Networking CEO with Patty Farmer: Recent Episodes
Patty Farmer, The Networking CEO
Tune in to learn from global experts how to market more effectively, leverage the media to increase visibility & build influence... and end the struggle of not getting seen, not getting heard, not getting remembered, and not getting HIRED.
Join me and my special guest Cheryl Fields, founder of The Lifestyle Wealth group as she shares the 3 biggest money myths that rob you of your wealth and what you can do about them
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Cat Williford is on a mission: to make sure women thrive in business and life AND experience outrageous amounts of love! This mission inspires her work as a Transformational Self-Development Coach, International Speaker, Author, Wise Woman, and Conversation Starter.
Clients love her fast-acting, deep-dive work and report it champions sustainable can-do confidence, authenticity, self-love and best of all, results.
Cat is a pioneer in the field of Coaching and Coach Training and was one of the first certified coaches in the U.S. in 1994. She has coached thousands of women and trained more than eighteen hundred coaches globally.
Certain there is no one-size-fits-all approach, Cat’s unique systems blend a wide array of tools from multiple coaching modalities, esoteric wisdom, creativity principles and brass tacks common sense strategy.
At home on any stage, she’s been a guest expert on The Maury Povich Show, keynoted international conferences, and coached live on ABC radio.
Her motto: You can overcome anything...especially that thing you think you can’t.
Teri Sherron has a Master’s of Science in Criminology and 10 years of experience in Criminal Fraud Investigations, College Level Teaching, and Corporate Asset Protection. Teri applies the knowledge and wisdom acquired from a lifelong career with the Judicial System such as Police Departments, District Attorneys’ Offices, and Corporate America Private Business Assets Protection to get results!
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Sherill Calhoun is a results-driven professional with 40+ years of sales, marketing, management, finance, leadership and small business experience. She has demonstrated the ability to develop, implement and oversee innovative marketing and promotional campaigns using strong analytical, communication, presentation and organizational skills. She has proven to be consistently successful building consensus and driving cooperative relationships with staff, boards of directors, government agencies, vendors, and business owners. In addition, Sherill has 15 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur, mentor, and events coordinator in central California, serving on multiple boards and organizations, both private and public.
Achievements - Sherill Calhoun has earned multiple awards over the course of her career. All of these achievements were gratefully accepted and the plaques, certificates, newspaper articles, press releases are all carefully stored in a box in her garage.
Sherill states that her most important accomplishment has been creating a vast network of friends, family, and business associates over the course of her life who have contributed to her joy and success.
Sherill Calhoun is leading main street fempreneurs to the finish line. Her goal is to take the journey together to get you connected with the resources fully vetted for the 21st Century business.
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Christine Hardy is a sought after keynote speaker, a published author, and holds a Master’s Degree in Nutrition. Last year she released her first book, Unlock Your Victory Code, The Key to Hope, Perseverance and Triumph. Her second book, The Inspired Life is set to be released, September, 2015.
For the past 15 years, Christine has maintained a thriving nutrition practice in the east bay where she specializes in Metabolic Typing, a century old method that discovers what foods and nutrients are right for an individual, genetically.
With her success as an award winning competitive gymnast for 15 years - can you say high performance!? Clinical nutrition expertise and mastery of the "inner game" formula with her books, Christine successfully helps you unleash your full potential and live a victorious life.
Joie Gharrity is a Brand Strategist, Social Media Influencer, Speaker and founder of No.113 Branding. She worked in the Hollywood entertainment industry for 15+ years at top companies, such as The Walt Disney Company and Sony Pictures, in film, television, original web content and branded entertainment. She chose to reinvent herself and return to her hometown in the Bay Area.
She discovered that by embracing her past and pulling forward and integrating both the creative and strategic business sides of the entertainment industry, along with her branding expertise from launching the first multi-media startup business for
The Walt Disney Company, she could translate what she learned and help women entrepreneurs around the world gain greater VISIBILITY for them and their brand in the marketplace.
Gharrity shares her extensive Hollywood Insider techniques with her unique
5 Star Brand Strategy VISIBILITY System, along with her exclusive No.113 Branding Network, to help her clients gain clarity and impact, to grow community and influence, and to gain recognition and visibility for them and their Brand!
It’s all about VISIBILITY first!
No.113 Branding
113Branding@gmail.com
M: 415.735.5613
To learn more check out Joie's guest blog about this collaboration strategy here.
Since 2010, Sherri-Lee Woycik has worked with a variety of companies from book authors to auto detailers to gourmet grocery stores to large hotel chains to leverage the power of social media to help them tell their story, build their connections and drive customers to their businesses.
Sherri-Lee works with her clients to create powerful Facebook marketing funnels that generate leads and create happy customers for her clients.
Sherri-Lee is also a sought after speaker and trainer and enjoys connecting with a variety of business owners to help them leverage the power of Facebook for their businesses.
She is a single mom of two kids who she home schools and enjoys creating adventures for them all to experience together.
Chris Miles, the "Cash Flow Expert," is a leading authority on how to quickly free up and create cash flow for thousands of his clients, entrepreneurs, and others internationally! He’s an author and radio host that has been featured in US News, CNN Money, Bankrate.com, and has spoken to thousands internationally getting them fast financial results.
Chris truly is THE financial advocate for the entrepreneur!
In fact, his average client finds an average of $33,000 per year!
Chris consistently teaches audiences how to do what no other financial advisers can or will - achieve financial prosperity, NOW AND IN THE FUTURE, while spending time doing what they love most!
Here are just a few topics where Chris uses his unique approach towards getting fast results:
Secrets to Free Up Cash Today3 Circles of Wealth – Keys to Keeping What You MakeSo Much Passion, So Much Purpose, So What?!Ways to Generate Income in 90 days or lessHow to Get Your Clients and Customers to Happily Pay For Your StuffThe X-Factors - How You Are Losing Tens of Thousands of Dollars and You Don't Even Know It! And so much more!
Chris Miles
Founder & Cash Flow Expert
Money Ripples http://www.moneyripples.com
Fax: 877-980-3376
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Danielle M Miller is a brand stylist and strategist who works with women entrepreneurs/solopreneurs and intrapreneurs to help them craft a distinctive, memorable, and resonant brand that empowers them to show up and stand out as who they are; not who they should be. She writes, speaks, and teaches about the undeniable power of branding in the digital age. She has shared the stage with brilliant women such as Martha Stewart, Arianna Huffington, and Sara Blakely, and has been featured in FitSugar, Lip Gloss Culture, and The Entrepreneur Gazette, as well as numerous radio and podcast interviews. Using her unique blend of right-brain creativity and left-brain strategy, she helps women uncover a brand that imprints, influences, and impacts.
Kim Boudreau-Smith is the founder of Bold Radio Station, International Best-Selling author, International Speaker, Business Consultant & Strategist.
She created Kim Boudreau Smith Inc. to support men and women to enhance their Bold selves. She accomplishes this through Bold Radio Station, anthologies, speaking and consulting. Kim teaches people how to have it all without losing anything. She also teaches women how to sell like a woman and achieve the success they are after by being BOLD!
Her background in sales and marketing, and her passion for fitness, provided her with the skill set needed to start her first business, Kim Boudreau’s Aerobic Fitness, Inc. She spent 20 years in the industry building personal training into a fully realized business, helping more than 1,000 people successfully achieve healthier lifestyles, developing multi-week fitness courses, and producing an exercise video.
Despite those accomplishments, Kim knew something was missing. Realizing that looking accomplished was much different from feeling accomplished, she received her life coaching certification from The International Coaching Academy and now focuses her passions on her business. Her goal is to support business owners by providing tools so they can become a global success.
Kim is a passionate believer and has a desire to motivate and support others to become top producers in their lives!
Considered one of the hottest direct response copywriters and marketing consultants in the industry today, Michele PW (Michele Pariza Wacek) Your $Ka-Ching!$ Marketing Strategist, has a reputation for crafting copy and creating online and offline marketing campaigns that get results.
Michele started writing professionally in 1992, working at agencies and on staff as a marketing/communication/writing specialist. In 1998 she started her business as a freelance copywriter.
But she quickly realized her vision was bigger than serving her clients as a one-woman-shop. In 2004, she began the transformation to building a copywriting company.
Two years later, her vision has turned into reality. Michele PW/Creative Concepts and Copywriting LLC is the premiere direct response copywriting and marketing company today, catering to entrepreneurs and small business owners internationally, including the “Who's Who” of Internet Marketing. Some of their clients include: Ali BrownLisa SasevichBrian TracyJohn AssarafBernadette DoyleAlex MandossianKendall SummerHawkAlexis Martin Neely In addition, Michele is also a national speaker and author, has completed two novels, and is a contributing author to the “Entrepreneur Press Start Up Guide to Information Marketing” and “Trust Your Heart: Transform Your Ideas to Income” (which is also an Amazon Bestseller). She holds a double major in English and Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Currently she lives in the mountains of Prescott, Arizona with her husband Paul and her two border collies, Nick and Roxie.
Alyson Lex got her start working for two of the highest-paid and most sought-after copywriters and strategists in the biz, Dan Kennedy and Bill Glazer. As the marketing manager for their company, Glazer-Kennedy Insider’s Circle, Alyson got a first-class education in all things direct response, and she’s used that education to build her own business providing copywriting and marketing strategy to clients all over the world. She’s been working on her education over the past 5 years, learning about online marketing, social media, relationships and networking – you name it! She uses her techniques to help clients everywhere from Baltimore, MD (her hometown!) to Australia make their marketing fun, effective, and profitable.
Additional Information:
Website: www.RockYourMarketing.com
E-Mail: alyson@alysonlex.com
Skype ID: alyson.kiel
Location: Baltimore, MD
Best Areas of Expertise:
Direct Response 101 – What is it and why does it work?
Low-Cost & Fun Mailing Ideas – How to get the most bang for your buck
Laser-Focused Targeting – A 5-step process to making sure you’re targeting your best audience
Jena Rodriguez, a Brand+Marketing Strategist as well as a Speaker and Author, is the founder of Brand With Jena, a brand and marketing coaching company that educates, elevates, and inspires women entrepreneurs in the United States and Canada. Her passion is transforming their business with brand strategy, marketing, and image building expertise that will move them from so-so to WOW!
Jena helps women apply the power of branding to their business to increase profitability! Do you want to work with clients you LOVE and make the money you TRULY want in your business? Do you feel your message might need some improvement? This and more is what Jena shows business owners. She also shows them why branding is THE greatest game-changer and how to AMPLIFY it for bigger results through strategic brand and marketing coaching. She has helped clients surpass the 6-figure mark and see increases of 300% or more in their business.
Jena has been working in brand consulting and business marketing, finance and imaging for more than 20 years. Her extensive knowledge has influenced business owners to truly understand the brand within them and catapult their success. Jena has taken many small to mid-size businesses from start-up to STAND OUT!
Shari Molchan wants to live in a world where women create financial independence. A down-to-earth Financial Advisor + Money Relationship Specialist, she's been spotlighted on EWomen Network, Women Warriors Radio, International Life Coach Radio and Unemployable Woman Magazine. When she's not demystifying money for unstoppable women, you can find her working on lowering her golf handicap, sipping a glass of wine with the girls, or chasing the grand babies. Her first book — Maximum Money Momentum — was released on February 2011 with an encore in the works. Find out how to get money peace of mind at www.sharimolchan.com .
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www.sharimolchan.com
www.twitter.com/sharimolchan
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http://ca.linkedin.com/in/sharimolchan/
The “YouTube Queen” Jessica Brace can transform your struggling internet presence into a client-attracting magnet in 5 minutes or less. Combining the atomic power of video marketing, with her passion for helping you feel both comfortable and courageous in front of the camera, Jessica helps you create compelling videos that can generate more cash for your business.
Best selling author of “Ready, Set, GO Make a Video: 101 YouTube Video Ideas for Your Business” and renowned video marketing and business coaching specialist, Jessica Brace helps your business leverage the power of video, build a stronger brand, expand your audience and become the “go-to” expert in your field.
Jessica offers more than “just a video.” She understands your desire to have your message impact and improve the lives of others. She offers a witty and fun-filled approach to video marketing that takes the stress out of the process. She explains difficult concepts simply, in terms you can readily understand – and apply yourself if you desire. Clients say Jessica’s video shoots are fun, easy, and deliver lucrative results, quickly.
Have you have ever looked at your marketing materials and
felt they just don’t represent your company? They aren’t as
“sexy” as you would like, or not even close?? Are you ready to
take your business to the next level and go after those larger
clients? Winning the game of client attraction has a lot of
facets and dynamic branding and materials to support you
and your team is fundamental.
Through her intuitive one-on-one consulting design, and
events, Arlene Pedersen can help you Unleash and Expand
Your Company’s Branding Through Strategic Art and Design.
Arlene and her expert team will translate your company’s
heart and soul into a VIBRANT BRAND that will attract and instill
trust in your ideal customers and provide your company with a
new level of confidence.
Arlene’s extensive expertise in design, marketing, and Feng
Shui provide a powerful, comprehensive combination of
resources for her clients. Arlene and her team’s design work
and strategic environmental enhancements have lead her
clients to experience an increase in sales, international
partnerships, celebrity endorsements, and have increased
corporate and consumer confidence as well as positive brand
awareness. Arlene is an award winning artist and entrepreneur
featured in national publications. As founder of Pedersen
Design Group, her team works with leaders and entrepreneurs
who are ready to take their company to a new level, and
understand the importance of a strong brand.
