Welcome to our guest writer today, Lori Thomas, the Web Lady. I ran across her on Linked-In and noted that she participates in several networking groups that I have not yet visited. I will give reviews on those groups once I get a chance to stop by. In the mean time, I asked her to be a guest writer on my Grow Your Business … [Read More...]

BNI Kettering Networking Chapter Visitors day April 11th, 2013
One nice thing about BNI is that there are quite a few chapters around the Dayton area. They meet at various mornings and perhaps some other times. BNI is a pay membership networking group (this can be a benefit as it adds some accountability to the membership. You also keep out your direct competitors with your active membership). … [Read More...]

Strong Bread Winners BNI group plans visitors day May 2nd (2013)
Benefits of a committed networking group It was nice to visit a well established and healthy BNI (Business Networking International) group this morning. It was clear from the back and forth in the room that this is a group that has gotten to know each other very well. That is one of the benefits of a pay to play networking … [Read More...]
SEARCH is more important than your social web presence
I ran across this article through LinkedIn this morning. I thought you would find it interesting and helpful to your business. Can We Please Stop Hyping Social as the Marketing Messiah? http://searchenginewatch.com/article/2257044/Can-We-Please-Stop-Hyping-Social-as-the-Marketing-Messiah This is a wake-up call for businesses … [Read More...]

Where does REACH Magazine RANK in Dayton Ohio?
How does REACH magazine Rank in Dayton Ohio? This is a RANKER report showing how often people refer to various media in the Dayton market. It is a comparison using people who generally have more money to spend in the age group 25-54 years of age. Although everyone has their audience segments that they might rank higher … [Read More...]

Dayton Pulse Monthly Networking Event in Dayton Ohio – Video clip
Carlos is building something that is growing and growing and growing each month. Congratulations for that Carlos and we all appreciate it as well. NO FEES One nice thing about Dayton Pulse Meet-ups is that you don't have to join anything to participate. Just sign up for the email updates and when the monthly meeting is … [Read More...]
When Spring finally does come consumers will bust out SPENDING
Each year many businesses see their sales increase significantly when the sun comes out and things start turning green. If happens every year. There are home shows in the late winter and early spring. And our March, April, and May REACH Magazines are packed to the gills with great ways to enjoy the change in weather after … [Read More...]

New pricing options for restaurants and food in Dayton REACH Magazine
We love to have lots of food in REACH Magazine for THREE reasons #1) Great Response First, food and restaurants do very well in REACH Magazine. The more food we have the more people come to REACH looking where they want to go out for lunch or dinner each week. When I show REACH to people, they say things like, "that has … [Read More...]

Look for your March 2013 edition of REACH Magazine arriving this week
Consumers love REACH Magazine The March edition is packed with great value from plastic surgeons to mulch delivery, from hair cuts to home remodeling. Oh, and don't forget all the restaurants and food. No wonder so many people LOVE REACH Magazine. … [Read More...]

REACH Magazine Dayton Infographic – Everyone Loves Infographics
Here is REACH Magazine's Infographic to help inform people who may be interested in advertising who reads REACH Magazine, how much they spend, how much they read the newspaper, and how many children they have among other things. If you would like to learn even more about REACH magazine just call me at 937-478-6222. Peter … [Read More...]
Taking the Dave Ramsy course “Financial Peace University” well worth the time
My wife and I are taking Dave Ramsy's Financial Peace University money management course for individuals and families. Actually, this is our second time. Once you take it you can attend another course any time at no cost as a refresher. Communicating with your spouse about money - being on the same page I just wanted to … [Read More...]
Everybody talks, attorneys and warm cookies
Today I went to a networking meeting that meets for lunch on the second Tuesday of each month at FIVE SEASONS Family Sports Club. $10 covers the meal that is provided and Ranna Patel of membership moderates the time. One of the more regular members said that there were typically 20-25 people who show up each month and there … [Read More...]
The season that everyone loves is also one of the best times to advertise
The time to gain new customers is when customers are shopping for your product or service So many times I hear businesses say something like this, "I'm busy enough then, I want to advertise when it is slow!" Well there is a problem with that. If you spend your advertising promoting your business when people do not … [Read More...]

Does page count matter to consumers for coupon magazines?
SNOW DAY (my wife is a teach and would love to have a snow day) Today I dropped off samples of our February REACH magazine to one of my clients. He looked at one and said, this is nice and thick (has lots of pages) and he showed me one of our competitor coupon magazines here in Dayton. We were relaxed and un-hurried … [Read More...]

Look for your February 2013 REACH magazine to arrive in your home soon
The February REACH Magazine for both Dayton and for Cincinnati are packed with value for consumers. Look for yours arriving in homes the week of January 30 - February 1st. … [Read More...]
