Referral Partners for Success

08/17/2023

Snyder’s Car Care is Cincinnati’s local leader for pickup truck maintenance and repair. Truck owners trust our team to keep their trucks running well, and we enjoy serving them with the best service in town. Call us today to make your next appointment 513-860-4444

08/16/2023

See you all
tomorrow
for our
RPS meeting!

06/29/2023

Looking good! 📸

06/28/2023

Congrats John!

Our very own John Turner was voted Best insurance agent in Butler County! Keep up the amazing work John!

06/16/2023

Thought you all might be excited about this announcement on West Chester.

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03/18/2022

Do you need professionally photographed headshots, not the "school picture looking, I took this two seconds ago but it looks great, free at a convention" looking headshots?

I'll see you at Four Bridges Country Club on Thursday, March 24th from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Not only will J.R. Williams Photography be there, But you will have the opportunity to network with other professionals and entrepreneurs as well.

RSVP to [email protected].

02/23/2022

The housing market is still a bit nuts. So if you’re in the market for a home, your best bet is to start off your housing search by getting pre-qualified for a loan.

Mark Johnson of Lynx Financial Group, LLC and our 10-minute presenter last week, gave us a short rundown on the different types of loans available.

If you’re a veteran there are some amazing options with the VA loans – as it should be. Our veterans don’t need a down payment and there are no loan limits. The USDA loans are for very specific locations and income levels and like VA loans and FHA loans, they are government insured. Conventional loans and FHA loans are what most of us will be eligible for and both require a 3-3.5% down payment.

We picked Mark’s brain about credit scores. Also, he told us about a vet he helped that closed on a $240,000 home paying only $168 at closing. 🇺🇸

Whether you’re a veteran or have your eye on that million-dollar home, Mark is here for you. Call, email or fill out a quick form on their website.

Mark Johson
Lynx Financial
LynxFinancial.com
513.777.8383
[email protected]

Small business owner? Great! Come join us any Thursday morning from 7:30 - 9 a.m. for education, to meet your new sales force, and for inspiration to build your business.

02/14/2022

Sometimes we don't have a 10-minute presenter and we spend more time learning about each other's businesses. We also laugh a lot - there are some seriously funny people in this room. 👇

Small business owner? Great! Come join us any Thursday morning from 7:30 - 9 a.m. for education, to meet your new sales force, and for inspiration to build your business.

01/31/2022

Do you remember that feeling when you sat at your desk staring down at a white paper turned upside down that was to be your test in subject _____?

Well Elizabeth Lautner, realtor for Star One Realtors and our 10-minute presenter last week, gave us the opportunity to relive those days for a hot second. She handed out a list of 5 multiple choice questions all about the Real Estate Code of Ethics.

For example, did you know that realtors have the obligation to treat all parties honestly? But there’s nothing in there about fairly. We also learned about all sorts of interesting (and real!) situations that would appear to be unethical but are not actually part of the code of ethics. Like falling asleep at an open house in one of your client’s bedrooms. A little weird, yes. But not against the Real Estate Code of Ethics.

We also asked lots of questions about what to do when you’re selling your house in this crazy market. Here’s a quick run down of the answers Elizabeth provided.

Dogs – Take them out during showings or at the very least keep them in their kennel.

Staging – Still a big Yes! Definitely still stage your house for showings.

Candles – No, don’t light candles. Could be a fire hazard, scents are very personal and people might not like the scent, and buyers could start to wonder if you’re trying to cover up a scent.

Baking Cookies/Bread – Not really. Apparently, that’s kind of old school now.

If you have any more questions (Like us! We want to hear more stories about the strange things that have actually happened and been taken in front of the Real Estate Board of Ethics) don’t hesitate to contact Elizabeth. She’s one of the good ones and not only treats people honestly as prescribed by the code, she goes above and beyond to serve her clients and help them find or sell homes.

Elizabeth Lautner
Star One Realtors
(513) 888-2300
[email protected]

Small business owner? Great! Come join us any Thursday morning from 7:30 - 9 a.m. for education, to meet your new sales force, and for inspiration to build your business.

01/21/2022

Do you want to hear an inspiring story?

I do!

Brian Snyder, Sr. of Snyder's Car Care Car Care (and our 10-minute presenter this week) told us a whopper of an inspiring true story about the goodness in the world. He attended a conference last week and brought this back with him. Read on.

