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There has been a lot of awesome things going on around here the past few months. We have some very big things coming up as well. We are launching an innovative new service as well as a new platform that is centered more around social networking (can't wait for this, coming in a few weeks).

We have two very cool product reviews we will be doing in the next few weeks as well. I also am going to be sharing with you, in an upcoming video, about a visit I had with a funeral director in Bermuda, really great time, and some cool cemetery photos.

Watch the video and get caught up on all the excitement!!

Read more: Big Things Coming From ConnectingDirectors.com, Update on What's Been Happening

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Fast-foreword to the year 2010 , where is 2.5 years old and is constantly searching for new innovative ways to connect funeral directors with the suppliers. Today is bringing you the very first edition of our new feature called "Company Spotlight". With "Company Spotlight" we will be taking you deep inside the operations of many of the funeral industry suppliers you know and love.

Watch below as I invade the buildings of American Coach Sales and Livery Service.

Read more: Company Spotlight - CDTV Gives You An Inside Look at American Coach Sales and Livery Service

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A recent lunch conversation I had with a fellow member of ConnectingDirectors.com prompted me to make this the topic of our Question of The Week.

Having an online presence is a crucial part of a funeral home being able to progress into the future and continue to serve their community. But what is the best way for a funeral home to build their online presence?

Should a funeral home pay thousands of dollars to be listed in an online directory and to use all of the features the company offers for the listing? Or is it better for a funeral home to use the many free resources available like; Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Wordpress, or even Flickr? I see positives in both options.

Watch the video below.

Read more: Question Of The Week - Are Online Directories Worth The Money?

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Overview: The industry is progressing and we all know that, but who is really taking the "changes" coming our way by the horns and staying ahead of the game? I know one thing for sure, if you attended the 2010 ICCFA Convention then you are stepping in the right direction. I was blown away by how progressive the association itself is and extremely impressed with the way they took their progression and intertwined it with the educational tracks and speakers for the expo.

For more details watch my review below...

Read more: Honest Review of the 2010 ICCFA Convention - Video

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Families are demanding that funeral homes offer merchandise that can be personalized. You can personalize anything from the vault carapace, down to designing your own flower arrangement for the casket spray.

Personalizing a casket has been limited to themed casket corners, memory drawers, and customized cap panels. A casket is the most recognized funeral product, yet offers very little in personalization. That is all about to change.

Yesterday I had the opportunity to view the most amazing casket personalization that absolutely blew my mind. Personalization like this has never been done before.

I sat down with Darrell Holcomb, CEO, of Signature Series to get an in depth look at his product and a hands on video demo of the personalization his company does on any casket or urn. Yes, any; wood, steel, plastic, and regardless of brand name.

Below is a hands on video review of the product and a high resolution photo gallery. You have to see this, I know you will be blown away as well.

Read more: Mind Blowing Casket Personalization, Unreal!! - CDTV Episode #14

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the ConnectingDirectors.com Booth at the ICCFA Convention. I am sorry if I missed anyone, but at least you got to meet my rockstar Dad!!

It was so exciting to share this convention with my Dad! We had such a great time. I really enjoyed answering all of the questions he had about the industry and different things he saw.

Before the start of the convention I did a video interview with my Dad and discussed with him his expectations for the convention (watch that video here).

On the way home from the convention we had a little time to kill while waiting for our connecting flight at the Dallas/Ft. Worth airport, so we thought it would be the perfect time to shoot a follow up interview and see how close the convention was to actually matching Dad's expectations.

Enjoy!

Read more: ICCFA Reflections From an Outsider - CDTV Episode #13

I have been so lucky this week to have my Dad with me at the ICCFA Convention. This is his very first experience with the funeral industry, besides attending a funeral service. The only things he really knows about the industry are things that I have told him.

Since asking my Dad to join me in my booth (to help man the booth while I run around and meet some peeps), I have had to take some time to get him fluent with the site. So for the last few weeks he has been getting our daily email and reading many of the articles.

Before the start of the convention I sat my Dad down and asked him what his expectations were for the convention and what type of things he expected to see, as well as his perception of the industry and funeral directors. Our short video conversation is below.

After the convention is over we are going to do another video and get his honest opinion of what he thought (that should be very exciting).

I hope you enjoy!!

Read more: An Outsider's Perspective of The Funeral Industry - CDTV Episode #12

Have you ever wondered what goes into making the ConnectingDirectors.com booth at a convention? In this episode Ryan gives you and inside look at what makes up the ConnectingDirectors.com ICCFA Convention booth.

Ryan also clears the air regarding an article he did in response to an email he received from FuneralNet. Content is king!!

Read more: Content is King, See You in San Antonio - CDTV Episode #11

Personalization, Personalization, Personalization...this seems like a word we are hearing an awful lot lately. But there is good reason for it...Families find value in personalization!

Think about it, if I were going to give you an ink pen would you want one that was plain or one that had your name engraved on it? Personalization always wins.

The following video shows a product that is making waves is over 700 funeral homes across the country. I have heard about the product but had not had a chance to touch it or see it, so I ordered one and put it to the test.

This product allows your families to wrap themselves in personalization, which is adding value to you and your business.

Watch this episode to find out what the product is and how much it blew me away!

Read more: Wrap Yourself in Personalization - CDTV Episode #10