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A little bit about me!

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I live in The beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. I have lived here since 2000 when I moved to Rapid City South Dakota from Ridgecrest the High Desert in California. What a difference in terrain and people!
The people that I have met here are great and I plan on staying around for a while... may be missing in the winter time though!

Our business, Kinstle and Sons Services was formed from my desire to get out of being trapped in the construction trades my whole life. I built our business Kinstle and Sons Services performing mortgage field services, property preservation, mortgage inspections, insurance loss inspections, loss control inspections and other like services.

For ten years I have tried to build additional online businesses that would produce a residual income, with little success until 2009. In 2009 I started working with a nutraceutical company, sharing wellness and our business with people. Slowly by helping people experience wellness and a better quality of life, I have built a monthly residual income doing something I love. Going forward into 2011 we are transitioning from doing preservation and field service work. I am still involved in doing inspection work as I like to be out and about. I also enjoy doing small custom building projects from time to time, to spark my creative nature. I have found a higher purpose though, to help others hear the Good News and experience wellness.
Our business, Kinstle and Sons Services is helping people every day experience wellness with Nopalea and TriVita's other quality products.
Please read my bio for more information on me.

I am excited to have started a web site on my favorite place Sturgis South Dakota, USA Please visit and leave me some comments here also :-) http://mrkenslifeinsturgis.com/

I have been busy building recession proof business off line and online! If you are interested please review and rate my business lenses also!
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http://www.squidoo.com/realbusiness1
I am very active in Social Media and helping people employ the power of social networking for their business survival!
Please follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/mrken777

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This Bison tells me his view!

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Labrador and Boy... Classic! 

Pierre South Dakota USA Soldier and Sailor World War Memorial Building 

Uncle Dons Sweet 1949 45 CI Harley Davidson 

Bikers on Twitter! I meet the nicest people....

The other day I saw a tweet likening a leaking coffee cup to an AMF Harley Davidson and had to respond. Now to most of you that might not register so I must explain...

There were A few years 1970 thru 1981 that our beloved motorcycle company, Harley Davidson was controlled by a golf cart building, bowling ball peddling corporation. Now it probably kept Harley Davidson alive, but in the years following, the company found cheaper and quicker ways to build our favorite brand of motorcycle. Those years were disdained as our beloved Harley Davidson had been sold out to a heartless corporation.
Yes most likely because of this, Harley survived and was able to flourish in later years as motorcycling gained popularity. The bikes from those years became known for leaking oil and being less than the high quality motorcycles that we were so endeared to.. Things did change as in 1981 Harley execs made their move and purchased back the company and in the next few years designed and produced a motor that we know as the evolution that was reliable and didn't inherently leak.. such the saga..

Now if you know me from Twitter you have to be saying "Whats this got to do with Twitter?"
The power of social networking continues to astound me in my personal and business life.

I responded to that tweet and a conversation was started, happens very often right? This one was a special conversation though..

Through this simple answer I have met Michael a very skilled writer and creator of http://harleythoughts.com
Controversial News and Comment For The Harley Davidson Biker. As we continued chatting, my normal routine is that I look at the persons Twitter profile, links ect to better relate to them.
The tweeting went back and forth as I realized I had just met a person that I believe will be a life long friend. In very little time I think we both realized that we share some very common ground, our faith and our love for Harley Davidson motorcycles..

It is not everyday that I meet someone so in tune with the things I hold dear, I have met so many great giving people on Twitter yet I know that this meeting was the start of a good friendship...
Lord willing Sturgis 2009 we should meet in person and hopefully carve a few miles out of the Black Hills...

If bikes, bikers, Harley Davidson Motorcycles or just real people interest you please follow Michael on Twitter, his profile is http://twitter.com/michaels_feed.
Check out his blog at http://harleythoughts.com and let him now you discovered him through my blog!
Well happy tweeting my friends, the power of Twitter continues to amaze me!

This Place was going to the Dogs! or Two Dogs on the ROOF! 

Bison at Windcave National Park

Some footage of these magnificent creatures, I enjoy the times I get to see the Bison, powerful animals. Makes me imagine when they roamed in large numbers..
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We visited Hill Cities Leather Frame Gallery

They Have some nice stuff!

