Networking in a Social Media World

Trout Payment Systems | Houston's payment system hook up! Debit | Credit | ACH | Point of Sales | Online Processing Email: info@troutpays.com Phone:832.693.8740 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Weekly Newsletter from Trout Payment Systems    Networking in a Social Media World "It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." - Samuel Adams Who cares if you have 2,000 Facebook "friends" if none of them would show up to your birthday party? What good are 5,000 LinkedIn "connections" if hardly any of them would return a phone call? It's not about the number of "connections", it is about the quality of the relationships. I have found that the best way to systematically initiate, grow, and foster high value relationships has been through networking.  By networking I don't just mean going to luncheons and happy hours, but joining business organizations, serving on committees, volunteering for causes that are important to people in your market, meeting new found friends for lunch, etc.  So, get out from behind the desk, bring a pack of business cards, and be prepared to shake some hands at this week's events. Even one connection made with the right person through "real world" networking can be worth more than 100 so called social media "connections." Napoleon T. Butic Trout Payment Systems   A Night of Celebration Join the Cy Fair Chamber for a night on bourbon street with music, drinks and casino! It's the Chamber's annual A Night of Celebration to announce small, medium, large and non-profit Businesses of the Year. The Ambassador of the Year and Chairman's award are also honored at this event. Name: A Night of Celebration Date: January 30, 2015 Time: 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM CST Omni Houston Hotel Westside 13210 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77079 The Oct Liability Shift Nearly all firms will need Smart Chip/EMV enabled POS and terminals by October 2015 or will accept full liability for fraudulent charges.   Contact Trout today for more info. Build a Phone App for $299! Over 65% of internet traffic is driven by mobile devices. Engage your customers & prospects through the world's first app service with only a $299 set up cost $99 a month service. Contact Trout for more info. Diamonds & Ice Gala Join us for an "Evening In Paris" at our 2015 Diamonds & Ice Gala, the Houston Northwest Chamber's primary fundraising event of the year! Hyatt Houston North 425 N. Sam Houston Pkwy  Houston, TX 77060 Saturday, January 31, 2015 Gala Check- 6 p.m., program begins at 6:50 p.m. Join Trout at this week's events: 1/13 Tue Cy Fair Chamber Networking Breakfast, Chick Fil A 8:00 am - 9:30 am Houston NW Chamber Ribbon Cutting, Stripes 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 1/14 Wed Jersey Village Professional Networking Group Weekly Luncheon 60+ professionals from the Cy Fair/NW Houston area network in friendly environment (PLEASE RSVP if attending for 1st time) 11:00 am -1:00 pm 1/15 Th Houston NW Chamber, Public Safety  The Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce is excited to present our recently appointed Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4, Place 1,  Judge Lincoln Goodwin.  8:30 am - 9:30 am Houston West Chamber, Networking After Hours 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 1/17 Sat Bayou City Burlesque & Circus Arts Festival, Warehouse Live Doors open at 7:00 pm   Trout Payment Systems is a Proud Member of the Cy Fair, Houston Northwest, and Houston West Chamber of Commerce.We are focused on serving the payment system needs of the Houston area. follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © *|2014|* *|LIST:Trout Payment Systems Corp|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|**|END:IF|* *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|* unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences