The Opportunity Show Debut Newsletter
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April 09
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Greetings!
These
are times of great fear as well as of great excitement. Times that none
of us were ready for, yet must be completely aware of. Just as early as
the summer of 2008, as bad as the economy has become, few could
honestly say that we knew what was about to hit us just weeks ahead.
As
one by one, the big Swinging Dicks of Wall Street fell, almost without
warning, the world we thought we knew shifted from under our feet. Bear
Stearns, Lehman Brothers, AIG, The Big Three automakers, all the way
down to the cafés and hardware stores on Main Street, they are all
either gone or just hanging on.
We at The Opportunity Show hope that you pick up practical knowledge from
every issue, as well as inspiration, and start testing some of the
ideas covered here; that you get real insights and useful information
as you plan your trek along this bumpy road of difficult times and
changing conditions. That by experimenting with them and with some
innovative thinking you'll discover new ways to adapt and lead a
successful business and career.
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 The Economy of Fear and
How We Can Respond to it
By Mark Monchek
An economy of fear occurs when people are afraid to look at the newspaper for fear of what scary headlines they are going to find. What started off in the beginning of 2008 as a significant recession is now being called the most severe economic crisis since the Great Depression. At the same time, there are ways for us not only to cope, but to thrive, in this uncertain climate.
Read Full Story Here
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 Learn to Network
By Phyllis Korkki,
New York Times
An important part of building a successful career, the Art of Networking can be as important as a well-written resume. Overlooked by many of us, networking can help you develop the relationships and access you need to land a dream job or business opportunity.
This interesting and enlightening Q & A by Phyllis Korkki first published by The New York Times give us an idea of how to start.
Read full article here
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 Why you need to know about Hulu
By the Opportunity Show Staff & Donnie Pugliesse, Jr.
If you spend a lot of time on the Web, you may have heard a lot about Hulu. So what's the big deal? First, a little background. Back in the mid-1990s the first online music stores opened their (virtual) doors for business. Unfortunately, in spite of the availability of exciting new technologies, these retailers were forced to conduct business like every other store: stock physical CDs and sell them to customers. That's because the recording industry refused to allow users to download a single song or create mixes. In essence, CDNow, Amazon and other sites weren't allowed to take advantage of the full capacity of the Web...
Read full review here
So what does a cool entertainment Website have to do with you? Simply put - everything. The long and tortured history of online videos (culminating with the launch of Hulu) can provide valuable lessons for any organization looking to improve its marketing position.
- Lesson One: Technology evolves faster than you do!
- Lesson Two: Holding on to an old approach doesn't make you a leader - it just makes you stubborn.
- Lesson Three: If you don't listen to your customers, they'll go elsewhere.
- Lesson Four: Even if you're right, you can still be wrong.
- Lesson Five: There may be untapped sources of revenue right under your nose.
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Opportunity Show's First Political Candidate Wins in Election Landslide
PerformXcellence, in its first ever role as political consultant, helped Manhattan college junior Jennifer Bardong crush her opponent in a classic showdown between Bardong, an independent bi-partisan, and her opponent, a business as usual partisan candidate. The Px strategy, shake a hand, win a vote, was executed flawlessly by Bardong a naturally gifted campaigner, who also happens to pull double duty as the Px chief of staff.
Up next for px? An unnamed source told Max Resto, editor of The Opportunity Show, that Px was in negotiations with John A. Brown, a political newcomer, who recently entered the race for mayor of Bangor, Pa.
In the meantime Px CEO Mark Monchek said his next order of business was to put together a transition team who will be ready when Bardong's term begins in September.
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Thank you for taking the time to read our premier issue of The Opportunity Show newsletter. Look for a new issue every two weeks, and please forward a copy of this newsletter to your friends and colleges by clicking on the link below.
Sincerely,
Mark Monchek and the staff at PerformXcellence
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 The Opportunity Show is a newsletter meant to help you think differently about opportunity.
We will show you how opportunities show up everywhere, even in these tough times, and how you can become a master of finding opportunity and making it work for you and your business. And, in turn, make for a better world.
To learn more about the Opportunity Show, PerformXcellence, or Mark Monchek,
please visit www.performx.net
PerformXcellence
545 Eighth Ave.
Suite 401
New York, NY 10018
ph: 212-420-0570
fax: 212-420-0574
The Opportunity Show is brought to you by:
Mark Monchek, Publisher ˇ Max Resto, Editor in Chief ˇ Donnie and Jenn, Interns/Staff writers ˇ Andrew Levine, Minister without Portfolio ˇ Pablo Trinidad, Technical Consultant and Company Geek, and is designed and built by Richard Berman and Jake More of VerbFactory
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Are You Smarter Than a Fourth Grader?
There are two world famous men who were born on the same day, February 12th in 1809. The first man was arguably the most famous and important political leader in America in the 1800's. The second man, was arguably the most famous, most important scientist in the world in the 1800's.
Lets see how many readers of The Opportunity Show can get this right.
Send your answers to info@performx.net
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OPPORTUNITY OF THE WEEK
You and the guests of your choice are invited to
Fun With Catastrophe
A Casual Encounter
Presented by Michael Alden & Valerie Smaldone
Thursday April 23, 2009
6:00pm
Etc. Etc. Restaurant (upstairs)
352 West 44th. (bet. 8th & 9th)
NO COVER
Cash Bar\Table Snacks Available
Topic:
The Twelve Stages of RECESSION or
When Anger and Confusion are good things
Professionals come together to discuss, uncover and share their unique views on how to be productive and forward thinking during these tough economic times. Fun With Catastrophe is an evening dedicated to inspiration and to the creation of new partnerships and alliances.
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RSVP to Michael@MichaelAldenProductions.com
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