Please check it out!
http://www.leatherframegallery.com/
You can click on these to see the full size TwitPics!
Art we saw this weekend at http://www.leatherframegallery.com/ on Twitpic

Strange Sculpture we saw this weekend at http://www.leatherfr... on Twitpic

Where I have been this week..

Pierre south Dakota

The South Dakota State Capitol building stands near the Missouri River in downtown Pierre. The limestone and white marble building was begun in 1905. Pierre has been South Dakota's capital since statehood in 1889. Earlier capitals of Dakota Territory were Yankton, South Dakota, from 1861 to 1883 and Bismarck, North Dakota, from 1883 to 1889.

Cheyenne Wyoming State Capitol Building  

So here is a little more about me...

First and foremost, I am a husband, father and more importantly a Dad.
I am first a Christian and also a avid hard core biker. I love to ride! I have been in construction my whole life as my Father was a contractor also. I am a master carpenter, a ceramic tile craftsman. I am still contracting here in South Dakota. Our business, Kinstle and Sons Services is active in online business coaching, business training, internet marketing, internet product development, and here locally we preform insurance loss inspections, mortgage inspections, property preservation and still contracting custom tile and wood work.I should not be bored!
I have been using computers 13 years and the internet for 10 plus years. I enjoy it and have been using this technology in our businesses for the last eight years.

As of lately I am very involved in helping people make money in recession proof businesses online and off.. please visit my brick and mortar business lens http:/squidoo.com/realbusiness1 for more on that.
I have been very involved evaluating and using different means to make money online in a recession proof business. What a joy it is to help people figure out ways to make money in the current economic times..

Some of my best friends...
My Brother, Great Friend, and Treasurer of our SFJMC Chapter-... on TwitPicMy bros and I at rest home sharing some Christmas, great time! on TwitPicSharing some presents yesterday with our friends at the Golde... on TwitPic@DavetheLab loves to recycle! Grrr give me that! on TwitPicGeorge Today at Mount Rushmore... on TwitPic

Black Hills Motorcycle Show 2009

The first day very few braved the storm and bad roads so it was slow, but we had a great time.. heres some scoots from the show!
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The Food For Everyone Foundation's mission is to teach and assist families everywhere to grow successful and sustainable vegetable gardens, and really enjoy the experience.

Mrkens Life in Sturgis..

Please see the footage below of the bronze work of Samuel Sturgis here at the city park, while shooting this I had a scaled surprise visitor! Samuel Sturgis is the historical figure that this fine town is named after. You can find out some more by clicking the history tab above or click here A Little Sturgis History..
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Mrkens Animal Friends!

@DavetheLab, Wendy the Duck, Bison, and Dino??

The latest of @DavetheLab he is so cute and hungry! on TwitPicMeet Wendy the duck that our girl Laci and her friends rescue... on TwitPicGreat my partner is sleeping with my suprise guest host fro l... on TwitPicHere is a close up of a buffalo! He is really cool! on TwitPicDino in the snow! Custer South Dakota USA on TwitPicI miss our duck! Probably freezing her tail feathers off.LOL.... on TwitPicI was hunting a some more buffalo shots and look at what I fo... on TwitPicAnother rough looking customer...Buffalo at Windcave Park... on TwitpicBison With a Bird riding along... on Twitpic

My Wind Cave Park South Dakota Buffalo Pics...

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Windcave National Park, this buffalo actually licked my truck! 

Mom and I in Ballanger Texas, she loves to ride too!

This was took in 2007 when we made a ride to Houston Texas. My Brother Scratch and I rode over to Balinger Texas to surprise my mom! What a good time, she rode with me on the bike, waving to all she saw in her small town.
It was a really good time!

Two of my Florida bros visited me.. Its not that cold! 

Black Hills Bike Show 2010 

Helping at the Rapid City Boys Club..

Rags, Beatnik and Last Stand rolling out...

Every year we do two events a Swap Meet and a Pool Tournament to raise funds for The Rapid City Club for Boys. We make a mini run out of it , present the check to the administrators,.
It is a blast! We pass out stickers and last year keychains to the boys. They mob us!
It is a great time and rewarding experience every year.
Please visit the Rapid City Club for Boys site here http://www.theclubforboys.com/

This is their mission statement:

Our Mission
The Club for Boys is dedicated to providing positive experiences that develop self-esteem and character in a caring, safe, and fun environment for all boys.

Our Vision
The Club for Boys is committed to helping all boys meet their needs today so they can fulfill their potential tomorrow.

