I have a lot of respect for
Howard Partridge but I have to tell you we have never been close. We got off to a rough start. Howard didn’t
return a phone call and as all my friends know I am petty, thin-skinned and
have the biggest ego on the Internet. So rather than be gracious about it I had
to, as my Daddy used to say, poke Howard with a sharp stick. Now it wasn't a
real stick but I had to tease Howard a little. It was not very kind or mature on
my part but what the heck I can be a real stinker sometimes.
But the problem with Howard is
despite teasing him a little I have to admit he is the real deal. So I try to
be honest with people that if you do what Howard says you will make money. When
it comes to business coaches the two big ones in Carpet Cleaning are Howard Partridge
and Joe Polish. They compliment each
other. By that I mean they are different
styles and very different approaches. But if you work the system each one will
make money for you. Which one is better? That comes down to you. Listen to each
and see which style suits your personality
Howard is a Christian and so am
I so that is a plus in my case but I also know some folks shy away from him for
that reason. So if you think being washed in the blood of the Lamb sounds
sticky Howard might not be your guy. On the other hand if you like Zig Ziglar Howard
is definitely your guy. Howard is very
much in the Zigler style and they have worked together. Howard is also closely
associated with John Maxwell. As a theologian that guy drives me crazy but as a
business coach Maxwell is well thought of.
So in my long winded and somewhat
stuffy style what I am really trying to say is: Sorry Howard for poking you
with a sharp stick.
So for the rest of you let me
explain why I am filled with remorse at my shameless teasing of Howard. It is
the power of a Thank You. I include an email thread where Howard sent me a note
of thanks. You see Howard neutralized me with his small note. It was a kind act
and as a human I get called to account by the natural law of reciprocity. Howard
was nice so now I have to be nice. As a master of persuasion Howard knows that
the best way to deal with a pain the neck like me is to try a little kindness. So
next time you want to tell that other fellow to go pound sand DON”T. Look for a
chance to try a little kindness first. You may find that a Thank you can be
more powerful than poking someone with a sharp stick.
From: Howard Partridge
<howard@howardpartridge.microsoftonline.com>
To: Barry OConnell <jboc@SpongoBongo.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 8:52 PM
Subject: Re: Thank you
To: Barry OConnell <jboc@SpongoBongo.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 8:52 PM
Subject: Re: Thank you
Thanks man!
Sent from my iPhone
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 21, 2012, at 7:23 PM, "Barry OConnell" <yesterday20785@yahoo.com> wrote:
I was just telling someone today that if they work your system
they will make money. I hope i don't offend you but I tell people that you and
Polish are like chocolate and vanilla ice cream. Pick the flavor you like and then
do what you tell them to do. Thanks for helping so many people to realize their
dreams.
Best wishes,
Barry
From: Howard Partridge <howard@howardpartridge.com>
To: JBOC@spongobongo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 4:17 PM
Subject: Thank you
To: JBOC@spongobongo.com
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 4:17 PM
Subject: Thank you
Hey
Barry,
A lady
found me because of your blog and came to my workshop in Houston.
Just
wanted to say thanks for that!
Howard
Partridge
President
of Phenomenal Products, Inc.
and
Author of 7 Secrets of a Phenomenal L.I.F.E.
808 Park
Two Drive
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
