Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Sunday, April 28, 2013

By The People Fairfield CA



Rene talks about how By The People in Fairfield can help people with legal matters in an inexpensive way. See more at http://www.bythepeopleca.com

Friday, April 26, 2013

What Is A 203k Mortgage? - 203Konline.com



Mike gives us the definition of a 203K mortgage. See more at http://www.203konline.com

From Bankrupt To Billions


I've really enjoyed this session and thought I would share it with anyone interested in learning more about moving your business forward.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Matt Garcia Foundation's 5th Annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

 
5th Annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta 
Dinner & Dancing 
 
Live music presented by 
DJ Khaos

Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield
2200 Gateway Ct.
Saturday, May 4th, 2013
6pm - 11pm

Tickets $65. Available online at  http://mgfcincodemayo.eventbrite.com

Proceeds to benefit The Matt Garcia PAL Youth Summer Jobs Program

To nominate someone for the Billy Yarbrough Spirit of Community Award, go to

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Urth Shakes Available at Gold's Gym!

Urth Shakes is teaming up to Provide Fitness and Nutrition Solutions at One Convenient Location! 

Urth Shakes Available at: 
 Gold's Gym - Juice Bar 
 201 Main Street 
Vacaville, CA 95688 


Store Hours: 
Monday-Thursday: 4:00am to 11:00pm 
Friday: 4:00am to 9:00pm 
Saturday-Sunday: 6:00am to 7:00pm 

 What is Urth Shakes?
 
 
Urth Shakes is blended farm-fresh raw fruits, vegetables, seeds and vegan protein to form a meal replacement that sustains, helps in weight loss, detoxifies and energizes!

The Urth Shake is unique, since it is a meal, not just a snack or desert. The product will be sold through health clubs, drive-up Shake Shoppe's and food service contracts with hospitals, schools and senior centers.
  • The Urth Shakes Program is a healthy meal replacement system of prepared drinks that goes beyond simply tasting great
  • It extremely nutritionally dense, reduces hunger and provides a satisfying sense of fullness at only 380 calories, for a 19 ounce serving
  • Building on 20 years of experience with garden fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds and protein it fully developed and has been embraced by the medical community
  • The company's Urth Shake meal replacement is presently served fresh, or freeze dried (future) will be available to the public through retail outlets, online sales, and contract sales
  • No added artificial ingredients, salt or sugars
  • Offered in chocolate, vanilla and berry flavors
  • Fresh or freeze dried
  • Packaged and sealed in BPA free Urth Friendly cups
  • Committed to providing farm-fresh nutrition
 INGREDIENTS: Grape Juice, Apple Juice, Banana, Tofu, Organic Carrots, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Organic Kale, Red Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Organic Quinoa, Flax Seeds, Organic Chia Seeds, Ginger. Contains No Allergens.

Monday, April 22, 2013

The New Rules of Selling in the Information Age


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According to author Dan Pink, today all workers are salespeople. He outlines the most common sales mistakes and how the game has changed.

Friday, April 19, 2013

Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Is The Low Cost Way To Brighten Your Kitchen



Stu Reid of Kitchen Tune-up of Fairfield CA shows off a recent kitchen cabinet update. Stu calls refacing your kitchen cabinets as 'remodeling the outside of your kitchen.' The customers were thrilled with the results done in a fraction of the time and cost of a complete remodel.

Call Stu at 707-422-7682 or visit http://www.kitchentuneup.com/franchises/Reid_Stu/franchise.html

Yippie Foundation/Yippie Yogurt Event Is Tomorrow, Sat Apr 20th 12-2pm

 
RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION!

 
YOU ARE INVITED 
to the Yippie Yogurt® Job Training Center's
Ribbon Cutting Celebration
on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 12noon - 2pm
with Ribbon Cutting at 1pm

 
There will be FREE small Yummy Yippie Yogurt
for the first 50 customers
Books and Stuffed Animals for the kids;
Face Painting, Cupcake walk, Balloons and More!
 
Yippie Yogurt® is a true community resource helping our most
disadvantaged youth gain employment skills and work experience.
  
"We hope you will come!"
 
Yippie Yogurt® is located at 1955 West Texas Street, #4 in Fairfield (Park in FoodMaxx parking lot).  Yippie Yogurt® is a program of the Yippie Foundation and is a true community resource helping our most disadvantaged youth gain employment skills and work experience.  Hope you will come!  Sponsored in part by Travis Credit Union and Dannon’s YoCream Yogurt.
 
 
 

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Earth Day Solano Event In Suisun City, Saturday April 20th 10am - 2pm

Join us this year for our 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration at the Sheldon Plaza on the Suisun City Waterfront. We will have a great day of entertainment, food, prizes, and lots of earth friendly resource booths and vendors. Challenge your friends and coworkers to compete against you in the Kayaks 4 Kare sprint races at the waterfront.
 
