'DUH' don't I understand?)
When I learned the Rule of 72's, I thought, Why Didn't Someone Explain this to Me Before?
The "Rule of 72" is an easy way to estimate how long an investment will take to double, with a fixed annual rate of interest. By dividing 72 by the annual rate of return, investors can get a rough estimate of how many years it will take for the initial investment to … (0 comments)
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Lessons from LABYRINTH (what can I say? it is a Great Movie) - 10/25/08 08:59 PM
Okay, Ashley is now becoming a full-fledged
DAVID BOWIE Fan!!
and she is
hooked on the movie, LABYRINTH!
She wants to watch it over and over. (and we do!)
(she got that from her mom, when
I fall for a movie, I fall hard!)
So, we are talking about the movie. It is loaded with Super Life Lessons, like:
*Be careful what you wish for, it just might happen! Sarah never really expected the Goblin King to take her little brother, but she kept wishing for it, and alas, he did!
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SNOW SKI-ERS! Mark Your Calendar: TYROL BASIN Open House - October 26!! - 10/25/08 08:57 PM
Annual Open House at Tyrol Basin Sunday, October 26, 2008 9am to 5pm
It is hard to believe but it is that time of year already for Tyrol Basin's annual OPEN HOUSE. Fall colors are fading fast and snow will be here before you know it and the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting even more snow than last year. In fact, the Tyrol Snowmaking crew already made a little white stuff back on October 4. We're anxious and ready to start blowing snow for real as soon as the temperatures drop.
Tyrol Basin's Open House is a great time to … (0 comments)
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838 West Lakeside Avenue, Madison, WI - 10/25/08 08:51 PM
Operation Fresh Start = Another Great Home!
Adorable Two Story, just two blocks from Lake Wingra
NEW LISTING!!
838 West Lakeside Avenue, Madison, WI
House - 1,151 s.f.; Lot - 6,000 s.f. Two bedrooms. One bath. One car garage. Great, sunny, family room. Great backyard. Sale price: $184,000. Mortgage needed: $162,325 Great Location! Close to Shopping, Parks, Schools, and Downtown
Compact Floorplan with all Necessities.
See it today! Quick occupancy possible!
Laurie Logan, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
RE.MAX Preferred 608-345-5577
LaurieLogan@sbcglobal.net
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1809 Boyd Avenue, Madison, WI 53704 - 10/25/08 08:46 PM
Operation Fresh Start - Another Winning Home!
NEW LISTING!!
1809 Boyd Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
North Sherman Avenue, to East on Boyd Avenue
All new construction. Meets Green Built Homes and Wisconsin Energy Star standards. This home, under construction, will be complete 09/08.
House - 1,000 s.f.; Lot - 4,800 s.f. Three bedrooms 1 bath Sale price: $157,000; Mortgage needed: $135,325
Great Location! Close to Shopping, Parks, Schools, and Downtown!
Compact Floorplan with all Necessities.
See it today! Quick occupancy possible!
Laurie Logan, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
RE.MAX Preferred 608-345-5577
LaurieLogan@sbcglobal.net
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214 North Sixth Street, Madison, WI 53704 - 10/25/08 08:43 PM
Operation Fresh Start - Another Great Home!
NEW LISTING!! 214 North Sixth Street, Madison, WI 53704
East Washington Avenue to North on North Sixth Street
House - 1,356 s.f. house; Lot - 3,600 s.f. Three bedrooms + 1st floor den 1 1/2 baths Separate kitchen & dining room Sleeping porch on upper rear Three-season porch at front Sale Price: $197,000; Mortgage needed: $175,325 Great Location! Close to Shopping, Parks, Schools, and Downtown!
Compact Floorplan with all Necessities.
Large Lot Graced with Mature Trees Complete this Value Packed Offering!
See it today! Quick occupancy possible
Laurie Logan, CRS, … (2 comments)
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HAVE SOME FUN!! Halloween Jokes - 10/18/08 11:51 PM
How do you fix a broken Jack-o-Lantern?
With a pumpkin patch!
