GoHuman Blog

One of the driving ideas behind GoHuman has always been, well, going human. Creating a online marketplace where blind leaps of faith aren’t required, because faceless transactions have been replaced by opportunities to do business face-to-face with individuals of integrity in your own community.

I’ve recently had the pleasure of producing a film, The Gran’ Scam of Things, that examines these same ideas.

It’s a colorful comedy whose main character, Gladys Weiss, is a vibrant elderly woman whose first experience with e-mail (and her Spam folder) leads her straight into the welcoming arms of an international crime ring.

It is a lighthearted comedy, but it also has a poignant message about online scams and elder financial abuse.  The film’s trailer can be viewed here.

There’s an important scene in Gran’ Scam which takes place in a bank, and we were lucky enough to be able to film it on location at a branch of the Los Angeles Financial Credit Union.  We specifically chose to partner with LA Financial because they represent the very best of what credit unions and community banks offer.  Namely, a financial services version of bringing business back to the local level, where new school technology and solutions are embraced but without losing sight of old school ideals.

The Gran’ Scam of Things was completed in late November, but we are currently raising funds to be able to screen the project at film festivals.   A successful festival run will allow the film (and its message) to reach its fullest potential and widest audience.  If you’re interested in supporting the film in this effort, and picking up some pretty great swag in the process, visit us here.

Thanks for reading, and hope to see you at the movies!

Congrats eLi DeMarcus Parr, of Los Angeles, CA — proud owner of a new GoHuman Flip video camera!

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eLi said, “I really believe GoHuman is the way of the future. A way to create communities and help individuals thrive. Just the name inspires a certain feeling of connection, and makes you want more. More connection in your personal and business relationships, more connection to the planet, more connection to your community. And luckily, GoHuman offers the portal to all that and more! I can’t wait to see where it goes Go – Human!”

Thanks for supporting our effort to empower small businesses everywhere! Best of luck to you.

Congrats James Wood, of Abbotsford, B.C., Canada — our latest Flip Video camera winner!

James is a local business consultant. Call him today for help finding new business opportunities!

James said, “Since being a part of GoHuman.com, it’s changed my life. I’ve met so many small business owners that have enriched the world I live in. They have inspired my own growth, they have rekindled my artistic flame within me, they have dared me to be not good..but great in what I do, each and every day.

”GoHuman.com is not a passing fad. It truly is a family of like minded individuals concerned with the communities they live in, bringing out the best in all, and realizing that we are ONE!”

James, you are truly one of a kind. Thanks for everything you’ve done to support GoHuman over the past months!

Congrats Karla Linden, of Albuquerque, NM, the latest winner of a GoHuman HD Flip Video camera!

Karla is a medical massage expert. If you need help getting the kinks out, give her a call today at Masterpiece Medical Massage.

When I asked Karla why she liked GoHuman, she said, “I’m a massage therapist and have been in practice for over 22 years – and the internet has been a fabulous place to connect to clients for my massage practice – and I’m thrilled to have found GoHuman and happy to recommend it to friends and colleagues.”

Thanks for helping us kick off the Albuquerque market, Karla, and all the best with Masterpiece Medical Massage!

WIN your own Flip HD video camera by posting a service you provide or need in your community!

Congrats to Reinhard Klett of Morristown, TN, who won our 12th Flip HD video camera by posting his business on GoHuman.com. Reinhard can help you get a home if you’ve had trouble with conventional financing.

When asked why he chose GoHuman.com, Reinhard said:

“Our society has become increasingly mobile and we tend to move often. Especially when we are new to an area, it is great to have a website we can go to and look for a service that has a good reputation. This way we can get a service done often much more reasonably than having to go through a national franchise, where a lot of the money is siphoned off by some corporation far away, which does not really add any value to the service I am getting.

“Here is a picture of my family Reinhard, Emilee, David and Daniel.”

Thanks Reinhard!

WIN your own Flip HD camera by sharing a local service you provide or need!

The most rewarding part of building GoHuman.com is meeting people who share our vision for economic sustainability and cultural expression. Being Latino, led by Lance Rios, is just such a group. We’ve met engaging people beyond those who shared videos and look forward to working with them in the future.

We had the pleasure of sponsoring a contest with Being Latino that asked their members to submit videos telling the world why they love Being Latino. The responses were inspiring and you can view the video that won a GoHuman Flip cam below, submitted by Ramon Ramirez.

WIN your own Flip HD camera by sharing a local service you provide or need!

The videos are in and you can view them all on the Being Latino blog. We’re really inspired by the results and the wonderful things everyone had to say about their heritage. Videos were submitted from Alaska to Costa Rica!

The video with the most views by 5PM EST on Friday, December 18, wins a GoHuman Flip Mino HD video camera!

We’re thrilled to team up with Being Latino to offer one of our GoHuman Flip cams to the winner of their video contest. Just watch the video below for all the info you need to enter. Good luck!

Being Latino is a communication platform designed to educate, entertain, and connect all people across the global Latino spectrum. Their aim is to break down barriers and foster unity and empowerment through a formative thought-provoking dialogue and the exchanging of ideas.

Being Latino seeks to be the unified voice to the multitude of communities that identify with the multi-dimensional culture that is Latino. Check out their Facebook page and blog:

http://www.facebook.com/Being.Latino
http://beinglatino.wordpress.com

Vital Belevich of Granada Hills, CA, just picked up a Flip HD Video Camera for posting his business on GoHuman.com! Vital cares deeply about the quality of service he provides his customers, which keeps them coming back:

“Customers are more tech-savvy than ever before. Fittingly, they expect their service requests to be similarly adept with the latest tools and processes and they like to give a feedback for services they receive so that other potential customers can get an idea what to expect when they do their online shopping for services or goods.

“Reading reviews and feedbacks about goods and services gets more and more popular these days. Many people like to know what others can say about you.

“With GoHuman our company receives personal space on the web with tools to advertise our business and our customers receive the information about our services and share it with their friends and family. All necessary tools are there. We strive to provide excellent customer service and best work we do to keep our feedback and review ratios at the top.”

Well put! Thanks for everything you do for your customers and GoHuman.com.

Hire Vital Belevich and Vitals Web Computer Services for your Web and computer-related needs.

WIN your own Flip HD camera by sharing a local service you provide or need!

Mikayel Aslanyan of New York, NY, just won a GoHuman.com Flip HD video camera by telling the world about his expert furniture repair skills! When I delivered the good news to Mikayel, he thought this was “too good to be true.” Well, I assure you it is true!

For Mikayel, “GoHuman.com will change the way my business world works, by allowing us to reach our customer and customers to know where to look for right reputable businesses.

”It is nice to see that this site is up and helping us to reach our customers. We used you guys before, we are using now and will use forever!

“Thanks for bringing customer and businesses together.

“Glad to be one of your favorite customers.”

Thanks Mikayel. And you win the award for photo with best tie-in to our contest. Apparently his “dolphin flips for GoHuman.com!”

Hire Mikayel and All Furniture Services LLC for your furniture repair needs in New York, NY.

WIN your own Flip HD camera by sharing a local service you provide or need!