Angie Segal is an ActionCOACH Business Coach and the co-founder of ORIGINAL Tuesdays, an international networking organization.
She has helped dozens of local businesses grow and prosper through her business coaching programs by providing Awareness, Education, Implementation and Discipline. She is located in Silver Spring and works with businesses all over the world.
Today she will be sharing with you her 7 Steps to Guaranteed Cash Flow in 60 Days.
We are here to support business moms through advice, friendship and partnership.
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Member Bio - Kathy Kitts, NeuGrowth Center
Kathy Kitts lives in Germantown, and is married with two sons, both grown now and in college. Her sons have been replaced by surrogates: her Jack Russell Terrier, Skippy, and her 1/2 Angora kitten, Cheshire. They keep things lively.
Kathy's first businesses involve optimizing the development of the brain, or mind.She has recently formed a partnership with a colleague who has a travel- and service-related company. She will talk briefly about this business.
Kathy's passions are teaching anyone about our incredible brain (but especially parents of babies and young kids), travel, dancing, learning about other cultures, and reading. She is happy she can do what she loves while making a living from it!
Kathy's first businesses involve optimizing the development of the brain, or mind.She has recently formed a partnership with a colleague who has a travel- and service-related company. She will talk briefly about this business.
Kathy's passions are teaching anyone about our incredible brain (but especially parents of babies and young kids), travel, dancing, learning about other cultures, and reading. She is happy she can do what she loves while making a living from it!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Speaker Bio - Angelique Rewers - October, 2011
After a decade of designing and executing award-winning communication and marketing campaigns for Corporate America, Angelique Rewers left to begin a new career and life as an entrepreneur.
She first started Bon Mot Communications as a way to help growing businesses through consulting, project management, and writing services. She has worked with some of the world's most renowned companies and FORTUNE 500 firms, such as Northrop Grumman, ITT, Constellation Energy, Towers Watson, MedStar Health, and Becton Dickinson, as well as various other Global 2000 firms, emerging companies, and government organizations.
Her work has been recognized by the League of American Communication Professionals, the Public Relations Society of America, the International Arc Awards, the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals and the American Business Communicators. Angelique’s work has garnered awards and recognition from nearly two dozen regional, national and international organizations.
Her expertise in building trust with people and organizations has been featured in two books: Building the High Trust Organization: Strategies for Supporting Five Key Dimensions of Trust and the PR News Employee Communications Guidebook and, in 2010, she was awarded the Platinum Excellence Award from the Millionaire Protégé Club.
Recently, Angelique launched her new business, The Corporate Agent. Through mentoring programs, consulting services and training products, Angelique shares her business strategies and marketing methods she’s used to grow and transform her own career. Angelique uses her expertise from working within the Corporate World and the Entrepreneurial World to teach self-employed professionals, small business owners, and entrepreneurs how to successfully market their services to large businesses. Her clients grow their own businesses and land major, lucrative contracts.
She first started Bon Mot Communications as a way to help growing businesses through consulting, project management, and writing services. She has worked with some of the world's most renowned companies and FORTUNE 500 firms, such as Northrop Grumman, ITT, Constellation Energy, Towers Watson, MedStar Health, and Becton Dickinson, as well as various other Global 2000 firms, emerging companies, and government organizations.
Her work has been recognized by the League of American Communication Professionals, the Public Relations Society of America, the International Arc Awards, the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals and the American Business Communicators. Angelique’s work has garnered awards and recognition from nearly two dozen regional, national and international organizations.
Her expertise in building trust with people and organizations has been featured in two books: Building the High Trust Organization: Strategies for Supporting Five Key Dimensions of Trust and the PR News Employee Communications Guidebook and, in 2010, she was awarded the Platinum Excellence Award from the Millionaire Protégé Club.
Recently, Angelique launched her new business, The Corporate Agent. Through mentoring programs, consulting services and training products, Angelique shares her business strategies and marketing methods she’s used to grow and transform her own career. Angelique uses her expertise from working within the Corporate World and the Entrepreneurial World to teach self-employed professionals, small business owners, and entrepreneurs how to successfully market their services to large businesses. Her clients grow their own businesses and land major, lucrative contracts.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monique Washington-Jones Presents Communicating in Confidence - Sept 21, 2011
In this presentation, Monique will discuss the differences in communication styles among women. (How do you communicate?) After each style is determined, she will explain what each style represents and the perception to others. (How do others perceive your communication style?) Lastly, she will provide examples of communicating in confidence while giving examples of styles women can use and implement immediately. The intent will be to show women how to recognize when / how to communicate more effectively. (and confidently!) This is an open discussion and audience participation is encouraged and welcomed.
Bio
Monique Washington-Jones is the owner and head instructor of Washington's Karate Dojo; a female only martial arts school in Columbia MD. (http://www.karate4girls.com/) Additionally, she conducts after school programs, summer camps and workshops in Howard and Montgomery counties. The sole purpose of her business is to empower females through karate and self defense while teaching confidence, discipline and fitness as a way of life. As a certified karate instructor with over 25 years martial arts experience, she is certain that she is doing what she was created to do and wants to share her knowledge with girls and women who want to live confidently. And she's done this by creating "a community of females growing together in strength and grace."
