We are a progressive and forward thinking collective that brings ‘decision makers’ together each week for an hour of interactive business networking.

More than just a business networking group, ELITE : SIX’ decision maker, DANNY : DE HEK, has the goal to facilitate the best business networking group in New Zealand. He is dedicated to finding people who share the same values and that strive to be better versions of themselves.

• Our format is original and unique, what we offer is one of a kind. Our main point of difference is, MEMBERS get to talk for 5 minutes each in a group up to six. This is where we get our name from.
• We are a supportive environment and we FOCUS on start ups, small to medium sized businesses and business people who want to grow. You can learn and apply business strategies plus get tips and advice from other passionate entrepreneurs.
• Unlike conventional business networking, we are not focused on just one industry in each group. Members don’t come to pitch their businesses or just to hand out their business cards, there is no pressure to refer anyone. Good networking is about building strong relationships with like minded people. These people become walking ambassadors and this is where the magic happens, leads and referrals come naturally.
• Each week we offer variety of meetings. At the end the week we encourage all our members to participate in our Friday Think Tank meeting via ZOOM. This provides a central place at the end of the week where members from the other groups have the option to meet the larger business family.

Checkout our MEMBERSHIP options and REQUEST AN INVITE.

P.S. If you like this podcast please click “like” or provide comment, as that will motivate me to publish more. Would you like the opportunity to be featured on the WHAT : DE HEK Podcast? You are welcome to INVITE YOURSELF to be a guest.

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ELITE : SIX Think Tank meetings are discussed over ZOOM with our members every Friday at 9:30am.

Facilitated by DANNY : DE HEK meetings are recorded for our Podcast, we’ve been doing this since COVID-19 if you’re interested in joining in with us check out our Website at dehek.com

Certainly been a hard week on all of us, but we made it to Friday! ELITE : SIX has reinvented the way we are running our Business Networking company!

If you watch this you may get some good ideas, some creative ways that you could employ some new thinking and perhaps some new services you can offer people instead of sitting there and dwelling on the negative aspects of the Coronavirus.

Topic was Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The one-step to resolving the CORVID-19 hysteria

There is one ingredient to shifting the lives of those being disrupted and the scenes of panic buying: give them certainty in the form of an absolute.

Friday’s Think Tank meeting had two clear points: emotion and leadership. The two are opposites.

The panic or mass buying of non-essential items is pure emotion. Emotion is driven by uncertainty.

So much of what we hear around CORVID-19 is pure uncertainty.

Leadership provides certainty. Certainty on the next step. Where the next step is. Something to aim for. Even if you don’t know what the next step is and you are leader of your family or business, deliver something that is certain. Deliver something absolute. Something that is near tangible.

Examples:

·      A date (which may change),
·      A time (which may change),
·      A location (which may change),

People need to know and now. Knowing and certainty creates safety. Safety diffuses emotion. Fear subsides. Rational thinking and action resumes. Life is now focussed on there being a next step

If your boat is sinking and you’re telling your passengers ‘we will be okay’ will only work if there is a lifeboat they can see – the absolute.

Deliver the absolute in your message.

Now more than ever we look back at history and recount some of the statements issued in grave depression or war time. Now is the time to use history as our teacher and deliver what worked then. It will work now.

“We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival.” – Winston Churchill.

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Recently we had one of our members (Mark Scown) put together a presentation for ELITE : SIX to help put the situation into perspective, his goal was give some facts about the Coronavirus It was brilliant! So I asked Mark if he wouldn't mind giving the presentation again on the podcast, hope you enjoy it and I hope it relaxes you a little bit at a time of uncertainty.

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Danny de Hek (Podhost) Gerry and Clint (Genius Co-working) talk about the "Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)" we discussed the effects, uncertainty and fear on the small businesses and also the co-working space community.

DON’T LEASE AN OFFICE, JOIN A COMMUNITY.

Globally co-working is becoming the new norm, chances are if you’re not doing it, it’s you that is the odd one out. The way we work is constantly evolving and has left the need for a traditional office and the lease that anchors you to it behind.

The characters that form the community at Genius Co-working come from all walks of life we’ve got photographers, videographers, wizard like coders, recruitment consultants, architects, mortgage brokers, accountants, graphic designers, your traditional entrepreneurs to name only a few.

If you want to join a community and consider yourself a GC then chances are you will fit right it

P.S. If you like this podcast please click “like” or provide comment, as that will motivate me to publish more. Would you like the opportunity to be featured on the WHAT : DE HEK Podcast? You are welcome to INVITE YOURSELF to be a guest.

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Do you want to start a podcast and don’t know where to begin?

I’m an active Podcaster and I asked the very same question when I wanted to start. I’ve been in the Internet marketing space since 1995. Setting up a Podcast is one of the most easiest things I have done.

First thing I would do would be to buy a high-quality recording device. The one I got was a bit of an overkill, but still very affordable. My recommendation is the ‘ZOOM H6 Handy Recorder‘ they range from NZ$500-$700 as it all depends on where you shop, make sure you get a genuine one from one of their approved suppliers.

