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Time Is Your Capital–Invest it Wisely

When it comes to sales, you have to have a sense of urgency. It’s important to understand that time is your capital and every second counts. Many salespeople are not reaching their full potential because they simply waste time. Sure, they could look very busy but a lot of that busyness is just unproductive time.

We have all heard the phrase “Time is money.“ When it comes to sales, there is so much truth in that. Every minute a salesperson spends not engaging and talking to prospects represents lost revenue.

I have found for me that time management is all about discipline. The top salespeople learn how to master and incorporate that into their daily routines.

This applies to life as well. How much of your day is spent on things that are not going to help you achieve your goals? Do you find yourself watching too much TV? For me, I have found that TV is just a distraction that gets in the way of me achieving my goals. The same goes for social media. Yes, we can use that to promote our business but many people spend hours and hours on social media observing how other people supposedly are enjoying their lives.

If your goal is to be a top sales performer, please understand that every second matters. Here are a few tips to help you.

1) Be fully prepared

It’s the little things that make a big difference. So many people start their day disorganized and they waste time putting things together at the last minute. If you’re not doing this already, start and prepare your day the night before. Make sure your gas tank is full. Have your outfit ready the night before. Make sure that all of your sales material is organized and you are ready to present to your prospects. Know exactly where you are going the night before so the moment you walk out the door, you jump into your car and you are 100% prepared to meet your prospects.

2) Build momentum

Understand that every second you have out there in the field matters. So many representatives waste time by taking breaks.

Momentum is powerful and once you have it, you don’t want to lose it. Use the positive flow of energy and confidence that you are gaining and keep looking for new prospects.

For myself, I understand that I have a certain amount of time in the field and I never take a lunch break. I always bring a lunch with me and have snacks which keep me going throughout the day. For those of you taking 45 minute lunch breaks, can you imagine how many prospects you can speak to in 45 minutes? Yes, every second counts! Don’t waste time.

Some salespeople unfortunately become professional visitors. They spend too much time with non-prospects. The moment I find that I’m not going to write a merchant, I am out the door. The time you waste with the wrong person stops you from finding the right merchant that needs your help.

3) Repeat the things that made you successful

Too many salespeople are trying to reinvent the wheel, constantly looking for the new magic tricks on how to become successful.

Review your won and lost opportunities and find out what has been proven success for you.

You will find that keeping it simple is very important. You will also find that success is all about making every second count. Look at your schedule and start eliminating the things that are just time wasters. You will be amazed how much extra time you have. Start developing a philosophy of making every second count.

Having success in sales requires the ability to complete a multitude of tasks each day. Top salespeople make time management a priority. My goal is to give all of you the necessary tools that you need to get organized, build a plan, and stay focused.

Remember, time is your capital, make sure you invest every second wisely. Have a super successful productive week! Are you ready to take it to the next level?

RICH NORTON

Regional Sales Manager RMS

rmsnpc.com

Photo by Aron Visuals on Unsplash

Cut & Mix w/DJ Audioprism: Kurtis Blow, the Universal Hip Hop Museum and the Hip Hop Church

Vanessa Hundley

Vanessa Hundley aka DJ Audioprism is joined by Hip Hop legend Kurtis Blow as he shares his latest endeavors with the Universal Hip Hop Museum. Learn about the technology and the team behind the construction of the world’s first museum dedicated both to the history of hip hop and the continuing development of new music and techniques in the modern era. Then stay tuned in to learn more about his personal journey that has led him to share his faith with many others, especially at the monthly Hip Hop Church gathering at the Greater Hood Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in New York City.

He shares history, memories and personal stories that you won’t hear anywhere else – don’t miss a minute of it! Follow him now @KurtisBlow or visit www.KurtBlow.com for more of this legendary hip hop artist.

**Follow me (DJ Audioprism) on social media @djaudioprism , or visit www.audioprisment.com for an in depth and ever changing collection of my various endeavors, including articles on entertainment and life in the NSAEN magazine at www.nsaen.com

An Evening with Whitney: The Whitney Houston Hologram Concert

Shelley Stepanek

AN EVENING WITH WHITNEY: THE WHITNEY HOUSTON HOLOGRAM CONCERT AT FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS STARTING APRIL 14

Tickets on Sale March 6 at 10 a.m. PT

“This show raised the bar both technically and theatrically.” -Daily Telegraph

“Technically impressive and full of loving touches.” -NME

“Her hits, her ballads, her otherworldly presence can still bring out the smiles, the singalongs, the shimmies, the pure joy…” -4 News (UK)

“You quickly forget that it is a hologram and begin to both appreciate and celebrate just how good Whitney was.”
-The Herald Scotland / Glasgow Evening Times

After touring in Europe for a 24-city premier this boundary-breaking hologram concert experience featuring the voice of one of the world’s greatest entertainers, AN EVENING WITH WHITNEY: THE WHITNEY HOUSTON HOLOGRAM CONCERT will make its United States tour with an extended residency at Flamingo Las Vegas starting April 14, 2020. Tickets will range from $39 to $99 plus applicable tax and fees. Buy online at WhitneyVegas.com or Ticketmaster.com, in-person at the Flamingo box office, or by phone at 702.777.2782.

