[Haiko de Poel, Jr.]

All,

I am pleased to announce our newest forum, which happens to be for an Out sourced Program Manager (OPM) ... CommerceManagement Consulting - Mr. Greg Rice.

We've all seen and read Greg's posts on the boards over the years as an affiliate but now he's moving into OPM. I'm very proud when Affs make the move to OPM and even more so when they they are highly honest and ethical marketers like Greg.

Only the best wishes to Greg on his new forum and business, I know many will see the value add that Greg Brings to the quality programs he'll be representing.

Haiko

[Andy Rodriguez]

Greg,

Congratulations my friend....it's about time :-)

All, I have known Greg since my early Tiger days, I met him personally a few years ago and again in Miami. I can't think of anyone else better deserves the opportunity to become an OPM and cause change in the industry through his leadership, ethics and skill sets ...

Greg is a natural as an OPM, please support his programs and help him help you become successful......

WTG Greg !!!!!

[Greg Rice]

Thank you very much for the intro Haiko. It's been an extreme pleasure being a part of this forum and now to have my own dedicated space on the great ABW. I'm looking forward to working with more ABW folks here in the very near future.

As you may notice by the link below, I now manage the Freelance Work Exchange affiliate program and will have an official announcement very soon.

[Greg Rice]

Greg,

Congratulations my friend....it's about time :-)

All, I have known Greg since my early Tiger days, I met him personally a few years ago and again in Miami. I can't think of anyone else better deserves the opportunity to become an OPM and cause change in the industry through his leadership, ethics and skill sets ...

Greg is a natural as an OPM, please support his programs and help him help you become successful......

WTG Greg !!!!!

Thank you sir! This means a lot to me to have you and Haiko speak so highly of me. I will do all I can to live up to these words. You've been a great teacher and mentor and know I will learn so much more from you. As you taught me, the ethical way is the way to go and hope to, someday, be as respected in this industry as you are today.

[Donuts]

Good news! Nice to more ethical OPMs emerging onto the scene!

[Jorge - JRami]

:clap: Congrats Greg.

Having have met you in Miami at Andy's I know you will do great as an ethical OPM.

To much success...http://forum.abestweb.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Greg Rice]

Thanks Donuts and Jorge. It was certainly a pleasure meeting both of you in Miami and I appreciate the warm welcome.

[Andy Rodriguez]

Greg,

You know what? We are going to start a new tradition as of today....

As the first "affiliate" turned "OPM" after attending AMC I in Miami ...

You and any other affiliate that follows you has a FREE seat at all future AMC seminars in Miami or wherever we hold them....the OPM must open a forum on ABW as well so we all know they are accountable and available....

This will be the "GregRice" innitiative to turn out more qualified, ethical OPM's for the industry.... :biggrin:

[Zeus]

I'm trusting you, guys. Welcome CommerceManagement Consulting - Mr. Greg Rice.

[Greg Rice]

Greg,

You know what? We are going to start a new tradition as of today....

As the first "affiliate" turned "OPM" after attending AMC I in Miami ...

You and any other affiliate that follows you has a FREE seat at all future AMC seminars in Miami or wherever we hold them....the OPM must open a forum on ABW as well so we all know they are accountable and available....

This will be the "GregRice" innitiative to turn out more qualified, ethical OPM's for the industry.... :biggrin:

Thank you for the very generous offer and I hope you realize you just lost some money :D I planned to attend a few more of your seminars just to keep with the new information you would offer, as I know those seminars will continually change and improve.

"This will be the "GregRice" innitiative" Sweet, now I have a legacy. I'm honored!

[Greg Rice]

I'm trusting you, guys. Welcome CommerceManagement Consulting - Mr. Greg Rice.

Thanks Zeus! I can't promise I won't make mistakes because I do, but I will promise to be ethical and follow Andy's teachings. I lost too much money to parasites and unethical AMs and would never knowingly do this to anyone. If I screw up, I'll fix it. Taking a no parsite stance has cost me a couple potential clients already but I can sleep at night and don't have to hide from anyone. Besides, if I slip Andy will slap me around and set me straight :D

[Kellie aka Ms. B]

Woohoo! Congrats to you Greg. :biggrin: I have complete faith you will be an assest to AM as an OPM as you were as an affiliate. It was also a pleasure to finally meet you in person in Miami after all the time on the boards. I've no doubt that you are going to have much success as an OPM. And I doubt very seriously that Andy will have any need to slap you onto the straight and narrow.

[Andy Rodriguez]

And I doubt very seriously that Andy will have any need to slap you onto the straight and narrow.

I will need to slap a few merchants your way though, many still don't have a freaking clue ...

[nish]

Greg,

Wishing you good luck. Nice way to start a new year. Seems you will be having a busy and fruitful 2006.

cheers!
-nishith

[shawn_naturehills]

Greg,

Best of luck with your new forum and to your OPM firm. Good to see another OPM adding an ABW identity!

[7-days]

Greg,

Congrats.

I'm very happy for you.

[Zeus]

Greg Rice - CMC - Thanks Zeus! I can't promise I won't make mistakes because I do, but I will promise to be ethical and follow Andy's teachings. I lost too much money to parasites and unethical AMs and would never knowingly do this to anyone. If I screw up, I'll fix it. Taking a no parsite stance has cost me a couple potential clients already but I can sleep at night and don't have to hide from anyone.
That's what we want to hear. Congrats. You have a good teacher. We all have to decide on what side of the fence we stand. Training has a cost.
The future belongs to people promoting fair relationships between affiliates and merchants.

[eVision]

Congrats Greg! I wish you all success in your new venture!

[Rexanne]

WTG Greg!

Looking forward to working with you!

[Greg Rice]

Woohoo! Congrats to you Greg. :biggrin: I have complete faith you will be an assest to AM as an OPM as you were as an affiliate. It was also a pleasure to finally meet you in person in Miami after all the time on the boards. I've no doubt that you are going to have much success as an OPM. And I doubt very seriously that Andy will have any need to slap you onto the straight and narrow.

Thanks Kellie, it was a pleasure meeting you in Miami as well. I love seeing the faces behind the names and talking with other in this biz. I appreciate your confidence in me and your dedication to this industry.

[Greg Rice]

Thanks so much to all of you, it's sincerely appreciated. You're all part of the reason I love ABW so much!

[Rob@GoFreelance]

Hi Greg

Great to see the new forum up and running, and I look forward to working with you on the Freelance Work Exchange affiliate program this year - it's going to be an interesting year...

[Greg Rice]

Thanks Rob, I'm very excited about this program and am looking forward to a great 2006.

[Cursal]

Congrats on the Career change.
We all can only benefit from more ethical leaders in this industry.
With the names touting praise for you so far, you MUST be top-noch!
I'll be looking out for the programs you will associated with:up:
--Brian

[UncleScooter]

Looks great Greg.
Anyone who doesn't know Greg can be assured that he is a straight up guy. He generously helped me on a project. Thanks again!
Best of luck