Shelly Rice is an award winning event planner who has been in business for 26 years. She has produced a wide variety of events including festivals, trade shows, business expos, conferences, workshops, antique shows, health expos, networking events, and community fund raisers.
Shelly is a relationship expert, master connector and a serial entrepreneur. She credits collaboration, risk taking and hard work as her three keys to success. She has collaborated with dozens of business leaders, on events and projects that have benefited small businesses and she has raised both awareness and money for 50+ charitable organizations.
The Life Changing Conference for Women Who Mean Business is Shelly's most current event. The conference features round table business-growth workshops lead by business experts, a content-rich presentation and open networking.
Shelly’s book, ‘I Talk to Strangers’ is being released on November 28th, 2014.
John Lee Dumas is the Founder and Host of EntrepreneurOnFire, a top ranked podcast named "Best in iTunes 2013". John interviews today's most inspiring and successful Entrepreneurs 7-days a week and has been featured in both TIME and Inc. Magazine, and is the founder of Podcasters' Paradise; a community where Podcasters can create, grow, and monetize their podcast. EntrepreneurOnFire generates over 450,000 unique downloads a month with past guests such as Seth Godin, Tim Ferriss, Barbara Corcoran, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Guy Kawasaki. Recaps of the 500+ episodes and MUCH more can be found at EOFire.com.
Donna Kozik grew up on a 200-acre dairy farm in northwestern Pennsylvania and now lives near the freeways and beaches of San Diego, where she shows coaches, entrepreneurs and others how to become published authors the "fast and easy way."
In fact, she has set a personal goal of turning 1000 people into published authors in the next 12 months.
Her system for doing this is live and virtual "Write a Book in a Weekend" events, featuring Donna's "fill-in-the-pages" book templates plus a weekend of live audio and recorded video messages that motivate and inspire soon-to-authors to complete their books in 2 days.
She is former newspaper editor and senior communications specialist, a two-time award winning book author who has been featured in Woman’s Day and Women’s World magazines, The LA Times and The Baltimore Sun newspapers, NPR’s “Marketplace” news magazine and the NBC Nightly News. She’s also been a paid national media spokesperson for Sprint PCS and has been featured in several other books including ones by Bob Bly and MarketingProfs, along with Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--and It's All Small Stuff Stories.
Debbie Whitlock... An engaging, compassionate , motivating, and dynamic personal and business finance expert and speaker, Debbie shows successful women ready to do better and be more, proven ways to start, build and grow profitable and sustainable businesses and create lives of significance beyond the financial success they can create. The author of Incredible Life and host of two popular radio programs, Debbie works with women to create the financial futures of their dreams. Debbie’s essential message is, “create the prosperity and good fortune you deserve.”
In addition to her own radio shows, her financial and life perspectives have been featured on The I’m Thankful Radio Network, Chat With Women Radio Network, MoneyWi$e Women Teleseminar Series, Billabong TV, Northwest Real Estate Forum, Forbes, Nuwire Investor, The Seattle Times and Woodbury Exchange, and I am the personal finance expert for WakeUp Girl Magazine. Not to mention the countless organizations who have invited me to stand on their stage and share money messages with meaning – including eWomenNetwork, The National Association of Mortgage Professionals, Success Unplugged USA, MoneyWi$e Women Education Conferences, The City of Lynnwood, WA, and MamaCon.
Attention: Women Entrepreneurs Who Want to Light a Fire Under Their Productivity and Profits!
How would you like to build a solid foundation for a thriving business, fuel your confidence and motivation,
stoke the fire of success with a powerful support team and avoid burnout while doing it all?
www.YourBusinessOnFire.com
Is the ultimate event to transform your business from smoldering embers to smokin’ hot success!
Does this sound familiar? You started a business months, or even YEARS ago, and it still isn’t profitable.You depend on “hope and prayer” for increasing your income.Your fear, negative self-talk and procrastination are smothering your flame.You work 24/7 on your career, and taking time off for fun is just a fantasy.You are ready to ignite the flames under your profit and productivity, and just need the right tools to do it. Your Business On Fire Is exactly what you need to build a thriving business!
In four small-group sessions, you will receive hot business-building tools from these Dynamic Firestarters, guaranteed to heat up your earning potential.
Darlene Templeton,Build Your Solid Business: Three Crucial Fundamentals of Success
Candy Barone,Ignite Your Success: Grow your business with clarity, confidence, and ease!
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Susan Tolles,From Burned Out to Vibrant:5 keys to keeping the balance when you’re overwhelmed & overstressed
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Kenn Renner is a internationally known speaker, author, investor, and entrepreneur. He has closed over $325 million in real estate sales since 1983. Kenn is the author of five nationally published books, several booklets, news columns and articles. A highly respected entrepreneur, Kenn produced over 700 videos, created and owns the number one ranked Real Estate Video Channel in the world having over 12 million views (kennrenner.tv). Kenn is a nationally known seminar speaker on the subjects of “Goal Setting, Real Estate & video marketing as well as a State of Texas Continuing Education Instructor. He has produced a multitude of educational and motivational programs including seminars, webinars, television shows, several dozen musical compositions including full length music CDs, books, DVDs, video & audio programs. He has been featured several times as a guest expert on HGTV’s House Hunters and has appeared as a co-host on local and nationally syndicated radio shows. Kenn’s book “The Video Quick Start Guide” is a popular e-book that has helped thousands get started in the world of video marketing.
He currently resides in Austin, Texas with his wife Michele and his three children Justin, Christine, and Julia.
Gene Hammett is a true entrepreneur. Previously Gene ran a multi-million dollar business that struggled in the beginning, but his discovery of how to focus on the RIGHT aspects of his business and STOP doing the other stuff resulted in massive profits and growth. Now Gene is fiercely committed to working with high-achieving business owners who want to lead with confidence and achieve true financial freedom (in months, not years). As the Managing Director of Core Elevation, Inc., Gene helps leaders transform from stagnate, stressed and struggling to thriving, growing, and loving their work. Gene is also the host of a podcast called "Leaders in the Trenches" where he interviews business owners about their journey to success and finding their focus that has transformed their businesses.
Katrina Sawa is known as The JumpStart Your Biz Coach because she literally kicks her clients and their businesses into high gear. Katrina is the author of Love Yourself Successful and the creator of the JumpStart Your Marketing® & Sales System of which she holds live events on every year. Katrina helps you move faster and more affordably towards your ultimate revenue and professional goals using online and offline relationship marketing strategies, leveraged business models plus she kicks you in the butt to implement it all too! Katrina is an energetic speaker and award-winning coach who has been featured on the Oprah and Friends XMRadioNetwork, various other print and online magazines, ABC and TheCW. She’s also a contributor for numerous women’s business organizations and websites such as the Women Speakers Association and Today’s Innovative Woman Magazine.
Get her Free Entrepreneur’s Success Kit and 2 other Free Business-Building Gifts online at www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com/freegifts!
Christina Daves is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and run four successful companies over the past 20 years. She has a knack for discovering niche markets from service industries to consumer goods.
Through her latest venture, CastMedic Designs, she designs and manufactures MediFashions, which are award-winning accessories to make medical boots fashionable.
With no resources remaining when the product launched, Christina had to teach herself everything she could about generating publicity. In less than one year she appeared in over 50 media outlets including national and local television, publications, newspapers, radio, and blogs. As a result of her PR success, she created PR for Anyone™ to help other small business owners learn how to do what she did to have similar success.
Her website www.PRforAnyone.com offers tips and resources for gaining free media exposure. On her website, Christina offers free membership to Expert’s Corner, an interview series with members of the media and PR professionals sharing their tips for small business owners to have success when pitching them.
Christina is also the author of the bestselling book, PR for Anyone™ 100+ Affordable Ways to Easily Create Buzz for Your Business, which shares her personal PR experiences as well as easy to follow tips to help small businesses gain their own publicity.
Melinda Cooper worked for 18+ years with a very large government agency in various positions such as Employee/Labor Relation Specialist, Paralegal for the Regional Law Office, and Congressional Liaison. She has a BA from the University of Texas at Dallas in government and politics, a mother of 2 adult children and is a wife. Melinda started her first business in fashion for children and teens at the age of 16 until she sold it to a national clothing chain owned by Merry-Go-Round Enterprises, Inc. Melinda has been in various businesses while working her career with the government agency until 2008 when she walked away to Live Her Dream. Melinda is now living her dreams building businesses and helping others to build their businesses. Melinda is owner of Melinda Living the Dream a Consulting Business, Co-Founder of U Shine Media a photography business specializing in Motivational and Inspirational Speakers, and Co-Founder of U R On Stage a brand new startup booking agent business. Melinda is a firm believer of helping others reach their dreams and work with them to grow their business.
Contact Info: Melinda Cooper at Melinda@uronstage.com, (www.uronstage.com ) Melinda@ushinemedia.com (www.ushinemedia.com ) or 972-213-2026.
Lou Bortone is a Video Marketing expert and online branding consultant who helps entrepreneurs and service professionals build breakthrough brands on the Internet, so they can have more visibility, credibility and profitability.Lou delivers innovative online branding strategies, including video marketing coaching and consulting.
Lou is a former television executive who worked for E! Entertainment Television and Fox in Los Angeles. He is also an author and ghostwriter of six business books, a Certified Guerrilla Marketing Coach and a Book Yourself Solid Certified Coach.
Lou is also known for his unique and engaging videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lbpromo Find out more at www.LouBortone.com.
Social Media Contacts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlineVideoBranding
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/loubortone/
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YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/lbpromo
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/loubortone/
Mike O’Neal is an entertaining speaker, touching on financial topics affecting the family as well as the businessman or woman. Despite growing up in a very small South Texas town, the size which finally demanded a Dairy Queen while he was a sophomore in high school, Mike was able to achieve both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees at Texas A&M University in the early 1980s. As a data communications specialist, he worked at technical giants Hewlett Packard and IBM before starting his own business in 2010. During that time he also got married, raised two kids, coached youth baseball, sailed boats, and became a millionaire, all with his lovely and talented wife, Dana. Now, he has left corporate America and spends his time at his true love – public speaking, consulting, and coaching.
You may laugh at his antics, cry with his stories, but you WILL be enchanted with his presence.
Believing that the financial industry takes itself far too seriously, Mike has three financial books in the works, “The Beaver Book of Family Finance” (October 2013), “The Beaver Book of Business” (due out fall 2014), and “Stop the Money Drama – 63 Tips to be in Charge of Your Money, Your Life, Your Future”. The “Beaver books” teach about money topics through the construction company of Bud and Betty Beaver, an enterprising, but furry couple. “Stop the Money Drama” is a tip book, modeled after his class by the same name. Mike talks, coaches, and consults on business profitability, family finances and personal leadership.
Caryn Chow is a national communications and presentation expert, success stylist, media personality, and sought after speaker and thought leader. She is an author and the owner of Take a Bow Presentations, a company which helps entrepreneurs, celebrities, authors and industry experts to hone their speaking, presentation and leadership prowess. She has a background in theatre, and received a leadership certification from John Maxwell. Caryn’s winsome demeanor and energetic approach to life and business are refreshing, informative, savvy and fun.
As a coach on call for Change Your Attitude, Change Your Life (airing on iheartradio, WOR710am and Boost Radio Network) and Huffington Post blogger, Caryn offers tips on how to thrive and achieve personal freedom. She’s also a writer for 24/Seven, the digital magazine which also features articles by Joel Osteen, Cheryl Richardson, Joe Vitale and Elizabeth Lesser, to name a few.
In addition to working with her private clients to craft stylized signature speeches, Caryn offers a unique “Speaking Performance Dynamics” course which allows for realization of a truthful and dynamic presentation utilizing experiential techniques, exercises and principles from acting. Whether you work with Caryn on a 1-to-1 or group basis, one thing is for sure. You can expect to come away with not only improved speaking skills but greater interpersonal skills and more of a zest for life. Her mantra is, “If you’re going to ‘speak’, don’t just speak to speak; shine for something bigger!”
As the Chief Visionary Officer of IAM-Community Consulting & Training, Kim Harris helps to connect businesses with resources and training to develop business growth strategies. Recipient of the Small Business Administration’s Women in Business Champion of the Year Award, Ms. Harris is credited with helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits generate thousands in operating revenue through grants and sponsorships from entities such as Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Verizon Wireless, American Airlines, and others.
Creator of the Stiletto Business Strategies for Women Business Owners™ brand which host a series of symposiums, #StilettoLIVE events, across the country, and debuting internationally in Toronto, Ontario in 2015. The series spotlights women business owners who have value to share that empowers other women business owners to develop “Smart strategies for success...”™.
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Nadine Nicholson, Chief Focus Officer & Founder of MeJane, is a sought-after speaker, mentor and author on focus and success for entrepreneurs. Nadine helps business owners who are ready to make a BIG LEAP who want a clear plan to follow and who want the satisfaction of following through and achieving the success they crave. She will show you how to STOP getting distracted from what you want the most and START busting through to your next BIG success while creating more balance in your life.
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Emilie Shoop is a speaker and coach, founder of Shoop Training & Consulting and the creator of Central Illinois’ premier team building event "Operation Our Town" in addition to popular programs such as
“Lead Any Team” and
“The Shoop Shift: 6 Gears to Revolutionize your Culture, Team and Leadership”
She has been hired by many well-known businesses such as:
Illinois State University, State Farm Insurance, and Mid-Illini Credit Union.