The show is produced and created by BASE Hologram in partnership with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and in association with GFour Productions. AN EVENING WITH WHITNEY is presented through state-of-the-art, proprietary holographic technology that creates a “breathtakingly convincing hologram of the late, great American superstar,” (Telegraph UK). AN EVENING WITH WHITNEY will showcase her fantastic career using holograms with a live five-piece band, backup singers and dancers to all arrangements of Whitney’s hits including “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),” and “The Greatest Love of All”.

“In 2011, Whitney and I discussed her idea of an intimate, unplugged concert tour. It was a project we called ‘Whitney Unplugged’ or ‘An Evening with Whitney’,” said Pat Houston, Whitney’s former Manager and President and CEO of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston. “While Whitney’s no longer with us, her voice and legacy will live on with us forever. AN EVENING WITH WHITNEY is another chance for us to relive and celebrate the talent that we were so lucky to receive for more than three decades and we’re excited to bring this cutting-edge musical experience to the fans who supported the pop culture phenomenon that was Whitney Houston, because they deserve nothing less.”

“It is still magical to hear this three-octave mezzo soprano belting out those effortless, velvety notes,” noted the Daily Mail UK in a review of the European tour’s opening night performance, which the Independent UK says had “fans dancing in the aisles.”

“Whitney Houston was a talent beyond words, and her influence and artistry transcended all boundaries,” said Brian Becker, Chairman & CEO, BASE Entertainment and BASE Hologram. “What we are creating here is a new theatrical concert experience designed to capture that magic. This collaboration of art, live entertainment and technology enables us all to celebrate and extend Whitney’s legacy with BASE Hologram providing audiences with the unique opportunity to experience her incredible art in a new and innovative way.”

“When she performed, there was an unmatched level of charisma and emotion to it. That’s what we’re bringing to audiences,” added Becker. “It’s an honor to be able to help add to her legacy with this project and present her incomparable talent in a way that will resonate with longtime fans and new generations alike. If you were lucky to see Whitney perform live, this is an opportunity to see her again. If you weren’t so lucky, this is the closest you may ever get to experiencing what it was like.”

AN EVENING WITH WHITNEY worked with acclaimed choreographer Fatima Robinson (“Dreamgirls,” “The Academy Awards”), who was named one of Entertainment Weekly’s “100 Most Creative People in Entertainment.” Robinson is known for her work choreographing massive events including Super Bowl halftime, Grammy, and Oscars award show performances as well as directing multiple award-winning music videos with artists such as Rihanna, Kanye West, and Mary J. Blige.

“Whitney was a musical trailblazer and I’m extremely honored to have this opportunity to help craft this show in her honor,” said Robinson. “I always enjoyed watching this magnificent woman and voice on stage and to be able to play a role in recreating that and helping others have those same emotions and experience is special.”

Dallas-Based Non-Proﬁt Welcomes Chicago Columnist Greg Schwem as Honorary Board Member

Beatrice Davis

JB Dondolo, Inc., a 501(3)c organization based out of Dallas, Texas, is privileged to announce their partnership with Greg Schwem.

Dallas, TX, March 3, 2020, –(PR.com)– JB Dondolo, Inc., a 501(3)c organization based out of Dallas, Texas, is privileged to announce their partnership with Greg Schwem. He has been welcomed to the organization as an honorary advisory board member. Both parties are aligned together as joint forces for future initiatives and events that will catapult the driven purpose of JB Dondolo.

In addition to being a prolific columnist for the Chicago Tribune; Schwem has gained popularity for his family-inspired book called, “Text me if you’re breathing: observations, frustrations and life lessons from a low-tech Dad,” as well as dedicating his time to many organizations that have found his philanthropic work to be commendable. The columnist (and author of A Comedian Crashes Your Pad comic series) provides a set of skills to the organization’s table through the use of comedy. The dual-passionate maven of creative arts will create innovative solutions to underserved communities and nations with proper access to clean water sources.

