We need to get serious about B2B, B2C relationships with fellow Gulch members
How many of us are putting our money where are values are? In other words, how many of us are trading with people and companies who share our values and principles?
I'm in the process of establishing a new independent agency for insurance and financial services based in the Sacramento CA region. I will need and benefit from a comprehensive network of other professionals and services to support my own business and serve my clients.
Despite the many challenges, injustices, and threats that exist in our world today, we must recognize (and embrace) the benefits and opportunities that still exist. One of those is the ability to seek out and do business with people & companies who share our values - locally and anywhere through the web. If we each don't bother to take the time and energy to invest that effort and act consistent with our values, what the heck are we doing here, I honestly ask you?? (I mean here on Galt's Gulch online, and here on this planet to be blunt about it.)
I just finished looking at all of the businesses listed in the Marketplace and will be making some phone calls to explore exclusive or preferred B2B arrangements. Within the next couple of months you should find me there, but I'm writing this quick post to say don't wait for that. Make a conscious decision to seek out, qualify, and build relationships with others who share your values beyond the immediate and superficial transaction. I'm very thankful we have this Galt's Gulch Online and saw the power of it immediately. We must turn this community into more than an online forum for news, commentary, discussion, and commiserating. The urgency is now. The time to create our own Gulch - from wherever we live - is now. I'm not getting paid to promote the Marketplace on this Gulch, it's for my own selfish interests. I want to find a comprehensive ecosystem of businesses and partners there who can help me survive and thrive in the years ahead. Let's get seriously focused and productive people! With integrity - meaning, with other people here in the Gulch. Who else is committed to that?
I'm in the process of establishing a new independent agency for insurance and financial services based in the Sacramento CA region. I will need and benefit from a comprehensive network of other professionals and services to support my own business and serve my clients.
Despite the many challenges, injustices, and threats that exist in our world today, we must recognize (and embrace) the benefits and opportunities that still exist. One of those is the ability to seek out and do business with people & companies who share our values - locally and anywhere through the web. If we each don't bother to take the time and energy to invest that effort and act consistent with our values, what the heck are we doing here, I honestly ask you?? (I mean here on Galt's Gulch online, and here on this planet to be blunt about it.)
I just finished looking at all of the businesses listed in the Marketplace and will be making some phone calls to explore exclusive or preferred B2B arrangements. Within the next couple of months you should find me there, but I'm writing this quick post to say don't wait for that. Make a conscious decision to seek out, qualify, and build relationships with others who share your values beyond the immediate and superficial transaction. I'm very thankful we have this Galt's Gulch Online and saw the power of it immediately. We must turn this community into more than an online forum for news, commentary, discussion, and commiserating. The urgency is now. The time to create our own Gulch - from wherever we live - is now. I'm not getting paid to promote the Marketplace on this Gulch, it's for my own selfish interests. I want to find a comprehensive ecosystem of businesses and partners there who can help me survive and thrive in the years ahead. Let's get seriously focused and productive people! With integrity - meaning, with other people here in the Gulch. Who else is committed to that?
Sorry that this probably doesn't help as it is not very specific.
Thanks for the caution. Being exclusive is not my strategy or goal. It is my strong preference, but I do need to be thoughtful and careful about making this counterproductive for others or myself. Thanks.
the business-dealing part of it.
Actually, it did once exist--it was the Association of Objectivist Businessmen. There was an AOB Newsletter, and it came out, I think, once a month.
In fact, I had a subscription to it. (I was told that one did not have to be a business owner to get
a subscription). But that periodical quit publish-
ing, I don't know why.
I benefited from it, because it provided a way
for me to get in contact with someone who would
sell me plastic gloves (required as a health mea-
sure on my hot dog cart), after my boss started
buying them from Red China (which products I
refused to use, and for which for a while substituted Zip-
lock bags); but AOB eventually helped me get
the right gloves.
So there is a good reason for the existence
of such an organization. But I would beware of
getting an attitude of "I will do business only with
Objectivists, and never any outsiders." After
all, if I wanted to get a job somewhere, or to
start a business, I would not like it if my neigh-
bors were to get the attitude of "So you're an
Objectivist?!--Sorry, I don't want to buy from
anybody who is not a Christian." Or, "What
church do you go to?--None?! I don't rent rooms
to people who are not Christians, and never even
go to church!" etc.
We'd love to see you out there!
---Ducky
We love Dillman Range, but only go up there on weekdays--we've seen too many muzzle sweeps and unsafe handling by folks who show up on the weekends. Still, I would encourage you to get as much range time with your pistol as possible--not only will it help you gain confidence and familiarity with your firearm, but will greatly improve your marksmanship. Maybe some time, you can send me a message, and we can plan to meet you up there? Early afternoons, usually Tues or Thurs are best for us. If you have a rifle, consider coming out to our event at SacValley Shooting Center, Apr 8 and 9th, where we'll be teaching an awesome 2-day rifle class. The details can be found at Appleseedinfo.org / Programs / Marksmanship Clinics. We'd love to see you out there!
--Ducky
I use Dilman Range on occasion, great please… I became acquainted with my M&P Shield there, had a hard time initially because it’s an extremely small gun.
Mitch
Any thoughts on those assumptions? Glad to read them!
Load more comments...