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Autumn Comes to Olbrich Gardens - 10/18/08 11:34 PM
Ashley and I took a little time to sneak over to Olbrich Gardens. The Autumn colors are so vivid, as the gardens prepare for their winter slumber. Working with Mother Nature, the dedicated staff and volunteers continue to offer a wonderful odyssey of Nature's Glory.
We decided we wanted a little bit of mother / daughter time, so one day after school, we visited the gardens. In the photo to the above left, Ashley stands next to a 'plant kaleidoscope.' The kettle dressed with foliage spins, while viewers can watch the shapes and colors tumble through two different … (2 comments)
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1801 Fisher Street, Madison, WI - SOLD!! - 10/18/08 11:30 PM
Congratulations to Operation Fresh Start for Another Home SOLD!
The charming location at: 1801 Fisher Street, Madison, Wisconsin, now has a new house and a new owner - Thanks to Operation Fresh Start!
This beautifully built ranch home sports a full front porch for enjoying the neighborhood. Inside, the large living room and oversized kichten / dining area will provide comfort for years to come.
The lower level, currently unfinished, was thoughtfully designed for expansion with space anrough-ins for an additional bathroom, bedroom(s), and a family room.
The home is conveniently located near shopping, drugstore, medical clinic and transportation.
I … (13 comments)
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Sincere Thanks to the Madison Club Foundation - 10/18/08 11:30 PM
I wish to extend my Sincere Thanks to the Madison Club Foundation.
The recipient of the proceeds of this Year's Annual Gala: Operation Fresh Start
The Madison Club Foundation's signature event, a formal charity gala, was designed to recognize and promote a different local charity each year. In 2005, the Madison Club Foundation raised over $25,000 for cancer research through the American Cancer Society, the chosen recipient of the gala proceeds. A year later the Madison Club Foundation raised over $40,000 for Second Harvest's Kids Cafe Program at the Dane County Boys & Girls Clubs.
This year, Operation Fresh Start, was … (0 comments)
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Fun Family Movie Review: LABYRINTH, starring David Bowie - 10/18/08 11:26 PM
Last night I introduced my daughter, Ashley, to one of
my favorite old movies: Labyrinth.
The movies chronicles the adventures of a teen age girl, who makes a mistake, she quickly comes to regret.
In an evening of frustrated baby sitting with her little brother - the girl calls out to the Goblin King (BOWIE) to come take her brother away - RIGHT NOW!
To her shock - he does just that! she immediately realizes her mistake - begs the Goblin King to return her little brother - to which her challenges her to solve his Labyrinth to win back the child.
Of … (14 comments)
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MORE HALLOWEEN FUN!! Schuster's Playtime Farm - 10/18/08 11:26 PM
What would an Autumn Season in Wisconsin be without a trip to Schuster's Playtime Farm?
(conveniently located between Madison and
Deerfield on Highway 12/18)
Our daughter Ashley would stay there forever. She never wants to leave.
First she runs to the kitten house - the Catty Shack, to look for new friends. She feeds the goats, the sheep, the pigs, the chickens.
She plays all over the farm, sees old friends, makes new friends.
We munched on treats from the concession stand (staffed by the Oregon Band).
We took a hayride out to the pumpkin patch and selected … (0 comments)
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Unleash Your Personal Productivity: Read this Handy Little Book! - 10/11/08 11:56 PM
Price Pritchard's You-Squared offers a
challenging shift in the
paradigm of personal productivity.
His premise, that you can move to exponential growth in your personal productivity, is a challenge worth taking. He lays out his observation from quantum physics, that sometimes atomic particles 'just jump,' for no apparetn reason. These jumps are called quantum leaps.
I found his idea, that I can make a quantum leap in life, very compelling. He makes several challenges:
*quit trying harder - he opens by sharing the drama of a fly attempting to fly through a clear glass window. The fly fails to … (11 comments)
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Iron Jawed Angels - voting - movie review - 10/11/08 11:34 PM
It has been a while since I watched the movie, Iron Jawed Angels.
It is a riveting and highly entertaining film.
With the upcoming election and another one of Ashley's
"Jumps in Maturity," we watched it together.