All in all, Schwem will be a great asset to the non-profit by propelling their brand reach. He hopes to elevate the awareness of the organization to others that will unite in the fight for access to clean water. This partnership has the ability to reach more communities, businesses, and more who are in need of consumable water. Just like thousands have been connected to the organization, hundreds of thousands more can be connected. The organization hopes to raise funding for their projects at their annual gala on November 14, 2020, in Irving, Texas, and Schwem will be the red-carpet host.

About JB Dondolo, Inc.:

Lumbie Mlambo founded this charitable organization in 2012. J.B. Dondolo Inc.’s mission is to provide clean water to underserved and impoverished communities in Africa and the USA who lack access to clean water. The company solves the problem by removing barriers of access to clean water. JB Dondolo, Inc. firmly believes that water is a human right.

The foundation is named after the late father, JB Dondolo, an orphan, farmer and humanitarian advocate, whose values and principles on giving continue to inspire his children, friends, and families across the world. JB Dondolo played a critical role in the fight against poverty. Dondolo’s children saw the need to form a foundation in honor of their father so his legacy of good deeds continues.

Miambo accepted a 2019 UN Global Leadership Award for the work the charity completed towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.

You may learn more about JB Dondolo, Inc. organization and its work in the communities at http://jbdondolo.org.

Contact Information:

JB Dondolo

Lumbie Miambo

817-705-6212

Contact

jbdondolo.org

Moby-Dick by Herman Melville

John Loranger

First, some fun with numbers. “Moby-Dick” is over 500 pages long (editions do vary, however,) and includes 135 chapters. The first 23 chapters and the last 23 are all good; but in between there is a mix of the good and the needless. The latter have titles like “Cetology”, “The Whiteness of the Whale”, “Of the Monstrous Pictures of Whales”, “Of the Less Erroneous Pictures of Whales” and so on. There are approximately 40 of these needless chapters. In a sense, then, Melville’s most famous work (published in 1851) is made up of two different books: the one is the novel proper, which is a great and unique work of American literature; the other is a long-winded and pedantic study of whaling and whales generally. Fortunately, the needless chapters are quite easy to identify and I have no qualms about skipping them.

The adventure begins with a sailor’s arrival in the town of New Bedford, Massachusetts. The sailor, Ishmael, is the novel’s narrator. “I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world.” At length he boards the Pequod, a Nantucket whaling ship. The captain of this vessel is the enigmatic and ominous Ahab. Imagine a mangled and one-legged Abraham Lincoln having succumbed to moral and spiritual darkness, and you will have an idea of what Ahab is. His ship is already out to sea when he informs his crew that his concern is not profit or conventional whale hunting. Ahab is in search of an enormous, apparently invincible whale named Moby-Dick; for it was this whale which tore off his leg.

Ahab is the archetype of the charismatic madman, and his appearances and words are always gripping. In one episode, he is engaged in a debate with Starbuck, his chief mate. Starbuck puts forward an appeal to common sense, which views vengeance on “a dumb brute” as madness or even blasphemy. Ahab replies:

“[Moby-Dick] tasks me; he heaps me; I see in him outrageous strength, with an inscrutable malice sinewing it. That inscrutable thing is chiefly what I hate; and be the white whale agent, or be the white whale principal, I will wreak that hate upon him. Talk not to me of blasphemy, man; I’d strike the sun if it insulted me.”

And near the novel’s disastrous climax, he says of himself with a mix of pride and melancholy: “Ahab stands alone among the millions of the peopled earth, nor gods nor men his neighbors! Cold, cold—I shiver!”

Whatever one might think about hunting in general, whale hunting in particular has about it a hard-to-deny foulness. That foulness comes through in Melville’s narrative, intentionally or not. His novel is indeed a tale of revenge, but not in accord with Ahab’s monomaniacal will. His pursuit of personal vengeance is finally turned against himself—along with everyone who is foolish enough to follow him.

Magnum Coffee Roastery

Shelley Stepanek

What’s the first thing we want when we wake up? The perfect cup of coffee. MAGNUM COFFEE ROASTERY at 1335 E. Sunset can certainly do that. With over 70 years of experience in coffee, this giant warehouse roasts thousands of pounds of beans daily. When Magnum buys a particular coffee, whether it be from Costa Rica, Guatemala, or Indonesia, etc., they have capabilities to purchase beans by the container for their customers! Now that’s a lot of beans. Every batch of beans is cupped by professionals at the coffee origin and then retested for flavor and consistency again when it arrives to their facility in the US.

The Las Vegas location started three years ago, to supply people in the western part of the country. Run by Victoria Kihnke, Christian Kihnke and Amy Johnson, these three knowledgeable people gave us a tour.