'Gilbert Rangel's Recycled Art Sculpture'
April 20th, 2013
 
OPENING KICK-OFF @ 9:30am

Event: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Suisun City Waterfront
For Event Details and to sign up to volunteer, click here.
Check-in that morning will be at the Hampton Inn.
To sign up for the Kayaks 4 Kare Sprint Races, click here.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Join Whiskey and Honey at the Country & Western Festival

 
 
Whiskey and Honey Band will be playing in the Downtown Vacaville Country and Western Festival event this weekend. Whiskey and Honey will be taking the stage on Saturday, April 20th in the Town Square and playing for your pleasure from 7pm to 9pm. Come join the fun!

Monday, April 15, 2013

Mankas Steakhouse is Now Open 7 Days a Week!

Exciting news at Mankas Steakhouse....They are now open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner!!
 
11am thru 9pm Sunday - Thursday
11am thru 10pm Fridays & Saturdays  
 
Come on down!
 

MANKAS Steakhouse
2522 Mankas Corner Road
Fairfield, CA 94534

707.425.3207
 

Join In The Fun At The Yippie Yogurt Ribbon Cutting Celebration!

 
RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION!

 
YOU ARE INVITED 
to the Yippie Yogurt® Job Training Center's
Ribbon Cutting Celebration
on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 12noon - 2pm
with Ribbon Cutting at 1pm

 
There will be FREE small Yummy Yippie Yogurt
for the first 50 customers
Books and Stuffed Animals for the kids;
Face Painting, Cupcake walk, Balloons and More!
 
Yippie Yogurt® is a true community resource helping our most
disadvantaged youth gain employment skills and work experience.
  
"We hope you will come!"
 
Yippie Yogurt® is located at 1955 West Texas Street, #4 in Fairfield (Park in FoodMaxx parking lot).  Yippie Yogurt® is a program of the Yippie Foundation and is a true community resource helping our most disadvantaged youth gain employment skills and work experience.  Hope you will come!  Sponsored in part by Travis Credit Union and Dannon’s YoCream Yogurt.
 
 
 

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Participate In "Garbage Art" At 3rd Annual Earth Day Solano Event On April 20th

Public welcomed to participate in Saturday, April 20th
experience with Solano County leaders

Suisun City, CA - Mission SOLANO, local artists from the Fairfield Visual Arts Association and the Lawler House Gallery, along with Earth Day Solano volunteers, will create six pieces of unique “garbage art”, created from the trash collected throughout Suisun City on Earth Day Solano, Saturday, April 20th from 10 am – 2 pm.

Three years ago the Earth Day Solano vision, inspired by the gorgeous downtown waterfront in Suisun City, blossomed:

You allowed us to clean up your discarded, thrown away,
trampled-on refuse; we recycled it and now present you with
a piece of art, more beautiful than you thought you could imagine.

This year’s Earth Day Solano art project – six pieces of original art created on the spot on Earth Day April 20th using trash collected from Suisun City targeted cleanup zones – glows as a tangible expression of the Mission SOLANO vision for recycling people. Inspired by the documentary “Waste Land” by artist Vik Muniz, artists came together under the leadership of artist, Aria Zuloaga to plan the art project. “

After watching the movie Waste Land, a group of us from Lawler House Gallery and the Fairfield Visual Arts Association collaborated to create the concept and images for six temporary live art installations on April 20th,” Zuloaga reflects. “We believed in this project from the beginning and after weeks of preparation we’re anxious to see the images and the art unfold. It is a labor of love for our community and for our planet.”

Art became a central part of Earth Day Solano in 2012, when Gilbert Rangel, local esteemed recycled materials artist, created a piece of recycled metals art now on permanent display in the city chambers of Suisun City (see below).

 

For additional details on the Earth Day Solano April 20th event, including trash cleanup, Kayaks 4 Kare sprint races, tree planting, Earth Day oratorical competition, 30 participating vendor booths and more, visit www.earthdaysolano.org

To learn more about Mission SOLANO programs, please visit www.missionsolano.org or call 707-425-FOOD (3663). Lawler House Gallery information can be found at http://www.lawlerhousegallery.org/.

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Talk of the Town's 2013 Spring Fling Event

Talk of the Town is welcoming the SUNSHINE with their
2013 Spring Fling Event  
 
April 18th 5 - 8pm
Same night as the Wedding Walk  
 
We are offering "Fake Bake" Airbrush Tanning "Free Legs"

Follow Jackie and Maryann's tips to a beautiful tan:

*Exfoliate with "Fake Bake Body Polish"  sold at ToTT $13, everyday for about 5 days, shave your legs the day of, Do not use any type of lotion/moisturizer 5 days before your tan. Wear either a long flowy skirt or loose sundress, with bikini bottoms or short shorts underneath and do not shower until next day after your tan.  Its best to sleep in it and then shower, not using a loofah on your legs.  " Beautifully Tanned Legs for a week!"  
 