The Club for Boys Code
I will show my love for God in the way I treat my family, friends, and fellow members. I will show respect for our flag and our country, which has given me my freedom. I will show my gratitude for our club by displaying fair play, honesty, sportsmanship, and respect for the staff, club equipment, and my fellow members in all that I do. I will show kindness to others and will expect them to show kindness to me. I understand my membership depends on my ability to live up to this.

Our Cardinal Principles
1. We are for all boys
2. We are just for boys
3. We have an open door policy
4. Our dues are kept low so any boy can afford to belong
5. We are a non-sectarian organization
6. We are guidance oriented
7. No proof of good character or pledge is required
8. We are building centered
9. Our staff is professionally trained
10. We offer a varied and diversified program

We believe in helping our communities future and this is one way we do it...by giving our time and resources to this great outreach!

The boys checking out my scoot... 

My Girl Gina with some of our family... Amigo,Monkeybump,Spydee and Last Stand ! 

My Bro Rachet will ride anything! LOL:-) 

This is my Passion-> Soldiers for Jesus MC Sturgis Chapter!

We have a blast riding and sharing what has changed our lives!

My Bros and other friends in Motorcycle clubs call me "Rags"
We have a blast and raise money locally for The Rapid City Club For Boys, Toys For Tots and are very active in motorcycle rights thru ABATE.
Here is a little about us...

Soldiers for Jesus is a Christian motorcycle club following the teachings of Jesus Christ, abiding by the Word of God as written in the Bible. We are a club of believers in the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Our supreme desire is to know Christ and be conformed into His image by the power of the Holy Spirit.

We are not a church or denominational group, with the Members attending a variety of Christian Bible-based churches of their choice. We are not opposed to denominations as such, only their over-emphasis of the doctrinal differences that have led to the division of the Body of Christ. We are saved by the grace given us through the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ and will share the news of this grace and His love with others, according to His will.

We believe that the only true basis of Christian fellowship is His (agape) love, which is greater than any differences we possess and without which we have no right to claim ourselves as Christians.
Learn more here->>
Soldiers For Jesus MC National Site
Here more about my beliefs->>
Rags SFJMC Blog

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This will put some gas in the ole scooter!

One Thing That Guarantees Our Success!

True Value is the key to success!


I am writing this answering every 59 ways you can succeed in business posts that there are on the internet. Because I propose there is one! There is one sure fire way to make money online in a recession proof business, and I think your business, life, and lifestyle will change if you follow this one critical thing.



True Value is the key to success!

There are many ways to make money online, an example is my lens on squidoo unfortunately for those of us who have legitimate online businesses, there is also a vast sea of takers! There are a lot of things sold that do not have a value any where near the amount that people have paid. Do you agree? I have spent money and when it was said and done, I felt like I had been shorted some how...a few times felt plain ripped off! Have you ever felt that way?

I have and many have..if you buy enough stuff online or off it always happens sooner later, a taker takes a little more than he provided you in value, sometimes there is know value at all! You have been ripped off! Fact is most online business deals on the internet or we all would be rich. We all know this though nothing I have wrote yet is news!

The one thing that we must do to have success in all areas of our business is simple! I hope this next sentence sticks in your mind, either changing or confirming the way you do business.
Always, I repeat Always provide more value in goods or services then your customer gives you in cash.
This is the secret and key to a lasting, long term recession proof business online or off.
When you have a powerful group of raging fans that have received a great product or service valued above what they paid, you will be getting paid over and over again with repeat business.

It has been said and known that word of mouth is the best form of advertising, this is what can happen on the mediums you choose to do business in when all they customers have to say is what a great deal they received and what a bonus was also received.
I propose this as the single most important thing to be done in all of our lives to experience success in all areas.
I am glad to be part on a large group of entrepreneurs that are changing the world by giving, value, purpose and sharing withe world. We can change how the world does business!
Till next time, please comment by the link below. If you agree please tweet, digg, and bookmark my post to share with those you want to help!
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Mrken at Sturgis Swap Meet....nice hair...wow.. 

Twitter, is it just for fun, to chat, for business or is it Real People Building Strong Bonds?

Actually Twitter is and has become way more than this title implies!

I am really enjoying my life on Twitter! I hope you will visit rate a favorite lens of mine
What Do You Call Our Twitter Community?