Imagine you’re a struggling small business owner who knows that if you can make it to the business coaching conference in Nashville, you’ll gain the tools you need to help your business thrive. Well, what if you could only afford the cost of the conference – and barely that? There’s no money left for a hotel room so you sleep in your car at night and attend the conference during the day.

Then imagine that one of the other conference goers finds out you’ve been sleeping in your car. What if the word spreads? Would you worry what they would think of you? Maybe kick you out of the conference for not being a good enough small business owner to even afford a hotel?

The word did spread. The other small business owners did care that he slept in his car because he couldn’t afford a hotel. And yes, they did something about it. They quietly passed around an envelope and filled it with money. Then they gave this gentleman $13,000 and told him to find a hotel to stay in and use the rest to take care of his family and help his business take off.

So, yes, Virginia, there are still good people out there. And good small business owners who want to help lift each other up and motivate and inspire.

Thank you, Brian for bringing that back for us!

He’s also a great guy, by the way, and does a spectacular job at taking care of your vehicle. You can find him at -->

Snyder’s Car Care
4881 Muhlhauser Road
West Chester, OH 45011
(513) 860-4444
www.snyderscarcare.com

Small business owner? Great! Come join us any Thursday morning from 7:30 - 9 a.m. for education, to meet your new sales force, and for inspiration to build your business.

01/18/2022

If you get injured and someone else may be at fault, an attorney can help you navigate the weird world of negotiating with your insurance company. Life can be weird and Ravi Sharma, from The Sharma Law Firm and our 10-minute presenter last week, regaled us with a few of the weirder stories from his experience as a personal injury attorney (names and specific details excluded, of course).

According to Ravi Sharma, injury cases rarely go to court. The usual sequence of events after an injury claim have to do with boring things like obtaining all the bills, negotiating with insurance companies and then some more negotiating.

But at least it costs you nothing to check with an attorney (might be suggest Ravi?) and see if you have a case. If not, maybe you’ll at least have a weird story. Either way, with Ravi you’ll get an honest assessment of your claim.

You can contact him at:

Ravi Sharma
The Sharma Law Firm
(513) 701-1699
[email protected]

Small business owner? Great! Come join us any Thursday morning from 7:30 - 9 a.m. for education, to meet with your new sales force, and inspiration to build your business.

01/10/2022

Who buys new equipment because it looks fun and THEN figures out how to use it?

Karma does.

Yes, she loves creating amazing things with chocolate that much that when she tours chocolate factories, shops, or whatever, she looks at the fun equipment and thinks, “Bet I could make something amazing and delicious with that.” That may not be an actual quote of her thoughts but she does make amazing and delicious things all the time so it must be close.

The shiny new machine she purchased last year was a panning machine. During her 10-minute presentation last week, Karma of Karma In The Kitchen explained her process while we nodded along because our mouths were full of samples she brought for well, sampling.

Basically, the panning machine is a rock tumbler for chocolate. It’s loud and rolls whatever you put in it around and around until it’s coated with whatever coating you choose.

Chocolate covered macadamia nuts? Check.

Dark chocolate covered almonds? Check.

If you’d like to purchase a big, expensive, and loud piece of equipment to make your own chocolate covered deliciousness, Karma has some great advice. “Don’t add cocoa powder with the blower on.”

OR you could just head over to Karma’s because she’s already perfected the process and you can just purchase your chocolate covered pretzel balls and eat your way to happiness.

Check out her chocolate covered nuts, pretzels, and so very much more at her shop:

Karma in the Kitchen
8779B Cincinnati Dayton Road
Olde West Chester, OH

Small business owner? Great! Come join us any Thursday morning from 7:30 - 9 a.m. for education, to meet your new sales force, and for inspiration to build your business.

12/09/2021

Today, Jon Williams of J.R. Williams Photography (our 10-minute presenter this week) focused on giving us a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes once your photoshoot is over.

Did your lipstick get smudged on the way to the shoot?

Did your fly away hairs end up awkwardly on your face during pictures?

Did you forget about the tag on your new shirt? (Actually, Jon will catch that during the photoshoot.)

But all the other stuff Jon can fix in his digital darkroom - including tweaking the coloring and sharpness and so much that makes an image ‘hang on your wall’ ready.