The film chronicles the events leading up to the passage of
the nineteenth amendment to the US Constitution, recognizing
the right of women to vote in this country.
Produced by HBO, the movie boasts a strong cast, including:
Hilary Swank, Frances O'Connor, Julia Ormond, Angelica Huston,
Patrick Dempsey and Robert Gunton (as a movie buff,
I found the casting to be … (0 comments)
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Fall Quilt Show through this Weekend at Olbrich Gardens - 10/10/08 11:47 PM
The Olbrich Garden Fall Quilt Show approaches its FINAL WEEKEND!
Take a chance, check out these ExtraOrdinary Quilts in the serene setting of Lovely Olbrich Gardens!
Ashley and I visited and photographed these marvelous
works of art. The afternoon sun blazed through
the glass, highlighting the vivid colors.
The Show continues through the weekend,
open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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2809 Dunwoody Drive, Madison, WI 53713 - 10/10/08 09:51 PM
AN ASTOUNDING VALUE, OFFERED AT $149,900!!
NEW LISTING!! 2809 Dunwoody Drive, Madison
Beltline to South on Rimrock Road, left on Moorland Road, right on Dunwoody Drive
3 Bedrooms - 1.75 Baths - 1298 Square Feet
Attached Garage - Private Lot with Mature Trees - Raised Deck
Convenient Location! Close to Beltline and shopping - convenient to Downtown!
Huge Living Room, Spacious Dining Area with access to Deck,
Sharp Kitchen - Loaded with Cabinets,
Family Room is Great for a Get Away or it could be a Fourth Bedroom -
Quick occupancy possible! See it Today!
This home offers one … (4 comments)
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1108 Fairchild Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 - 10/10/08 09:42 PM
NEW LISTING!! 1108 Fairchild Street, Sun Prairie
Huge Value at $142,000 !!!
Highway 19 to North on Bird Street, left on Schuman, left on Fairchild
3 Bedrooms - 1.5 Baths - 1345 Square Feet
2 Car Attached Garage - Huge Corner Lot - Raised Deck
Great Location! Close to Shopping, Parks, Schools, and Highway 151!
Compact Floorplan with all Necessities.
Large Lot Graced with Mature Trees!
Raised Deck and Two Car Garage Complete this Value Packed Offering!
See it today! Quick occupancy possible!
MLS#1538104
Laurie Logan, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
RE.MAX Preferred 608-345-5577
LaurieLogan@sbcglobal.net
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BRING THE KIDS!!! Fire Truck Parade on the Madison, WI Capitol Square - 10/04/08 11:40 PM
Annual Dane County Fire Truck Parade Oct 5, 2008 1-3PM State Street & Capitol Square
Over 30 fire trucks from around Dane County will travel up State Street and Parade around the Capitol Square, there they will remain on display for everyone to look at.
Bring the kids, bring your camera and come out to see some beautiful fire trucks and meet the firefighters who protect our communities every day.
The Dane County Fire Chiefs Association sponsors the annual Fire Truck Parade up State Street and onto the Capitol Square on Sunday, October 5 from 1 PM to 3 … (9 comments)
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4723 Freese Lane, Madison, WI $2500 INCENTIVE PACKAGE - 10/04/08 11:25 PM
4723 Freese Lane, Madison, WI
$2500 INCENTIVE PACKAGE
(Incentive may be used for Appliances, Closing Costs- Pre-paid Items,
Remodelling approved by seller - Washer- Dryer)
OPERATION FRESH START Home designed to be Fully Accessible: Level Lot, Level Driveway,
Sidewalk, and Front Porch
$142,850 Excellent Value for the Income Eligible Buyer!
3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, 1008 Square Feet
Utility Room, 1+ Car Garage
Fresh New Construction in the Twin Oaks Neighborhood, adjacent to Green Space
(Directions: Highway 51 towards McFarland, East on Sigglekow Road, North on Freese Lane)
For More Information or a Private Showing:
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Mad City Ski Team Celebrates NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP and Honors Team Winners - 10/04/08 11:18 PM
The Mad City Ski Team held their 14th Annual Banquet at the Lake Wisconsin Country Club
Despite incredible challenges posed by the flooding this Spring, the team perservered to win
the Wisconsin State Championship, and then took the 2008 National Championship
for the Fourth Time in Five Years!!
