Hi all,

I've been talking with a couple people here about business ventures, self employment, etc. We would like to get a group of select people together to brainstorm business ideas, ventures, and ideally get something started.

If you are interested in being part of the group, please post here. Include a quick description of your experience with business ownership and what you'd like to see happen in this group.

This is going to be a serious thing so if you're not into participating or don't have the time, please skip it.

Once the replies here die off we'll put together a group and get a PM started.

Thanks,
- Dan

Hi all,

I've been talking with a couple people here about business ventures, self employment, etc. We would like to get a group of select people together to brainstorm business ideas, ventures, and ideally get something started.

If you are interested in being part of the group, please post here. Include a quick description of your experience with business ownership and what you'd like to see happen in this group.

This is going to be a serious thing so if you're not into participating or don't have the time, please skip it.

Once the replies here die off we'll put together a group and get a PM started.

Thanks,
- Dan

Hi all,

I've been talking with a couple people here about business ventures, self employment, etc. We would like to get a group of select people together to brainstorm business ideas, ventures, and ideally get something started.

If you are interested in being part of the group, please post here. Include a quick description of your experience with business ownership and what you'd like to see happen in this group.

This is going to be a serious thing so if you're not into participating or don't have the time, please skip it.

Once the replies here die off we'll put together a group and get a PM started.

Thanks,
- Dan

Dan,

Excellent idea - like-minded individuals, with a common goal, tend to get results!

If your business models and ideas/brainstorming will include an international aspect then I'd be delighted to throw my hat in the ring!

My experience is mainly within manufacturing and the sales and distribution thereon - most of this specifically in the engineering sector and capital equipment.

I own a share in an engineering group currently as well as interests in leisure venues, and food importation. In the past I've had interests in a varied cross section of businesses from Internet IPO's (!) through to international outsourcing ventures (predominantly in Eastern Europe, China and India).

I am 36 years old and have travelled pretty much all over the globe conducting business within all the major cultures.

Oh....and I've got an H2 (amongst other things! :-) )

I think the identification of the relevant skills and experience of the group members is the starting point - followed by a brain dump of business ideas and concepts - then a debate over the merits of each concept to quickly get to a few key "workable" business models....from there a couple of teams to branch off and work-up quick feasability studies on each key concept then back for a debate on those.

The group needs to be dynamic, decisive and have a broad mix of skills and experience.

Looking forward to it already!

Darren

I would like to hear what It's about. And would like to be a part of the original go down group. I have lots of ideas. And run a little internet business. I've done everything on my own. www.enichesoftware.com

Well, I dont have the capital or the ideas to start a business of my own...but if you need any help (whether it be technical, or mundane crap) let me know.

I have been doing various forms of computer tech support for the past 4 years as well as some Network Admin work. I might not be as qualified as you would like, but I am a quick learner.

Im up for it. We have a small select group that meets monthly to brainstorm and it is VERY helpful.

I started my own company 4 1/2 years ago with $735.00 in the bank. We had two staff memebers. Me and a girl who answered the phone while I was out doing service calls. We are now 14 people strong and at 1.4 million per year in sales. PRINTER SOLUTIONS www.fixmyprinter.com for details.

I'm real tired of practicing law. What are you thinking about doing?

We are not considering anything in particular yet. That's the point of the group, to brainstorm ideas and maybe implement some of them.

I'll leave the thread open for a few more days so don't expect to jump right in. After everyone has had a chance to reply if they're going to, we'll get a group together in a PM.

I would love to be part of the group. Granted I'm not online as much as I used to be but I can make more time as I am always looking to venture into some kind of new business.

As far as experience goes I have always been on the retail end of things but I have some pretty good knowledge of wholesale having dealt with many companies over the last 10 years.

Currently I own 2 grocery stores, have some rental property and I have a little computer business on the side during my spare time. Aside from that I help here and there with the advertising group for our main distributor.

I really like to spend money too so a new business sure would help the habit seeing as I am running out of it thanks to my sisters wanting big paychecks.

Great idea Dan
I would be very interested. I have & manage a very diverse and successful high-end woodworking company. The other company is the commercial building on short notice, a niche that is very entertaining and challenging. Count me in!

I don't have much time to offer between my job and continuing to grow my Hummer equipment business, but in the interest of growing my business and having the opportunity to brainstorm, design, and develop something I am very interested. I am not much of a business man but I have been very blessed with design and fabrication skills. Let me know

Neil Dana

www.h2ohummers.com

Dan,

Count me in.

Been in the tech business for the past 14 yrs and own my own computer sales/repair/outsource IT company now.

Would be very interested in sharing ideas - war stories - etc with the gang.

Alright, I would request to join in -- at the very least to see how this could be pulled off with everyone being everywhere. This will be interesting!

Oh yeah, my credentials: a bunch of stuff from manufacturing, developing shopping centers, retail, running restaurants, sales, to inventing stuff (even got a US patent ). My forte is negotiation and sales.

Okay, I'm interested. I have a feeling that this group could generate some incredible ideas.