Six interchangeable input capsules make the ZOOM H6 the ultimate recorder for film, video, podcast and music. Its advanced preamps make it the best-sounding one, too. Unmatched abilities. Award-winning quality.

You may not need any additional microphones with the ZOOM H6, however if you do an ideal studio microphone would be the Audio-Technica BP40 broadcast vocal microphone offers a rich, natural, condenser-like sound from a large-diaphragm dynamic design. I also use the Blue Yeti Pro USB Microphone because I wanted a mike where I can record multiple people in a room at the same time, the Yeti Pro provides three custom condenser capsules with four distinct recording patterns and you need that to record multiple people.

Not a necessity, however it’s good to have some audio editing software, As I like to bookend my podcast with an intro and outro. I have been using Camtasia you can use it to get the best sound out of your recordings.

Next, you need a podcast hosting service. I joined a Podcasting Facebook group that had over 26,000 members, and I asked the person who ran the group what one he would recommend, and he gave me a link to Buzzsprout.

The real exciting thing for me was that I wanted my podcast to appear in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more. Buzzsprout provides this service and you can start free and you can upgrade at anytime as your podcast grows. Basically you pay as your podcast hours increase.

Buzzsprout

The best way to launch a professional podcast.

Today is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you’re looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own talk show… podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and fun way to expand your reach online.

Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of finishing your recording.

P.S. If you like this podcast please click “like” or provide comment, as that will motivate me to publish more. Would you like the opportunity to be featured on the WHAT : DE HEK Podcast? You are welcome to INVITE YOURSELF to be a guest.

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We are a progressive and forward thinking collective that brings ‘decision makers’ together each week for an hour of interactive business networking.

More than just a business networking group, ELITE : SIX’ decision maker, DANNY : DE HEK, has the goal to facilitate the best business networking group in New Zealand. He is dedicated to finding people who share the same values and that strive to be better versions of themselves.

• Our format is original and unique, what we offer is one of a kind. Our main point of difference is, MEMBERS get to talk for 5 minutes each in a group up to six. This is where we get our name from.
• We are a supportive environment and we FOCUS on start ups, small to medium sized businesses and business people who want to grow. You can learn and apply business strategies plus get tips and advice from other passionate entrepreneurs.
• Unlike conventional business networking, we are not focused on just one industry in each group. Members don’t come to pitch their businesses or just to hand out their business cards, there is no pressure to refer anyone. Good networking is about building strong relationships with like minded people. These people become walking ambassadors and this is where the magic happens, leads and referrals come naturally.
• Each week we offer variety of meetings. At the end the week we encourage all our members to participate in our Friday Think Tank meeting via ZOOM. This provides a central place at the end of the week where members from the other groups have the option to meet the larger business family.

Checkout our MEMBERSHIP options and REQUEST AN INVITE.

P.S. If you like this podcast please click “like” or provide comment, as that will motivate me to publish more. Would you like the opportunity to be featured on the WHAT : DE HEK Podcast? You are welcome to INVITE YOURSELF to be a guest.

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This is a series of Podcast by Danny de Hek with the goal to give you more insight and control of your own Internet marketing without being exploited by Website Design & Development + SEO companies.

Over the next few weeks, I will be publishing a set of Podcast on #WebArchitecture #DomainNames #Email #WebHosting #Content #Maintenance #SEO #SearchEngineOptimisation and #PaidAdvertising

What’s my background, how long have you got? My claim to fame – I started the first Internet cafe in Christchurch with a friend back in 1995 it was called The Email Centre on Worcester Boulevard. People who used to come and use our cyber services taught me how the Internet worked, looking back it was enough to make me dangerous. At that time my expertise was getting people with computers onto the Internet and teaching them how to surf the World Wide Web.

After 12 months I gained enough knowledge simply by looking over peoples shoulders, asking questions and seeing what others were using the Internet for. I learnt to be able to set up a basic website. One day I decided to sell everything I owned to buy a laptop and shortly after I maxed out my credit card with one of the first digital cameras that came to the market. I was equipped and ready to rock and roll as a mobile internet consultant.
I used to travel around New Zealand claiming to be New Zealand’s leading Internet consultant. For a one time setup cost of $300 and monthly hosting, promotion and maintenance for $30 a month, businesses could have a web presence within New Zealand’s Information Network. At one point I represented 45 different rental car brands, tourism companies and many accommodation providers throughout New Zealand. I was self appointed but I certainly made a big impact on the travel and tourism industry in New Zealand which earned me a six-figure income along the way.

Being dyslexic and not being able to read and write, I kind of stood out like a sore thumb. I received a lot of criticism in an industry that wasn’t regulated by so-called peers, known these days as keyboard warriors. However it made me stronger and more determined to succeed, the old saying “no such thing as bad press” was certainly true in my case, the fact is it put me on the map!

