Comments on: Fighting Poverty- Tom Vanderwell http://agbeat.com/editorials/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/ News, insights, tools, and inspiration for business owners and professionals Wed, 16 May 2012 17:25:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Benn/AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/#comment-56458 Benn/AgentGenius Thu, 06 May 2010 00:31:14 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=5742#comment-56458 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow [...] TOM VANDERWELL is a Mortgage Loan Professional at Fifth Third Bank who has utilized social media in re... http://bit.ly/9h6WdV</span></span> #agnow [...] TOM VANDERWELL is a Mortgage Loan Professional at Fifth Third Bank who has utilized social media in re… http://bit.ly/9h6WdV

]]> By: Grand Rapids re BarCamp – May 26 : Knowledgeserviceshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/#comment-52230 Grand Rapids re BarCamp – May 26 : Knowledgeservices Wed, 05 May 2010 19:17:20 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=5742#comment-52230 [...] TOM VANDERWELL is a Mortgage Loan Professional at Fifth Third Bank who has utilized social media in recent months to enhance not only his professional life but his personal life as well. Using the power of online outlets such as Facebook and Twitter, Tom has connected himself to the Haiti relief effort, working to help provide Haitian orphanages with fresh drinking water and other essentials. He has attracted a following on Twitter that includes The Today Show’s Ann Curry and even helped to coordinate a Today Show interview for one of the orphanage directors! While he understands the importance of influence on business that social media can have, Tom is also quick to point out that “it’s about more than just generating sales” and that when we do good for others, it enhances not just our bottom line but our character and our place in the world. Come to ReBar to hear Tom speak on Using Social Media for Social Good … in the meantime, you can read more about his efforts by clicking here: http://agentgenius.com/g-rants-insanity-more/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/ [...] [...] TOM VANDERWELL is a Mortgage Loan Professional at Fifth Third Bank who has utilized social media in recent months to enhance not only his professional life but his personal life as well. Using the power of online outlets such as Facebook and Twitter, Tom has connected himself to the Haiti relief effort, working to help provide Haitian orphanages with fresh drinking water and other essentials. He has attracted a following on Twitter that includes The Today Show’s Ann Curry and even helped to coordinate a Today Show interview for one of the orphanage directors! While he understands the importance of influence on business that social media can have, Tom is also quick to point out that “it’s about more than just generating sales” and that when we do good for others, it enhances not just our bottom line but our character and our place in the world. Come to ReBar to hear Tom speak on Using Social Media for Social Good … in the meantime, you can read more about his efforts by clicking here: http://agentgenius.com/g-rants-insanity-more/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/ [...]

]]> By: Poverty at Agent Genius « Mike Muellerhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/#comment-20404 Poverty at Agent Genius « Mike Mueller Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:49:22 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=5742#comment-20404 [...] Tom Vanderwell is someone I’ve known online. He’s a lender and a very smart one at that. Talk about an eye opening experience, check out his post HERE! Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Miss Snark, the literary Agent, is a geniusPoverty is the step-mother of genius.Mac Geniuses vs. Geek Squad CIAs [...] [...] Tom Vanderwell is someone I’ve known online. He’s a lender and a very smart one at that. Talk about an eye opening experience, check out his post HERE! Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Miss Snark, the literary Agent, is a geniusPoverty is the step-mother of genius.Mac Geniuses vs. Geek Squad CIAs [...]

]]> By: Mark Eibnerhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/#comment-56459 Mark Eibner Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:17:07 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=5742#comment-56459 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">we're at it again Fighting Poverty- Tom Vanderwell: Time flies when you\'re commenting .. http://tinyurl.com/4x9w44</span></span> we’re at it again Fighting Poverty- Tom Vanderwell: Time flies when you\’re commenting .. http://tinyurl.com/4x9w44

]]> By: Ginger Wilcoxhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/#comment-20372 Ginger Wilcox Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:01:47 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=5742#comment-20372 That many children in 3000 square feet is insane and heart wrenching. This story brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful baby girl you adopted Tom. She is lucky to have a dad with a heart of gold. That many children in 3000 square feet is insane and heart wrenching. This story brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful baby girl you adopted Tom. She is lucky to have a dad with a heart of gold.

