Good afternoon guys,
I'd like to start by thanking all of those who did have the chance to listen into last weeks webinar. For those of you who have posted kind words in this thread as well as past threads, I thank you, I truly do!
I'd like to take this opportunity to address a couple of the statements in this particular post;
For Tony, I think I understand where you were coming from regarding your support of the organization and how at times it appears that you get nailed for your support. For this I obviously have little control. I did my best during last weeks webinar to make the point, that in the private sector (non industry) leaders of organizations must be held accountable for their actions, usually by a Board of Directors designated to provide oversight. The only real problem I have with your statement is that is appears as though you try to hold Scott Rendall accountable for what is clearly my opinion. The lesson learned here is that in all future webinars I'll state at the onset that the opinions discussed and reflected in the webinar are the opinions of Ivan Turner, and are not necessarily shared by others. So for that Tony, I am grateful.
Randy, I wholeheartedly agree with your statements. Yes, our industry is filled to the brim with guys wanting to be gurus. And yes there are alot of materials available in the industry that perhaps are little more than rehashed, repackaged materials. So far as the Craig Jasper material that you speak of I've never seen it and have no opinion one way or the other. However, it's interesting that you mention Craig. In last weeks webinar I was going to share a trick I learned from him many years ago at an
IICRC Rug cleaning course that I've personally made thousands of dollars from. Unfortunately we had run out of time. I'll try my best to share this technique during the next webinar.
In all the years I've been in the business I've never once purchased materials from anyone in our industry, nor have I ever read any Dan Kennedy material. Even so, this doesn't mean that there aren't excellent materials developed by men and women in our industry. I believe that many have benefited greatly from the handful of guys and gal who sell products to the industry.
Randy, I personally have no aspirations of becoming a Guru. I'm pretty much happy in my own skin and enjoy life just as it is for me, I really do.
For Terry, I really have to believe that the majority of listeners "got" the joke about my having to take the city bus to work each day. I'm sorry that you didn't get it. In fairness to you and others that didn't get it I'm sorry if my delivery was off. I love humor and was doing my best to weave it into the conversation. Hey, it's not the first time my jokes have bombed!
In closing, when I first decided to do these webinars I was unsure of exactly how I wanted the format to be. I knew I wanted someone to help me that was articulate, funny, and someone who had an in-dept knowledge of our industry. Scott Rendall was the obvious choice to co host these programs.
What bothers me the most is that with all the negativity that was written in this post, very few had the courage and decency to stand up for a guy who has generously given more than anyone else. Scott has been one of the best friends to our industry and yet, when he gets slammed on this board, everyone does the courageous thing and scrolls on by. Here's the kicker for you. Personally, I have very few close friends that are carpet cleaners. I have never frequented this or other industry boards to make pals. The majority of my close friends are not associated with the industry in any way shape or form. Scott on the other hand has hundreds of friends who are carpet cleaners. Yet, once again he comes in here excited about something he is passionate about and that is helping his friends and when he gets drug through the mud his friends hide due to the fact that they are afraid of being confronted by the big bad wolf and his one line degrading comments.
Have a wonderful day,
Ivan