And invited to speak at events for the McLean County Chamber of Commerce,
Women In Leadership, the American Payroll Association and the Illinois Network of Court Appointed Special Advocates.
Emilie is the “go to” leadership girl when you want to learn how to maximize the efforts of your team the right way so you go from just being another manager to being an influential leader. Her clients are leaders who know they have to get more done with less and focusing on their company culture and employees will enable them to be successful.
Nicole K. Lundy, Speaker, Personal Brand Strategist, Founder of nicoleklundy.com and Creator of the Monetize Your Personal Brand Program helps women business owners stand out as THE expert in their niche. She is passionate about helping women create a powerful presence that boosts their business and explodes their bottom line. Nicole’s corporate finance background gave her the awareness of how ‘looking smart is just as important as being smart’ after struggling to get a promotion with her vicious and competitive coworkers. In corporate finance, every single person works grueling hours and is super-smart, so it just wasn’t enough to stand out among her co-workers who were vying for the same promotion. Nicole knows that constructing a profitable personal brand is a common blindspot for most women business owners as the emphasis is placed on a long list of other business objectives. She teaches her clients how to be a bigger and more brilliant version of themselves so that they can make the quantum leap in their business that they are working super hard to achieve. Learn more at www.NicoleKLundy.com.
Tonya Hofmann, is an international speaker, sales and marketing coach, corporate and entrepreneurial educator, owner and founder of Your Local City, Inc. and Stand Out In Your Business, Inc., creator of the Ultimate Networking Conference, winner of the International eWomen conference 2008 Business Matchmaker of the Year Award, nominated for the Most Connected Person in Dallas, and nominated for the Austin Business Journal’s Profiles in Power!
Her focus has always been to help business professionals become more successful in Sales, Marketing and How to Stand Out from Their Competition!
Tonya shows those new in business to seasoned professionals how to develop multiple income avenues from a website to give them exposure, traffic, growth and huge income streams.
Quote from Tonya, “There is nothing more exciting than helping people everywhere create the future they want for their business and more importantly themselves!”
Stacy Slawitsky is a Speaker, Founder of ZenConnect and Creator of the Money Intimacy program. She was a super stoic, “Type A” Wall Street chick whose life was transformed through Chakra Power. It was through this work that she was able to let her guard down and get in touch with her sense of spirituality.
In a beautiful moment of co-creation she was liberated from her corporate life. She used the liberation as an opportunity to combine her savvy business skills and her spiritual prowess towards helping purpose driven women biz owners create and market signature high-end programs so they can turn their revenue goals into a reality.
She has been featured in the Boston Business Journal and writes for international health and wellness publications.
Lorene is known for a contagious passion for excellence, a talent for practical business solutions, and a competence for being a motivational leader. She is an international author, professional facilitator, business consultant and & financial prosperity coach.
Whether it’s life balance, financial management or business development strategies, Lorene has been helping women realize their true potential and acts as their accountability partner, assisting them to effectively implement strategies to live the life they truly deserve.
"Personal development is one of the most priceless things we can achieve as human beings. I believe in assisting others to identify what they may be lacking in fulfillment of their purpose and providing the necessary tools and resources to help them improve their well-being for a better life." ~ Lorene Collier Purcy
Lorene has authored (3) books "Get Rich Savvy Chick: Elevate Your Mind & Keep Prosperity in Your Pocketbook," Procrastinating Perfectionista: Life Perfected! From Procrastination to Transformation," and The Change in My Pocketbook: Why That "Secret Ingredient" Always Seems out of Reach." She has also coauthored (3) books “The Power of Change: Reinventing Yourself at Any Age”, “How to Break the Glass Ceiling Without a Hammer: Career Strategies for Women” and “Ready, Aim, Soar” along with dozens of eBooks and articles.
Lorene’s vision; is for women worldwide to be financially secure and confident by pursuing their passion free from the overwhelming burden of financial stress, life imbalance and career uncertainty.
Cathy Alessandra is a speaker, author, radio host and the Chief Innovative Officer of Alessandra Media Group LLC. Since 1995, she has published the successful niche magazine, What’s Up For Kids™ (circulation: 20,000), serving families in Los Angeles for over 17 years. In 2011, she took her expertise in publishing, marketing and business to launch Today’s Innovative Woman™ (circulation: 10,000), creating a niche publication serving smart, savvy women business owners. Additionally, Cathy hosts the weekly radio show, Innovative Women in Business, interviewing successful women entrepreneurs. She also published the #1 Amazon bestseller, Millionaire Moms in the Making. Cathy was awarded the 2012 Leading Moms in Business award by StartUp Nation, the 2011 Top 50 Mompreneur of the Year award by Babble.com, was a finalist for the Ali Brown Platinum Excellence Award and has been featured on CBS.com, career-intelligence.com and KFWB news radio in Los Angeles . She speaks on stages around the country on topics ranging from marketing to work-life balance. You can read more about Cathy at www.CathyAlessandra.com.
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Susan Newman
Brand Visibility Expert — Award Winning Designer —
Visual Footprint Mentor — Speaker — Author — Environmentalist
Susan Newman is a brand visibility designer and visual footprint expert. Since 1994, Susan Newman Design, Inc. has built a reputation for developing award-winning, innovative, branding design, quality print marketing and creative, functionally sound web solutions throughout the United States and abroad. SNDI designs for entrepreneurs, small businesses, start-ups, and international corporations. Susan is the founder and host of Broadcast Louder, an online educational webinar series for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and the host of Suzy Brandtastic, an internet radio show. Susan is also the co-founder of Frogs Are Green, LLC, an environmental awareness organization.
Olive Guillais-Lazure is the CEO of the unique brand ‘POWORDFUL’. Her philosophy is that:
The process of transformation involves all living things continuing to grow and bloom.
This growth involves ‘TRANSFORMATION’ of sort.
Olive is a qualified Transformational Coach, NLP Practitioner, Teacher, Training Consultant, Speaker, Mentor, Creative Writer, and creator of Inspirational Powordful publications.
Powordful offers services using bespoke transformation programmes, where the prime focus is in transforming those feelings of uncertainty, and those associated with personal identity into boundless energy for success.
Olive features on Television with her 'Reflective Moments' on the Princess of Arize! Show on BEN TV Sky 182, where she gives her weekly Transformational POWORDFUL Tips.
Olive also hosts her own weekly internet Radio Show ~ POWORDFUL Conversations: be transformed by Olive. Olive interviews guests on the show, who share the passion of inciting change and perception. It is a show where listeners can phone in and participate.
Olive believes that life is a process of continual change, and it is our past experiences that hold the key to our success. Olive has also overcome life challenges and changes in areas of her life (i.e. relationships, career, and financial). It is those experiences that have enduringly driven her in supporting and guiding others in making better choices in areas of their life too. Olive’s passion, zest and energy to ‘transform’ are evident in her work.
Kathleen Gage helps entrepreneurs make money online.
She is a marketing strategist and business consultant who works with consciously aware entrepreneurs who are experts in their field. Check out her newest book Power Up for Profits: The Smart Woman's Guide to Online Marketing. http://www.PowerUpForProfitsBook.com
As a professional speaker, trainer and certified coach, Terry works with business owners and entrepreneurs to awaken untapped possibilities and discover and implement the solutions to bring those possibilities to fruition.
Terry created the Shiftology™ Process, which she shares in her keynotes, workshops, tele-seminars and group coaching programs. With it's foundation of leadership, communications, stress management and law of attraction, Terry assists her clients to attract positive health and wealth resulting in improved personal and business relationships, sales and marketing performance, customer service and much more.
Terry’s background includes a career in law enforcement, CEO and part owner of a manufacturing company, career transition trainer to personnel in the military, hospitality and retail industries and 30 years of entrepreneurship.
Terry has worked with all branches of the military, banks, chambers of commerce, universities, financial institutions, healthcare institutions, railroad companies, non-profits, and small businesses nationwide.
Thomas Petty is President and CEO of the Bay Area Search Engine Academy. He has been involved with technology since 1989. He had a 21-year career at a Fortune 100 company, most of which was spent in the Information Technology arena. His background spans computer and server support, networks, data centers, web technology and software systems design and deployment.
He has taught many different types of coursework including Windows, programming, networks and other classes.
Thomas is only one of approximately 3000 HFI-Certified Usability Analysts® in the world, having been trained in web usability by Human Factors International.
He has owned his own internet consulting business in Livermore, California since 2005, and works with many different industries to optimize and market their businesses on the web.
He is on the Board of Directors of the Livermore Chamber of Commerce and Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group, and manages their website and online marketing efforts.
He is on the Board of Directors with the American Red Cross, Northern California Blood Services Region, and volunteers his time by sponsoring community blood drives in Livermore. He has sponsored over 60 drives since 2002.
Gary Loper, inspirational speaker, social media expert, certified life and business coach,
has enthused and empowered individuals in all walks of life. What’s more, Gary’s strong background in marketing and sales, and his 30+ years of superior customer service and 15 years of direct sales adds more depth to who he is. He teaches his audience strategies and tactics on how to become successful, to produce and maintain positive solutions, to stay in a positive mindset, and attract and manifest true wealth. He empowers people to discover their gifts, develop confidence and create better relationships with themselves and others in their lives.
With more than 150,000 followers on Twitter he has built a huge following based on adding value to people’s lives, sharing his knowledge, beliefs and philosophies in his messages. He has incorporated into his platform ‘Just for Today’ messages, inspirational messages that have helped people renew their hope.
He is the author of two eBooks: Master the Twitterverse, Guide to Getting More Followers, and 37 Keys to Building Better Networking Relationships.
Known in over 11 countries, Lisa has become sought out as the strategic systems expert. Her expertise has been featured on radio stations across the United States and Canada. Her articles on lead generation have been published world wide and on such notable and respected sites, such as The Huffington Post, Career Builder, and leading sales and marketing sites like RainToday.com, achieving the Reader’s Choice Award.
She is the Best-Selling Author of Me, Myself, and Why? The Secrets to Navigating Change and the host of The Navigating Change Radio show with tens of thousands of regular small business listeners around the globe who tap into her guest experts including New York Times Best Selling Authors, Randy Gage and Dr. Ivan Misner; thought Leaders, like Marci Shimoff, and Subject Matter Experts like Bob Burg. As a strategist, she uses her strong 20-year background in the world of organizational development as well as systems and quality improvement to show entrepreneurs and organizations how to systematize and monetize their mission and their message. After applying her proven signature system, The Entrepreneurial Edge System, you will attract more clients, bring in more income and walk with the confidence knowing you are building a scalable and profitable business you love.
Lisa believes that when you are doing work aligned with who you are, using your unique talents…it’s not “work”! There is a flow to every business - when you discover your flow, you’re energized and you attract opportunities from expected and unexpected sources…effortlessly. Having systems in place simply makes it easy to bring in a consistent supply of pre-qualified prospects and turn them into clients up to 98% of the time.
Small business advisor, mentor, speaker and author Lonnie Sciambi is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and small business owners to succeed. His 30-year track record of success and hard-won experience driving growth and profits, primarily as an entrepreneur and CEO for small businesses, both public and private, from early stage to turnaround situations. A serial entrepreneur who’s sold two of his own small businesses, Lonnie has advised, mentored and/or invested in dozens of small enterprises. A skilled negotiator and closer with many major sales successes, more than three dozen merger/acquisition transactions completed and more than $350 million in capital raised, Lonnie has successfully completed multiple small business turnarounds. Known as “The Entrepreneur’s Yoda,” Lonnie wrote Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success to give entrepreneurs an edge. Whether your business is in startup, growth or near-exit mode, this book provides to-the-point advice and easy-to-implement solutions for issues entrepreneurs face everyday. He delivers his “secrets” with a blend of experience, candor and humor that makes them impactful and not easily forgotten. Each chapter features stories from real-life situations Lonnie faced in his multi-faceted career. If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, you’ll gain valuable strategies you can apply to your business today. Lonnie speaks internationally and is comfortable with any type or size business audience. Lonnie’s high-energy talks provide entrepreneurs with strategies to help them gain the returns they seek. Lonnie’s avocation is baseball, where for 30 years he has coached every level from tee-ball to American Legion, and his management and speaking styles reflect his coaching background.
Since co-founding fassforward, Gavin has advised Fortune 500 companies in the areas of Strategy, Change and Leadership. He has been instrumental in growing fassforward into a multimillion dollar consultancy whose clients include; Verizon Wireless, Estee Lauder, MasterCard International, as well as others. Gavin specializes in market changes and the inter-relationship with marketing and business strategy and the impact it has on overall business objectives. He brings a unique perspective on growth and innovation, as well as how to overcome the barriers to achieving desired results in Strategy, Innovation, Change, Leadership and Design
Patty Lennon, M.S. is the founder of Mom Gets A Life.com, mom advocate, speaker, certified coach, writer and mother. For 15 years Patty worked in global banking as a passionate leader and truth whisperer. She now uses the same skills and tenacity that led to her success in Corporate America to create success for her clients. Motherhood led Patty on a journey from despair to self-discovery to exhilaration. She is now committed to helping every woman understand her personal definition of “good mom” and release any self-imposed limitations to happiness. Patty works with women who work outside the home, in the home and everywhere in between. She uncovered a formula to success in motherhood that blends wealth, happiness and health. She is thrilled to share this formula with women across the country. Patty believes in the power of intuition and taking action as well as a world where woman can be successful mothers and successful individuals at the same time. She launched Mom Gets A Life in 2012 to support women who are defining success for themselves as they raise their children. She is launching the first ever event for moms that want to create income and have the life and motherhood they planned. The Mom Gets A Business Conference will take place in NYC on 4/26/13 and will be expanded to a five-city tour in 2014.