A few years later as the internet became more prominent and competitive, web development companies would approach my clients with flashy website designs which I couldn’t compete with. Understandably many of my clients wanted to take control of their own Internet services in house. This was my turning point, I re-strategised and invested time in myself and started doing a lot of affiliate marketing and commission based work. With a little luck one of my affiliate sites started generating $40,000 worth of profit each month. That site used to get 25,000 IP visits per day, the knowledge I learnt at that time was the real value.

These days I own and run ELITE : SIX Business Networking and continue to look after a handful of loyal website clients, and I run a few drop shipping websites of my own. A lot of the knowledge I’ve learnt from marketing other people‘s businesses and having my own sites, has kept me in the know and a leader in the industry of Internet marketing.

P.S. If you like this podcast please click “like” or provide comment, as that will motivate me to publish more. Would you like the opportunity to be featured on the WHAT : DE HEK Podcast? You are welcome to INVITE YOURSELF to be a guest.

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We are a progressive and forward thinking collective that brings ‘decision makers’ together each week for an hour of interactive business networking.

More than just a business networking group, ELITE : SIX’ decision maker, DANNY : DE HEK, has the goal to facilitate the best business networking group in New Zealand. He is dedicated to finding people who share the same values and that strive to be better versions of themselves.

• Our format is original and unique, what we offer is one of a kind. Our main point of difference is, MEMBERS get to talk for 5 minutes each in a group up to six. This is where we get our name from.
• We are a supportive environment and we FOCUS on start ups, small to medium sized businesses and business people who want to grow. You can learn and apply business strategies plus get tips and advice from other passionate entrepreneurs.
• Unlike conventional business networking, we are not focused on just one industry in each group. Members don’t come to pitch their businesses or just to hand out their business cards, there is no pressure to refer anyone. Good networking is about building strong relationships with like minded people. These people become walking ambassadors and this is where the magic happens, leads and referrals come naturally.
• Each week we offer variety of meetings. At the end the week we encourage all our members to participate in our Friday Think Tank meeting via ZOOM. This provides a central place at the end of the week where members from the other groups have the option to meet the larger business family.

Checkout our MEMBERSHIP options and REQUEST AN INVITE.

P.S. If you like this podcast please click “like” or provide comment, as that will motivate me to publish more. Would you like the opportunity to be featured on the WHAT : DE HEK Podcast? You are welcome to INVITE YOURSELF to be a guest.

Support the show

DON’T LEASE AN OFFICE, JOIN A COMMUNITY.

Globally co-working is becoming the new norm, chances are if you’re not doing it, it’s you that is the odd one out. The way we work is constantly evolving and has left the need for a traditional office and the lease that anchors you to it behind.

The characters that form the community at Genius Co-working come from all walks of life we’ve got photographers, videographers, wizard like coders, recruitment consultants, architects, mortgage brokers, accountants, graphic designers, your traditional entrepreneurs to name only a few.

If you want to join a community and consider yourself a GC then chances are you will fit right it

WAYS TO WORK

HOT DESK
Want a space to work from every now and then? This is a great entry-level option.

Hotdesk memberships have access to hotdesk area 5 days a week 8 am - 6 pm. BYOD. Includes hotdesk, chair, power & wifi.

PERMANENT DESK
Permanent memberships have their own desk. You can leave their tech on the desk and no one else can use that space.

VIRTUAL OFFICE
a Virtual Office acts as a physical presence. Providing a postal and physical drop off point. 12-month terms apply Read More at Genius Co-Working

P.S. If you like this podcast please click “like” or provide comment, as that will motivate me to publish more. Would you like the opportunity to be featured on the WHAT : DE HEK Podcast? You are welcome to INVITE YOURSELF to be a guest.

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We are a progressive and forward thinking collective that brings ‘decision makers’ together each week for an hour of interactive business networking.

More than just a business networking group, ELITE : SIX’ decision maker, DANNY : DE HEK, has the goal to facilitate the best business networking group in New Zealand. He is dedicated to finding people who share the same values and that strive to be better versions of themselves.

• Our format is original and unique, what we offer is one of a kind. Our main point of difference is, MEMBERS get to talk for 5 minutes each in a group up to six. This is where we get our name from.
• We are a supportive environment and we FOCUS on start ups, small to medium sized businesses and business people who want to grow. You can learn and apply business strategies plus get tips and advice from other passionate entrepreneurs.
• Unlike conventional business networking, we are not focused on just one industry in each group. Members don’t come to pitch their businesses or just to hand out their business cards, there is no pressure to refer anyone. Good networking is about building strong relationships with like minded people. These people become walking ambassadors and this is where the magic happens, leads and referrals come naturally.
• Each week we offer variety of meetings. At the end the week we encourage all our members to participate in our Friday Think Tank meeting via ZOOM. This provides a central place at the end of the week where members from the other groups have the option to meet the larger business family.

Checkout our MEMBERSHIP options and REQUEST AN INVITE.

P.S. If you like this podcast please click “like” or provide comment, as that will motivate me to publish more. Would you like the opportunity to be featured on the WHAT : DE HEK Podcast? You are welcome to INVITE YOURSELF to be a guest.

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