Ben Kinney

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Wow - Interesting conversation. I have the pleasure of living in Bellingham, Washington (Home of the Lones Group) Few comments: I have never met Dan but respect him in the industry and have enjoyed his contributions to RE. His branding is for his own personal use and promotion and he has done a great job building that brand. When I reached out to Dan he was humble and polite. His only comment was "I wish she would of picked up the phone and just called me. I am sure we could of worked it out." It saddens me that now good money in tough times will have to be spent by Dan over a silly issue that two adults could of resolved. Denise Lones: Although not nationally famous in RE. She has built a good following in our NW region. I have had the honor of sitting panels with her and seeing her content and having her clients as agents in my brokerages. Denise is a good person and a talented teacher. That being said Denise. Daniel sells real estate - You sell coaching and products. He is no competition to you. In fact like when a musicians songs are used on youtube. Smart musicians let it ride and benefit from the additional exposure (IE Barcelona music used on the Kurioso Sea Aquarium video) I would of been more supportive if Dan had: Ripped off your brand (he had no idea who you were), offered a similiar product, worked in the same market, or responded poorly to a conversation. Denise I do not understand how he negatively affects your business? Why you did not just call him and seek first to understand. ------------------ Secondly I would not see Dan's supports as bullying or harrrassing (although I have no idea about the details of your calls, emails, website forms, ...) Dan now has to hire an attorney to respond and waste both of yours money in a time when it is really not needed. SO never give an opinion with out some advice. Dan - come to Bellingham and teach a blogging class and you can stay with me! Denise - Join him for the class. Now that would be fun. Both of you please kiss and make up. This is silly. I feel so sorry for all poor zebras out there. They are the innocent victims in this battle and the only winners are attorneys. With love and support Ben

Wow - Interesting conversation. I have the pleasure of living in Bellingham, Washington (Home of the Lones Group) Few comments: I have never met Dan but respect him in the industry and have enjoyed his contributions to RE. His branding is for his own personal use and promotion and he has done a great job building that brand. When I reached out to Dan he was humble and polite. His only comment was "I wish she would of picked up the phone and just called me. I am sure we could of worked it out." It saddens me that now good money in tough times will have to be spent by Dan over a silly issue that two adults could of resolved. Denise Lones: Although not nationally famous in RE. She has built a good following in our NW region. I have had the honor of sitting panels with her and seeing her content and having her clients as agents in my brokerages. Denise is a good person and a talented teacher. That being said Denise. Daniel sells real estate - You sell coaching and products. He is no competition to you. In fact like when a musicians songs are used on youtube. Smart musicians let it ride and benefit from the additional exposure (IE Barcelona music used on the Kurioso Sea Aquarium video) I would of been more supportive if Dan had: Ripped off your brand (he had no idea who you were), offered a similiar product, worked in the same market, or responded poorly to a conversation. Denise I do not understand how he negatively affects your business? Why you did not just call him and seek first to understand. ------------------ Secondly I would not see Dan's supports as bullying or harrrassing (although I have no idea about the details of your calls, emails, website forms, ...) Dan now has to hire an attorney to respond and waste both of yours money in a time when it is really not needed. SO never give an opinion with out some advice. Dan - come to Bellingham and teach a blogging class and you can stay with me! Denise - Join him for the class. Now that would be fun. Both of you please kiss and make up. This is silly. I feel so sorry for all poor zebras out there. They are the innocent victims in this battle and the only winners are attorneys. With love and support Ben

Excellent perspective. Thanks for your wisdom. I enjoy the good life teams perspective. Ben