SMSI Fall Newsletter

Never mind. I see CR4 Admin has already moved this to the appropriate forum.

I'm not sure shameless is how I would describe us, new to blogging yes. Sorry if this was inappropriate.

Hello Sagamore.

In my original comment (that comment was subsequently edited by me), a reference to the shameless practice of drum beating (advertising) on an open forum at no expense to the advertiser was made. Note that your post has been moved by a moderator to the Commercial section from the ME section. This site allows advertising, but not within the discussion forums.

As well, I edited the original scold to a somewhat kinder, gentler comment.

You are a gentleman and a scholar and I assure you that I will not beat the drum again here.

Sagamore, please do not misunderstand my comment: CR4 allows 'pitches' for products and services, but they should be posted here, within the 'Commercial' section.

Towards that end, can I interest you in a copy of the latest edition of The CR4 Guide to Shameless Self Promotion. At 216 pages with 88 color illustrations, this book is certain to become a favorite in your library. This volume is one of many offered by LynDoor™ Press, a division of LynDoor™ Industries.

Limited to six (6) copies per order, subject to availability.

Is this something we can preview? Blogging was one of a few ideas we are throwing around to broaden our online exposure.

I see my LynDoor™ Industries partner lynlynch has discovered this thread. I echo him in welcoming you to the group.

First, my sales pitch: LynDoor™ Industries is an invisible internet distribution and manufacturing concern. We populate our warehouses with unworkable devices, nonexistent materials, and ridiculous ideas. The company makes an appearance around here once in a while, generally with some cogent point in mind, and always with tongue planted firmly in cheek. There is nothing wrong with a little introspective humor. The book referenced here is a combination of our three basic components. We have a competitor here on CR4, KrisDel™ Corporation. Watch out for them, their bunkum is nowhere as effective as ours!

Second, regarding blogging: As you have probably gleaned from my deleted comment, I am sort of old school about advertising and marketing. However, the internet is a viable tool for communication of all types, and blogging is a very common method for firms to 'get the word out'. How effective it is may be another story, but that is certainly up to you.

One way to improve your effectiveness will be to include more of your company information. This is an international forum; for an individual in Germany, it may be impractical to contact you for service.

Best of luck, and once again, welcome to CR4.

Thanks for the advice. And thanks for the welcome.

Way to go partner!!!! Our first sucker sale.

Just goes to prove there is still one being born every minute.

Welcome Sagamore, thanks for being a good sport.

Lyn, of LynDoor™ Industries.

Hang around, we may need you. Just today we were trying to figure out what a bridle loop is in a VAV system.

By all means, welcome, Sagamore. Actually, I enjoyed your post. Having been in the property manager and service trade for many years, it's good to see your advice to the group.

Many property owners don't realize the value of preventive maintenance on furnaces and such. Then folks like me will get the panicky call in the middle of the night of the first cold day. A real pain to have to go out on a service call that could have been avoided by proper yearly tune-ups.

A service man won't always have every belt and gizmo to get a heating unit going. Late at night the stores are closed, and supplies are not available. Now the customer has to suffer the cold night because somebody wasn't paying attention.