Hello from a new member

Hey everyone,

My name's Bill, I'm new to the forum but have been lurking for months now. I'd like to say hi and thank everyone so far, as everyone is really helpful here and full of great enthusiasm for this business. I'm new to IM but not new to computers, as I know alot of you as well had a similar start. For the last 7+ years I've been working in the IT field, most recently working for a large pharmaceutical company managing service teams in their technology department.

I loved my job and I loved my employees...it was a great experience leading so many people and it was very challenging as well. It all came to a crashing halt when the company decided to outsource a majority of their domestic technology support. Making and selling drugs was their priority of course! Having the best network and infrastructure support does not make them money. :rolleyes:

Of course it was a blessing in disguise. I decided to vacation in Europe and loved it so much here I decided to stay indefinitely. That's when I met John (who is a member here) and we decided to partner up. He was the IM guy, and I was the fitness and nutrition guy. We have a good combination going. We both have computer skills but he knows alot more about web site construction, programming, and IM. I'm an expert in fitness and nutrition and my corporate experience helps in dealing with other companies as well as outsourced employees.

We currently have a product as well as a membership site going strong, and I've been reading these forums to try to learn the field. So far it's fun and definitely rewarding.

I hope to contribute here and meet some people in the IM field as well. If anyone is going to the marketers cruise in January, John and I will be there. If you see two idiots at the bar on the ship laughing and making fun of each other, it's me and John. Come and say hello.

Bill