Today I am celebrating a milestone. I have earned over 100,000 points here on ActiveRain writing as a representative of my business and services through Chicago Bancorp ... and promoter of my industry and geographical area!
When I first started out here on the Rain, I thought those members with this number of points must be superhuman. I just couldn't imagine having that much to offer or say ... or posting and being rewarded with those types of numbers.
The possibility of other Rainmakers writing me back and being able to establish and grow the remarkable relationships I have to this date? Unimaginable!!
I now know though, that 100,000 (although a huge milestone for me) ... is just a beginning. In comparison to other Rainmakers here, I am still a novice ... and I still have much to learn. But, the excitement, anticipation, and success I feel is possible here on the Rain is endless. My participation has already helped me so much. What awaits me can only be better!
Although I am definitely celebrating my small success here today, there is much serious Rain business for me to still accomplish in the future. There are people I have to yet meet and grow relationships with through the benefits I enjoy on the Rain. Information and opinions to gather, share, and discuss with other great Rainmakers. And ... articles to read, write, and post on the Rain.
So put on your "Rain" hats and boots, slip into your waders and raincoats, and grab your umbrella! Join me and help me in my celebration today! Let's do a "Happy Dance" together!
100,000 Points in the Rain ... and growing! Later, I'll get back to work!!
Thank you all ... Gene
Gene Mundt, Sr. Vice President
Personal NMLS #216987
The Federal Savings Bank
1823 Centre Point Circle, Naperville, IL 60563
Skype! 630-219-1316
Hi Gene, congratulations on your first 100,000 points! It's a lot of fun playing in the rain! :o)
Gene- Congrats to you. I've been a rainmaker for a few months and I am excited I hit 20K this week.... It's fun meeting new people and I have gained so much information off peoples post. Congrats again to you.
Congratulations Gene! Hope to see you around - playing in the rain! It is a wonderful way to meet people, contribute, and learn.
Ann: Thanks for stopping by and for your kind congrats! I love how you say "my FIRST 100,000"!!!
Stephanie: Glad to meet a fellow mortgage originator here on the Rain Stephanie! I appreciate your stopping by! And congrats yourself on the 20K mark. It only gets better the more you take part!
Yvette: It's nice to meet you via this message! What a great reason to meet and get to know someone new. I hope to see your more in the future ...
Gene
Gene, Congrats on your milestone......more important than your points is that your post contents and blog comments are thoughtful, insightful and full of industry knowledge. Looking forward to growing in the Rain with you!
Congratulations Gene...Keep up the good work. AR is an incredible network of people and resources. It's great to hear about your successes with it.
Congrats on your milestone Gene! I'll be reading and all the great info you are sharing till the next milestone and next ....
Congratulations my friend. It is no easy task to reach this. I am about half way there and am ready for a jump start.
Rich
Congratulations my friend. It is no easy task to reach this. I am about half way there and am ready for a jump start.
Rich
Gene - WAY TO GO! This is a huge milestone and you do deserve to celebrate, my friend. As a long time dog mama, here's my happy dance to you!
Deborah: So glad that I discovered you for myself on Donne's post the other day! And, I appreciate your stopping by to offer your kind and gracious words. Thank you so much! I'll be reading more of your posts in the future ... and commenting ...
John: Thank you! Definitely a success to be proud of ... but one to improve on. I have met so many impressive professionals on the Rain. Now I have met one more ...
Haris: My friend!! Thanks for the congratulations and your friendship. Both are greatly appreciated. We have to talk again soon ..
Rich: You post very informative and interesting articles! We all can benefit from your insight and expertise Rich ... so post post post away!!
Donne: I'm just trying to catch up with YOU!! Well, and of course Snoopy ... Your thoughtfulness and caring is always appreciated. I treasure your friendship. You're one of the best things about AR, my friend.
Gene
Gene! Congrats on your 100,000 milestone! I hit mine in April while on vacation and have had a ball doing it.
Damon: Thanks so much! Sorry I missed your accomplishment ... but congrats a little late! Glad I found you and the great info you post!
Gene
Hi Gene, Congratulations on your 100,000 points. To reach that milestone requires a lot of effort. I hope you are showered with much more success with the Rain!
Tamara: How kind of you! I greatly appreciate your message. Best of luck with your work ... I'm hoping business is so good for all of us soon .. that we need to call you for vacations!
Gene
Congratulations, Gene. You have certainly provided valuable content getting to this milestone, and I look forward to the next 1000 points worth of posts.
Gene- As usual, you are just such a great achiever! 100,000 points here on the rain! Get those boots on and join me stomping in the rain!!!! YEA!!
Jane: I appreciate the compliment you extend me. Coming from you Jane ... that is high praise. Thank you!
Dagny: You always say such kind things ... and I appreciate them very much. With Chicagoland having the rainy weather that it's had as of late ... we definitely could put our rain gear on an stomp, both literally and figuratively! Consider it done Dagny!
Gene
Kudos to you Gene! Your blog always has great information and insight! Keep 'um coming!
Linda
Linda: I appreciate your stopping by and celebrating with me ... plus all the kind words. Let me know if I can broach any subjects here that would prove useful to you or your customers ...
Gene
Congratulations Gene! I admire your diligence.
Thank you much Lisa! I'm trying ...
Gene
Congratulations Gene on this momentous milestone of 100K points on A/R! Reaching this "point" means that you've worked very hard while educating and helping your colleagues and clients, and for that we're grateful. We're looking forward to your next milestone, but meanwhile take a break for the holiday weekend and enjoy yourself!
Hi Gene! CONGRATULATIONS! WooHoo! That is a HUGE milestone--believe me, it's the most difficult to attain here in the Rain. You don't have a clue what to do and you just jump in and do it--now, you've GOT it and the points will become an ignitor for you to further motivate to produce blogs for your business. The rewards are the ROI--in the form of clients though, not points!
I'm subscribing and look forward to reading more from you.
Hope you have a fabulous Fourth!
Maureen: Thank you for taking the time to write ... it's much appreciated! Remember, you have contributed to some of my success with your wonderfully written articles featured on my blog. I'm sure they have contributed greatly. With all the great writers here on AR ... I'm just trying to keep up! Hope you had a safe and Happy 4th!
Debe: I'm flattered that you are subscribing to my post. And you're entirely right when you say the more blogs you write ... the more you WANT to write in the future. So many good things come as a result ... one of which is finding new AR friends. Again, your kind words are much appreciated. I look forward to exchanging comments more often in the future ...
Gene