Author, speaker, trainer and philanthropist Nikki Pett entered the world of sales and marketing twelve years ago. She was exposed to “hit and run mentality” marketing training that just didn’t fit her personality. Nikki went on to start her own promotional marketing company in 2002 and has built her business solely on personal relationships and referrals. She practices what she preaches—known as the “notecard nut,” Nikki writes anywhere from 1000-2000 personal notes per year. Nikki approaches client relationships with respect and enthusiasm and strives to provide concrete and measurable marketing techniques with a vivacious and energetic spirit. Nikki is passionate about helping her clients grow their association rosters, levels of sponsorship and sales success through relationship marketing plans. Nikki has been recognized within her industry with four prestigious Image Awards for creative marketing campaigns using relationship marketing concepts. Recognizing that the bottom-line is directly related to acquiring, maintaining and fostering relationships, the foundation of Nikki’s business is based on adding value to meet her customer’s needs and providing concrete ways to help them reach their goals. She aspires to be someone who will achieve much and who will have given even more. In her book Relationship ROI: How Associations, Charities, and Entrepreneurs Hit Financial Targets, Nikki explains how to stop wasting your budget on unfocused marketing and dominate your field by applying the strategies in this book. Relationship marketing is the cornerstone to highly profitable growth and will make members, donors or clients so fiercely loyal to your organization that the competition isn’t even a blip on their radar. Find out how to attract, maintain and retain your most profitable contacts to hit record-breaking targets today!
Lisa Manyon is an award-winning #1 bestselling author, copywriting strategist and master of powerfully communicating marketing messages to increase results. A leading expert in copywriting, Lisa successfully challenges the notion that “copy is king,” with her message that copy is actually QUEEN, strategy is KING and together they are the key to creating strong and effective results. She’s found that the traditional copywriting formula of “Problem. Agitate. Solve.” isn’t resonating with women. Women are looking for solutions to their challenges. What’s really working is her new copywriting formula of “Challenge. Solution. Invitation.™” Her philosophies have been featured in Inc. Magazine and other media outlets. She created a program featuring her philosophies called How to Create Marketing Messages with Integrity: Attract Your Ideal Clients with Your Authentic Voice and is well known for her Manyon Marketing Web Makeovers, website copy packages and Content Strategy Plans. Lisa helps her clients build relationships, attract ideal clients and ultimately increase income online. Her expertise in planning and strategy has helped generate more than $40,000 in just one focused campaign. Lisa’s mission is to give women a voice to turn ideas into something that matters. She writes copy for conscious entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, coaches and artists who feel overwhelmed as they try to write their own content. She helps articulate big missions into marketing messages that truly resonate without feeling “salesy” or “icky.” You can learn more at www.writeoncreative.com
Martina Zorc is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who started her entrepreneurial journey by leaving her lawyer's job for worldwide business coaching at age 26, in the middle of the recession, with no savings and literally no contacts in the business world, and hasn't looked back since. As a brand and business strategist she was helping transformational entrepreneurs uncover, own, and communicate their brilliance through irresistible branding that would skyrocket their income, impact and influence, so they could grow a profitable and fulfilling business and live life by design. She realized, though, that she hadn't been doing the one thing she inspired in her clients – living her greatness and her purpose out loud. So, while her coaching clients say that working with her is "purely magical – she holds such an expansive vision of who you are and what you are capable of that the only option she gives you is to succeed in ways you only dream of", Martina has finally stepped into the big vision her billionaire mentor has painted for her, excited and determined to build a leading outer space law consulting company and help mold the future of humankind. Exclusively for our show, she'll share her story and the lessons she's learned through personal and professional growth, so you, too, can smoothly and successfully transition into the business YOU are meant to thrive in.
International Author and Speaker Margo DeGange, M.Ed, is a Business & Lifestyle Designer. Margo is founder of Women of Splendor, the exciting mentoring organization where women collaborate; discover and develop their brilliance; increase their reach and visibility as well as bring healing to the world in a BIG and splendid way! Margo is also the publisher of the Women of Splendor Magazine. Discover YOUR Gift of Brilliance and shine FULL THROTTLE through Margo’s programs, mastermind training and done-for-you products including "Digital Magazines Done-for-You"! Get business help and lifestyle design tips plus a valuable free gift at MargoDeGange.com.
Scott Simson, entrepreneur and founder of Preslyn Publishing in Dallas, Texas, is a highly sought-after motivational speaker, achievement consultant and branding expert. Scott’s message of discovering your maximum potential and becoming your best self is changing lives all over the world. Scott has been featured in major media including CBS Money Watch, The Boston Globe and national talk radio. Scott’s personal story is one spanning from rock bottom to high achiever. He grew up an outgoing dreamer, but fought the battle of self-doubt and low self-esteem. His teenage years were spent in a troubled tangle of aimless direction and negative attention-seeking. This all changed later in his youth when he realized he could utilize his talents to produce positive results in himself and others. Since then he has been on a journey of growth and development and has made it his mission to help and guide others. His colorful youth gives him the ability to reach his audiences on a profound level. After finding the principles of success and understanding their true potential, Scott and his wife went from $3 in their bank account and tens of thousands of dollars in consumer debt, to being consumer debt-free with a six figure income in 6 months. He credits good decision making, perseverance, hard work and relationship building as keys to his success. In 2010, Scott and his wife Camber became #1 bestselling authors when their children’s book Fox and the Mountain-A Parable climbed the charts on Amazon.com. In 2011, with the desire to take their message to teens and adults, they released their second book Fox and the Mountain: Creating Your Path to Abundance which was endorsed by success industry leaders Stephen R. Covey, T. Harv Ecker, Bill Bartmann and Greg S. Reid.
Megan Atkinson, is the Chief Word Nerd over at Ignite Your Cause, where doing good and doing business are not mutually exclusive. She’s merged the artistry of the written word with her philanthropic tendencies to help non-profits and social entrepreneurs inspire the masses, influence change, and infuse more good into the world. When she’s not writing for a cause, she’s instigating do-goodery through Ujima Bazaar, her fundraising project aimed at supporting children without families across the globe. http://ujimabazaar.com http://igniteyourcause.com/supportujima/ http://igniteyourcause.com/supportujima/
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Jim Palmer is a marketing and business building expert and host of Newsletter Guru TV and Stick Like Glue Radio. Jim is the acclaimed author of three sales and marketing books as well as It's Okay to be Scared-But Never Give Up, an inspirational book for life and business. Additionally, he is a featured expert in The Ultimate Success Secret, Dream, Inc., ROI Marketing Secrets Revealed, The Barefoot Executive and Boomers in Business. Jim is known internationally as “The Newsletter Guru”-the go-to resource for maximizing the profitability of customer relationships. He is Founder and President of Custom Newsletters, Inc. Jim Palmer speaks and gives interviews on such topics as newsletter marketing, client retention, how to build a profitable business and how to achieve success. Jim is a cancer survivor, has been married for thirty-two years and has four grown children. He lives in Chester County, Pennsylvania with his wife Stephanie, their cat Linus and Toby the marketing dog. Jim and Stephanie love to kayak, travel and spend time with their family.
MamaRed (Jerilynne) Knight collaborates with socially-conscious small businesses to create sexy backends (for their businesses!) by systematizing, streamlining and automating the stuff that takes them away from what they do best. Known as the Idea Firehose, this internationally known teacher, speaker, coach and consultant transforms business challenges into step-by-step solutions to build bank accounts and transform lives without all the late nights, teeth-gnashing and hair-pulling. A business owner who started out in 1988 with no plan, no clients and no clue where to start, she knows firsthand the challenges of running a business AND dealing with fast-moving techie stuff that threatens to overcome the geekiest of the geeks. With 30+ years of asking strategic questions of biggie whiggies like IBM and Intel before providing customized solutions and demystifying technology, she has a huge bag of tips and tricks for making things doable. She shares her experience with her one-on-one co-sulting clients (coaching + consulting that yields big results) in her programs like Find Your Hidden Stash of Cash, Techie Stuff for Tech Virgins™ and with as many people as she can reach in the ever-expanding world of social media. Whether you want to slay the ever-hungry ContentBeastie™, offload the stuff you don’t like to a team that does or need a TinyTip that makes life easier, MamaRed is dedicated to taming TheBeast™ that threatens to gobble up every minute of your day and keeps you from making a big impact on your world. When she isn’t rooting around on the Internet for new tools to play with, she partners with her late-in-life, love-of-her life to bring joy and laughter to as many people as possible. Her three sons and their three partners, all uniquely gifted, bring their amazingness to a world waiting for each of us to step up and step out.
Online Business Strategist Sheila Galligan has interviewed more than 130 global leaders within the last 18 months including Jeffrey Gitomer, Nancy Marmolejo, Bob The Teacher Jenkins, Lisa Cherney, MichelePW, Paul Evans, Jeneth Blackert, Monica Shah, Pamela Bruner, James Roche, Sage Levine, Lou Bortone, Michele Scism, Tom Buford and Amethyst Wyldfyre to name just a few. After growing her e-mail list to 7,800+ in 9 months, Sheila can show you how to tap into the magic of interviews to grow your business too. After being in the workforce for more than 25 years as a meeting planner, elementary school teacher, professional organizer and now an online business strategist, Sheila is well-versed in the mounting challenges today’s entrepreneurs face to stay focused while continuing to get astounding results. Her unique, creative and robust programs provide the structure and clear-cut strategies you need to succeed promoting your GO BIG! products and services so you can START SERVING your clients instead of chasing them (all while having fun). You can learn more at gobigglobal.com.
Gina Carr is an Author, Speaker and Marketing Consultant who works with thought leaders to leverage social media marketing for more profits, influence and success. A 20-year serial entrepreneur, Gina has an MBA from the Harvard Business School and engineering degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Gina helps speakers, authors and business owners share their brilliance with the world and build powerful tribes of raving fans. Gina is the Dean of the Social Buzz University and co-author of a McGraw-Hill book on social media that will be published in the fall of 2013—Klout Matters: How to Engage Customers, Boost Your Digital Influence and Raise Your Klout Score for Success. Gina speaks and consults about influence marketing, social scoring, social media, online reputation management and tribe building.
Ana Lucia Novak is the CEO and Founder of Novak Media Group, LLC, a full service social media management company that helps small business owners establish a rich online presence through social media and online marketing strategies. Novak Media Group offers Do It For You, Do It With You and Do It As You Social Media Packages as well as one-on-one or group training. Novak Media Group serves clients in Non-Profit, Finance, Start-up and Real Estate sectors and has often helped marketing agencies with their clients’ social media strategy and implementation plans. To serve smaller businesses, coaches, authors and speakers, Ana Lucia manages and maintains SocialAna.com where she blogs and offers at-your-fingertips social media marketing resources which helps them come up to speed quickly and utilize social media channels effectively. Ana Lucia Novak speaks professionally, acts as an advisor to entrepreneurs and recently co-authored a chapter entitled, "A Whole New World, Why You Need Twitter" in the Amazon #1 Best Seller for New Releases book Success in High Heels. You can reach Ana Lucia Novak at www.socialana.com, follow her on Twitter.com/AnaLuciaNovak and visit Facebook.com/AnaSocialMarketing for excellent content, tools and resources.
As an exhibit marketing strategist, Marlys Arnold combines image expertise and real-world marketing experience with a passion for trade shows. Not only has she been an exhibitor, but also the organizer of several expos and events. This unique perspective allows her to share insights with both beginning and experienced exhibitors, teaching how to create experiential exhibits that produce significantly higher numbers of qualified leads without busting the budget. Over the past 15 years, she's led workshops for numerous associations and provided exhibitor training for events ranging from local consumer expos to some of the largest trade shows in the U.S. Her articles have appeared in trade show industry magazines and business publications from Kansas City to Australia, as well as traditional and online broadcasts. She's the host of the Trade Show Insights blog/podcast, author of Build a Better Trade Show Image and the ExhibitorEd Success System as well as founder of the Exhibit Marketers Café. Earlier this year, she published The Exhibitor Education Manifesto on exactly what exhibitor education is (and isn't) and why it matters. In 2009, Marlys and her husband, Alan, launched their own line of gourmet teas and now lead tea tasting events and cooking classes. They've compiled their own recipe collection Cooking with Tea: Basics and are working on a second collection...all desserts! They've also done a few cooking videos they plan to add to their website.
Lisa Rehurek is founder of MissSimplicity.com and creator of the SIMPLE Productivity System™. Her passion is working with female entrepreneurs to help them produce real results and buy time in the areas that matter most to them. After a very successful corporate career, Lisa became a partner in four businesses. Through many tribulations, 80+ hour work weeks and misaligned partnerships, Lisa emerged as a true leader and innovator. She now shares her failures, experiences and successes with entrepreneurs who also struggle with the time war.