Please leave your name, contact info along with your favorite pet name for http://twitter.com
How about you?

The last four months have kind of blurred together since I joined this social media powerhouse, Twitter.com. and started hanging around the Twitterhood I now live in...
So much has taken place!

I have made new friends, found old friends, developed some great partnerships, have been helping many people develop their web presence, tweeted 12810 times to date, have been praised and criticized, received feedback positive and negative, learned many new things, applications, seen many money making systems, direct messages, blogs, web sites, opt in pages, dig deep every day to find the latest and best links to post, blipped great songs, listened to others blips, posted pics on twitpic, videos on Youtube.....ahhhh wow!

Twitter.com is definitely the hot spot to be!

I know there are many others and I also enjoy my friends on Facebook, TBD, MySpace ect, hands down though I spend the most time with folks on Twitter! It just is my favorite!

I have made some adjustments though! I get so involved every time I jump on that it is hard to get as much done as when I am not scanning tweetdeck, retweeting, repling ect...

The most important thing is not the ratings, the influence, the sales, the deals, the hype, pomp and circumstances... it is you! You and the relationships you are building while Twittering your time away!

In the months and years to come that have built strong, vibrant relationships on Twitter. Those we call when we need a little encouragement or some help getting over some tech issue.
We have a large slice of the internet world to help us define and redefine our systems and progress along the way.

We are approaching a huge change in the way the internet does business. The wealth and resources are transferring from the takers to real internet community, the givers and doers, the people who actually care and help people when no one will ever see or be able to repay you your help!
The truth is that Twitter is just plain fun, it has opened new door for multitudes of us to make friends, talk, network share and help each other.. It is way bigger than our programs, lists ratings, any and all of that!

It is about strong people helping each other to overcome and prosper in the most tumultious economic times this nation have seen in many years..

To all of my friends in the Twitterverse a big shout out and thank you from mrken777!

Mrkens Life On Twitter...

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Mrkens Thoughts on Automatic Direct Messages to new Twitter Followers..

Hey friends, thought I would add my thoughts on our new poll. Just my thoughts, that and a dollar fifty will get you a cup of coffee!

Enter your vote here->>http://lifeontwitter.blogspot.com/
It seems that there are a ton of Twitter experts today as my good friend Traci Knoppe was saying on our latest Business Builders Workshop call in show. Everywhere you look there is a new "expert" that will teach us the "rules" of Twitter. I make no such claims although I have a little experience...

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I started the poll to your right and hope you will take the poll, leave me a comment with your full thoughts also. I am interested what people really think on this..
I see a lot of tweeps saying how much they dislike the automatic direct messages..and by my observations on new followers less people are using them...
So here are my thoughts..
I use them number one and have not stopped because some "experts" say that automatic direct messages are wrong. For myself and the amount of people that follow me, the times I am not posting on Twitter, ect I use them! I like to give people a greeting using Tweetlater, some people might have just gasped at the air!
Yes I use Tweetlater! For when I am doing things and want to post on Twitter. I have been reluctant to share this but have upgraded to professional and used this since I started on Twitter!
Back to the subject, Automatic Direct messages on Twitter, I also try to greet people personally after I am on and see them following me.
For me it is important to greet someone right after they follow me and connect with them when I can. So of course in my humble opinion this use is good!
Now! You notice in my poll the entry, DM's are ok but leave out your money link!
This is an incorrect use in my opinion and usually I do not respond to those auto direct messages because it is just flat rude! To say hey you followed me here buy my stuff, is rude and it does irk me when I get them. I see some who add a link and is tastefull, but most seem like BOOM heres MY stuff.

I think it boils down to the golden rule my friends.. just treat others as you would want to be treated! I think with that in mind and some common sense, you can determine what works for you on Twitter and all social networking sites.
I will keep reading what the "experts" are saying, taking the valuable stuff and just shine the rest on! It is not likely you will hear me tweeting complaining about those tweeps who do this or that friends. Twitter is opt in! If it really bothers me I will hit the unfollow button! That is the beauty of social networking, if someone or their behavior bothers us that bad, just quit following them!

It is supposed to be fun! Treat others well, greet and engage them heartily by what ever method you choose and by all means have fun!

RIP We Miss Dave, he passed away 2010

Dave always thought " Please visit me, I am really hungry do you have a treat?"
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