Winners honored at the Banquet include:
MOST VALUABLE FEMALE: Kristen Block
MOST VALUABLE MALE: Paul O'Connor
MOST IMPROVED FEMALE: Brea Imse
MOST IMPROVED MALE: Russ Tiemann
SHOWMANSHIP FEMALE: Lori Taschau
SHOWMANSHIP MALE: Jimmy Hackbarth
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Hannah Zinck
MOST DEDICATED: Bugsy … (2 comments)
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Purple Silhouettes: DOMESTIC ABUSE AFFECTS EACH OF US - 10/04/08 10:57 PM
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This weekend, the ZONTA Club of Madison dispatched three teams of members to post the Purple
Silhouette Displays in Madison, WI.
The message "DOMESTIC ABUSE AFFECTS EACH OF US" must be recognized by each one of us.
Displays can be seen at:
Saint Bernard's Atwood Avenue (above)
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Mineral Point Road
Westmorland Presbyterian Church on Nakoma Rd
The Purple Silhouette Project is just one of many efforts ZONTA Club of Madison undertakes to raise awareness of the problems and support the many victims of Domestic Violence. ZONTA members make regular donations to the shelter, … (0 comments)
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TALULA PALOOZA Grand Opening! Support our Local Mounted Patrol Team and Food Pantry - 10/04/08 10:54 PM
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! OCTOBER 18th !!!
Talula Polooza, a restaurant on Atlas Ave.
(the pink building near Cottage Grove Rd. and Stoughton Rd.)
***** COME ONE ***** COME ALL *****
to the Grand Opening Celebration with a fundraiser to benefit Madison Mounted,
the non-profit supporting our Mounted Patrol Team and a local food pantry.
2 PM up until 10 PM
Fun Family Activities, including an Inflatable Moon Walk,
Face Painting, Pumpkin Carving and Hula Hoops!
Two bands are Featured: Black Water Gin from 4p - 6p
and Honor Among Thieves from 7p - 9:30p
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Wisconsin COMMERCIAL Property: See Pat Schwartz, RE/MAX Preferred - 10/04/08 12:00 PM
I am Proud to Dedicate this PROFESSIONAL PROFILE,
to Commercial Broker: Pat Schwartz of RE/MAX Preferred.
Pat is a well respected friend and colleague, who has the dedication
to Give her Clients Outstanding Service, and the Expertise to
Deliver Powerful Results!
With Consistent Success in a Career Spanning of 15 Years,
With her Priceless Knowledge of the Market
With her Extensive Contacts to Get Things Done,
Pat Schwartz is the Agent to handle your Commercial Real Estate needs in our Wonderful Wisconsin!
Convenience Stores Retail Centers Office/Warehouse Vacant Land Multi Family Projects Small Businesses
Extensive … (0 comments)
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GORILLA Marketing...and I Do Mean GORILLA!!! - 10/04/08 11:08 AM
GORILLA MARKETING: Making the World Hear
You When You Say, "Look at Me!!!"
I saw this Big, Beautiful Orange Guy
and I had to Stop!
I was professionally greeted by:
Sherwood "Deadwood" Holmes, Sales Director
800-997-7974 // www.kearnsmotorcar.com
Kearns Motor Car Company
* Jefferson * West Bend *
We chatted, I was impressed. They bring this sale to the People. This terrific
*****Automobile Extravaganza*****
is located at Hwy 94, at the exit for Hwy 26, between Watertown and Jefferson (Wisconsin)
SALE RUNS THROUGH MONDAY OCTOBER 6th!!!
My fun encounter reminded … (12 comments)
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Laurie Logan-South Central WI Real Estate
Madison,
WI
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Prudential Community Realty, Broker Associate
Address: 2001 West Beltline Hwy #202, Madison, WI, 53713
Office Phone: (608) 268-2832
Cell Phone: (608) 345-5577
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