Lovefest in Full Force: FSO Stars Shine In Red Carpet Recognition

"That was without a doubt the most incredible company meeting I have ever seen. I watched the people in the room, and could see they were pumped. I saw Mitch tear up on several occasions. How many employees get to see their owner and leader, let alone see him display such emotion??? Then there is Jim out there displaying his dance moves with the employees. That was fun to watch."



Good Morning Folks,

On Thursday of last week, FSO, hosted hundreds of Associates, Managers, Directors and Executives to recognize the key players of 2013 in a special Awards & Recognition Ceremony. The event which mimicked a Hollywood awards show, featured a red carpet, acceptance speeches, a DJ and Academy Award style trophies.  

Last week's red carpet recognition gala was so awesome. Does FSO know how to celebrate or what? With over 70 nominees in attendance, it was the best awards ceremony that I can remember.. and in the spirit of complete transparency, I am not sure if I have cried that much in one night.  

I AM SO SO PROUD OF OUR COMPANY ACROSS THE GREAT FSO USA.. and to the winners of awards.

It was so special.. a night we will not forget, and in fact a night that LAUNCHES us to INSPIRE A NATION

Congrats to all the winners! The FSO lovefest was in full force and  the clapping, cheering, and dancing will resonate for many months to come. The energy, love and friendship in that room last night was awesome! We really know how to party AND dance...Wow! 

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, insights, war stories and best practices!

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees and thank you to everyone who attended and made the night so so special and unique. Not a dry eye in the house at times. 

The efforts behind making the night a top class hospitality event was clear to see - thanks to Jim, Lindsay, Aida,  all the Experience Directors, and presenters and everyone who truly made it a night to remember.

What also made it unforgettable was seeing and hearing everyone's stories of success and the inspiration it gives us to keep driving and building the FSO brand onwards and upwards across the nation.

As one tearful employee told me, "Yes, FSO truly cares for its people and tonight is proof that we mattered. We celebrated the achievements of our work, we all saw an array of emotions from tears of joy, surprised with uncontrollable shakes, overwhelming pride & acceptance and gratitude, to the man responsible for what we have and what we are right now at FSO. That man is you, Mitch. You have tirelessly worked to run a successful company which in turn made it possible for us to call FSO our home."

I am not sure where to start to respond to all the kind sentiments sent my way but to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

The future is bright, and I promise you I carry each and every one of you in my heart and personally could not be more focused on helping you achieve all the success you deserve. 

Please enjoy the photos that follow which don't even begin to express the joy of the evening.

Tomorrow check back this space as I will recap the awards with detailed accomplishments worthy of celebration for each winner.

And See more pictures on our Facebook Page.

Love Life!

Mitchell D. Weiner

Chief Happiness Officer  

Promise to Practice Winner: Shawn Curwen

Associates in Leading Role Winners: Joann Manigo & Roger Rios

Rookie of the Year Winner: Taylor Miller

Excellence in Execution HQ Winner: Jonathan Schulman

Best Experience Director Winner: Aida Hibbert

Hospitality reIMAGINED winners: Ben Rydell, Freddy Feliz, and Ian Rampaul

Leader in the Field Winner: Joseph Yap

Best Fire, Skip, Twinkle Winner: Lissette Umpierre

Our two business analysts, Karolina & Vivian

Hope Ndoci and Mitch Weiner

Tom Pategas, Kim Shephard, and Peter Marcus

(re)Imagine Excellence Winner: Christine Rainey

Missy Adriazola and Lindsay Gallagher



See more pictures on our Facebook Page.

Enthusiasm Is a Priceless Commodity!

"He didn’t just blanket the market with a bunch of form letters. He researched and targeted. He wrote a brilliant, personalized and attention-grabbing letter. And it worked. Strategic chutzpah."

Good Morning Folks,

We had a busy work weekend and thanks to many for those efforts. 

My sales team has probably heard it enough from me though it's something in sales you can't stress enough: "We must propose. You must increase your outbound work through your personal database. Direct mail and more. You MUST create urgency in your prospecting and you MUST increase your overall volumes. Don't fool yourself with busy work. You have to pick up the phone and talk to somebody in order to get results."

Which leads me to a Steve Jobs story I was reading on A.J. Jacob's LinkedIN:

In a 1994 interview, Steve Jobs told a story about when he was in high school and, one day, just called up Silicon Valley legend Bill Hewlett (of Hewlett-Packard). “His number was still in the phone book," said Jobs. "He answered the phone himself.”

