Anyone get the Wall Street Journal?

03/15/2005 06:47:07 PM · #1

Just found out I made it in the March 10th edition of the WSJ, in the Personal Journal section.

I tried online to see it and need a username and password and bugmenot had nothing to get in: Wall Stret Journal online, in the Article Archives, Search for previous WSJ articles text box, type in my name (Brad Petersen) and an article shows up Mechanics Try Online Sales Pitches
(it was an interview I did by phone concerning how we stay in touch with our customers and send out service reminders and CSI surveys after the service all via email, in addition to online appointments)

They are sending me a copy - just wish I could see it now!

w00t!

Message edited by author 2005-03-15 18:47:16.

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03/15/2005 07:15:59 PM · #2

OK, let's review . . . BradP has 11 ribbons, nicely distributed through the blues, yellows and reds; he owns his own business in a world-class destination of sunshine and beaches; he drives 25 minutes through gorgeous hills to get to his work; it has been said he is incapable of taking a bad photo; he isn't hard on the eyes for us ladies; and now he's frickin' famous to boot.

I am going back to bed and staying there!

Just kidding, Brad - you know we love OUR BradP!!!!

deapee

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03/15/2005 07:18:35 PM · #3

Originally posted by Kylie:

You forgot one thing -- looks like he has a nice 48 year old stalker from Sacramento CA -- haha J/K :-p

Congrats BradP

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03/15/2005 07:20:17 PM · #4

Originally posted by deapee:

Originally posted by Kylie:
OK, let's review . . . BradP has 11 ribbons, nicely distributed through the blues, yellows and reds; he owns his own business in a world-class destination of sunshine and beaches; he drives 25 minutes through gorgeous hills to get to his work; it has been said he is incapable of taking a bad photo; he isn't hard on the eyes for us ladies; and now he's frickin' famous to boot.

You forgot one thing -- looks like he has a nice 48 year old stalker from Sacramento CA -- haha J/K :-p

Joking that he has a stalker or that the stalker is nice? LOL!

Congrats BradP

feetstink

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03/15/2005 07:22:37 PM · #5

just the article right? not a picture? 'cuz i see the article. but not a picture. i was expecting a photo... i see your name though. :)

Message edited by author 2005-03-15 19:49:15.

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03/15/2005 07:36:58 PM · #6

Originally posted by deapee:

You forgot one thing -- looks like he has a nice 48 year old stalker from Sacramento CA -- haha J/K :-p

Congrats BradP

Thanks!
Forgot to mention my stalker also has nice legs:

Art Roflmao

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03/15/2005 07:41:36 PM · #7

Originally posted by BradP:

Originally posted by deapee:
You forgot one thing -- looks like he has a nice 48 year old stalker from Sacramento CA -- haha J/K :-p

Congrats BradP

Thanks!
Forgot to mention my stalker also has nice legs:

Who is stalking who....? ;-)

Message edited by author 2005-03-15 19:42:06.

03/15/2005 07:49:54 PM · #8

Well, this is great . . . . now everyone is reminded of my weird legs and shoes, and of course, in the ladies' room no less . . . . I think I had better stay home this year!!!!! lol Besides, I have to be home to answer the door for any interested stalkers . . . . .

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03/15/2005 07:50:35 PM · #9

Originally posted by feetstink:

just the article right? not a picture? 'cuz i see the article. but not a picture. I was expecting a photo... I see your name though. :)

Nope - no pics - was only a phone interview. Have no idea what was published either.

feetstink

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03/15/2005 07:55:36 PM · #10

there's one paragraph that quotes you in the article.

am i allowed to post it here?

03/15/2005 08:03:41 PM · #11

Originally posted by Kylie:

Besides, I have to be home to answer the door for any interested stalkers . . . . .

Eh - may want to keep an eye out for the back window instead (away from neighbor's prying eyes).

ROFL

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03/15/2005 08:12:36 PM · #12

Originally posted by feetstink:

there's one paragraph that quotes you in the article.

am i allowed to post it here?

I certainly see no reason why not, and if it is an issue, it can always be edited back out. I think the only thing that needs to be done is authorship (WSJ) needs to be noted.
Thanks!

Ironworker

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03/15/2005 08:14:57 PM · #13

Originally posted by feetstink:

there's one paragraph that quotes you in the article.

am i allowed to post it here?

In the interest of copyrights, most forums ask that you only post a couple of lines from any article, & then a link to it. Some however ask that you only post links, not sure what DP's stance is ?

feetstink

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03/15/2005 08:21:52 PM · #14

Quoted from the Wall Street Journal...

"Customer loyalty to us is everything," says Brad Petersen of Petersen Automotive, a service repair shop in Escondido, Calif., that uses an automated e-mail system from ONstation Corp. to send out service reminders to customers. "If we don't stay on top of technology and what the customer's needs are, it's easy for them to be lured away by a coupon they see for somewhere else," he says.

03/15/2005 08:30:13 PM · #15

Thanks Paul!
Never thought I'd see the day something like that happened.
:)

03/15/2005 08:35:35 PM · #16

Originally posted by Kylie:

Forgot this:

That was ~~send~~ sent to me, from the office of the Governor, as we were chosen to represent the automotive industry in the State of CA. We sent the request to Gov. Schwarzenegger and after he approved it, sent the official proclamation back, now taking up residence on our office wall.

Ahnold - my buddy!
LOL

(Was the keyboard I tell ya Kyle! - I nevr make misteaks)

Message edited by author 2005-03-15 22:40:00.

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03/15/2005 08:51:00 PM · #17

Originally posted by BradP:

Originally posted by Kylie:
OK, let's review . . . BradP has 11 ribbons, nicely distributed through the blues, yellows and reds; he owns his own business in a world-class destination of sunshine and beaches; he drives 25 minutes through gorgeous hills to get to his work; it has been said he is incapable of taking a bad photo; he isn't hard on the eyes for us ladies; and now he's frickin' famous to boot.

I am going back to bed and staying there!

Forgot this:

That was send to me, from the office of the Governor, as we were chosen to represent the automotive industry in the State of CA. We sent the request to Gov. Schwarzenegger and after he approved it, sent the official proclamation back, now taking up residence on our office wall.

Ahnold - my buddy!
LOL

Ah-Ha! I found a fault at last . . . you make typo's, too!!!!!!!! "That was send to me . . "

Mmmm, it's going to take a lot more than this I think! I say we take away your update button for a month and see how you hold up to real stress!! lol

deapee

Kodak V803

03/15/2005 08:52:35 PM · #18

I'm not going to lie, I considered stalking BradP for a while too...but ultimately, I decided against it. I think he lives far away from me. I'm still a big fan though.