marty (mär´të),
noun, 1. a meeting mixing business with pleasure
(i.e., "meeting + party); verb, 2. to mix
with others for fun and profit.
 Marty
Connection Martys. . . .
In addition to the quality and character of our
team members (hereafter referred to as martyers)
, the pride and joy of our concept is the casual,
relaxed environment in which martyers come together.
It's called a Marty (short for a meeting and a party)
and it's the primary place where our relationship
and friendship building takes place. This unique
Marty concept has evolved over the years into a
spirited, monthly gathering that strategically blends
business with fun. Team members and their families
come together to Marty at fellow members places-of-business,
their homes, or other special locations. Above all,
it's a place for fun and fellowship where you can
come as you are and, most importantly, you can
BE
YOURSELF.
When you arrive, you immediately
know as you walk through the door that you're
at a Marty and not a meeting. The beer's cold
(for those that want one), the soft drinks are
iced for the non-drinkers and the kids, the food's
catered in (we don't do hors d'oeuvres, we eat),
and the music's already coming from a professional
sound system. With the emphasis on relaxation,
members can kick back after a long day, leave
their business face at the door, and enjoy a social
(party) atmosphere where they can have fun and
enjoy themselves without worrying about someone
trying to sell them something. This
format is a sure fire formula for breaking down
barriers,
and team members truly get-to-know one another
over the years and forge strong personal relationships/friendships
characterized by warmth and respect.
 About
two hours into the festivities everyone is pulled
together for a group photo and, while they are
in one place, things are called to order and our
version of a Marty meeting is held . By popular
request, this portion is kept short and sweet
(under 30 minutes) and consists of three sections:
1) the introduction of new members including a
description of their business, 2) a sharing session
in which Marty members track the business they've
done with each other and what their experience
was like, and 3) announcements of upcoming events
and special projects. When these topics are covered
the meeting is adjourned, the music is again turned
on and we Marty-on until the last person's gone.
"When
a group of high-energy, successful, non-competing
entrepreneurs commit to work together for everyone's
benefit the results are amazing!" says Rizer
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