He also clued us in to some differences between cell phone pictures and SLR digital camera pictures. The 72 dpi (dots per inch) print resolution is no match for the larger 300 dpi that comes from digital cameras that aren’t phones (yet). But if there’s a cell phone picture you love and want to a good print of – Jon can help you out with tweaking that too.

He can capture all sorts of moments in your life and use his digital dark room skills to take his already great shots into polished pictures you’ll want to keep staring at.

Contact him at----->
Jon Williams
J.R. Williams Photography
[email protected]

**** He's still got a few spots open for Santa pictures this weekend so contact him soon if you want a spot!

12/03/2021

Pop Quick
1) To measure for a new roof, do you:
a) Stand on the sidewalk, squint up at your roof and eyeball it.
b) Buy a really tall ladder, climb it and pray a lot.
c) Call Rob O’Brian with Shamrock Restoration

C – please choose C!

Apart from the obvious reasons why that’s the best option, Rob (our 10-minute presenter this week) clued us in to the amazing technology they use to get complete and accurate measurements for everything related to the outer parts of your home. After the 10-minute walk around your home and 8 pictures they need for the measurements, they are then able to deliver a 3D rendering of your home via email that enables you to actually see what your home could look like with different siding or a myriad of other things. Magic!
Shamrock Restorations, LLC can take care of all of your roofing needs. They are not only excellent at roofing but excellent people to work with – just read the all the great reviews on google or ask anyone in the group. So if your roof gave you an early Christmas present in the form of a leak or you just want to change things up, don’t hesitate to call Rob.

Rob O’Brien
Shamrock Restorations, LLC
www.shamrockrestorationllc.com

11/12/2021

As we're gearing up for Thanksgiving, and Christmas and the New Year, not many of us (probably none of us) are thinking about mold. As we shouldn't be! Unless there was a leak in the basement that went undetected for weeks, months, years? This has actually happened, folks, and Jack Kilgore of Ohio Valley Restoration has seen it all.

Jack was our ten-minute presenter this week and walked us through what he and his team do when combating mold that has gone undetected for a very long time. Let's just say, there are pages of reports with lots of scary sounding mold spore types such as aspergillus and stachybotrys and lots of money involved. Good thing they're pros and know exactly how to take care of any mold issue in homes and even work with your insurance.

So let this be a reminder to all of us to remember to check basements, take care of leaks immediately, always stay on top of inspections for rental properties and if all else fails - call Jack and let the pros take care of it.

Ohio Valley Restoration
Jack Kilgore
513.858.4588
ohiovalleyrestoration.com
[email protected]

11/09/2021

I know, I know, Christmas is still faaaaar away. But not really. If you want your kids to have a REAL Santa experience, here's your chance! This is not your 1 minute-hopefully-my-child-stops-crying for-one-picture event, this is:::

Your kids get a full 15 minutes with jolly Santa (just look at him - he's actually got a twinkle in his eye!) and 5 beautiful images of the event.

It's coming up > so don't wait to grab your spot!

11/05/2021

Understanding insurance lingo is almost like deciphering a secret code.

Bill Clark from Kemper Health was our 10-minute presenter this week and fielded insurance questions from the group helping us realize how important a good local contact is for healthcare. He’s been in the business for years and can easily help navigate the complexities of deciding how and why to choose certain coverage for you and your employees. Below are a few questions we don’t often think about when it comes to healthcare but should.

* Are your changing plan prices stopping you from planning ahead?

* If you make more money, will your income-based pricing penalize you?

* Are your healthcare premiums going up every year when you renew?

* Would you prefer a local, direct contact for all your healthcare questions?

Don’t navigate the world of healthcare for your employees alone! Contact Bill today to find the best options during enrollment season.

Bill Clark
Reserve National Ins
div of Kemper Life & Health
[email protected]
513-755-2822 voice
513-615-3118 cell
Affordable Health Care
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Small business owner? Great! Come join us any Thursday morning from 7:30 - 9 a.m. for education, to meet your new sales force, and for inspiration to build your business.

11/02/2021

If you or your small business need affordable health care - our very own Bill Clark is your guy!

Bill Clark
Reserve National Ins
div of Kemper Life & Health
[email protected]
513-755-2822 voice
513-615-3118 cell
Affordable Health Care