Another group hug as we prepare for sweltering heat. 23 brave souls, Blake Hammond and his cap standing in for John who was on his travels and Kieran Peaty arriving in the nick of time.
The Performance League
Results for the month of July had 4 members in the 300s and by one point from Terry Maylin was first-time winner Paul Dulieu. Great effort Paul, he has fully espoused the ethos of the group and this will not be his last.
Education Presentation
A Ben Golding special. As the best introductions are by word of mouth recommendation, he addressed how you can become a better networker. Other than to turn up for meetings that is. He listed 10 pointers for success.
A very useful reminder to all of us that could perhaps be encapsulated in the phrase “ listen more than talk”
Membership Matters…
Terry had nothing new for us but Simon Essex did. Being the positive person his he is currently viewing his options, particularly in the light of where the Recruitment industry is at the moment.
He is ceasing to trade his current business but looking to freelance as well as other things. Fortunately, he still wants to be involved in EBF and as good members are gold dust so do we.
…..so watch this space.
The 60 Second Round
Blake Hammond stood in for John who won the Oscar last week.
Nick Cooke was explaining how he was the go-to man for creating space in the home. It’s all down to the judicious use of beams.
Stewart Smallcombe has lots of large projects. He is looking to fill in with little jobs.
Vincent Goode Paul Booth and Toby Acton all used the screen.
Vince wants to frame everything Including football kit and medals. The best was boxer shorts with the name “Sheeraz” emblazoned phonetically on the waistband.
Paul Booth showed companies he has formed and wants to do more. Toby Acton was gerunding, illustrating as he did all the words that can be used to describe how he helps his mentorees, all ending with “ing”. Amazing!
Best use of props this week was Allan Moller. He first demonstrated how much of a beard you can you grow in a week and then shared with us all a wireless switch. It only got more puzzling….
Colin O’Connor reminded us that if businesses were starting to open up they would need First Aid Kits amongst other things.
Talking of Health and Safety at Work, Terry Maylin’s client from hell this week had disciplined an employee so badly he ended up in intensive care. I always advise employers to be positive over staffing issues but this is one step too far.
What we should have bargained for was the Paul Dulieu effect. Not content with winning the Performance League he was also awarded the Oscar for his praise of EBF as a source of solace for those who work “in their heads” and get lonely. Well done Paul…. again.
Meeting Secretaries Report
The 60 second Round was more than matched by an upbeat Scott Griffiths who compared the referrals for the month of June (50) with the numbers for July (82). Brilliant!!!
10-minute presentation by Mason Edwards
Mason Edwards gave us the potted history and then did the Q and A. Everything he does oozes enthusiasm, It was there in his description of his business as well as in the answers he gave to the various questions. He will undoubtedly go far…even further than Stoke on Trent.
Yet another great meeting with four members at over 300pts for July’s stats. – excellent well done guys.
Ben’s Ed Slot was right on the money as was Mason’s 10mts – a budding entreprenuer if ever I saw one. I do think Toby should have received the Oscar though 🙂
Good meeting and well done Paul D.
I thoroughly enjoy every EBF meeting but today’s was particularly special. As Mason’s alter ego might say: ‘lovely jubbly!’ I feel very privileged to be part of such a great group with such interesting and lovely members. Starting your own business can be a bit daunting but you all help and inspire me in different ways. Onwards and upwards.
Great 10 minutes Mason, well done Paul D for coming top and Ben great Ed Slot. Have a great weekend and see you all next week.
Great meeting all round. Well Done Paul, Ben & Mason.
well done Paul, its brilliant to see our new members “getting it” and really becoming active members rather than just pitch up on a Thursday morning and wait for work to roll in. Really great to see Nathan too and i hope he is considering joining our merry band, well done everyone lovely positive meeting.
Sorry to have missed the meeting & Mason’s 10-mins. Have a great day at Dedham. See you next week!
Well done, Paul the younger, your performance speaks volumes! Ben Ben and Mason, fine contributors to a good meeting. Have a warm weekend.
Great meeting all. Congratulations Paul on your win, Ben for a wonderful Ed slot and Mason for a superb 10 minutes.