And whenever I move into a new place, I really like to re-decorate it with new things.

Every place has a different energy. Every place has a different feel to it. Every place has a different environment.

The sounds at night, the way the light shines through the windows, the way the sun wakes you up in the morning at different times—they all vary with each new place.

Every place is a blank canvas and whenever I move, I like to re-do the entire place.

And when I seek to redecorate, I only use a couple resources.

Firstly, I’m a master at Craigslist.

I will comb through Craigslist and I will find all the best deals. I truly believe that whatever you buy for a place is perfect for just that place and you should be able to re-sell it again and literally get all your money back when you move. It’s something I’ve been doing for a long time and I enjoy it.

Not only that, but along the way you tend to meet some really interesting people.

Lately, I’ve been looking for the perfect sofa for my office. I’m into the mid-century furniture and I like to throw in some modern pieces as well—some metals and everything else in there because I do like the kind of industrial-yet-classic look.

I look online and usually I’ll go from one link to the next until I find what I’m looking for. Recently, I found a really cool company in Los Angeles called apt2B.com. They’ve got amazing stuff: couches, bedroom furniture, bathroom items, kitchen stuff, home decor, everything; and the prices are ridiculous.

You guys are about to understand me a lot better. I really do geek out about certain things: dating/relationships, flipping cars, and business—good business.

What really impressed me about apartment2B is their customer service. I sent them an e-mail about a sofa, I described exactly what I was looking for and I got in touch with a gentleman named Alex.

Alex treats business like I do. When a customer e-mails, he gives them an answer. He tries to find something that’s perfect for them and tries to get as much information as possible.

I sent Alex pictures of one of my rooms and he actually found the perfect sofa to go with the room, a sofa that I really wasn’t going to even think about the first time around.

Customer service, it’s a dying breed nowadays.

Most companies don’t give a shit about customer service. They take you through a telephone robot tree; they don’t answer your e-mail; they just don’t care about you, they care about your money.

They want to make it simple and easy—for them—while forgetting about the human connection.

And you all know how much I preach about making real connections.

For over a week Alex and I have been e-mailing back and forth. We’ve gotten to know one another. He’s a good guy.

I know that he’s nice. I know that he moved here from New York. I got to know him and it made buying from them really amazing because, like me, the guys over at apartment2B are all about customer service.

For example, one guy e-mailed me about a bootcamp.  We got on the phone, we talked about it, and we got to know one another.

Have any of you guys e-mailed me about specific product?  I’ve e-mailed you back personally.  Customer service is everything in life.  It’s the beginnings of communication.

The reason why I bought the sofa from Apartment 2B was not only because of the great deal that they gave me, but also because of the customer service.  I was treated the exact way I’d like to be treated.  That’s the same reason why I fly American Airlines, and the same reason why, despite my desire for an iPhone, I stick with T-Mobile—their customer service is spot on.

Life is all about how you treat people.  And when you’re treated great, and when you treat other people great, people gravitate to you.  People want to do things for you.  People want to give you deals.

So if you’re looking for furniture for a new place, or you want to get some good design ideas, check out apt2B.com.  It’s a cool site: great people and a really great experience.

And this being extreme honesty month, I want to tell you something: most companies suck at customer service.  So if you work for a company, get on the ball, treat people great, and make your customers feel like friends.

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Hopefully, all of you have learned something today. 

What was the worst customer service experience you’ve ever had?

How do you feel when you walk into your neighborhood store—do you feel like a friend or do you feel anonymous?

House-hunting is a great way to meet people. First of all, many single women buy houses. Secondly, many women like to decorate so they go house-hunting to get ideas for décor. When you go to an open house you will always find lots of women hanging around.

And we did. We walked towards the open house, and there was a woman on her way out. How did I open her? “Hey, how was it?”

She started telling me, and we were talking, and I began to ask her questions like, “so how long have you been looking for a house?” I was trying to find things out about her. And you could see her attraction starting to build as I lead the conversation.

And then we walked into the house. I’ve been looking for a new house for about a year, and the realtor looked really familiar. I asked him, “hey man, you seem really familiar, where was it that we’ve met?” He responded, “oh yeah, it was Granville.”

I don’t really remember it being Granville, so I played along for a bit, and then I did remember him. So we talked a little bit more.

And David, one of my clients, was wondering, oh man, why are we wasting time talking to this dude? The reason that you talk to the dude is this: you are building up your social network.

The biggest mistake that men make in situations like open houses and bars is that they just wait to talk to the hot woman. They have the opportunity to chat with this guy, and they don’t take it.

And then, a week later, they run into this guy again, and he’s out with three hot women. You could walk right up to him and say, “hey man, did that condo ever sell?” And then you are introduced to the women as a friend – as a safe person that has already been screened. You don’t have to worry about an opener or finding the right thing to say, because you’re being introduced!

That is the reason why I spent ten minutes talking to the realtor and not just waiting to speak to women that I’m attracted to. I now have a friend. You could see the way he responded to me.

Always give out your business card as well. Always give it to the brokers, and everyone. Why would you want to hand out business cards to brokers and other men? Because, once again, you are building your social network.

You are there, talking to someone, and you hand him your card. Later, the guy calls you to ask if you’re still looking for property and you tell him you’re not quite sure. Then he says, “look, I’m having a get-together at my house and a few other people will be there…” This is also a great way to get invited to parties!

You have to start thinking outside of the box, particularly if you’re playing for keeps – if you want to go out and meet spectacular people. If you just want to continue to meet average people, sure, keep going to the bars. But if you want to meet spectacular people, you have to think outside the box.

Todays video goes over the importance of this blog in greater detail.

Also check out this link as well. You can create this life by clicking here.

Mine was great. I laid low and relaxed and had my Fantasy Football draft last night. As usual it looks like I will be the best team!!!

Today I want to share with you something that I find really wrong. A mans mother sent this to a friend of mine who is dating on Match.com

She of course forwarded it to me right away!!

From: saxxbh (xxxbh@talkmatch.com)
To:xxxfully1111 (xxxx1111@talkmatch.com)
Date received: August 31, 2008
Subject: its eric’s mom — your darling

Hi,
You may think this is odd….but my son is reluctant to search for someone special, because he’s a bit jaded of the whole dating scene. He does really want to find that special woman.

I thought I would act as my son’s matchmaker. I think you could be a good match for him.

Let me know if you would like my son (Eric) to email you some info about him and his photo. He is not on Match. Thanks.

Sandy

sanxxx
61-year-old woman
Beverly Hills, CA, US
Seeks men 58-68
Active within 24 hours

He is jaded by the whole dating scene.

Great so he does not have the guts to get out there and play the game like everyone else.

So his mommy is looking for dates. I can only imagine when you hang with this mommas boy and move in together.

Does mom come and move into the guest room?

Does she pick out all the furniture?

Does she tell him when and how to have sex?

In order to date you need to find your own dates and have a great attitude!!

What do you guys think of meddling mommies and jaded daters?