Ask about booking a Spray Tan Party!
 
Paparrazzi Jewelry by Torie
Vault Denim Jeans by Tina
Light up my Life by Amy
 
New 2013 Bridal Packages available for Spring and Summer 

Friday, April 12, 2013

7 Sales Myths You Need to Stop Believing by Kelley Robertson

During my career as a sales trainer and keynote speaker, I have been able to interact with thousands of salespeople and I have discovered that many of them still believe some myths about sales and selling.

Here are seven of the most common myths.

1. Price is the primary reason people make a buying decision

I will never argue the fact that price is a factor in every buying decision. However, it is seldom the primary reason people make a buying decision. It is important to note though, that people will default to price if you fail to demonstrate the value of your product or differentiate yourself from your competitors.

2. Do whatever you need to do in order to get the sale

Manipulative, aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics work. But, they don’t create loyal customers and clients. You may win the sale, but in the long run, you will lose the customer.

I once had a participant in a workshop proudly claim, "I don’t care what my customer’s want, I’ll sell them what I need to hit my quota." {{{shudder}}} I don’t know about you but I take serious offense to this mentality and type of behavior because it casts all sales people in a negative light.

3. Buyers are liars

I’m still shocked by how many salespeople use this expression.

Do people mislead salespeople?

Of course. But it’s usually because the sales person has failed to earn that person’s trust.

Gaining someone’s trust means focusing your attention on THEIR situation rather than trying to close the sale. Earning trust means treating people with respect and dignity even if they are not prepared to make a buying decision right now.

4. Anyone can be persuaded to buy

This may be true for small purchases but in today’s business world, buyers are more savvy than ever before. I once heard someone say, "If you have a strong case you will clarify it. If you have a weak case, you will try and persuade the other person."

The real key is to determine whether or not the person or company you are speaking to has a genuine need for your product or service. If they do not, then your best strategy is to move on to someone who does need AND want your particular solution. Even if a company could benefit from your product but they are reluctant to give you the opportunity to discuss, your time is better spent looking for other prospect.


5. What works well for one person will work for everyone Countless books have been written about one sales strategy or another and I have read dozens of them. In this search, I have discovered that we all have our unique personality and what works well for someone may not work as effectively for us. However, instead of discarding that particular idea you should look for a way to integrate it into your natural style and approach.

6. Close the sale as quickly as possible

This is one of the craziest beliefs.

Yes, it’s important to move people towards a buying decision. Yes, it is important to gain commitments along the way. Yes, it is important to include a call to action in your proposals and conversations. But, it is also important to recognize that not every sales decision will be made quickly. Decisions can be delayed for a number of reasons, and in certain situations, trying to rush the other person to a commitment will actually cost you the sale.

7. Close the deal at any price

Too many people feel they have to close every deal, even if it does not make good business sense to do so. I have spoken to countless sales people who will accept a deal that has virtually no margin just so they can get the sale.

I recall talking to a store owner who quickly matched the prices of her competitor in order to prevent people from going to her competition. However, this seldom creates loyalty and only conditions that customer to continue asking for a better price.

Decisions like this cost you or your company money.

If you are not making your desired gross profit on a particular sale, then you need to consider whether it makes good business to accept it. I know small business owners who will offer substantial discounts to a large company in the hopes of generating additional business from that client in the future. Unfortunately, they end up giving away their services and expertise because they don’t get any more business from that company. They neglected to negotiate an upfront agreement.

Selling is an honorable career and sales professionals need to avoid falling prey to these myths.

Do you know what fatal sales blunders are costing you money? Increase your sales with a FREE audio program, Sales Blunders That Cost You Money and two other sales-boosting resources by subscribing to Kelley’s newsletter at
www.Fearless-Selling.ca.

Kelley helps people master their sales conversations so they can win more business and increase their sales. He does this by conducting sales training workshops and delivering keynote speeches at conferences, sales meetings and other events. Book Kelley for your next event: 905-633-7750 or Kelley@RobertsonTrainingGroup.com.



Reprinted by permission from www.SalesDog.com                   

Why Business Leaders Should Think Like Artists


Watch more videos at: http://www.entrepreneur.com/video/

Best-selling author Seth Godin challenges entrepreneurs to get out of their comfort zones and embrace vulnerability.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Too Late? by Kirsty Dunphey - Some Excellent Thoughts

This weekend I attended the wedding of a lawyer turned video games producer and an organic chemist turned pastry chef turned food writer.
 
