Comments on: Heinous, Man

By: Lola Goetz

Lola Goetz — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:03:00 +0000

Some good points, Lori. Saw you linked by Mir, which is a huge compliment. Nice job!

I hope to get to the point where I'm getting and receiving referrals.

becky

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:07:00 +0000

Bookie, I hope you're a cheetah - stealth, sleek, and hungry. :)

Great idea, Bob. Being directly involved is a great way to know just when to separate from your sub, should that need to occur.

Amy, keep your kidneys. The people working at Starbucks are the only ones giving them away. ;))

By: Bob Younce

Bob Younce — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:04:00 +0000

Spot on, Lori. I've become guarded in recent years about recommending others to my clients. When I do, I almost often include a disclaimer, and then try to keep the whole situation at arm's length.

Now, I've done the whole subcontractor thing, but in those cases I have dealt directly with the client and the sub. It is surely more work for me, but it is also the only way I can preserve the integrity of my brand.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:42:00 +0000

It always amazes me how rude people can be. Every time. You'd think I'd get used to it after a while. Nice to have the perspective. Makes me feel less dense for getting riled up at this kind of stuff. :-)

Oh, and no one can have my kidneys.

By: Booktender

Booktender — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:43:00 +0000

Interesting contrast with my profession. Just recently a largely neglected theory by the great philosopher Monty Python has freed librarians to behave like animals-trained or otherwise!

I quote the theory below:

"You see, I don't believe that libraries should be drab places where people sit in silence, and that's been the main reason for our policy of employing wild animals as librarians."

-- Monty Python

By: Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:54:00 +0000

Good tips about referrals. Personally, I get a lot of leads through referrals. However, I also try to conduct myself as professionally as possible in all circumstances. You are right to be careful about who you refer.

I'm off to read Kristen's article now.

By: Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:34:00 +0000

Hi, Lori –

All good advice — especially “Don’t refer if you’re unsure.” Your professional reputation is too important to risk!

– Rebecca

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:21:00 +0000

LOL! Luckily, I’ve not had that experience. 🙂

By: Kristen King

Kristen King — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:52:00 +0000

Thanks for the link love, Lori, and for adding your $.02 to the conversation.

I don't need someone to pay me back referral for referral, but for the love of Pete, at least say thank you! And if I say that things are slow and ask if you could let me know if you see anything that might be a good fit, don't act like I just asked you for a kidney. Sheesh.