Acknowledgments
Through the years, we have attracted an abundance of people who perfectly lit our way along the path toward creation of a new sales and marketing reality. It is with joy that we say thank you to each of them. Together, we acknowledge these extraordinary contributors to PerfectCustomers Unlimited and this book:
Zoe Jarboe—for preparing us to give birth to this book.
Sam Horn—for being the “midwife” for the message of Strategic Synchronicity.
Carolyn Fine—for holding our vision and keeping our profitability train on its track.
Sheryl Fullerton—whose enthusiasm and unerring instincts make her the most “perfect” literary agent, editorial consultant, and cheerleader.
Beverly Butterfield, Kathleen Epperson, Sharon Goldinger, B.J. Hateley, Tom Heuerman, Eileen Hammer, Maryanne Koschier, Andrea Markowitz, Karen Marquardt, and Paul Wright—whose editorial expertise and dynamic designs polished the book to its becoming a brilliant and valuable gem.
Maui Writers Conference staff—for making it possible for first-time authors to realize their dreams.
Steve Piersanti and the staff of Berrett-Koehler Publishers—for their mission of shifting business paradigms, transforming the publishing industry, and honoring each of its authors with their practices and collaborative spirits. With a special thank you to Richard Wilson for attracting the “perfect peacock” to our cover.
The following extraordinary women: Judy Adler and Linda Starr—for being our Muses and greatest teachers; Pamela Grant— for being committed to our greatest success; Ann Schroeder—for her appreciation of the magnitude of this message;Heather Smith— for her powerful stand for bringing our gifts to the world; Diana Petrocelli—for propelling us forward with her passion; and Patti Loegering Wendt—for her powerful stand for women being successful in business.
The following magnificent men: James Doyle—for his unwavering commitment to our success; Steve Gartrell—for creating the means for us to share effectively our message through the Internet; Monte Pendleton—who was the first to shine a light on our path; John Stringer—whose intrigue and interest expanded our capacity to create our methods as viable for global corporations; and Paul Turro— who stood for us having and living our dreams no matter what!
Our Landmark “community”—for supporting us in being all that we can be in the world.
And, to Lucki and Freddi (the cats)—our “purrfect” partners and whose playful spirits remind us to take time out for fun and nurturing ourselves.
On a personal note, Jan gives special thanks to her family for the joy they instill and particularly to her parents, Hazel and Al Stringer, and her daughter Jana, son-in-law Chad, and grandson Slade Knowlton. She also honors all the members of her family who “gave me an outstanding foundation upon which to live an extraordinary life.” Stacey thanks and honors her parents, Janet and Elliot Rubenstein, and other members of her and Bill’s family for “the wholeness and happiness they bring to my life and for their inspiring love and steadfast spiritual faith.”
In addition, her gratitude is expressed to the members of the Universal House of Justice and the members of the Bahai International Community for the support, guidance, encouragement, and opportunities that each has provided on her developmental path and the several individuals she met who inspired her in those travels: James Bartee, Sabine Bredemeyer, Susan Clark, Danny Collins,Greg Cummins, Lea-Ann Gee, Chelly Goldberg, Margaret Griffith, Kirk Hokanson, the Jensen family, Beth Johnston,Nurith Kahane,Mary Kane, Linda and Peter Krivkovich, Susan Landwer, Lina Lou, Jeff and Pam Mondschein, Eileen and Milton Norman, Rolf Normann, Sylvia Padelford, Brenda Rarey,Tina and Phil Rose,Amelia Pawlak, Bob and Susan Rude, Sandi Salvo, Rita Schaaf, Smadar Svorai, Florence Towers,Marie Watts, Scott Weeden, the staff of The Message Company, the members of the National Speakers Association, the members of SpiritSystems, the staff of the University of Houston Small Business Development Center, and the members of the Houston Alumni Organization.
To our current and future “perfect” customers, we say thank you for transforming the world of business by first transforming your own companies into powerful magnets for attracting all the customers that you are meant to serve.
To each of our Synchronicity Leaders, we express our gratitude for connecting with this message and committing yourselves to share it with your own most perfect clients and customers.
In addition, we acknowledge and appreciate each of the people who have provided endorsements of our book. Thank you for providing us with your time, energy, and acknowledgments.