Posted By admin on January 9, 2009

in October, 2008… when we first began to see the American financial staples like Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch in trouble, (then WaMu… who I personally bank with) I, like many, was fearful for our country’s future.  Some major financial institutions, as we knew it, could possibly vanish!  I was dumbfounded on how to personally respond.  My retirement plans were plummeting!!!!.

I had been investing for years in different arenas, real estate, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, foreign exchange trading, etc.  I wanted to salvage what was left of a particular retirement plan investment.  One ship after the next scene to be sinking.  Should I cashed out in store money under my mattress?  Good God!

Well, as a business consultant, investor, success coach, and motivational speaker, I KNEW that what I “thought about I brought about.”  So, I didn’t want to think about panicking.  Of course, what did I do?  I found myself crushed by fear, and I began to panic!  (Knowingly wanting to rise above it, but couldn’t.).

So, I knew I needed to draw upon my mentors’ pearls of wisdom that have been etched in my brain.

The pearl was, “It’s not only what you know, it’s who you know, and who knows you!”  I knew my “Network=Networth.” (I actually refer to these ‘pearls’ regularly.) now more than ever, these words were screaming at me! I put the “Bat Call” out there to some of my savvy investor friends in my network.  I was seeking connections, guidance, support, direction, or suggestions on this matter.

I got a response from one of my dear friends and colleagues who introduced me to a local boutique investment banking firm.  She proceeded to tell me that they incubates small to mid-cap sized companies and take them public. I thought to myself, “What does ‘incubate’ mean?” I looked it up.  It literally means to “hatch.” So, this private investment banking firm helps companies hatch (develop and go public). I thought this was interesting.  In addition, many of the companies they worked with were all about making a difference on the planet.  I definitely like the sound of that!  Companies in industries such as health and nutrition, renewable energy resources, and education.  That was right up my alley.

I spent three months investigating this company, attending presentations and meetings.  I met with the CEO and see 00 personally.  Wow!  I was impressed with their knowledge, experience, and results they achieved for their investor clients, as well as their corporate clients that they took public.

Where other financial institutions were going to vanish, this one was positioned to flourish with tons of cash and reserves!

like many of you, I consistently scalloped solutions and resources for myself to create success; personally, professionally, financially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

After scouting and researching different avenues, I completed my due diligence and chose to transfer and “park” some of my personal funds with this private investment banking firm that incubates companies and take them public.

I thought you might want to know about this resource as well, especially since I know many of you are finding ourselves in the same financial predicament.  I recommend that you connect with your networks and find out additional resources you can refer to in this economic landscape.

If you don’t have a network of support, make it a 2009 Resolution. Create a “Team of Resources” that cultivates the giving and receiving of resources.  They are there to help you find solutions, resources, connections, and ideas.

Being “the connector” that I am, they certainly could be a part of your Team of Resources to draw upon.  Joining HeartNetworking is one way you could facilitate that.

Since you are part of my network for whom I particularly want to support, my intention is to be a lifeline, like my friend did for me.

I don’t know if this particular resource is the right fit for you.  But, if you’re looking to park your money, like I did, while the waves of economic uncertainty continued to roll, you want to do your own research and due diligence first, and then take action.

You are welcome to contact me about the one I am participating in.  I am happy to make an introduction for you.

In the meantime, look for ways you can create and or connect with your community of resources, friends, associates, and colleagues to help you navigate your way to success.

If you are interested in learning about this particular private investment bank resource, let me know ASAP via email at yasmine@heartnetworking.com

Please put in the subject line “Where Can I Park It?” I will then put you in contact with them.

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