When it comes to teaching women how to make money, Miki Strong is a bona fide master. Miki also shares how to create a business designed for and around personal freedom. Her work is all about connection: no connection = no cashflow. It’s as simple as that. Miki hasa supernatural knack for identifying why people are connecting with her clients—or not. It’s the focus of her signature work with women in business. As a writer, speaker and sought-after consultant, she teaches you to connect to your voice, your value and worth, to craft your most enticing offer (ever) and to determine what your people (really) want. Bliss, balance and freedom—that’s what Miki stands for and what she helps women create in business. Now in her 25th year of entrepreneurship, Miki is thoroughly unemployable—and proud of it. Meet Miki and find your Profit Connection at MikiStrong.com.
Diane Cunningham, M.Ed. is the President and Founder of the National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs®, a global association for women to connect, create and collaborate. NACWE offers training, conferences, networking and business strategies. She is a “business therapist,” author, consultant, speaker, plane crash survivor, marathon runner and fun friend. Her training and background is in the mental health field. She worked for many years in a hospital Employee Assistance Program. Prior to that she worked with domestic violence and addictions. She earned a Masters Degree in Education (Guidance and Counseling) from Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington and a Bachelors Degree from the same school in Interpersonal Communications. She is also a Certified Mastermind Executive Coach.Diane loves to teach women, men and companies how to Act Fast Now with marketing online and offline through the power of social media and authentic connections. Diane is the author of Dear Female Entrepreneur, My Friend and the co-author of Inspired Women Succeed with Jo Ann Fore. She currently lives in Wichita Falls, Texas where she is an avid volunteer and serves as the Regional Advocate for the Small Business Development Center for North Texas. In 2010, she was named as one of the Top 20 Under 40 emerging leaders in her community. She is active in her church, local community events and non-profit organizations that fit with her life mission.Diane loves people, shopping, Starbucks, reading, and spending time with friends. She has run 4 marathons with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program and loves to go to zumba classes. Diane’s mission is to inspire women to dream big, catch on fire and change the world.
Scott Tucker is an author, speaker and radio host who has been a purpose driven entrepreneur since the age of 12. At this young age, he began exploring the impact of knowing the "why" in life and business. This drive to put specific purpose to every action has become an invaluable tool in helping him to succeed in various industries throughout his career.
During that time, his drive also taught him the dark side of being so focused. While his businesses were thriving, his marriage and happiness were dying. In 2009, he set out on a new journey…a journey to rediscover his own "why." What he found was a burning passion in ministry and coaching. His "why," his purpose, is utilizing his own life experiences and training to help others awaken their own unique purpose and to help them align their life with the path they were created to live! Through his coaching sessions, speaking, and radio program, Scott fulfills his quest to “Find Freedom for the Miserably Successful.” Connect with Scott: Website: www.yourideallifenow.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/yourideallifenow Twitter: www.twitter.com/scott_r_tucker
President of Coaching Insight, LLC, Andrea Feinberg gently nudges former-corporate-women-turned-business-owners from the daily grind toward big picture opportunities—more money, a happier life and the time to enjoy it all.A charter member of the world's largest coach training program Coachville and a graduate of Coach U, Andrea is among the pioneers of the coaching profession. Personally trained by Thomas Leonard, founder of Coachville and Coach U, she continually adds to her skill set for small business owners through certifications in Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Analysis and Strategic Leadership Coaching. Andrea is author of Time Junkie–101 Ways for Business Owners to Break the Habit and Get More Free Time NOW! And The Essential Coaching Book. She has been profiled, interviewed and published in many newspapers, online magazines and blogs, including The New York Times. A frequent resource for Long Island business reporters, Long Island Business News named her one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Business 2011.” Andrea made the “Who’s Who: 100 Women in E-Commerce 2012” list and was recognized as one of the “Top 5 Coaching Blogs of 2012” by the School for Coaching Mastery.A business owner since 1988, Andrea has always been active in her community as president of her local Chamber of Commerce. She helped the Brookhaven Small Business Advisory Council develop its Building Business in Brookhaven Expo. From 2002 - 2006 she co-owned and built United Coaching Associates, the largest Long Island-based training and networking group for professional coaches.A strong believer that small business ownership is a powerful way to build and enjoy a good life, she’s a frequent speaker for networking and trade groups as well as telesummits aimed at improving the success of small business owners.
Debra Jason is a copywriter, speaker and trainer who specializes in writing with heart, not hype. Debra is a frequently sought-after contributor to books on freelance writing and direct mail copy including The Complete Guide to Writing Web-Based Advertising Copy to Get the Sale by Vickie Taylor and Copywriting Success by Darren Andrews. A recipient of the Rocky Mountain Direct Marketing Association's (RMDMA) "Creative Person of the Year Award," Debra founded her company The Write Direction in 1989. Past President of the RMDMA, she is a seasoned copywriter with more than 25 years of experience in the field of direct marketing. She inspires passion-driven coaches, business owners and entrepreneurs to communicate their message in a way that captivates, compels and converts their prospects into loyal, raving fans—even if they have struggled with how to put their ideas into words in the past. This helps them reach a broader audience and generate more income so that they can live the lifestyle they’ve dreamed about, which is why they went into business for themselves to begin with. Debra offers one-on-one and group trainings in copywriting, marketing and social media as well done-for-you copywriting services specializing in content for brochures, catalogs, direct mail packages, sales pages, websites and more. If you’re seeking a dynamic speaker for your organization or event, Debra speaks on the topics of writing, marketing, networking and social media marketing.
Marquette Nutrition & Fitness Founder Christine E. Marquette, RD, LD, CLT, works with business owners and entrepreneurs to transform their health and fitness. Christine provides her clients with the nutritional tools they need to overcome obstacles, achieve their goals, be happier and more productive. Christine earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics with a major in Nutrition from the University of Texas. She is a certified Health Fitness Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine and holds an advanced certification in Food Sensitivities as a Certified LEAP Therapist. In addition to having more than 40 hours of additional training in the management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Christine is trained in using Intrinsic Coaching® methodology. An avid runner, sprint distance triathlete and vegetarian, Christine has completed more than nine marathons and dozens of 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and other distance races. She has been an assistant coach with Austin Fit marathon training program for more than five years.
Nina Kaufman is a small business champion—not just your ordinary business attorney. Forbes Magazine calls Kaufman “One of the 25 Most Influential Women Tweeting about Entrepreneurship.” The U.S. Small Business Administration named her their regional Women in Business Champion of 2011. In her 15+ years in business, Kaufman has helped thousands of entrepreneurs successfully navigate the legal hurdles they face in small business as well as generate tens of millions of dollars.As a trusted thought leader, Kaufman reaches more than 2 million readers each month on Entrepreneur.com. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, Crain’s NY Business, HuffingtonPost.com, The New York Law Journal and the American Bar Association Journal. TV appearances include MSNBC’s Your Business, Fox's Good Day NY and Better.TV. Nina received her Bachelors degree from Wellesley College (cum laude), her Masters degree from the London School of Economics and her law degree from Boston University Law School.A Mets fan by marriage and former stand-up comic, Nina is a sought-after professional speaker on hot topics that include protecting your business on the internet, building business partnerships/collaborative alliances that work, and training clients to pay on time. Like you…Kaufman knows what it’s like to reinvent and evolve when business throws you curveballs.
Social Media Marketing Strategist Lissa Duty is an enthusiastic social media coach often referred to by her clients as “the Online Social Coach.” Lissa has taught countless individuals, in group and private sessions globally, to effectively understand, use and leverage social networking sites including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Her 20 years of marketing, administrative and management experience benefits her clients in growing their online presence to increase their bottom line. You may follow Lissa on all the social sites @LissaDuty. Visit www.LissaDuty.com to learn more about Lissa and her work.
Kadena Tate, contributing author in the New York Times bestseller Business Model You, believes that authenticity has no competition. For the last decade, Kadena has taught service based entrepreneurs how to take who they are and what they know and package that into multiple offerings. As a business acceleration alchemist, Kadena’s work is designed to help you leapfrog the market and make the idea of competition irrelevant. Kadena will help you gain the confidence + clarity necessary to attract clients + cash + clout. Visit her online today at www.KadenaTate.com.
CEO of Best Kind Marketing, Martha Giffen is a social media strategist and author of the best-selling book Be Social Be Rich: Social Networking Your Way to Endless Profits! Martha shares how to use social networking to not only increase the bottom line of your business, but also the richness of your life through the connections you make.A former stay-at-home mom, Martha watched her husband build a lucrative business from the ground up, which fueled the flame in her own heart to become an entrepreneur. With a desire to work from home and be her own “boss,” she jumped right in and never looked back! The rest, as they say, is history.She has built a successful online business using social networking to connect with others “one person at a time.” She has co-authored several best-selling books, produced social media training programs, created motivational audios and is an engaging and entertaining speaker. A favorite blogger with a large following, Martha dishes out plenty of southern charm as she helps other entrepreneurs build their own profitable online businesses using the backdrop of her own real-life experiences to help others achieve their own success.
Founder of Top Dog Social Media, Melonie Dodaro helps businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals use social media marketing to boost their visibility, attract new customers and increase their revenue. Melonie has been recognized by the media as Canada’s #1 LinkedIn expert and social media strategist. She’s a regular contributor to several social media and business magazines, including the Canadian Business Journal.Melonie is the creator of 2 popular online training courses: Insanely Profitable Social Media and the LinkedIn Profit Formula. She publishes an online magazine called Social Profit and is currently writing a new book called No Nonsense Social Media.
Susan Preston puts her heart into every project. As a Mindset Motivator and a Relationship Consultant, she helps empower her clients to Master their Mindsets and Ignite their Relationships! Susan brings the best of both worlds to clients from the stage, radio and world wide web. She has helped countless couples, companies and individuals put the "relate" back into their relationships and realize the full potential of their partnership or business. Susan offers both unique and effective strategies to help you or your company reach maximum effectiveness—quickly and with the right mindset. Susan is available for keynote speaking engagements, consultations and private mentoring at... SusanCanHelpMe.com
C.J. Hayden, MCC, CPCC is a business coach and author of four books on marketing, entrepreneurship and life purpose. Her bestselling book Get Clients Now! A 28-Day Marketing Program for Professionals, Consultants and Coaches has become the marketing bible for thousands of independent professionals.Since 1992, C.J. has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs get clients, get unstuck and get on purpose. As a business coach, trainer and thinking partner to independent professionals, solopreneurs and mission-driven business owners, she blends business coaching with mentoring and practical advice to help her clients thrive. C.J. has more than 30 years of business management experience, holds the professional designations Master Certified Coach and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and has completed advanced coach training with the Arbinger Institute.C.J. has written more than 400 articles that have appeared in Home Business, Selling Power, SOHO Business Report, Choice, CareerSource, California Job Journal, The Globe, Bay Area BusinessWoman and dozens of online magazines including About.com, Principled Profit, RainToday and SalesDog.A popular speaker and workshop leader, C.J. has presented hundreds of learning programs to corporate clients, professional associations, community groups and small businesses. She has taught for John F. Kennedy University, Mills College, The Coaches Training Institute, Social Enterprise Alliance, Leaderspring, Chevron, Federal Express, Marriott, Wells Fargo, SCORE and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Wendy Lipton-Dibner is an internationally acclaimed business expert, world-class speaker and 2x best-selling author. She brings an all-new twist to business acceleration with her proven strategies to increase your impact and your income—through effective speaking (live and on video). In every industry from health care to hair care, she has proven time and again, "Your most powerful business asset is your voice!" Wendy is the author of the bestselling books, Shatter Your Speed Limits® and M.A.D. Leadership for Healthcare™. President of Professional Impact, Inc. and founder of the Move People To Action System for Experts and Entrepreneurs™, she’s touched millions of lives with her books, speeches and live events. In addition to her work as a sought-after keynote speaker and media guest, Wendy serves as a trusted advisor and coach for authors, doctors, executive leaders and top influencers worldwide. Wendy loves helping authors, experts and entrepreneurs accelerate their business with strategies that allow them to make an impact on every life they touch! To learn more about Wendy’s training and live events, visit her sites at: Pro-Impact.com MovePeopletoAction.com EliteVideoMastery.com
Dr. Minette Riordan is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, coach and author of From Fizzle to Sizzle: 4 Crucial Tools for Relationship Repair. Minette is passionate about helping women find the tools, resources and inspiration they need to create the life of their dreams. She lives in Santa Barbara, CA with her husband and two children. She loves art, poetry, long walks on the beach and cooking beautiful food. Learn more about her at www.minetteriordan.com.
Todd Brockdorf is not an astronaut, a professional athlete, or a reality TV star (yet). He’s simply a regular guy who discovered how to excel beyond the ordinary and find what moves him in life. He is the #1 best-selling author of Better than Average: Excelling in a Mediocre World, a speaker and consultant influencing a global conversation to end mediocrity now. He works with companies, associations and business professionals to help them stand out from the crowd.
