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Re: Keep that door open.

Jlyda — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:46:15 -0000

True that!

Thanks for stopping by! I've been tempted to close a certain door lately but as I've been thinking through it, it is completely unwise. Even if it causes pain....Looking over the books this individual has contributed thousands of dollars over the last 2 years. Unfortunately, I have to work twice as hard for them....

Half of nothing is still nothing.

But.....that's life.
Hope your well!

Re: Skeptical of Twitter?

Jlyda — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:57:58 -0000

Seth,
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Your terminology, touch points, is a perfect word picture for the exposure that Twitter gives. In just several years, we have been given a market exposure and reach that is simply just massive! It is an amazing Twool.

Re: Emotional dealmakers rarely win.

Jlyda — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:01:21 -0000

Well said!

Re: Emotional dealmakers rarely win.

Jlyda — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:46:43 -0000

Thanks for your kind words, Jorge! I was really encouraged to hear that my posts are a part of your day.

It's amazing how culture is fascinated with the "Trump" mentality. I agree with you that pride is necessary in entrepreneurship. I think it's what keeps me pushing forward in the lean times. I can' t see my self going back to waiting tables. :)

Jared

Re: Emotional dealmakers rarely win.

Jlyda — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:28:48 -0000

Grandma!!! Who said that our grandparents don't get the internet? Well, whoever "they" are clearly do not know my Grandma...

Thanks for commenting! I appreciate your feedback! This principle is one that is so important yet so difficult. Thank you for reinforcing the importance to try, try, try again...

I hope you are well and feeling spry!!
I love you too,
Jared

Re: Hard times can kill a Vision.

Jlyda — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:12:57 -0000

Thanks for taking the time to comment, Vicki! I agree, that moving forward is essential. Any way that we can. It may not be glamorous, but it is always rewarding to look back and see our progress.

Happy 2009 to you as well!

Re: Magic Numbers.

Jlyda — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:40:42 -0000

Absolutely! Thanks for stopping & making the time to comment! Is this Lela from BusinessPundit.com? If so, I appreciate your site and am on it daily.

Jared

Re: ThoughtPond |

Jlyda — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:02:39 -0000

Here is the breakdown of vacation days for workforce by country.
I don't have relevant info for Entrepreneurs. Know where to find it? My web searches came up empty handed.

United States 10.2
Japan 17.5
United Kingdom 25
France 25–30

Re: The Life of a Startup CEO – While Raising Capital

Jlyda — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:45:46 -0000

Great insight into what you are doing on regular basis.

I'm amazed at how people have googly eyes when I mention that I own my own company, yet don't have a perception of the realities of entrepreneurship. It's wrought with challenges and A TON of work. Years of work, to be frank. But, strangely enough, I wouldn't trade these hard, hungry times for anything else. They shape who I am and what my company represents. They are essential to my life education.

Re: ThoughtPond |

Jlyda — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:54:23 -0000

January 3, 2009.

Eventually someone will join me in commenting on this page? It's about time for some sympathy comments.... :)

I only knew 4 of my top 5 clients for 2008. I couldn't identify the 5th.....

Re: ThoughtPond |

Jlyda — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:40:06 -0000

January 2, 2009.

I would love to work with Walker Zanger and manufacture tile for them. C'mon Walker Zanger! Why? Because they have a great reputation within the high-end tile community, they have a broad reach, excellent marketing, and they could catapult us into tile stardom. Sounds silly. Well let's just see how silly......carpe diem!

Re: ThoughtPond |

Jlyda — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:34:19 -0000

January 1, 2009.

My goal is to close an in-progress deal with a Northwest tile distribution company by January 31, 2009

Re: Don’t Email Me Without A Good Signature!

Jlyda — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:56:29 -0000

Thanks for bringing this to your readers attention!
Beyond the frustration of no email signature is the problem of long, babbling emails. I wrote a recent post on this because, like you Derek, I became frustrated at the emails I was receiving. My issue though, was with the lack of concise, short emails.

Here's the post: http://fireandmotionblog.co...

Jared Lyda
www.fireandmotionblog.com