As you walk in there are plenty of great coffees and cold drinks to pick from along with marvelous muffins and pastries. Sit down and linger in one of the comfortable chairs, read the paper, or turn on the laptop. The walls are lined with bags of various flavors and grinds, and there is plenty of parking in front.

They private label for numerous companies and ship all over the world. Favorite flavors are Vanilla, Hazelnut and Salted Caramel. Magnum can package bags of every size, from a pillow pack to a 5-lb bag. If you are a company who is looking for someone to private label this is the place to call. (702) 848-3080 or visit wwww.magnumcoffee.com.

Señoras and Señores of Distinction Ball for Charity in Las Vegas

Shelley Stepanek

The Señoras of Excellence Señores of Distinction 2020 Awards Gala

This will be an elegant evening of fine dining, libations and dancing to honor men and women who have contributed their time and effort for the betterment of our community benefiting the Latin Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. I have attended this event for the last 8 years and it is a marvelous way to contribute to the community.

Friday, March 6, 2020, at 6:30 is the hosted cocktail reception followed by dinner, dancing, and of course awards presentation at the Westgate Las Vegas.

The honorees include

Legacy of Excellence

Sandy Peltyn

Founder Sandy Peltyn Foundation of Excellence

“Education Matters”

Señoras of Excellence

Shelley Berkley

Chief Executive Officer and Senior Provost Touro University Western Division

Marilyn Kirkpatrick

Clark County’s Commission Chairwoman

Señores of Distinction

Daniel J. Tafoya

President Latin Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation

Steven Horsford

US Congressman 4^th Congressional District of Nevada

A Life Well Lived, A Special Tribute to

Morgan Cashman

2020 Foundation Benefactors

Thank you to Morgan and Karen Cashman

Also Featuring Past Recipients of the Latin Chamber of Commerce-Las Vegas, Nevada Scholarship Fund

Looking forward to a great evening!

Please RSVP Black tie requested

Patricia Alcalde, Public Relations & Media

Alcalde_patricia@hotmail.com

Sandy created the Señoras of Excellence/Señores of Distinction Awards Gala as a means to provide scholarships to deserving students in southern Nevada. The group is profoundly honored to continue her mission. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing will follow a fabulous live auction that happens every year.

The Señoras of Excellence and Señores of Distinction are men and women who support the educational growth of young Latinos in the Las Vegas community. The 2020 Awards Gala has the privilege of honoring the distinguished recipients for their dedication and contribution of time and effort for the betterment of the Las Vegas community.

The Foundation for Excellence and Distinction 501(c3) has helped many students make their college education a reality.

Along with the generous sponsorships of NV Energy, Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, WGU Nevada and many additional corporate and community minded Las Vegans like yourself, we will be supporting the Latin Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation in giving the gift of higher education to students seeking excellence in their own education.

Sandy Peltyn is the Founder of the Señoras of Excellence/Señores of Distinction Foundation with the sole purpose of raising funds to assist young talented students in reaching their dreams pursuing higher education. The SOE/SOD annual awards gala was her pride and her passion, its motto being “Education Matters”.

For her invaluable contributions to our community, Sandy received numerous awards throughout her careers including The College of Southern Nevada Woman of the Year, The Hispanic of the Year Award by the Latin Chamber of Commerce, Volunteer of the Year Award by the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and Woman of the Year Award by the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow.

Sandy Colòn Peltyn, a lady of class, style, and grace and a most giving member of our community passed away in December 2018. Her memory will live on in our hearts and her legacy will continue to benefit the Sandy Peltyn Foundation of Excellence.

What it Means to be a Señoras of Excellence

A Señora is loyal to family and friends who expects no more from others than she’s willing to give; she is a woman who is confident in her beliefs, and yet is willing to listen to what others have to say.

A Señora is trustworthy, a confidante. A Señora lends a helping hand when you need her. She is your best friend, she is Love, she is Tenderness, and she is Courage.

A Señora gives the gifts of her thoughtfulness, shows her caring with good words of support and her understanding with a smile.

A Señora guides and inspires not by quoting other philosophers but by living her own good example; who accepts victories and disappointment with grace, who rises above life’s challenges and moves on.

What it Means to be a Señores of Distinction

A Señor is a man we admire, a man who raises our spirits and never lets us down.

A Señor climbs the ladder of success while consciously reaching out to bring others up with him. He knows that success is much sweeter and more meaningful when it is shared with others.

A Señor bases his life on principals, his willingness to sacrifice without expectations or Thanks. He sees success as achieving the goals he has set. He is a Son, a Brother, a Husband, a Father; strong, yet gentle.

