I'm not the type that likes to be "spoon fed" or have someone "hold my hand" but I just need a starting point!

It takes more than just a single “spoonful of sugar” to help the medicine go down.

We work like dogs to not miss one rogue hair, one balled-up tissue, one dirty spoon hiding in the dishwasher. 

I can tell you first hand, I did not grow up with a silver spoon.

for the completed survey (done via email/Google survey to limit paperwork/printing fees/hassle) AND make the gift card/certificate to the town's greasy spoon or similar, and ask the greasy spoon to promote you in exchange for buying all the gift cards!!  

You know what, they may spoon feed you that first deal...maybe.  

In Portland we have a local meetup that cost money its called Rare bird... now the guys running it are in the business and they are smart they charge but they also bring in good content ( I know they had me as a guest speaker :)  ))But even better is they get spoon fed deals with all the folks that are members ..

I'd take a good recommendation from someone I know personally over a spoon fed reference.I have been there, and used some creative ways to find contractors that will give  a lower price.

Most people have been spoon fed a way of thinking. 

CAM's work for the Board, but take the "I'm a friendly investor, concerned about my investment" approach with a heaping spoonful of sugar.