Eric Cole

My Business Philosophy

At the heart of it all, good business is about genuine relationships with people based on mutual trust and respect. Opportunities will reveal themselves in abundance after the relationship is established.

Who I Am

As a natural Connector (see “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell) I am able to create authentic connections very quickly. My gift to the world is my passion for connecting people. Showing them how to make authentic connections and expand the field of possibilities in their personal and professional lives.

What is an Authentic Connection?

When you form an authentic connection people feel they are connecting with the real you. Having a real relationship with a real person. And while relationships can exist at various levels of connection, when authentic, they just feel real. No matter the depth.

How I Can Help You

I connect with people. When I've made a strong connection I find opportunities in my network for them to grow their businesses. I also coach people on how to make the same kind of connections for themselves.

The greatest asset any business person can have is the people they know and who know and trust them.

Just look at how the world of business is changing with the presence of social media of various kinds. Businesses that can create trust and rapport with their clients have a huge edge over their competitors.

Because of the nature of the Internet, a small business is now able to compete with the Goliaths of the world when it comes to relationships with their markets. But people will know if you’re not being real. Which is why social media can be a double-edged sword.

From a joint venture and alliance perspective? Partnering with people you like and trust greatly increases the odds of creating a successful venture or alliance. And in today’s world, that can make the difference between being wildly successful and going out of business.

Eric Cole’s Specialties:

Authentic Connecting Mentor, Personal Growth and Development, Business Growth Strategies, Facilitating Masterminds

Eric Cole’s Experience

Owner

Inner Tracks Media, LLC

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

2006 — Present (3 years)

Podcast, Ebook & Video Infoproduct Creation and Production
Affiliate Marketing
Joint Venture Strategist
Author

Self-employed

(Writing and Editing industry)

2005 — Present (4 years)

Self-published interviews:

Book:
"Spiritual Secrets of a Navy SEAL, Part I"
An interview with a private security contractor who uses esoteric techniques to keep his high-level political clients alive in Iraq. Techniques he began using during his 20+ year career as a US Navy SEAL.

Audio Interview:
"Hunted in the Desert"
How a 17 year old boy survived being hunted while checking his trap lines in the Arizona desert.
Database Administration

Skagit Valley Medical Center

(Privately Held; Medical Practice industry)

January 2003 — 2005 (2 years)

Reported to and supported C-level decision makers on major technology purchasing initiatives.

Provided technology support for VitalWorks Practice Management System, MS-SQL Server database and laboratory database system.

Created solutions for extracting data from legacy transaction and telecommunication systems for use by analysts in reporting database systems.

Data Warehouse design and implementation.

MS-SQL, Python, TCL, Expect, Visual Basic, HTML, CSS, PHP
Analytical Database Administration

The Regence Group

(Non-Profit; Insurance industry)

1998 — 2000 (2 years)

Database Administration
Data Warehouse Design
Data Analysis and Reporting
Data Extraction, Transformation Load Process Design and Implementation
Reporting Application Design and Support
Instructor

Skagit Valley College

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

June 2000 — July 2000 (2 months)

Nature Awareness Club Instructor - Teaching Animal Tracking and Plant Identification using games and other experiential methods outdoors.
Charter Pilot and Flight Instructor

Various Companies

(Airlines/Aviation industry)

1988 — 1998 (10 years)

Single Engine Land, Multiengine Land, Instrument Instruction
Part 135, VFR Charter Operations
IS Technical Support

Pacific Educational Consultants

(E-Learning industry)

1996 — 1997 (1 year)

Information Systems, Network Administration, Hardware and Software Technical Support for computer based learning and management system.
Tutor

Skagit Valley College

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

1993 — 1995 (2 years)

Tutor for Mathematics up to and including Calculus level coursework, Chemistry, and Environmental Conservation classes.
Programmer

Manpower

(Public Company; MAN; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

February 1995 — May 1995 (4 months)

Installed and configured accounting software for Premier School Agendas in Bellingham, WA.

Eric Cole’s Education

The Abraham Group

Joint Ventures and Business Growth Strategies 2007 — 2008

Activities and Societies:

Master of Passive Income Mentoring Program with Jay Abraham and Spike Humer
Cascade Flight Inc.

Pilot Training 1988 — 1991
Washington State University

BA , Business Administration , 1986 — 1988
Washington State University - College of Business and Economics

BA , Business Adminstration , 1986 — 1988
Pacific Lutheran University

1984 — 1986

Activities and Societies:

Track - Pole Vault
Student Government

Additional Information

Eric Cole’s Websites:

My Website

Eric Cole’s Interests:

Connecting and Relationships, Joint Ventures, Strategic Alliances, Edible Forest Gardening, Peak Oil, Alternative Architecture, Math, Boat building, Chinese Junk Rigs, Prehistoric Technology, Ecological Restoration Technologies, Motorcycles, Flying

Eric Cole’s Groups:

Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (25,000+ members)
eOffice
Executive Suite
On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs
Alumni of Washington State University
Alliances & Channels Friends (Partnership, Strategic Alliances, Business Development)
Linked:Seattle
Private Equity and Venture Capital Group
Eagle's Nest--Eagle Scout Award Recipients
eMarketing Association Network
ENTREPRENEURS-GET FUNDED
The 4-Hour Academy
TAO - the key to success
Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
After the Invite
FirstBoat Business Networking
Sailing network
Permaculture Supporter
The Savvy Networker
Joint Venture Discussion Forum
BMW Motorcycles - Drivers
Jay Abraham and Spike Humer Masters of Passive Income
Non Profit Network - MojaLink
Business Success - The Place to Grow Your Business
Linked Strategies
Marketing and Selling to the Affluent
Green Small Business Network
Global Deal Makers Mastermind