Volume 1 = Number12           = ;            =             &= nbsp;           &n= bsp;           &nb= sp;          Friday, April 24, = 2009

Hey, YTB --
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       Pick Up A Pen And Leave It = In The Car

If that seems odd, I'm talking about two different points. Here's what I = mean…

1. The act of writing someone a personal, hand-written note is a lost = art in our electronic world today. My rules of thumb on the back end of a key = visit are these:

   • If it has been a positive phone conversation, = I'll send an email of thanks,
   • However, if someone has taken time out of their = busy schedule to meet with me face-to-face, I pick up a pen and write them a = personal note of appreciation.

I can guarantee you that a hand-written note is read, typically before = any bill or junk mail is reviewed. It is an extremely effective way to cut through the clutter in today's world. Try it…you'll be surprised = the response you get.

2. Also, I acknowledge that many of us make our living with our cell = phones and the thought of missing a key call is enough to cause our stomachs = to churn. However, when we take our cell phone into a meeting and it goes = off a couple of times (even on vibrate mode), the only possible message we = send the other person is "I have something more important going on." = Often I will leave mine in the car on purpose, taking away the temptation of = checking it constantly. Try this one too…it may take some getting used = to, but you'll be amazed at how is sharpens your focus.
 
Contributing writer: YTB's VP Communications, Derek Avera. =

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            = Here's What They Are Saying
"I would like to state emphatically that the rumors of my departure from = YTB are outright lies. I love this company and am loyal to my friends and YTB Founders, Coach, Scott, and Kim. YTB has been very good to me and my = family for years, and I have no intention of going elsewhere. It's a shame = that some people resort to such dishonest behavior of spreading lies in order to = build their business. Attend my YTBU class at the next Red Carpet Day and = I'll tell you of my commitment to this great company." Director Ron = Head, Benton, Illinois.

"I've had a career being the most successful custom home builder = in the ‘best' master planned community in the world - The Woodlands, = Texas. At 61 years of age, I can tell anyone, without a doubt, that YTB is like = ‘none other'! There was a day in America's history where companies took care = of their employees as family, and those working for the company were = known as a 'COMPANY MAN.' Today in America, that no longer exists, except in YTB. = I have tagged myself as a 'COMPANY MAN' for YTB." Wally Westbrook, = Coach's Corner, The Woodlands, Texas.

"May I just say that as a Canadian RTA with more than 20 years in = the Travel Industry, and now with 2 years of YTB in my back pocket, I = can't tell you how excited and empowered I feel, and how very proud I am to be = growing my YTB business with the best bunch of people and the top-notch = leadership of Coach, Scott and Kim! I'm ALL in! See you at Convention!"  = Andrea Nadon, RTA (soon to be Coach's Corner!!), Brampton, Ontario, Canada. =

"I'm all in with Coach and YTB, always have been, always will = be!" Director Dan Neitz, Reno, Nevada.

"That which we can see, is not always what we can be, but what we = train our mind and hearts to believe, is what we will ultimately achieve! = This has been my motto for twenty years!" Capt. Amy Cormier, RTA, Port = St Lucie, Florida.

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It's a good day at YTB, and there are more to come...

Andy
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