Archived 'drt' posts:
Bobby Blanchard Tribute
The DRT meeting on March 20, 2007 will be a Tribute to Bobby and for all of us to share our stories and celebrate his life.
Also, here is a link to an article published today in the Dallas Morning News about the accident and Bobby.
Jason Brookner with Andrews Kurth
Bankruptcy does not have to be a traumatic event in the life of a company, not if you have the right legal council on your side. Today Jason Brookner with Andrews Kurth presented his unique approach to the issues and complexities surrounding corporate bankruptcy. What is unique about Jason is his incredible depth of experience in this issue both for Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 filings. Having represented both debtors and debt holders, he provides a unique insight in the advantages that bankruptcy can provide and how to navigate the legal issues surrounding settlement.
If you know of a company that is considering bankruptcy, then contact Jason Brookner at 214.659.4457.
Member Lead Exchange
One of the core functions of the DRT is to help members with leads. Every month we dedicated one of our breakfast meetings to Lead Exchanges.
The Lead Exchange process is very simple yet powerful. Members sit at tables of 10 and are given 2 minutes each to discuss their business lead needs. These needs can be anything from an introduction to a specific person or a general call for leads within a specific industry. The table moderators record each request and the members at the table can then provide contact information etc.
This format has proven to be one of the most powerful benefits of the DRT. Unlike most networking groups, this format provides a direct response vehicle for members to get qualified leads with referrals from trusted sources. And since each session is recorded, members have a record of who made what promise and can follow up with that member to pursue the leads mentioned.
Now, this system can only work if members know and trust each other. This is one of the core reasons why our meetings are held each Tuesday. Through frequency of meetings, we can begin to learn about each other’s business and build the trust needed to help refer each other business. No other business group can claim this type of powerful format and it is one reason why the DRT is so unique.
Scott Barnes, CEO Of ArtBanc
The world of fine art and finance have collided and ArtBanc is sitting in the middle. Scott Barnes, CEO of ArtBanc gave a fascinating presentation today on the transactional nature of fine art…or more specifically the lack there of. His company has created the first transactional database of dealers and buyers and provides a plethora of financial services designed to lower the cost of fine art transactions while increasing the volume of deals.
To learn more about ArtBanc go to http://www.artbanc.net
Chad Hennings at the Dallas Roundtable
Several weeks ago Chad Hennings gave a great presentation for the Dallas Roundtable. He spent most of his time talking about commitment, the topic of his most recent book “It Takes Commitment“. Personal commitment and teamwork are the cornerstones of his message. He imparted his advice for pursuing a life enriched by value and virtue.
Who is Chad? He graduated from the Air Force Academy, was a three-time Super Bowl Champion (Cowboys), flew A-10 fighers in the Air Force and runs a successful business.
