Comments on: Bach on Books: Liveblogging a review

By: Jeff Brown

Jeff Brown — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:40:58 +0000

Good job Ben.

By: Eitan Pinsky

Eitan Pinsky — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:32:28 +0000

I had a meeting with a partner of a real estate development firm today (I would like to get into the industry and they were checking me out and I them). Some of the best advice he gave me was, know the industry and understand who the key players are.

Up till now I’ve been scouring for job positions and sending my resume (accomplished and impressive) to various real estate developers in the Vancouver area but to no luck. The key is not to flood the area with your resume but to talk to the players who are influential decision makers.

Ben kept telling me that I have to get through the gatekeepers and straight to the hirers/decision makers. I agreed with him and tried but one company just wouldn’t let me do the unconventional (smart) and told me to go away. Most people are not like this however and slowly but surely, I will talk to industry experts and decision makers and find my fit. Finding a job needs patience and persistence. Know and understand before you make decisions!

By: Benjamin Bach

Benjamin Bach — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:20:54 +0000

RR, thanks for stopping by !

Eitan, great point. One thing I laugh at is when people talk about facebook vs linkedIn- and explain that one is for ‘work ‘friends, and one is for ‘personal’ friends - and they go on to say the language is a little dirtier at the personal one, and the pictures are a little ‘loosened up.’ You and I know that those two worlds can’t be separate forever.

I think you gotta let it all hang out. I don’t censor my facebook page (although I remove obscene [and funny] wall posts once in a while) - there is a lot of info on there, from vacation pictures, to watches I dream about - and I think it gives people a great way to get to know me.

When they know and like me as a person, a barrier to doing business is removed - and a BIG one at that.

What do you think about this? How can we be ourselves and overcome the reluctance?

By: Eitan Pinsky

Eitan Pinsky — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:54:19 +0000

I think blogging while reading is awesome! How did you do it?

Building a network is easy as long as you follow these simple steps:
DON’T BUILD A NETWORK!

Build friendships and friends. I think it is crazy that people employ different techniques to build business relationships than their friendships. Be yourself!

By: Double R

Double R — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 03:38:50 +0000

“GRAND MASTA DOUBLE B” Is the MAN following the master plan!

By: Benjamin Bach

Benjamin Bach — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:18:49 +0000

Thanks for stopping by Dave
You are a show off - you do great work on the Network Breakfast Committee at the KW Chamber of Commerce. You’re a pillar of our business community !

By: Dave Dunseith

Dave Dunseith — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 23:11:27 +0000

I really like the title, and based on your “Live Review”, you seem to be living it before you are even done. You are “showing” off by doing this type of review. I love working like I’m showing off, it gives a real confidence boost, and if done effectively, can rub off on other people. The only people it rubs the wrong way are those that will never be at that level..and they know it, and hate themselves for it!! Show a little “flash, dash and panace”..FLARE it UP!

By: Benjamin Bach

Benjamin Bach — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:41:50 +0000

Thanks Phil, I appreciate the love

I passed your post on to the designer who made my business cards to see if she can draw a logo or two for you.

Jump in with some of your thoughts from the book!

By: Phil Gerbyshak

Phil Gerbyshak — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:19:58 +0000

Live blogging a book review? Wow! You are the MAN! Glad you’re loving this book. I did too!