Get Connected in the Rain

Jon, Well, I guess I have to respond to your comment first.  It is always good when their are differing viewpoints and I do understand yours. I feel bad that my viewpoint seems to have upset you. 

In explanation, I guess you didn't read my original post because rather than being just social, it started out with the premise that I was making calls to increase business for myself and anyone that I talk to.  My first sentence was:  Have you ever stopped to think about the referral business that you could generate if you had 730 new team members? Then I discussed having the opportunity to get to know others. 

This was not my original idea.  There is an ActiveRain group "Calling All Active Rain Members" It was started by Judi Barrett and there were a number of posts that touted the benefits of visiting with each other. 

The original post that set up the Ambassador program asked the Ambassadors to call other members, especially the newbies.  Other members have joined in with the idea of being informal Ambassadors. 

Back to my feelings about phone calls versus yours.  I grew up on a ranch and very isolated.  It was difficult to communicate  except by phone and very, very slow snail mail. I love the ability to get to talk with someone -- I usually learn very interesting things from anyone that I get to visit with.  You, for example, have a fascinating background and some very interesting things to offer that cannot be summed up in a quick comment or even a post.  You have so much to offer that you could write a book and it would be fantastic.  I am disappointed that I won't have the chance to visit with you. 

As to the others that I have called, the only problem that I have seen is that everyone wants to talk so much that it goes on and on -- we have a great time -- and I find it hard to find enough time to make my two calls. I also have received one definite referral and because I learned something new about another person, I will probably be able to send them a referral or two in the near future.  If you want to read my original post it is:

Call Two Each Day in the Rain

Doug, It is amazing how many comments that I have seen where someone tells how wonderful it was to get a call with help or the answer to a question. I'm glad you are adding this back into your routine.

John, I guess I have always seen Active Rain as more than just simple information.  Like you, AR seems to be more like family.

Debra, Thank you.  There are always two sides and I do respect Jon and his comment.  I try very hard to call at times that should not interrupt meals and I ask if someone has a chance to talk -- that should give a good quick out if someone does not feel comfortable.  So far it seems that my calls have all been happily received.

Suzanne, Thank you.  it is taking more time because everyone seems to want to talk and I am loving it -- I hope I can keep the two call commitment. It will make it much easier for me to place my referrals with members that I know better.

Sharon, I agree -- it is very special.

Mary, Thank you.So far it seems that everyone has welcomed my calls.  If not, I will try to get right off the phone.   The Skype idea should be great although I can't do it right now because I have satellite Internet and Skype doesn't work on it -- there is a  lag that garbles the conversation..

Joni, Thank you for the suggestion. I really enjoyed talking with you today and I really liked the suggestion about the book, Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back.  I bought the Kindle version and have started reading it. It was hard to set it aside to answer comments.

John, Thanks for your comment.  I know I really enjoyed my conversation with you.

Lindsey, You are right and it is interesting how it can be so hard to find the right moment in some cases.  If I call you when it isn't a good time, i will always understand.  I also hope if someone doesn't like the idea that they let me know -- it won't hurt my feelings and I don't want to impose when not wanted.

Judith, Thank you.  I think the more we can network and share, the better we will be in our business.