I’m married to a police officer who has just recently turned his attention to starting his own business and to full time architecture study.
 
My father in law was a forestry worker till his 30’s when he decided to become a doctor.
 
My newest business partner in our real estate agency started her working life in hairdressing.
 
Speaking of hairdressers, one of my closest friends now also owns her own commercial real estate agency and started in hairdressing.
 
And another close friend who I blogged about recently started as a hairdresser only to successfully open two salons, become a real estate investor and is now launching into a styling business.
 
“The difference between what you were yesterday and what you
will be tomorrow is what you do today.” - Stephen Pierce
 
I’m surrounded by examples of people that bucked their “every day” and shot for their dreams. I’m sure you are too if you just ask around.
 
What’s your dream?

And before I forget - congratulations to pharmacist turned travel writing Ben (http://www.redrucksack.com/) on his recent wedding (he met his wife while he was setting out achieving his dreams). 
 
Reposted from www.KirstyDunphey.com

The Matt Garcia Foundation Presets the 5th Annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta!


5th Annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta 
Dinner & Dancing 
Live music presented by 
DJ Khaos
 
Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield
2200 Gateway Ct.
Saturday, May 4th, 2013
6pm - 11pm
 
Tickets $65. Available online at  http://mgfcincodemayo.eventbrite.com
 
Proceeds to benefit The Matt Garcia PAL Youth Summer Jobs Program
 
To nominate someone for the Billy Yarbrough Spirit of Community Award, go to
*Nominations must be received by April 22, 2013


Tuesday, April 9, 2013

The Biggest Business Challenge: Your Insecurity?


Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran is known for helping other entrepreneurs get their start on the hit ABC show "Shark Tank," but that doesn't mean the multimillionaire is free of challenges. "The biggest challenge in business is not the competition, it's what goes on inside your own head," Corcoran says. In this video, Corcoran offers insight on dealing with her own insecurity -- and how it actually has helped her to achieve greater success.

Green Valley Floral Does Standing Orders... For Both Residential & Commercial

For Residential customers, consider sending your loved one a weekly, biweekly or monthly arrangement. Give Green Valley Floral the dates and we will do the remembering.
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For Commercial customers, nothing says "welcome" like a beautiful and unique arrangement of flowers in your entry lobby. They will deliver your weekly arrangement and remove the old one in the same day. They also offer corporate event services.

A special discount is offered with these types of weekly arrangements per agreement of both Green Valley Floral and client.

Please call for more details 707-864-0822 or visit http://gvfloral.com/

Monday, April 8, 2013

Climbing The Ladder From Waiter To Executive, One Rung At A Time


Paul Bolles-Beaven knows a thing or two about climbing the corporate ladder. He started out as a waiter more than 27 years ago at Danny Meyer's Union Square Café. He's still with the company--as a senior partner.

Saturday, April 6, 2013

How To Know It's The Right Time For A Career Leap


Ahalife founder Shauna Mei had a dream job at Goldman Sachs when entrepreneurial fever took hold--but she didn't immediately act on it. Here's how to recognize the right time.

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Jim Rohn - SUCCESS is something you ATTRACT by the person you BECOME


Jim Rohn, the man many consider to be America's Foremost Business Philosopher, shared his success philosophies and principles for over 46 years, with more than 6,000 audiences and over five million people worldwide. Jim was the 1985 recipient of the coveted CPAE Award for excellence in speaking as well as the 2004 recipient of the Masters of Influence Award from the National Speakers Association.

You cannot run after success and catch it. You can't force it into existence. To become a successful person, you have to attract success. You have to become the person deserving of success, and in turn, success will come to you.

"Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become." -- Jim Rohn

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Negative Thoughts That are Killing Your Sales -- and How to Turn Them Around




Sales expert Grant Cardone shares insight on how business owners sabotage themselves.

Are you having a hard time digging out of a sales slump? The problem might not be your pitch, it could be the way you think about potential customers. If you're focusing too much on the problems and not enough on the solution your product or service offers, you could be unwittingly setting yourself up to fail. Sales expert Grant Cardone offers three quick tips to get clients to buy what you're selling -- and pay your price.

Monday, April 1, 2013

Why Everyone Wants a Piece of Ed Tech


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The growing field of educational technology, or ed tech, is much more than putting tablets into classrooms. It's changing the very way that students learn and teachers teach and it's the hot investment of the moment. Venture capital in the industry is spiking and even the big players are launching their own incubators trying to get in on the action.

We take you inside Socratic Labs, an ed-tech accelerator in New York City for a lesson in what makes this industry so hot.

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