I would lik eto be included, I have a ton of ideas as well. I think this could be a good idea.

OK, I'ld be interested as well. I can't guarantee that I will end up contributing anything of use to the group but I like a challenge.

I'm the Honorary Texas Chairman of the NRCC Physician's Advisory Board, serve on the Physician Board of Directors for the MedWell Group and the Advisory Board for MotoCoolStuff.

I am President of APEX Radiology,PA, and have developed a new business plan for Delantera Sportfishing which I hope to "launch" this year end or first quarter of next year.

I am currently a practicing radiologist and have served as Chief of Staff for my hospital and Director of Radiology. I am a member of the Medical Executive Committee and serve on the Strategic Planning Committee for the hospital.

I have managed two NIH-funded research laboratories and have served in Assistant Professor faculty positions at a medical school in the past as well (in my former life as BS,MS,PhD ).

If their is a company H2 involved i may have to participate....

Dan,
Count me in if there is still room. Internet marketing, relationship management and negotiations are my forte. I also have good IT skills.

Count me in!

I have a extensive background in marketing, advertising, all aspects of retail/wholesale sales and distribution, logistics, HR, LP, and all aspects of real-estate sales/broker, all aspects of automotive sales, repair, parts, and accessories. I also currently own website and have interests in several other sites as well.

I would love to be involved with this venture. Keep me informed. BIG

Dan,

Very interested - Please count me in.

Background - 28 year in medical business - former Chief Operations Officer for a $75 million national company providing outpatient services - also a high school basketball coach (my passion).

Dan,

I certainly would be interested as well. I operate a little website , among other things.

Regards,
Jason

I would be very interested. I have owned my own interior design and custom home building company for a number of years. I also buy and rehab homes to resell. Love the idea of working on new ideas that could be exciting and profitable for a large group.

Kevin

Interesting. I'd like to be in the loop.
I am a California lawyer and have been in practice for over 25 years. I am also a co founder of a biotech company, (a portion of which we sold to a publicly traded company several years ago) and serve as an officer and general counsel.

Hello Dan, I am interested to see what kind of ideas we can put together. I have done PR work, Advertising, Inside/ Outside Sales and Sales Management. ...count me in on the PM.

Count me in too!
My background includes 30 years with Ford Motor Co. where I was involved with Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance, Value Stream Mapping, Ford Production System, team building, training and a host of other initiatives.
After retiring I started Mountain Graphixs, formerly, Aztec Graphixs, the company that made the H2 decals.
Please keep me posted on further developments.

since most people I know think I have the IQ of a shell fish I will stay back and help with marketing & product application.

Dan,
Count me in too. In the off chance you guys strike gold, I don't want to be left out!

Well I could be interested. I am in the process of starting my own company with 2 other partners as well as developing some property in my area with a group of investors. Some of it might involve Hummers also.

I am currently involved in sales and distribution of petroleum equipment.

Everything that is installed at a gas station or lube center.

Why Not...........
(might as well "pretend" i'm doing something constructive while reading these threads!)

I'm a third generation "refer man" (refrigeration) that exspanded the family bid-ness into the kilowatt/puter fields (electrical / computer networking and controls)

I was a English Lit major in college (no sh!t) so everything i know i learned the old fashioned way.....broke it first and had to figure out on my own how to fix it.

This is intriguing, and I would like to see where it will go.

I have little business experience on my own, other than working for my father (who owned his own bank equipment company for 15 years before retiring at age 50). So am I somewhat familiar with business admin. I am highly creative and have been offered several jobs in graphic design just based on my portfolio work. I have access to a lot of major graphics programs and can easily turn out logos or brochures.

I currently work as an interior designer, so I'm used to dealing with picky, sue-happy clients on tight schedules who want everything done yesterday. Plus, I know which colors look purty.

Stacy

Count me in, 7 years in IT mgt. with 2 comming from a Start up. I also have tons of hookups in Vegas. "Tax free Nevada"

Count me in. I have 28 years in oil ang gas and electric utility regulation, so I might be useless but I have ideas.

Hi
I am interested, over 30 years in manufacturing and have 4 patents. Involved in dirt late model racing and own my own company, Custom Innovations. I also have my own machine shop with CNC equipment.

I would like to be involved also.
I have been in the Retail Service Station business for over 15 years and have have done some ground up retail development along those same lines. I would love to see what this diverse group could come up with.

Dan, Put a BIG check mark by my name as well. Networking is a big factor in success, and this is a perfect model for that. I'm young but full of creative thinking and ideas. I'm closing on my first Real Estate deal (4-plex) and the goal is to get to this soon ---------> Its All About Real Estate

Lets get ProActive on this......

Thanks for all of the interest. I'm going to close the invite tomorrow and discuss with the other guys over the weekend. We should have a group and PM ready on Monday.

Alright, you've peeked my interest! Count me in. I'll brag later!

This looks like it would be an interesting forum, please count me in on this. I have 20 years in project management in aerospace (planes and satellites)