The first meeting of February and 21 of us in attendance who fought their way through the rain from their cars to our venue. I don’t know why I keep mentioning bad weather because it does not affect the enthusiasm and enjoyment we all get from our weekly meeting. The only real effect of it being dark, wet and cold is a greater proportion of us consume sausage or bacon sandwiches.
Performance League
The figures for the completed month of January show Scott Griffiths well out in front with a substantial 416 points, followed by Paul Corrigan on 329 points and Sally Waters on 328 points.
Education Slot
Delivered this week by none other than our Education and Welfare Officer; his theme was inviting visitors. As a message, it was timely, encouraging us to go looking in a focused way for new members and he suggested three ways of approaching the invitation. By either exciting curiosity, focusing on attendance being a solution to a problem or giving social proof of the benefits of the invitation. I hope it was a stimulation to all of us to make positive efforts to bring visitors in as we move into the new year.
Membership Matters
Terry Maylin reported there were two renewals under consideration and one new membership application before the membership committee. No doubt by this time next week the deliberations will be completed.
60-Second Presentation Round
Joshua Ayettey was current holder of the Oscar and as well as sitting in judgement for this week’s award, reported to the meeting that he had appointed a heritage architect to assist with, for example, listed buildings.
Sally Walters was experiencing an upturn in her white labelling of her products as suppliers we’re willing to accept smaller batch numbers in their orders.
While speaking on the telephone to Scott Griffiths yesterday he was interrupted in his conversation with me by a knock on his door. It would appear that his breaking off of our conversation had the direct benefit to him of a neighbour seeking his services. I was trying to work out how my willingness to be interrupted could be turned into a point scoring event in the Performance League, any suggestions!
Matt Barry’s been in Barcelona, but it was not a holiday outing. He was supporting one of his clients at a conference.
Simple requests abounded. Blake Hammond was advancing AI, Stuart Smallcombe VoIP, Catherine Foley more opportunities to deliver a sensible written description that was without technical jargon and Ben Golding giving an example of earnings that can be made by members of Utility Warehouse. Paul Corrigan kept it simple with requesting introductions to old people’s homes to provide his plumbing services, John Hammond was urging the importance of high quality CCTV and Howard Bullock is looking for retiring clients who need to assess what income they need and also what income they want, which can be two very different things.
Sarah Smith has a new client who is looking to her skills as a coordinator between trustees. This is a useful service for people who have other interests that involve the need to communicate but never have the time to do so.
Terry Maylin is trying to cope with the Renters Rights Act helping clients who do not have their ducks in a row. He put his client right and now he can make very positive efforts to evict an 84-year-old lady from her property. Seems a bit harsh when you put it like that but at the end of the day we are only doing our clients bidding so don’t blame the messenger.
Dave Roberts felt we all ought to be aware that it was National Electrical Safety Week and he’s been doing his best to make it a success!
Jane Malyon had a practical spin on her production of deliciousness. Packaging is at the heart of her business, and it was something of a revelation to all of us that the ice packs can contain Chinese water. It’s nice to know that her English Cream Tea operation has an oriental aspect.
If Joshua had a dilemma in the award of the Oscar, he did not show it. Catherine Foley was a clear winner with the promise of concise communication that is so important in all of our businesses.
Meeting Secretaries Report
With the month of January now behind us, Scott Griffiths was able to optimistically report that in excess of £60,000 worth of business was recorded and there were 60 referrals during the month.
Synergy Team Report
Leann Reason, host of our regular Propery based synergy team reported that following todays meeting they would be holding a synergy team to discuss “Systems and Time Management”.
10-Minute Presentation by Paul Corrigan
This week it was Paul Corrigan who gave us an insight into the world of plumbing. By way of a quiz (sort of) he showed various plumbing horror stories and asked us to identify them and grade them in order of seriousness. It all looked fine to me which is of course why I employ Solitaire to look after my boiler and all other related plumbing fittings. As a lawyer I can fully understand the benefits of making things so incomprehensible that you become a necessity. It was an interesting presentation nonetheless and an adequate demonstration of why we can recommend Solitaire as we talk to friends and family.
well done on a good turnout in this horrible weather! Great to see another guest who we hope will turn into a new member.
Nicely done Tall Paul with your quiz, sorry i got them all wrong but i am sure if i had my glasses on i would have got more right !!
Great meeting today. Paul you demonstrated exactly why we all need you to be looking after our plumbing and heating services!
It was lovely to be back after missing a week. Despite the weather seeing everyone always cheers me up.
A really innovative and interesting 10 minutes today from Tall Paul and a useful reminder from Ben about visitors – well done to both of you ❣️
Great ed slot from Ben and tips on inviting people. A really great 10 minutes from our resident plumber Paul – a great quiz which I failed miserably, but that is what we have Paul for! Lovely to see a visitor today, hopefully we will see him again. The weather did not seem to dampen anyone’s spirits today, it was lovely to see everyone. An uplifting and motivational meeting as usual. Thank you to those who stayed behind for the Property Synergy meeting, discussing Systems and Time Management.
Very glad to have Tall Paul taking care of our plumbing (why does that sound so bad?!) Great meeting with great people.
it only sounds bad if you have a dirty mind! 😉
Evening you lovely lot, Didn’t sleep that well last night and you all made my morning so much better! Thank you all for your kind comments and thanks again for great meeting💙
Excellent meeting! Good to see everyone. Great presentation Paul – I know why I am not a plumber now!
Great meeting. It was great to hear about the professional, high-quality services Paul and his team provide to both domestic and commercial clients.
The Education Slot by Ben gave us valuable advice on the best ways to invite visitors to our weekly meetings. It made me think of the best way to invite new people.