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Hi everyone! Thank you for the quick acceptance of me in to the family! It makes me feel really good to be part of such a wonderful family and company. However, at the same time I am kind of sadened. 😥
Ever since I’ve been with the company and on the Bulletin Board, I have only seen a handful of people on here. From talking with some of you guys that are out in the field, I kind of know a little bit why, but that’s not what I want to discuss here.
Heavens Best is a great company, and it is considered one big family, in that case, we have quite a few “brother’s and sister’s” that aren’t using the bulletin board.
I would like to see the participation on the bulletin board to increase, don’t get me wrong, I enjoy reading posts from those of you that use the board already, and enjoy talking with you. However, I want every one to have the opportunity to participate in this wonderful tool!
I would like to see all of us that participate on the board put our minds together and come up with ideas on how we can improve the atmosphere of the board so that more users would be willing and interested to come in to the board and participate.
Let’s get the word out there! Remind those of us we talk to w/i the company that the board is here and free to use for all!! What do you say we come together and see what we can do about getting more friends and partners in on this board?!?!
May you all keep up the good and hard work. 🙂
I think you are right & I would like to help in any way I can! This is an excellent tool. I have learned a lot by reading this board & it has been fun to share thoughts & ideas too! The problem sometimes with electronic communication is that we don’t get the benefit of things like tone of voice, body language,etc, and so sometimes people interpret comments negatively. I myself have felt at times ‘attacked’ for expressing an opinion because it may seem “anti-company”. Well, the way I see it is I AM the company!!! So I am going to question, critique constructively, and ask questions at times which may seem uncomfortable. Within the Subway franchise I served for Texas as a member of SFOAC (which is an advisory council of owners), and as a board member and president of the central texas FAF ( advertising board). These outlets allowed input from owners – and encouraged ALL input. And I was elected by other owners to serve because I wasn’t afraid to speak. That’s how you improve. I believe this board needs to serve the franchissees as a “brain-storming” forum as well as “nuts and bolts” ideas. I hope others are not afraid to participate because they are worried about criticism or worse… a scolding. All owners should be allowed a private constructive outlet to help everyone to grow. It is important that everyone learn to be tolerant and open-minded. I HIGHLY respect Cody and his staff and never doubt my investment. But I may ask some hard questions from time-to-time. We need to be proactive in encouraging all thoughts, questions, and reactions!!!!!
You know Jason, A lot of operators out there may or may not have computers or internet access. Some operators may not know how to use the internet. I know I was in 8th grade when the internet was starting to become popular and then was added as a class in high school. No offense to older generations here but a lot of them may not know how to use a computer. Very intimidating if never used. I’m sure this may not be the case. I hope it’s because their slammin with business and don’t have as much free time as I do to get on here and yap yap yap. Who knows. I’m trying to get Violet Aden in Corpus Christi to use the internet more often. She has a lap top, but no service. She usually goes to local hotels and logs on. Give her a call maybe and let her know the benefits of this board. Coming from me is different then someone from corporate. It shows how much you care and feel about this beautiful tool.
Mike Nowlin
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