The menu will start with butler passed appetizers during the auction. At dinner; crab & avocado salad, champagne and Thyme Granita, and a choice of petite filet mignon or boneless braised short ribs along with potato au gratin and asparagus. There will be a wide range of beautifully decorated desserts. All drinks are available with wine on every table.

Cut & Mix : Berny Martin of Catou Fashion House

Vanessa Hundley

Cut & Mix brings the focus to fashion as Vanessa Hundley aka DJ Audioprism connects with Berny Martin, Owner and Head Designer of international fashion force Catou Fashion House. Follow his journey from his humble beginning in Haiti, where he first learned sewing basics, to the world stage on which he presents his creative vision. He shares his love for the Midwest and helping people find themselves and a new start in life with his latest project, the Fashion Community Foundation.

Sister Survivors

Sally Richardson

We met face to face … Not a word was spoken. Both of us meeting our first survivor sister. Not a word was spoken with the initial shock…

Looking into each other’s eyes, with the depth of knowledge and an intensity that you can understand. Volumes of knowledge could never memorialize the depths of compassion and understanding with the smallest of gestures.

You get me. I get you. So much doesn’t even need to be spoken. It’s understood. With mutual perception, acceptance is second nature…

We watched one another order from the menu carefully, safely… Watching for foods that may trigger issues; textures being very important. Safely ordering our drinks  (Coffee for you, Coke for me) in case something needs washed down and dissolve quickly so as to not gag either of us at the table. Presence of safety, while we observed one another… Keeping demons at bay while we cared for the other.

We spoke of it briefly. Amazed at our mutual issues with food. Softly we spoke of similar elicit nourishment-alarmed by the after-effects, still today and hereafter…

We shared a tiny piece of our stories decades apart, and yet the tricks have not changed their fetishes or desires—same filthy beings. Snippets of our trauma we shared–days upon weeks, months upon years… The realization of identical impurity and fears. These foul, Immoral, corrupt souls.

We spoke some more, this time in tears, astonished that we share the same scenarios, the same degradation, the same beatings and torture. The tribulation of torment was beyond that of a twinge. Our suffering appears this day staining our affliction-ridden face. We hugged and didn’t want to let go. Meeting let us know we would be forever connected and understood.

Tightly embracing with arms of dignity and grace—all was not lost in our history of self-hate…

Our differences don’t matter at all whether it be politics, religion, race, personality, or age. It’s our similarities that count.

Political correctness is not our primary priority, but instead our parallel comparisons…
They make us forever sisters. We survived the unsurvivable which makes us endlessly and everlasting sisters–for our undying perseverance.

Survivor & Sally Frantzen Richardson

www.fightingagainsttrafficking.org | info@fightingagainsttrafficking.org

La Cave Weekend Brunch at the Wynn

Shelley Stepanek

LA CAVE, AN ELEGANT RESTAURANT IN THE WYNN HOTEL, has a stupendous weekend brunch. The restaurant has been remodeled since I last dined here and now has one open air section overlooking the beautiful pool.

Starting off there is a bottomless Bloody Mary bar along with unlimited selections of Mimosas, sparking wine, or beer if you prefer.

The weekend brunch is served Butler-Style, tray passed, each item comes out served on small plates. There are endless things to say Yes or No to starting with scrambled eggs, mini bagels & lox, egg sandwich, a to-die-for Veal Short Rib Hash, hot chicken wings, Snickers Pancakes, bacon & egg flatbread, or French toast.

Take a short break and taste the creamy Yogurt Parfait, the Heirloom Tomato Caprese, small Angus burgers, and marvelous Truffle mushroom grits. How about a cinnamon apple waffle, Filet Mignon eggs Benedict, tomato mozzarella flatbread, a purple cream cheese pancake, or baked potato loaded tater tots? Placed on your table are Applewood sliced bacon and chicken sausage links. If you still have room for more, there is a full assortment of mini cakes, cake pops, blueberry crumble, bran or Vegas cranberry muffins or house-made cookies.

The fresh air floating throughout the restaurant and a bartender standing by to restock the bar make this a great outing! Weekend brunch suggests reservations; $49, $28 per child and the bottomless bar is $29. Hours are 11:30am-9:30pm during the week and 10:30am-9:30pm on weekends. Parking is free at the Wynn.

When finished, make sure you take a tour of the Wynn and Encore which are hooked up with a great shopping mall in between.

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The Señoras of Excellence Señores of Distinction 2020 Awards Gala

Friday, March 6, 2020, at 6:30 is the hosted cocktail reception followed by dinner, dancing, and of course awards presentation at the Westgate Las Vegas.

Also Featuring Past Recipients of the Latin Chamber of Commerce-Las Vegas, Nevada Scholarship Fund

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