Michel Neray combines a science degree from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from McGill University with a career as a creative marketing copywriter, advertising agency director and marketing executive. A visionary and entrepreneurial game-changer, he founded Portfolios Online in 1995—the world’s first internet search engine for advertising and creative professionals. As a consultant, workshop leader and keynote speaker, Michel helps his clients identify and communicate their greatest value and true competitive advantage in order to differentiate themselves in a competitive marketplace. Through his company The Essential Message, Michel has helped his clients achieve breakthrough sales results. Just as significantly, his work has enabled them to gain a focus, employee engagement and momentum that can only be achieved by galvanizing both employees and customer groups around their greatest differentiating value. Michel co-authored The Great Crossover, which made it to Jack Canfield’s Achiever’s Recommended Reading List. In 2005, his chapter, “Everything Starts With A Conversation” was selected as the lead for the book Sales Gurus Speak Out. Michel is married with three children, two dogs, three snowboards, a whitewater canoe and a black belt in Karate.
Ann M. Evanston, MA works with entrepreneurs and 1099 contractors in Network Marketing businesses to find their influential voice and play THEIR bigger game in business. Known for saying "There are a million people who do what you do, there is only one you that makes it unique," she has the ability to find THE THING that truly makes you unique and calls your tribe to your business. She is the author of The Influence Factor: A Journey to Discovering Your Influential Voice. Named a Top Consultant by About.com, Ann has been featured in countless blogs as well as The Huffington Post and Dame Magazine.
Elaine Lindsay is a Certified Social Media Consultant, Speaker, Trainer for Business &Relationship Marketing and partner in TROOL Social Media. Elaine is a featured authority in the Amazon #1 Best Seller Solving the Social Media Puzzle. Elaine is a Google+ Evangelist and early adopter who specializes in Google+ Training. She hosts The Business Banter+ Plus Hangout Show every second week sharing the WHY of business people just like you. Elaine’s WHY? To make a difference; to find a better way and share it with YOU. Elaine believes that all business is social. She is passionate about social business training, social media strategy and integration with SEO. Known as the “Queen of Schmooze” and “The Social Media Maven,” her motto is Engage Engage Engage. Elaine has a unique sense of humor, well developed intuition and still plays “The Glad Game” daily.
Paulette Ensign, Founder and Owner of Tips Products International, had no idea she would sell well over a million copies of her 16-page tips booklet, 110 Ideas for Organizing Your Business Life, when she wrote it in 1991. In fact, she published in four languages and various formats without spending a penny on advertising. Nothing in her background prepared her for that, yet her can-do attitude triggered and supported those results. She has made a handsome living and a cross-country move fromNew York toCalifornia by recycling the same 3500 words since 1991. Paulette's two degrees in music education prepared her for her original career teaching string instruments in public elementary schools for more than a decade. Between teaching strings and developing the wonderful team at www.tipsbooklets.com, Paulette was actively involved in the then-emerging industry of Professional Organizing. She owned an organizing company and was a major contributor of time and talent to the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), consistently serving in leadership roles including national president. Paulette added collaborative co-authored tips booklets to the learning tools and services she sells, providing an instant product and an instant marketing tool as a supplement or substitute to a person’s solo-authored booklet. She has more than forty years of experience helping small business owners, corporations and professional associations in numerous industries worldwide turn tips into moneymaking products. Paulette Ensign teaches them how to transform their knowledge into information products for marketing, motivating and making money. She and her cat happily live a mile from the beach in San Diego. With no snow at the beach, they both stay young at heart.
Kiyla Fenell is a three-time best-selling author, speaker, consultant, entrepreneur and all-around biz-wiz. She became a millionaire at the age of 30 and retired by the time she was 35. For the past twenty-two years, Kiyla has created, operated and sold million dollar companies and has consulted with thousands of business owners around the world to build their own successful enterprises. Her clients range from start-up companies to Inc. 500, celebrities to stay-at-home mompreneurs. Kiyla is also the business expert for the 69th most popular website in the world. Self-made millionaire hiring consultant Kiyla Fenell teaches business owners around the world how to hire and inspire top quality teams to grow their companies. For two decades, Kiyla has built award-winning, record-breaking teams using her unique 3 day hiring system and her no-nonsense approach to lead staff to achieve the impossible. You can learn more about Kiyla and her business A Mommy, 2 Kidz and Million Dollar Biz™ at www.kiylafenell.com.
Speaker and author Liz Goodgold is a fiery redhead with over 20 years of experience in marketing and branding. She is author of RED FIRE BRANDING: Create a Hot Personal Brand and Have Customers for Life and DUH! Marketing. Liz’s talks are the epitome of "edutainment," blending information, education, humor and real-world examples: 1. Advertising Faux Pas—Did Drake University really think a campaign touting "D+" would get a passing grade from experts and parents? 2. Celebrity Personal Brand Mishaps—Can Mel Gibson ever recover? 3. Direct Mail Duds—Why did Carl Paladino choose to have his mailer smell like trash when he could have had a floral scent that would have had him coming out smelling like a rose? This fireball of energy takes issues directly from her audience to demonstrate that branding is the key to boosting business. Liz is a practicing "branding guru" and has worked for such major clients as the World Trade Centers, Sharp HealthCare, Quaker Oats, Pfizer and Univision—she knows what works and what doesn’t. An often quoted expert, Liz has appeared in over 500 media outlets including ABC, NBC, CBS, CNBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
s a former sales manager, trainer and veteran salesperson, Judy Hoberman has created a company that finally addresses the gender issues and differences that affect corporate America. Her company Selling in a Skirtgoes beyond a standard training program—it presents a method, a philosophy and a way of life for the next generation of winning sales women. Judy’s objective is to change the culture of sales teams so they are more effective at addressing the differences between men and women—both in the workplace with each other and in the field with their clients. She is committed to helping women in sales to use their own gender-based talents to make more sales; to help male managers recruit, train, and retain female sales professionals; and to teach both genders how to sell to the lucrative female market. Let's not forget, we are all in sales—selling our most valuable commodity...ourselves. Judy has created a suite of workshops, seminars and coaching programs that complement her highly successful book Selling in a Skirt. Thirty years in sales has given her both knowledge and a sense of humor about gender differences that can cause communication to break down. Judy’s humorous stories about how men and women sell, manage, recruit and supervise differently will enlighten you about how both genders can support each other's successes in a productive way.
Karlena Wallaceis founder of Stiletto Woman Media, a Forbes ranked leadership-centric lifestyle company for modern working women. As an advocate for women in business, Wallace launched Stiletto Woman Magazine, a fast-growing source of inspiration and real talk for women entrepreneurs. She also created?Stiletto Woman in Business Awards (The SWIBA Awards) to honor the monumental efforts of women in the solo- and micro-business sector. In 2012, Wallace released her second book, Stilettopreneurs Rock! Trading in Your Corporate Stilettos for the CEO Mindset, which gives cubicle dwellers a roadmap to solopreneur success. And through the National Walk In Stilettos Day, she empowers women to claim the courage and confidence to ignite their innermost passions. Adored for her authentic marketing, vibrant branding and razor-sharp business acumen, women across the nation connect with her empowering approach to business and life. With a decade of entrepreneur experience, Wallace offers foundational "girlfriend" advice to help women break down barriers in business and life to make the seemingly impossible—possible!
Become the CMO of Your Busines & Make More Money Without Working Harder! Payson Cooper helps entrepreneurs rake in the profits while having illegal amounts of fun! She is an Intuitive Marketing Consultant and Strategist who uses her laser-sharp intuition and rapid-fire marketing strategies to help entrepreneurs make more money in their business without working harder.
Marketing is one of only a few things that are absolutely essential to creating success in business. Putting yourself in the driver's seat and becoming the CMO—Chief Marketing Officer—of your business will give you the ability to make any business a success. Payson will share the top keys to marketing (including the 3 M's and the critical 4th key many people seem to miss).
Payson believes that great marketing is accomplished by consistent, regular action and helps solopreneurs and entrepreneurs build marketing strategies they love that bring in clients, increase revenue and eliminate overwhelm. Payson's programs and private consulting and coaching work transform businesses and lives by offering simple, actionable strategies to create successful programs, boost profits and build their marketing to make growth consistent and quick. Learn more about Payson at http://www.paysoncooper.com.
Denise Michaels is author of the business bestseller Testosterone-Free Marketing and creator of the "Occupy Your Life... NOW! Experience." She’s an all around marketing, strategic planning, copywriting, public relations and sales expert—a visionary with an uncanny ability to pull together what’s changing in the world with how small business owners must change to keep up. People who take her straight-from-the-hip, compassionate advice get results. Denise is known for helping home-based business owners double and triple sales, often in just months. As a marketing mentor and speaker, she combines her strategic ideas with a boost of confidence-building and extraordinary insights. Her keen observations about what makes people tick and the "Mars/Venus" differences between men and women have resulted in a new way of looking at marketing and how we get the word out about our businesses. You can discover Denise at http://www.MentoringwithDenise.com
Whether you are an author, speaker, expert, consultant, coach or entrepreneur, speaking is one of the fastest ways to increase profitability and credibility. Susan Levin founded Speaker Services.com in 1992 and specializes in bringing speakers, authors and experts together with audiences through her paid listing service. Known as the “wise woman” of speaker marketing, Susan is a marketing strategist for speakers and authors. The strategies and techniques she uses with her clients are guaranteed to increase their incomes and business dramatically. Many of the speakers Susan has mentored are earning six and seven figure incomes from their speaking practices. Susan will share how to: - DISCOVER the niche that suits your passion and skills as well as what’s uniquely marketable about your mission - UNDERSTAND why speaking is one of the most powerful marketing tools you have at your disposal - EXPLORE the top ways to make money by speaking - MARKET your business increasing credibility, visibility and immediate new clients—even if you have never spoken before - BUILD a profitable speaking practice - GENERATE leads from your speaking engagements - DESIGN a masterful presentation package that attracts meeting planners to hire you - DEVELOP a social media strategy presence across the key platforms - FIND speaking engagements
AmondaRose Igoe, the 6-Figure Speaking Goddess, has dedicated her life to helping business owners, entrepreneurs and visionary leaders utilize the power of speaking to create more money, clients and breakthroughs in their business. As a 6-Figure Speaking Expert, Trainer and Coach, AmondaRose specializes in helping her clients breakthrough their biggest speaking roadblocks so they can dramatically increase their results and their income. AmondaRose's powerful coaching has helped clients around the globe including Germany, Switzerland, England and Australia. AmondaRose Igoe is the is the author of Pain-Free Public Speaking, a contributing author in the number #1 Best Selling book series “Chicken Soup for the Soul” and was a featured expert on FOX 4 Television. AmondaRose has a unique ability to help others connect with the mind, heart and spirit of their audiences making her a highly sought after professional speaker, public speaking trainer and coach. Whether AmondaRose is being interviewed on television or speaking to international audiences, she ignites the atmosphere with her empowering message, contagious enthusiasm and real results. www.6FigureSpeaking.com
Laurie Hurley is a native of Detroit, Michigan where she grew up and attended college at Michigan State University. She graduated with a degree in Business Management and Psychology. Laurie worked in Corporate America for over 20 years, first in the retail and fashion industry as a buyer and then in regional store management. Before she retired and became an entrepreneur, Laurie worked for Hilton Hotels Corporation, mostly on the East Coast in such famed hotels as the Walt Disney World Hilton and the Waldorf-Astoria in Manhattan. Laurie then moved to Nashville where she was in charge of the 2000 room addition to the Opryland Hotel and Resort. After adopting her first daughter from China in 1995, Laurie began a 13-year journey as an entrepreneur, as the founder and CEO of three educational businesses. Most recently, Laurie dissolved her corporation, sold one business and founded The Social Networking Navigator. After taking an online course in Social Media on a structured membership site, Laurie discovered that a more personal, customized approach to learning social media was what small business owners and entrepreneurs needed, not just the "how to" but the "what for." Laurie concentrates on social media marketing strategy and helps others to find their voice on social media. She provides private coaching, complete social media management programs, conducts live seminars, webinars, and tele-series and is a sought after keynote speaker. Her recent debut on internet radio, The Social Networking NewsHour, is her latest foray into the world of social networking. She is spreading her message of authenticity and pragmatic advice, all delivered from her heart with a bit of humor mixed in. Laurie is married, has two teenage daughters, two dogs, three cats and is an avid runner and beginning Zumba addict.
Reach for the stars...and get there with honesty and integrity! Christine Marmoy is a professionally qualified coach, holds an MBA and has extensive experience in helping people world-wide to achieve their goals and find success. As a Magnetic Marketing Mentor and Dream Team Designer, Christine helps her clients become unbelievably visible so they gain authority faster , become recognized experts in their field and get the needed support to earn a lot more money in a lot less time. Christine considers the production of her first digital magazine Women’s Edge to be the pinnacle of her success. As Publisher and Executive Editor of a magazine for women by women, Christine's mission is to showcase women who dare to be bold, who dare to step into the unknown, who dare to be different because they have fully embraced and accepted who they truly are. Taking the online business world by storm, Women’s Edge has made its mark with rave reviews and amazing feedback following its recent launch. Christine is determined to create a new movement and build a new and revolutionary community where women can break free from their old beliefs and learn what it feels like to reach for the stars...and get there with honesty and integrity!
Five Simple Steps to STOP Overwhelm so you can Enjoy Massive Results Feeling overwhelmed with everything it takes to be successful? Learn how to conquer overwhelm and replace it with a proven system for instant clarity, power and freedom. In this power-packed presentation, Melanie Benson Strick, America’s Leading Authority on Optimum Performance, will help you: Know the ONE question you have to ask to be among the top 3% (hint: it will save you time, money and your sanity!) Leverage a powerful technique to breeze through problems, roadblocks and delays Prioritize your actions to double (even triple) your revenue in the next 90 days. Create a step-by-step process to move from ideas to income -- guaranteed! Learn a simple strategy every millionaire knows to power up your motivation and banish procrastination -- forever.
