it's about time. . .

One would think that if you’re reading this blog you must already know us. Forgetting that www starts with the world. So for those that have stumbled upon our little section of the web we’d like to say hello and welcome.

I’m Dan, the blogger, creative director, lackey, chief cook and bottle washer. Along with my wife Amy we spend what little time we have from raising five children operating a few different businesses. Our passion (and bread and butter) comes from working here at iZon Greetings.

It would take too much time to cover the rest of the introduction so we invite you to read some of our past blog entries (feel free to comment) and subscribe to this blog so you’ll be sure to never miss a word of wisdom, support, business advice or maybe just something to make you smile.

If there is anything you’ve always wanted to ask us we’d love to know and would be happy to have any subject matter we can get. Little by little we’ll try to unfold the story of our lives. We often feel we should have our own reality show on TV but the good names were all taken, The Amazing Race, American Idol, America's Got Talent, America's Next Top Model (LuLu’s dream), The Apprentice (only for hair style tips), The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Big Brother (if he ever visits us), The Biggest Loser, Dancing with the Stars, Extreme Makeover, Hell's Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, Nashville Star (just to be with Jewel), The Real World, So You Think You Can Dance (have you seen our cruise video), Supernanny (we really need her), Survivor (for certain we’d win), Top Chef (hands down), Wife Swap (hmm).

For our friends that do know us perhaps you can help here with your own title suggestions.

memories of DiBellas. . .

Watching some of the footage of Hurricane Ike totally devastating Texas reminded us of how exactly one year ago we were on the Island of Galveston. It was the first time we were ever there and had no idea what to expect. We will never forget the eerie Hobby airport that was like an episode of the Twilight Zone to the numerous black and white photos that lined the hotel hallways, the monuments and the famous “Seawall” erected to protect the residents. This small island seemed to have been set in it’s past never having fully recovered from the Great Storm of 1900, the nation’s most deadliest natural disaster in history killing over 6,000 people.

On a selfish note if anyone has news of how a small family home on 31st Street faired the wrath of Ike. The home of the DiBella Family and their famous italian restaurant. Talk about history; this place brought us back in time and showed generations of family traditions with food that seemed to have been prepared as if we were relatives ourselves.

Hey Galveston, hang in there, never forget and know that we finally get it; family and history is what keeps us going no matter what life delivers us. You are in our prayers.

greeting cards deliver emotions. . .

Remember the last time you got your mail and tucked inside all the advertisements, credit card offers and bills was a brightly colored envelope that by all standards looked like a birthday card. Hold that thought for a moment.

Now, are you one that grabs it, rips it open before everything else? Or do you wait until all the other mail is sorted, trashed or filed for later viewing? Not to worry you’re not alone; many people like to savor the moment until they open their new surprise.

Are ya’ll ready? I’m sure the suspense is starting to build. Could this be the card from a distant relative with a big check inside from settling your great someone’s estate? Okay, you can dream a bit.

Well if the person that sent it to you took the time to pick out this card, hand sign it and added some unique and colorful postage I’m sure you’ll open it to find the card has the same excitement as a million dollar check. Imagine a bright bold picture (suitable for framing) and a message inside that not only grabs your attention but makes you smile and maybe outright chuckle. (no snorting allowed)

I know, all of this can be exhausting but imagine having the power to deliver those same feelings to each and every person you know or hoping to connect with and changing their lives forever (maybe that’s a stretch). But you can, you really really can. How you might ask. . .

By having a real company (not a MLM) with dedicated people who believe in the magic and are devoted to helping you build your repeat and referral business. With almost 75 reps and counting across the United States and Canada you have someone on your side.

Email us today, (info@izongreetings.com) we’d be thrilled to put you in touch with someone who can assist you all the way. Don’t be fooled, there is no investment, you will not have to enter the all the info yourself and these will be real hand signed cards (your mother couldn’t tell the difference) with actual postage no meters or pretend stamps. Back to the hand signed signature. Do those other companies believe we’re from bikini bottom and dumb enough to fall for a font or scan of their signature that clearly was printed? (sorry pet peeve)

Are you still here, sorry to be so passionate (and long.) Did you click the link and send your info in an email? If you did make sure to watch your mailbox, not for junk (we won’t send any) but look for that colorful envelope and thrill you’re going to have. (smoking afterward is optional)

If you didn’t reply, well chances are you’re not even still reading this but I’ll say it once and maybe you’ll snap to your senses. Making customers and prospects feel connected like friends is the secret many successful business people before you learned and practiced. So scroll back up and click the link or sit back and wait for retirement. (or fire-ment)