As an EO member, I have used Member-to-Member Exchange (M2Mx) numerous times, and I have always been pleased with the responses. During one of my most recent experiences, however, I found the tool to be exceptionally beneficial.
I am in the recruiting industry, and I have clients from all over. Often times, it can be frustrating working with a client who ignores my calls for payment. It’s even more disheartening knowing that, if I wanted to file a lawsuit, it must take place in the client’s region, no matter where that is located; that is, if I wanted any real chance of collecting the amount owed. Not knowing the client’s region leaves me ignorant to the area's laws or how to go about finding a local, reputable attorney.
During my most recent experience, I had a client from Texas, USA, who was out-right refusing my calls. When I was searching for nearby law firms to pursue the client legally, I immediately thought of EO and the tremendous tools they offer. I gravitated toward M2Mx and submitted my request for information to area chapters. Within four hours, I had several recommendations from various members, all of whom could speak intelligently as to the quality of local attorneys.
With this information fresh in hand, I e-mailed my client a final time requesting payment. I also gave them the name of the law firm I would turn the case over to if they did not immediately submit a payment. Within 24 hours, I received a call from the client and he quickly paid. To this day, I am convinced that my ability to name a quality law firm in the Dallas area—one that he no doubt recognized—forced him to take action. Without the knowledge I received from EO Dallas members, I would have likely had to file suit and incur high-cost legal fees, or at least experienced a much more protracted timeline for payment. Trust me when I say that M2Mx is one of the great benefits of EO membership!
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