Jobs asked Hewlett if he had any spare parts for a frequency counter. Hewlett not only gave him the parts, but gave him a summer job at the factory.

“Most people never pick up the phone and call,” said Jobs. “And that’s what separates sometimes the people that do things from the people that just dream about them.”

I’m no Bill Hewlett, but the best hire of my career was someone with Steve-Jobs-like chutzpah. I call it “strategic chutzpah.” And I think it’s one of the best indicators of whether an employee will be a blazing success or a profound dud. (For those who aren’t familiar with Yiddish, chutzpah is sort of related to the Spanish concept of "cojones," but without the anatomical connotations).

It takes courage and confidence to pick up the telephone and succinctly request what you need and want. This is why the combination experience of start ups and large business are important. With the small business you learn discipline, the value of team and hands on and with big business you recognize everyone puts their pants on pretty much the same way so you make that call as an equal. You put forward your value proposition and more often than not you will get a positive response.

I have noticed that asking often leads to success. It's just like winning the lottery. You can't win, if you don't play. You don't get, if you don't ask.

It's your time. Don't let it pass you by. To my sales team: Find us folks and get referrals. Find deals in sales and you get paid. What else can you ask for?

Good luck folks and let's make it happen. Stay in touch. Mitch.  Good morning. :-)

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

Learn more about what DIFFERENTIATES FSO here

Jobs, Jobs, JOBS! We Are Hiring. Job Fair Today and Tomorrow! Plus A Nationwide Call For The Best Sales Talent in The USA.

"FSO had terrific results in 2013 and 2014 is unquestionably off to a great start. I appreciate your unrelenting support as we continue to *light up the nation* and assemble teams that promise to deliver value, innovation, process improvement and cost savings to all of our clients."

That in mind, We are HIRING! And holding a Job Fair at our New York office on today and tomorrow.   And also conducting a nationwide search for the  best sales talent in the nation. Read on for details.

Good Afternoon Folks,

WE'RE HIRING!

I'm pleased to share that we are in great standing to make substantial investments to support our budding infrastructure.

We are on fire… we are growing like crazy and we need your help to get the word out to your friends and colleagues who are looking for a job or a BETTER job!

First, today and tomorrow...

RECRUITMENT OPEN HOUSE WILL TAKE PLACE AT OUR HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK CITY OFFICE:

Tues. January 21st, 2014        7:00am – 5:00pm
Wed. January, 22nd, 2014     12:00pm – 8:00pm

Immediate openings:

•           Hospitality Services       Concierge             Security  

•           Messenger Services       Office Services      Mailroom

•           Sales                            HR                        Operations

•           Record Management      Marketing             IT

In addition....

I am seeking recommendations for strong candidates who will assist my company in building a national, world-class Business Development (a.k.a. Sales) team..

Our sales team is on fire! The tenure of the team is remarkable and their efforts have translated into tremendous opportunity to invest in our "sales engine". We will expand our team in a major way and will be adding over 20 business development (sales) professionals.

Charged with propelling our national expansion plans and uncovering new business opportunities, these individuals will be an integral part of our company's sustainability through our growth. Additionally, they will have a high earning potential and report directly to me and others.

Based on market demands and with operations in 57 major US cities, we are looking to make immediate hires in the following areas:
·         New York
·         Philadelphia
·         Washington, DC
·         Atlanta
·         Miami
·         Chicago
·         Dallas
·         Houston
·         Los Angeles
·         San Francisco

Should you or someone you know of be a good fit for FSO's Personal, Passionate & Productive culture, please contact me directly (mweiner at fso-outsourcing.com) or send resumes to Lindsay Gallagher (lgallagher at fso-outsourcing.com).

As always, I appreciate your unrelenting support as we continue to *light up the nation* and assemble teams that promise to deliver value, innovation, process improvement and cost savings to all of our clients.

Have a GREAT day as I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

Learn more about what DIFFERENTIATES FSO here

Ted Tuesday: Do you love what you do for a living?

"There is never a job shortage for good people! There is an endless number of jobs that you could do successfully, and make a good living doing them. You never have to feel stuck in a particular position, company, or industry. You deserve to do what you love for a living." ~~ Brian Tracy

Good Morning Folks,

Brian Tracy made a very motivational post on Facebook (see above) that made me wonder if he ever given a TED talk.

I couldn't find a TED talk, but my online search led me to this timeless gem on YouTube (24 Techniques for Closing the Sale) that is a must for anyone in sales to watch or watch again. This being a long weekend, you might simply bookmark the link and hope to find time to consume it.

 

Have a GREAT day. Love LIFE!

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. 

Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

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