Kathryn Rose is an award-winning author, social media keynote speaker and social media strategist and trainer with clients ranging from multimillion-dollar corporations, to small business owners and entrepreneurs. She has a 20+ year career in sales and marketing and has created successful communities for her clients totaling over 2 million fans, followers and connections. We are pleased to kick off the launch of Kathryn's latest book Solving the Social Media Puzzle: 7 Simple Steps to Planning a Social Media Marketing Strategy for Your Business on our August 22nd 10 am CST Special Edition Networking CEO episode. The social media landscape can be difficult to navigate for time-strapped business owners. What's the best way to incorporate a social plan into your traditional marketing efforts? How can you find out where to concentrate your efforts for best results?
Kathryn Rose and her co-author Apryl Parcher have built online communities for large and small businesses alike totaling over 2.5 million fans, followers and connections present a 7-step plan for using social media marketing in your business. This easy-to-read book is not a "how to" on specific platforms (they change every Tuesday anyway); it's an overall strategy guide that will set you on the right path toward the all important social media ROI.
Solving the Social Media Puzzle gives you a big-picture overview of the top social media platforms and defines the role businesses content should play when incorporating one or more of them into your marketing strategy. It includes success tips and insights, real world case studies and interviews with some of the brightest minds in the industry.
Speak and Grow Clients Speaking to promote your business creates positive visibility, boosts your profitability, and establishes you as a branded expert in your field. It puts you in direct contact with potential clients and provides a powerful platform to connect with buyers and increase your network. You can learn how to: Become a speaker to strategically promote yourself, your products, and services Create a loyal and targeted following of ideal clients Become an author and an authority Choose the right business model to turn your passion into profits Build an online fan base Create immediate capital to fund your projects and lifestyle You can BE the Buzz in your market niche! Mega Money Speaker Launch Camp – September 6-8, 2012 – Dallas, TX http://bit.ly/2012launchcamp
Aaron Young, CEO of Laughlin Associates. Aaron teaches entrepreneurs how to build a corporate fortress for their business and family. An advocate for small business, Aaron has armed over 80,000 entrepreneurs with strategies that can be applied immediately to create exponential business growth and asset preservation. An author, speaker and frequent guest on radio and television, Aaron teaches how to move from dream to reality without putting everything at risk.
Michele Scism is a leading authority on social media and online marketing and the Founder of both DecisiveMinds.com and The Global Social Media Managers Association. Her clients call her “The Results Lady” because as a business strategist she uses her signature “Take Action Get Profits” system to help entrepreneurs turn their passion into expert status and then profits.
Michele’s knowledge in the areas of online marketing and social media marketing have been recognized during recent interviews on several web TV shows, including being interviewed by Kristi Frank from Donald Trump’s The Apprentice, as well as multiple talk radio shows and tele-classes. Whether you want freedom and flexibility, more time to be with your family, more money or the feeling of satisfaction you get from creating a successful business, Michele is there with her expert business knowledge, strategies and accountability skills to help you get the results of your dreams.
Connect with Michele: www.MichelesTwitter.com www.MichelesFacebook.com www.MichelesLinkedIn.com www.Facebook.com/DecisiveMinds.com www.DecisiveMinds.com
Jennifer Bagley is the Founder and CEO of a Multi-Million dollar Web Design, SEO and Social Media Marketing Agency, which she self funded over 6 years ago and grew from the ground up. Jennifer provides business owners with a more effective and practical approach to growing personally and professionally through effective management of time, money, resources, relationships and technology. Jennifer has over 15 years executive experience in business strategy, consulting and supply chain management inc Fortune 500 brands such as Nordstrom, Tommy Bahama, Fossil and Allstate Insurance, While her company has the luxury of working with some of the biggest companies in the world, her passion and love stems from having the opportunity to work with small and mid size business owners across the nation. Jennifer has also been a keynote presenter for the past 15 years, presenting to global conferences, corporations and organizations such as, American Airlines, City Chamber Events, Universities and business networking organizations. Jennifer is known for her engaging style, quick wit, humor, brutal honesty and for adding immediate value to each audience’s experience. Her life’s personal and professional journey inspires and motivates the audience to take immediate action! She understands your pains provide you with the artillery to accomplish your goals. She does this by helping you create clarity so you can focus. By focusing on the right activities at the right time, she will assist you in designing effective execution strategies that deliver compounding results!
Rodger Blaker is an experienced Leadership Coach, Facilitator, Workshop Leader and Speaker. As an executive coach specializing in talent selection / management consultant, Rodger helps businesses achieve extraordinary results in the development of their most important assets; their people. As a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst, Certified Professional Values Analyst, Certified Professional TriMetrix Analyst, Rodger has the resources at his disposal to assure his clients through the difficult challenges of finding the right talent for the job, succession planning and leadership development. Rodger brings years of practical leadership and business experience to his approach with clients. He specializes in supporting his clients in assessing talent, helping leaders enhance their leadership and management skills. He works with individuals, teams, and organizations to create and utilize systems that support learning and development. He believes that personal and professional development is optimally achieved through understanding mindsets and behaviors in actual personal and professional contexts.
Ava Diamond helps entrepreneurs attract more clients, make more money, and have a bigger impact through public speaking. She draws on her sixteen years as a professional speaker to help her clients laser-focus their message, identify their perfect audience, craft their signature speech and deliver it powerfully from the stage. She finds great joy in helping people create and deliver Speeches that Sell and in helping them get their message out to the world. She shares her client attraction secrets to help business owners have full pipelines and get all the clients they want. A sought after national speaker at events and conferences, her audiences find her inspiring, empowering, down-to-earth, and funny! They walk away with great ideas and the know-how to implement them. She is an active member of the National Speakers Association. Ava lives near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with Bud the Beagle. Her proudest accomplishment was completing the Avon Breast Cancer walk—60 miles over 3 days. You can connect with Ava via http://Twitter.com/FeistyWoman http://BigImpactSpeaking.com
Shelly Rice has spent the last 23 years creating original businesses, producing successful business events and helping small business owners to grow their companies.
She is dedicated, diligent and has worked extremely hard which has resulted in over 830 successful business events and projects. Her events have connected tens of thousands of decision makers and have collectively generated millions of dollars in closed business, for her clients.
Her companies are: The Chocolate Blues and Business Networking Festivals Women Who Mean Business Mastermind Alliance Right Brain Publishing
If you're looking for solid business connections and you want to grow your business through networking, masterminding and strategic partnerships contace Shelly Rice...the referral machine. You can connect with Shelly via http://Twitter.com/ShellyRice http://Linkedin.com/in/shellyrice http://Facebook.com/wwmbiz
Michelle Barr is a personal growth and development specialist. She helps purposeful entrepreneurs to translate their purpose into a successful business they love that supports them by developing "The Marketing To Make It Work and The Mindset To Make It Happen!" She is the #1 Resource for Personal Success Strategies that help you play at the top of your game, keep you on track, prevent you from getting derailed, and allow you to enjoy the scenery along the way.
You can connect with Michelle at http://www.michellebarr.com/.
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Tony Gambone is a family man. He has been with his wife Wendy for 20 years and they have 5 children between them. Tony and his family currently live in Katy TX. Tony has a diverse work history, working in many different industries ranging from construction to gaming. After many years in the gaming industry circumstances had him come to TX where once again he decided to start his own remodeling company. He and Wendy owned and ran that company until 2009. Currently Tony owns and operates Tough Talk Radio Network. After hosting an Internet Radio Show he has formed a company that would provide some of the same opportunities for other people to host their own Internet Radio Show. It allows them to become a “Thought Leader” in their industry. He provides everything a Radio Host needs to market and run their shows. Tony is involved with many causes and charities and spotlights different local charities each month on his radio show network. Beside his passion for his internet talk radio he likes to read, golf, bowl and enjoys looking for ways to help others.
Bryn Johnson spent 20 years in Corporate America as a passionate leader of high-performing teams and endless multi-million dollar projects. ONE of her many secrets for success? Her ability to take complicated, often impossibly overwhelming information, and quickly make it simple and fun. She is now bringing that same passion for planning and collaboration, along with her laser-focused implementation strategies, to her clients and broader online community. And if you really want to have some fun- just discuss networking, business building, social media, coffee and Post-It notes with her… she’ll talk your ear off! Connect with her on Twitter at @BrynJohnson
Alicia Arenas is a small business strategist, passionately dedicated to helping entrepreneurs create radical success for themselves and their families. Prior to opening her firm in 2008, she was a business leader in Fortune 100 & 500 companies for more than 15 years. During her stint in Corporate America, she directed training and development on a national basis, worked with sales teams and mentored leaders. Alicia speaks, trains and consults nationally and internationally and was a selected speaker at TEDx San Antonio in 2010. She has been featured in Smart Business Magazine, San Antonio Women and the San Antonio Business Journal.
An award winning business owner, Meridith’s unique background includes high level leadership and executive positions in sales, marketing and finance. Her signature style and her ability to rapidly connect with people make her a sought after speaker, coach and strategist. She is the author of two books, 42 Rules To Turn Prospects Into Customers, and Mastering the Art of Success, and she is currently working on her third, Winning In The Trust & Value Economy. Meridith is a co-host on Spotlight Carolina, a television program designed to showcase business owners and entrepreneurs. She is also a regular contributor to the International radio program the Ambitious Entrepreneur, as well as a featured writer for SOLDLAB magazine, The Women’s Advisors Forum and several other publications. A gifted and charismatic speaker, Meridith’s clients rave about her ability to consistently combine high quality content, audience engagement and serious fun! She is a highly requested speaker that makes an impact. With an expertise in the fields of business development and leadership, Meridith shares the secrets people need to know to Plug Into The Power of Connection and move their businesses and their lives to profitability. An internationally certified coach and strategist, Meridith helps her clients master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today’s competitive environment. Meridith is an active member of the National Speakers Association, International Coach Federation, Co-Chair of the Coaching Professional Experts Group, and the American Society of Training and Development.
Lynn Bergman is the owner of Frisco PR Girl Public Relations and has over 20 years of communications & public relations experience in the Washington DC and Frisco, Texas areas. She has worked with a variety of businesses and industries focusing on community and public relations. She is a member of the National Public Relations Society of America, the Dallas Chapter PRSA, and continues her involvement with local organizations - the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, Women Enhancing Business, and a BNI Group of Frisco. "Frisco PR Girl" has a network of freelance writers, social media managers, PR specialists, graphic and web-designers that comprise a team of "PR Girls" for larger clients or rush projects. She has direct relationships with news writers, editors, and segment producers, and loves picking up the phone and talking with an editor or reporter to secure placement for clients in media outlets in local print, online news, and television. Frisco PR Girl knows times have changed in PR - sure she writes press releases, and by-line articles and she pitches reporters, but she understands that "Content is still King" - PR is now all about content creation and community relations - and living and breathing social media. She knows how to interact with the blogosphere just as well as traditional media contacts, integrating social media as a viable PR tool. Lynn has excellent client recommendations and endorsements but finds word-of-mouth buzz and relationships immeasurable to her credibility. She looks forward to continue helping others whether through providing PR Tips on her blog, social media or articles to providing PR services as a client. Bergman's says her tagline "I get to talk & write about my clients all day long!" - is her creed and she has MADE the perfect career, balancing all the things she loves.
Carol Deckert is a Networking Coach and developed Referrals Unlimited Network (2005) and recently launched Contacts to Connection! Her passion is helping “Main Street Businesses” (offline) get known, liked and trusted in the online world. She coaches these businesses in the art of social networking and social marketing. Connections + Conversations + Communication + Caring = Creating Relationships = More Clients + More Customers and ultimately, more Cash! Building relationships with others is the first step in building a social circle or a circle of influence. When others know, like and trust you, your name will be remembered when the possibility of a referral arises. Who would you rather work with . . . someone who was referred to you by a personal friend or connection or someone you found in a directory, with no background available for use in hiring. Public speaking is one of the ways that I market my practice. I am available as a speaker for various groups online and offline. Please visit my website at http://www.contactstoconnections (currently being constructed) or at my blog at http://www.CarolConnectsPeople.com to learn more. Both sites are currently undergoing some upgrades so check back often. Follow Carol on Twitter! http://twitter.com/caroldeckert Friend Carol on FaceBook: http://profile.to/caroldombachdeckert Become a Fan: http://www.facebook.com/contactstoconnections Connect with Carol on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/caroldeckert
Deb Stewart is a success coach & speaker. John Leonard is a visionary & network marketing professional. Both are heart-centered, purpose-driven, lovers of life! Together they show everyday people how to build the life of their dreams. Their strategy? Give! Deb and John are fueled by the philosophy: Greatness is Achieved Through Giving. They have built their business around the idea that life's greatest rewards come from helping other people win. Guided by what they call "promptings", Deb and John have devoted their lives to building, encouraging, supporting, appreciating, championing and celebrating the people in their lives. They have made it their mission to reach out in kindness every single day through the simple act of sending heartfelt greeting cards. What Deb and John understand is that there is no such thing as a "self-made" person. In Deb's words, "Nobody goes it alone! Everything we achieve in life is going to be with and through other people." She's right. People really do need people. When you start to look at the people in your life as not only a valuable resource, but the life-line to your success and happiness, you begin to understand that you have a responsibility to nurture, cherish and build those relationships. More than that, what Deb and John also recognize is that people are starving for messages of hope, peace, love and encouragement. It is amazing what happens when you reach out and touch a heart. The ripple effect of that one act will set in motion a chain of positivity that has no end. When you shift your focus from getting to giving, not only is it a more fulfilling way to live, but it will bring enormous prosperity into your life - financial, emotional, spiritual. When your relationships prosper, you prosper. As they would say: "Relationships Matter. People Matter. Let's spend our year building both." Amen!
