Every once in a while the antithesis of the "Perfect Storm" transpires to bring about a wonderful, wonderful day. Today is the day.
Some 6 years ago, I had a crazy notion to follow in the footsteps of a technology leader here in Phoenix and create a group specifically for sales professionals. The group has been known as AzSalesPros and has grown to Arizona's largest professional sales association. Now in the midst of transition from an Arizona based group to a Global group, I have received a letter from one of the newer members. This alone has brought joy to my life. Here is the letter.
"To: AZ Sales Pros
I wanted to thank this group in helping me search for the ideal sales job!
Some 6 weeks ago- I networked through 6 people - outside of AZ PROS who led me to Michael Goodman. Michael spent time with me on the phone, and then introduced me to AZ PROS and the Yahoo groups board. After posting my message on the board- (May 15th)- I received 11 emails the next day from people wanting to help me.
After working with these people, I obtained 5 job interviews as well as 2 more face to face interviews with local recruiters. The net results: I successfully received 2 great job offers in the past 2 weeks- one with a fortune 200 and the other with a promising start up company!
Prior to AZ PROS- I had spent countless hours on the internet- with little luck, and very few interviews! Networking works, and the more you do-the more rewards you receive! AZ PROS is a tremendous way to meet people in the community and to better oneself in the business world.
I look forward to meeting you all at the next AZ PROS meeting!
THANK YOU"
What it means is that the intent to create a safe and valuable place for the sales community has come to fruition. All of the missteps and obstacles, frustrations and furies disappear in a sunny day when just one person steps up and says the group has value.
Thanks Andrew for your note. It means far more than you will ever know.
This morning I spoke to my friend Steve, the President of Second Life Sales Pros who pointed out just how nice the day is and tomorrow, I get to meet with the Subject Matter Leaders of our group. It will be a dinner where a number of the sales leaders will get together and support each other.
Thursday, a cigar with another good friend and powerful leader in our group, Mike Leeds. Mike is the President of the Flagship Chapter of AzSalesPros and if my luck holds, will continue in this position for a long, long time.
One of the values of a free enterprise life is that we are always free to choose how we want to live. It may not always be easy, but it is very much worthwhile. The members of AzSalesPros, the Leadership Team and the Subject Matter Leaders all bring me to a place where a dream is now a reality and it brings me nothing but joy.
Thanks!
Happily submitted,
Michael Goodman

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