American Express 'Gets it' with colderICE

He has a hardy laugh and a winning smile. Quick witted with a straight shooting, common sense style that comes from the school of hard knocks. And he has the ability to make sure you "Get it".
His name is John Lawson, but most people online know him as colderICE. A self made Entrepreneur (3rd Power Outlet) and Internet Commerce Education Specialist (colderICE), John, to many including me, has been a great mentor and wonderful friend. Someone we see as a shining star.
Now American Express also saw the charisma that colderICE possesses, and tapped him for their next commercial. Congratulations John, and to American Express.... I am glad to see you "Get it" too.

Santa John Lawson and Elfish Spa Lady

Christmas time is here, and we all are busy. Here is my Christmas card to all of you...Enjoy!

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!

And a Special Merry Christmas to Santa John and Elf Phaedra!!!

Rants, Raves and Renagade: Selling Circus takes a musical approach with Monk

Rants, Raves and Renagade: Selling Circus takes a musical approach with Monk

Selling Circus takes a musical approach with Monk

The challenges of marketing, promoting and branding affect more that just merchants, it is a hurdle for musicians as well. The big name stars have a slew of people handling that for them, so well that they can be arrested and still come out smelling like a rose and making money. But what about the Indie musicians? Many do not have the funds to hire an entorage of high dollar PR people, so they end up doing this on their own, much like the small sellers.

Tonght on the Selling Circus, you can hear how Monk, an Indie Musician, has been doing just that.

Monk has released his Debut CD, 'Damaged Music for Damaged People' this month, and will be discussing not only the creative aspects his music, but the business end of it as well.

AuctionWally has given me the honor of co-hosting this special show with him. Although I have been a guest of the Selling Circus as well as Brainstorming Bonanzle, this will be the first time I will be asking the questions instead of answering them.

Since Monk is also one of the Indie Musicians on my website, I have released the following Press Release. It too is a first for me.

Don't miss this unique broadcast that will bring a fresh look to an old problem for us all.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Susan Leak
Renagade's Relics
www.renagadesrelics.com
renagadesrelics@gmail.com
Monk talks music and business on the Selling Circus
Fort Payne, AL - Barre, MA - Munich, Germany

November 8, 2009:
Renagade's Relics is pleased to announce that one of it's Independent Musicians, Monk, will be a guest on the Selling Circus podcast, hosted by Walt Kolenda, aka 'AuctionWally.' Special co-host is Susan Leak aka 'Renagade' of renagadesrelics.com. This live broadcast is on Monday, November 9, 2009 on the talkshoe.com platform.

Monk, from Munich, Germany will discuss the making of his debut CD, 'Damaged Music for Damaged People'. This album was a three year solo project, with Monk writing, performing, mixing and producing.

The show will also cover the way Monk has successfully implemented the Internet to market his music and establish his brand of 'Monk.' Monk and Susan have built a working partnership for marketing Monk's album and have done so strictly via the Internet. This show will be the first time they have had the opportunity to speak directly to each other.

The Selling Circus podcast is hosted by Walt Kolenda of Barre, MA on Talkshoe. The focus is on eCommerce selling and the issues the sellers face in todays ever changing marketplace.
To have a Musician come in an address how the music world faces the same problems of marketing, promoting, and branding, offers a fresh new angle many will be able to learn from.

“ I look forward to being able to share my experiences with The Selling Circus listeners” says Monk. “I have tuned into the show myself. I have found all the guests to be knowledgeable and the platform of Talkshoe a good one. The fact people can ask their questions with ease of just typing in the chatroom or calling in on the phone is great.”

The live broadcast is at 8:00pm EST on Monday, November 9, 2009.
You can tune in by going to:
http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=53449&cmd=tc

The show will also be available for download on the site, or at http://www.renagadesrelics.com/ later in the week.

About Monk:
Monk is a singer/songwriter/musician residing in Munich,Germany. His debut CD is available on his website http://www.monk-music-monk.com/ as well as http://www.renagadesrelics.com/ .
Monk now has a band and is working towards live performances to help promote his album.

For more information contact:
Susan Leak
Renagade's Relics
Fort Payne, AL
256-844-8429

The Crisler's Say Goodbye to Antique Shop

Crisler Road Antiques in Town Creek, Alabama was the lifelong dream for the Crislers. And for six years they were able to live their dream. Now due to complications of Diabetes, the dream has to come to an end.

Mr. Crisler has had his leg amputated due to his illness and Mrs Crisler is not able to operate the store alone, nor does she want to, for this was a dream they shared together.

Although this dream is ending long before they planned, they are making sure it ends well.With the help of their sons, Justin and Jamey, aka The Alabama Blues Brothers and their many friends are planning the final sale day now.

On October 31, 2009 they will open the shop for the last time. It will be a celebration, complete with good food and great entertainment, along with the best bargains. They would love to see everything go to good homes, so you know the bargains will be tremendous.

So I am asking all Antique collectors, dealers, and music people, come on out if you can and show the Crislers just how we always rise to the occasion to help.

And if you don't know the Crisler Family, all the more reason to go. You may arrive a stranger, but you will leave calling them friend.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Time: 7:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Crisler Road Antiques and Gifts

Street: 3567 al Highway 20

City/Town: Town Creek, AL

More Info: Justin Crisler Facebook

Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Crisler, and I wish you well on your next chapter of your lives.