Do Right Because it's Right, and the Rest Falls into Place!

When I first started writing this blog, I wrote about personal branding. I've spent a lot of time and effort in making myself the kind of person I'd want to deal with. I've also spent a lot of time, effort, and money showing people what kind of person I am. When they visit ArtofJohnFrench.com, people can see what kind of person I am.
   In this new economy, people are not so willing to part with their hard earned cash like they once were. There's still money to be made, but now it's going to be made by the people who go the extra mile with their clients and customers. As I've said before, people are more willing to do business with someone they like.
   I sincerely believe we reap what we sow. Some people call in Karma. Doing the right thing has obvious benefits. Most of the time there are even financial benefits. However, doing the right thing solely for the financial benefits is not only phony and tacky, but cowardly. It takes courage and sacrifice to do right just because it's right.
  One of my latest endeavors is helping some friends form The West End Community Arts Network, (WeCan) based in Ishpeming, MI. Three years ago, I joined this group of people in the fetal stages of the organization. I was there as it grew into infancy. Now, my fellow organizers have made me President of WeCan. We're all working hard to develop this infant group into a young, vibrant and busy arts organization. I've worked hard doing my small part. I've spent my own money on it. I've stressed over things. Not because it's good publicity for me, but because it's a good idea for a lot of people.
   Our first public meeting is tonight at 6:oo p.m.  If you're in the area, and you'd like to help the community, please feel free to stop by the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library on Main Street.
   Below is my first ever television interview. I'm talking to ABC 10 about WeCan. I really came out of my comfort zone to do this! I wasn't nervous until the reporter, Mike, said "OK, NOW we're recording."

Being on the news not only helped WeCan, but it helped me with my own confidence. It helped me take another step. This was great positive exposure, and a great way to show people that I am who I say I am! 
   Now everything is falling into place!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YMihPHLwZk