Tonya Hofmann, is an international speaker, sales and marketing coach, corporate and entrepreneurial educator, owner and founder of Stand Out In Your Business, Inc., creator of the Ultimate Networking Conference, winner of the International eWomen conference 2008 Business Matchmaker of the Year Award, nominated for the best Business Connector in Dallas, and nominated for the Austin Business Journal’s Profiles in Power! Her focus has always been to help business professionals become more successful in Sales, Marketing and How to Stand Out from Their Competition! She is showing those new in business to seasoned professionals how to develop multiple income avenues from a website to give them exposure, traffic, growth and huge income streams. Quote from Tonya, “There is nothing more exciting than helping people everywhere create the future they want for their business and more importantly themselves!” Make sure you don’t leave without saying “Hi!” to this international business connector.
Patty Farmer, "The Networking CEO" interviews Antoinette Sykes, "StandingTall" mentor and success strategist, Antoinette helps women entrepreneurs, professionals and small businesses transform and cultivate their growth potential to accelerate their vision with supported health, wealth, success and purpose-driven action steps.
Missy Bystrom is an Organizing Trainer, Author, Speaker, and a leading Personal Organizer in Orange County, California. For more than 24 years, Missy has been been putting things in order in homes and businesses, and training others to do so. She creates functional spaces as well as peacefulness and harmony both without (one’s environment), as well as ‘within’ (calmness and order). The key to her success is in understanding and intentionally creating balance in all that she encounters. Missy does this by listening to how each person relates and feels in relationship to their environment. With a background in counseling and social work, Missy weaves her client’s individuality, as well as where they are physically, emotionally, and spiritually into every circumstance. Missy’s current business, The Organized Connection was born in 2006 when she and her family moved to The OC. She has had the opportunity to serve a wide range of households, high profile clientele, businesses and groups. She has been speaking and training groups since 1994. She has been involved and supportive of numerous non-profit groups including the Chaparral PTA Presidency, the American Cancer Society, BeSomeone Inc., TeamKids, World Vision, Ladera Ranch Education Foundation, Haiti and Japan relief efforts, Orange County Food Pantry, Women Against Child Trafficking and the JDRF. She is also a member of National Association of Professional Organizers, L.A. NAPO, The Women’s Speaker Association, For You Network, The Ladera Rancho Chamber of Commerce, and The National Association of Female Executives. Missy can be reached at www.theorganizedconnection.com or by calling 949-374-8537
Tim Davis, with his engaging, enlightening and humorous style, helps others become celebrities in their field. He is known as the Marketing Evangelist, as his expertise in branding YOU has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and corporate executives create success in their life and in their business Davis has made his mark in the business world as a successful entrepreneur. He holds a certification as a speaker, trainer and coach for The John Maxwell Team as well as owning his own firm. Tim has inspired thousands to reach new levels of success in both their personal and professional life. He is a sought after speaker who tells it like it is, with his own unique sense of humor. Tim Davis is a celebrated author, whose works include: “Dude Seriously, 41 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Sales Career and How to Fix Them Before You Go Broke!” “Above All Prosper!” “Clear to Close! The Field Guide for Realtors to Find, Keep and Close Deals!” “Personal Branding Mastery” and “Squiggly’s Race to the Ark” He currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife Angie and two cocker spaniels Petey and Fudge. When Tim is not working you can probably find he and his wife at the golf course, at church, or relaxing with friends. He believes every one of us has been given a unique gift and it is our job to use that gift, not for us, but rather to serve other people. Tim wants others to live their best life, live out loud and with passion! Above all have fun! Tim Davis is currently working on a project about his life story to help inspire others to reach their full potential.
Bernadette Boas is a ‘ball of fire’ who inspires, motivates and equips individuals, professionals and company cultures with the mindset, skills and talents they need to obtain success and prosperity. Bernadette spent over twenty five years driving change and delivering significant revenue and profitability improvements to clients such as Wal-Mart, Target Corporation, Office Depot, Sears, American Retail Group and others, in business consulting, organization development, management and leadership positions. After twenty five years of creating havoc in corporate America, Bernadette has just published her first book, Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Shifting from Bitch to Rich in Life and Business…..as an apology to all of the road kill she left behind in her corporate life. It also serves as her own accountability for the chaos she created for the people around her – including herself. Bernadette also coaches, trains and speaks to individuals and businesses of how to discover, confront the negative mindsets and fears (what she calls bitches) that holds people back from realizing the RICHES in life. Bernadette is the founder and CEO of two aspiring Atlanta, Georgia based companies, Ball of Fire Consulting, previously The Boas Group, a business management consulting practice, and Ball of Fire, Inc., a media, communications and publishing firm. An Atlanta, Georgia resident for sixteen years, Bernadette is an avid cyclist, runner and dog park visitor, where you will often see her with her four-legged best friend Charlie.
January 2012... New Year and that means new year resolutions. Patty Farmer, The Networking CEO interviews Carmen Brooks, Fitness and Nutrition Coach and creator of the "Master Your Ass" program and talks about new years resolutions and what the pros and cons are about making them and what determines if they will be successful. We will also talk about fitness and exercise and about a healthy lifestyle and what that includes and what small changes can you make to get you started in the right direction.
Roberto C. Candelaria, creator of the definitive fundraising guide, Cash for Your Cause: How to Raise Five Figures in 30 Days and author of the # 1 Amazon Bestseller - Relationships Raise Money: A Guide to Corporate Sponsorship, is President of Calidad Marketing LLC, a boutique consulting firm helping for-profit and non-profit organizations across the globe accomplish their mission. A long-time non-profit veteran, Roberto has learned the non-profit and corporate sponsorship world from the ground up. After seeing first hand the impact a well-run organization can have on the community, Roberto dedicated his life to teaching organizations profitability, growth, and long-term sustainability. An inspiring leader and in-demand speaker, trainer and coach, Roberto has helped hundreds of leaders and organizations more effectively raise funds and execute their mission. Roberto’s products and presentations on: sponsorship, board development & governance, corporate sponsorships, online fundraising and event planning & management, have made him an in-demand, innovative expert. As one client recently said, “If you follow his plan, success is inevitable.” For more information, please visit: www.HumanReturns.com.
Patty Farmer, “The Networking CEO” interviews Manon Leroux and asks the question... Is Fashion Socially Savvy? Manon Leroux, is a mother of 2, dog lover, social enthusiast & a lover of fashion. Founder of Savvy Social Solutions, a Canadian base firm that provides Social Media services to fashion retail businesses, they help fashion base companies utilize Social Media as a tool to brand themselves, attract more clients, maintain & build customer relations. Manon Leroux is passionate about helping individuals and businesses get started marketing themselves online using social tools and with a college degree in Fashion Merchandising and over 20 years of customer experience with Fortune 500 Companies, she takes pride in service and customer relations. A student herself, Manon is captivated with the technology that connects people of like minds and interests around the world and strives to keep up with present thought and trends. You can find her on Twitter @sociallysavvy4u where she participates in many chats, such as #Blogchat, #Likeablechat, #SMmanners, #SMchat, #Tweetdiner, #bizchat…just to name a few! Manon Leroux is also a blog contributor for PTPA Media Blogaholics www.savvysocialsolutions.com www.Twitter.com/sociallysavvy4u www.Facebook.com/sociallysavvy4u
Bonnie Karpay is known as The Search Engine for Entrepreneurs™, because she can “S.E.E.” what entrepreneurs need next for their business success and connect them to it. She uses this powerful talent for Connection every day in her role as President of CEO Space Houston. Bonnie works directly with businesses from Houston and across the globe, sharing her training, experience and extensive network of contacts to their benefit. Prior to becoming President of CEO Space Houston, Bonnie Karpay held a number of positions across a diverse range of careers, including: Office Manager, Marketing, Outside Sales, Financial Advisor, Trust Officer, CPA (auditor), Software Consultant, and Personal Life Coach. At first glance, it would appear that she just couldn’t hold a job. In hindsight, she recognized that the ongoing job dissatisfaction was her “Inner Entrepreneur” screaming for attention. This was her necessary path in order to accumulate the skill sets needed to properly serve her clients, which she does with pleasure on a daily basis. Bonnie holds a B.S. in Psychology from Tulane University and also a B.S. in Accounting from University of South Florida. She raised her son in Houston, TX where she currently resides
Patty Farmer, The Networking CEO and Dale Little, Speaker, Consultant and Founder of "Business Strategies That Work" will be sharing and talking about strategy and what business owners in todays environment need to know and what changes they may need to make in 2012. Dale Little’s straight-forward, actionable strategies for small business success provide audiences and clients with cost-effective plans that generate bigger profits. Since 2007, Dale has worked with countless business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the United States developing plans and programs for marketing, communication, customer service, image and branding, profitability, and employee motivation. Through her website, blog, Facebook company page, and BlogTalkRadio show, Dale provides audiences and clients with “Business Strategies that Work!” Dale’s speaking style is interactive and audiences remain engaged as she shares techniques and strategies that can be utilized in any business immediately.
As the cost of employee benefits continue to rise along with employer contributions toward those benefits, companies must look for additional ways to bring value to their benefits package without compromising the bottom line. Additionally, companies are continually challenged to offer benefits that employees both appreciate and utilize. The HomeBenefitIQ program is a valuable, voluntary benefit for your staff that addresses both of those concerns; it's appreciated by employees and it's utilized! The HomeBenefitIQ Corporate Real Estate Benefit Program enables you to reward and retain your employees by providing a voluntary benefit that streamlines buying, selling and financing an employee's most valuable and thought about asset...real estate. Did you know? -Employees that are homeowners are less likely to job hop, call in sick or miss work for unexplained reasons? ~Society for Human Resource Management, 2009 The HomeBenefitIQ Corporate Real Estate Benefit Program enables you to reward and retain your employees by providing a voluntary benefit that streamlines buying, selling and financing an employee's most valuable and thought about asset...real estate. Richard Woodward, Founder of Mortgage Pros and now part of Envoy Mortgage will discuss this new benefit that enables businesses to reward and retain employees by providing a voluntary benefit that streamlines buying, selling and financing an employee's most valuable and thought about asset...real estate. Richard was presented with the Top Ten Dallas award as nominated by his peers. He is also a member of the elite Circle of Excellence award for being among the top 15 loan officers among Envoy's more than five hundred loan officers.
Being the victim of a devastating home robbery in 1996, Michelle Ketterman understands first hand how difficult recalling everything you own can be during an emotional and stressful event; only compounded while dealing with the emotional toll the robbery took on her children, spouse, and herself.
Michelle learned the expensive lesson that without a current home inventory, you can literally be victimized twice: once by the event, and then sadly, by your own lack of preparedness by not having a complete list of what you own. Learning this expensive and painful lesson propelled Michelle to start keeping detailed documentation and photographs of everything in the Ketterman home. After seeing the detailed lists Michelle kept of her belongings, and becoming discouraged by the amount of time and effort it took, friends and family asked Michelle to compile the same lists for them. Word began to spread that what others weren’t able to do after months of work, Michelle easily completed home inventories after spending just a few hours in their home.
In the past 15 year, Michelle has honed her craft and enjoys educating home and business owners of the importance of a third party home inventory. She takes great pride in providing an honest and well-needed service at a reasonable price, and thoroughly enjoys meeting other small business owners and sharing ideas.
After realizing many Home Inventory Professionals falsely claim they are licensed, when there is no license in the Home Inventory industry, Michelle gathered passionate peers from around the country dedicated to educating the consumer on the importance of a home inventory while helping make home inventory as common as homeowners insurance, and formed The Inventory Institute. A national organization that verifies Home Inventory Professionals and their insurance, bonding, and inventory practices, The Inventory Institute is the first of its kind and looks to propel the industry forward ethically.
Today we will have Mike Battaglia and Lisa Peters on our shop talking about Healthcare and Insurance and how it affects Small Business Owners today and what questions you need to ask.
It's no secret today that we use our cell phones for just about everything. People carry their cell phones with them everywhere. Whether you're a business professional or business owner, if you're not communicating via mobile, you are not communicating effectively with today's consumers. Join us on December 10th at noon,when Patty Farmer, “The Networking CEO” interviews Angie Ryan and gets the scoop on why 90210 is still the most popular code and how to make text message marketing a profitable strategy for your business by putting YOUR message where the eyes are!
You've been waiting...and now it's here. The series premiere of the Networking CEO on Blog Talk Radio. Tune in as Patty Farmer, The Networking CEO interviews Denai Vaughn, The Networking Queen. This is a conversation you can take to the bank! The nuggets we will be sharing will be worth their weight in gold, and do you know what the price of gold is these days? This show is sponsored by Hot Pink Mamas' Business Networking (http://HPMDallas.com)and dfw Biz Link (http://dfwBizLink.com).