]]> By: Tom Vanderwellhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/#comment-20358 Tom Vanderwell Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:52:54 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=5742#comment-20358 Drew, Next time. I got in Thursday afternoon and literally didn't have a spare 20 minutes before I left Sunday morning. Meetings and fundraiser opportunities at Microsoft and others. You are right on about Paul...... Tom Drew,

Next time. I got in Thursday afternoon and literally didn’t have a spare 20 minutes before I left Sunday morning. Meetings and fundraiser opportunities at Microsoft and others.

You are right on about Paul……

Tom

]]> By: Drew Meyers from Zillowhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/#comment-20357 Drew Meyers from Zillow Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:47:56 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=5742#comment-20357 And I totally agree. People like paul farmer are mind-boggling -- the amount of work they do for others is truly amazing. It's a lead more people should follow. My hunch is that for those that meet paul in person, saying no to helping others is all but impossible. And I totally agree. People like paul farmer are mind-boggling — the amount of work they do for others is truly amazing. It’s a lead more people should follow. My hunch is that for those that meet paul in person, saying no to helping others is all but impossible.

]]> By: Drew Meyers from Zillowhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/#comment-20356 Drew Meyers from Zillow Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:45:48 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=5742#comment-20356 Tom- You mean you were in seattle and we didn't grab coffee or a drink? Next time... Tom-
You mean you were in seattle and we didn’t grab coffee or a drink? Next time…

]]> By: Tom Vanderwellhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/#comment-20352 Tom Vanderwell Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:47:41 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=5742#comment-20352 Benn, You're right, it's not about me, it's about the kids. However, I've learned that when you are a "vanilla" dad with two "chocolate" kids (and three more vanilla ones) you learn very early that you don't blend into the crowds very well. The way that God has used this whole adventure to bless us and to help us begin to see and meet other great people has been a wonderful ride. Thank you. Tom Benn,

You’re right, it’s not about me, it’s about the kids. However, I’ve learned that when you are a “vanilla” dad with two “chocolate” kids (and three more vanilla ones) you learn very early that you don’t blend into the crowds very well. The way that God has used this whole adventure to bless us and to help us begin to see and meet other great people has been a wonderful ride.

Thank you.

Tom

]]> By: Tom Vanderwellhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/#comment-20351 Tom Vanderwell Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:45:34 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=5742#comment-20351 Drew, Paul Farmer is just an incredible man. What he's done is truly mind boggling. I met two people from his organization last week in Seattle. His descriptions of Haiti are "right on" with what I've seen there. You're right, Haiti and it's people need a lot of help. Thank you! Tom Drew,

Paul Farmer is just an incredible man. What he’s done is truly mind boggling. I met two people from his organization last week in Seattle. His descriptions of Haiti are “right on” with what I’ve seen there. You’re right, Haiti and it’s people need a lot of help.

Thank you!

Tom

]]> By: Benn Rosaleshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/#comment-20350 Benn Rosales Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:40:22 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=5742#comment-20350 Tom, you're a lucky pop indeed, and although you probably don't like the spotlight as much as you prefer it on your cause, I'd like to say thank you, sincerely. Tom, you’re a lucky pop indeed, and although you probably don’t like the spotlight as much as you prefer it on your cause, I’d like to say thank you, sincerely.

]]> By: Tom Vanderwellhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/#comment-20349 Tom Vanderwell Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:38:03 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=5742#comment-20349 Hey Lani, Thanks for the write up. I didn't tell you this before, but the little girl sitting on my lap in that picture became my daughter 4 1/2 years ago and she's now a bouncy, noisy, excited 1st grader...... Tom Hey Lani,

Thanks for the write up. I didn’t tell you this before, but the little girl sitting on my lap in that picture became my daughter 4 1/2 years ago and she’s now a bouncy, noisy, excited 1st grader……

Tom

]]> By: Drew Meyers from Zillowhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/fighting-poverty-tom-vanderwell/#comment-20348 Drew Meyers from Zillow Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:34:55 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=5742#comment-20348 <a href="http://www.drewmeyersinsights.com/2008/03/01/mountains-beyond-mountains/" rel="nofollow">I read Mountains beyond mountains, the story of Paul Farmer's life (much of which involves his work in Haiti) and it was eye-opening to say the least</a>. Haiti is definitely a country that needs as much exposure and help as possible. Thank you for your work Tom. I read Mountains beyond mountains, the story of Paul Farmer’s life (much of which involves his work in Haiti) and it was eye-opening to say the least. Haiti is definitely a country that needs as much exposure and help as possible. Thank you for your work Tom.

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