The Huntsville Stars

Question: I want to plan an outing at the stadium for my company. What are my options?
Answer: The Stars offer a variety of affordable group and hospitality options for businesses of all sizes. We have a standard discount rate for groups of 20 or more people. In addition, the Stars offer pre-game picnic, skybox and party deck hospitality options that will make your company outing at The Joe that much more enjoyable. For more information, call (256) 882-2562 or visit us online at www.huntsvillestars.com.

Question: What role do the Milwaukee Brewers play in the day-to-day operation of the Stars?
Answer: The Brewers and Stars have a great working relationship that began in 1999. The Stars have what is known as a ‘player development contract’ with Milwaukee. The ‘PDC’ is a standard agreement that all minor league teams have with their major league affiliate. The PDC clearly defines what the relationship is between minor league and major league clubs. The Brewers main responsibility is to provide all players and coaches to the Huntsville roster. The Brewers have no input on the day-to-day business operation of the Huntsville Stars. Milwaukee has minor league teams at four levels of professional baseball: AAA, AA, A, and rookie levels. The Stars are the AA affiliate of Milwaukee and with the proximity of Nashville, Milwaukee’s AAA affiliate, the Brewers/Huntsville partnership is a perfect match.

Tom Van Schaack, General Manager

Question: How can I eliminate procrastination and the inherent fear of failure associated with this malice?
Answer: Start with a compelling strategic vision based on your values of what you really want in life and why you want it. Then link your tasks directly to that vision. This step assures your working on the right task. Next choose a proven implementation process that’s easy, organized, disciplined, repeatable and focused on essential workflow skills. Third
choose the right tool such as a Priority Planner or software like Microsoft Outlook to track and execute the task and the process. To eliminate that fear of failure become focused on learning. You must adopt the mindset that it’s not always achieving the goal that’s critical but what you learned on the road to that goal that maters.

Question: Tell me why it is so hard to identify, search, qualify, test, interview, develop and retain top sales superstars?
Answer: It all starts with a selling system that incorporates at its core a process for finding the best seeds. A process is defined as common sense being consistently executed. When sales candidates show up to be interviewed we lose all common sense because they usually do so well at interviews we become fooled into believing they will do what they say. Or we get so hung up that our industry is different so we hire from within and we automatically narrow our search thus excluding some of the best candidates. The solution begins by registering for your FREE Corporate Recruiting Guide to hiring Superstar Sales People. Follow this link: http://www.gulasgroup.com/recruiting-free.shtml

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Question: Why does someone need an insurance agent?”
Answer: The same reason you need a doctor…to get a periodic check up. Every now and then you need to take a look at your insurance and financial resources to make sure your assets and family are protected. You can spend 15 minutes on the phone and get cheap car insurance, or you can spend a little time with a season insurance professional and get advice that will help you reach your goals, retirement or college, and minimize your risks by making sure you are properly insured. You’d hate to find out AFTER the accident your insurance limits don’t cover your loss.

Question How does life insurance play into the average person’s financial plan?”
Answer: Life insurance is the platform all your other financial plans should be built on. In a word, it is income replacement…if you aren’t around to earn money for your family, its there to provide all the things you would have. In addition to replacing potential income of a lost loved one, a proper life insurance plan can help keep an estate from being liquidated to pay taxes and act as a source for tax advantaged retirement income. The most important thing to do is set up a good plan early in life while you are young and healthy. You can build on that plan as your family grows.

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Lewis & Son Roofing and Construction

Question: In the repair and replacement of roofs, what gives Lewis & Son an edge over its competition?
Answer: Lewis & Son Roofing and Construction:
1. Utilizes top quality shingles produced by GAF – the largest manufacturer of roofing products in the world
2. Places Storm Guard Adhesive Underlayment in all roof valleys
3. Installs Lomanco Omni Ridge Vent Systems on all roof peaks
4. Uses modern, up-to-date equipment
5. Has on-site Supervisors for each job
6. Employs professional roofers
7. Is the ONLY roofing contractor in the area that has Workmen’s Compensation Insurance on its staff. Shane Lewis (President of Lewis & Son) says,
    "We care about our employees AND we care about our customers!"