Joint Ventures – Share The Love Boys
January 22, 2008 by Sheri McConnell
Filed under Blog, Networking
Hi Creators!
I just launched my 4th company. After about 2 months of building it and then another 2 months of prelaunching it, I definitely have some observations to share.
AND I would LOVE to hear what you think. And please correct me if you think I am wrong–I really hope that I am.
Even with the many, many organizations that women have formed out on the Internet to empower other women, I do see a “glass ceiling” has formed.
Well known male Internet experts are partnering with each other and leaving out the women. I just got off a Seth Godin teleseminar today with a number of male powerhouses–they were inspiring but where was the female perspective.
How is it I can get a woman who has been on Oprah twice to fly across the country to speak for one of my companies, but I can’t get the over dozen or so male Internet experts I contacted to speak for My Millionaire Friends to even return my call and discuss doing a teleseminar from their home… hmmm.
Or what about the multi-millionaire I called and asked to participate at My Millionaire Friends–SHE quickly said she would love to because she wanted to reach more women with her message!
I just flipped over a book by a well known female entrepreneur and all of her testimonials were by men!
Don’t worry–I am empowered by all of this.
I think I will be renaming my new company My Millionaire Friends to My Millionaire GIRLfriends soon since the boys don’t want to come out and play anyway.
To your success,
Sheri McConnell–www.sherimcconnell.com
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Fantastic observation. As for your girlfriends, perhaps Madeline Albright says it best:
“There’s a special place in hell, for women who don’t help other women.”
Hi Sheri,
I found your e-mail newsletter provocative. I agree with you about the male Internet experts – most of them are running around beating their chests and not doing a very good job of building community. I’m not going to buy someone’s products if I don’t like them. I don’t really care how much money they make on the Internet.
Women want to build relationships, they want to be inspired, they are attracted to community, and they want to have conversations. This is what drives the best marketing today. I believe most men want this too – but not all of them know it yet because they are stuck in an aging paradigm.
In terms of the glass ceiling, there isn’t one when you are an entrepreneur. However, there may be some lag times in reaching the same levels since we are still dealing with “good ‘ol boy” clubs. Can you believe we’re not past those by now? More and more women will build their own multi-million dollar businesses (just like you are doing) and they will hold big-ticket, big money events.
Best, Wendy
P.S. Don’t give up on all the guys just yet. You’re just not reaching out to the right ones (Avoid asking anyone who uses war terminology in their marketing). I’m sure there are many male millionaires who would be interested in being part of your community. And what they bring to the table will enrich the discussion.
Hi,
I just want to say, that I love your last sentence (LOL). I see nothing wrong with changing the name to reflect a women’s only network for established entrepreneurs who are focused on helping other women learn valuable business skills.
Regina G. Sanders, CEO
A to Z Proposals Plus, Inc.
“Your #1 Choice for Technical Business Writing Services”
http://www.atozproposalsplus.com
Hi Sheri,
Thanks for a great post. I am a female born into a family of primarily males – seven uncles and two Aunts on one side, and 5 uncles on my moms side AND almost all my cousins are male!
In the traditional work force I have always been in male dominated fields and I am now seeing that the internet gurus out there are primarily males. This is something I sometimes forget because it’s been such a “norm” for me.
I am finding networking with men much easier in the internet arena especially in smaller groups. What I see with some of the gurus is that they seem to have “grown up” together in terms of success and presence. Unfortunately, I still have many women friends that are somewhat reserved or intimidated in the male world, so I really appreciate what you’re doing.
Hi Sheri and super kudos to you and your latest business…
Maybe the guys are doing you a favor and showing you (once again) that the “riches are in the niches” with the gals?
Donna Kozik
http://www.MyBigBusinessCard.com
“Write your book, market your business, make more money!”
Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to make sure you saw this over at http://www.lipsticking.com/2008/02/x-chromosome-we.html
I love how Lena thinks–passive results aren’t what we are looking for. I am an ACTION girl myself.
Sheri McConnell
I have owned an online Internet marketing and data company since 1997 and even I (a guy), have had a hard time getting in touch with the people you describe and to this day STILL haven’t reached 99% of them. And you’d be surprised to find in most cases, these supposed experts haven’t made all the money they say they have. As far as my opinion, I don’t care if you’re a female, male, or even a teenager if there is a potential for a joint venture that could be lucrative for both sides. I know there are 1000s of woman making alot more than me and other men lol. Woman tend to be more disciplined and organized which is a great asset in business (something I tend to lack lol). Business integrity has nothing to do with gender, I have been burned by women and men. I’m sure a lot of men are what you describe, but not all of us are.
A good movie to watch is that movie with Whoopi Goldberg called “The Associate”. Very funny. Be blessed. 
Sheri,
You’ve obviously been talking to the wrong guys! I’d love to be a guest on your teleseminars and I’ll even bring a woman entrepreneur with me: my wife Alex!
Get in touch! Jim@JimBouchard.org or call me at 800-786-8502. Maybe we can talk about how to Think Like a Black Belt: Tough Times? Get Tough!
Best thoughts,
Jim