Before being self employed full time, Monique worked in the corporate arena where she gained her professionalism and organization skills. Monique has a Bachelor of Science in Communication and attended graduate school for business. She belongs to several networking groups; including Moms Inc Howard County. She enjoys volunteering for Special Olympics MD, The Cancer Support Foundation and The Domestic Center for Women in Columbia. Monique is originally from Richmond VA and currently resides in Columbia MD with her wonderful husband, manager and best friend; David.
Bio
Monique Washington-Jones is the owner and head instructor of Washington's Karate Dojo; a female only martial arts school in Columbia MD. (http://www.karate4girls.com/) Additionally, she conducts after school programs, summer camps and workshops in Howard and Montgomery counties. The sole purpose of her business is to empower females through karate and self defense while teaching confidence, discipline and fitness as a way of life. As a certified karate instructor with over 25 years martial arts experience, she is certain that she is doing what she was created to do and wants to share her knowledge with girls and women who want to live confidently. And she's done this by creating "a community of females growing together in strength and grace."
Before being self employed full time, Monique worked in the corporate arena where she gained her professionalism and organization skills. Monique has a Bachelor of Science in Communication and attended graduate school for business. She belongs to several networking groups; including Moms Inc Howard County. She enjoys volunteering for Special Olympics MD, The Cancer Support Foundation and The Domestic Center for Women in Columbia. Monique is originally from Richmond VA and currently resides in Columbia MD with her wonderful husband, manager and best friend; David.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Kaushika Patel Presents From Concept to Market, How to Build A Consumer Brand - Sept. 21, 2011
With global brand expertise from her years at Procter & Gamble, Pepsi and Eagle Family Foods, this mom knows how to invent, test, commercialize, build and grow multi-national household names. She's now on a mission to make Catalyst Gourmet, her company, into a global brand focused on making healthy living fun by adding a bit of bliss to everyday using beneficial spices in inventive new ways.
Her core product line that is the inspiration for all of the products offered by Catalyst Gourmet, began as a seed of an idea 5 years ago as a pregnant IVF mom, when Kaushika had her own "big idea" moment for a line of all natural gourmet enhancers to "transform" the flavor of a simple cup of green tea and more in order to make it more enjoyable to make healthy choices.
What started as a personal mission to live more healthy has evolved into a brand and line of consumer products that have been used by thousands of consumers who consistently say "wow". Her products are also available at 20 independent retailers, spas, boutiques and at select hotels in the US and Canada as part of her pre-launch.
This mom knows the value of consumer testing in building brands with longevity potential and she'll share with you the strategies she used to validate commercial potential, continually refine her line and invent line extensions with the participation of consumers and retailers prior to expanding nationally this fall.
She'll share some of the key lessons learned along the way and the new direct to consumer Catalyst Gourmet at Home program she's working on that offers opportunity for other moms to get involved with her company. She's a speaker, entrepreneur and start-up advisor and has been invited to do various celebrity chef demos over the past few years as a foodie, but her favorite title is "Mom-preneur".
kaushika@catalystgourmet.com
www.catalystgourmet.com
(launch date 9/22 at Natural Products East).
Her core product line that is the inspiration for all of the products offered by Catalyst Gourmet, began as a seed of an idea 5 years ago as a pregnant IVF mom, when Kaushika had her own "big idea" moment for a line of all natural gourmet enhancers to "transform" the flavor of a simple cup of green tea and more in order to make it more enjoyable to make healthy choices.
What started as a personal mission to live more healthy has evolved into a brand and line of consumer products that have been used by thousands of consumers who consistently say "wow". Her products are also available at 20 independent retailers, spas, boutiques and at select hotels in the US and Canada as part of her pre-launch.
This mom knows the value of consumer testing in building brands with longevity potential and she'll share with you the strategies she used to validate commercial potential, continually refine her line and invent line extensions with the participation of consumers and retailers prior to expanding nationally this fall.
She'll share some of the key lessons learned along the way and the new direct to consumer Catalyst Gourmet at Home program she's working on that offers opportunity for other moms to get involved with her company. She's a speaker, entrepreneur and start-up advisor and has been invited to do various celebrity chef demos over the past few years as a foodie, but her favorite title is "Mom-preneur".
kaushika@catalystgourmet.com
www.catalystgourmet.com
(launch date 9/22 at Natural Products East).
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Aug 17 Speaker- Bob Woods; OmniSolus, LLC - It's "Sales and Marketing," not "Sales vs. Marketing"
Mention the word “marketing” to a salesperson or business owner, and they may conjure up visions of long-haired, tie-dyed, overly creative people who like to travel to conferences and spend lots of the company’s money on flowery advertising campaigns. They also think marketers don’t understand that marketing is supposed to make money for a company.
For a marketer, “sales” is that person or people who go out into the world and do whatever they want to make a buck ... and the more money they make, the better. Marketers think salespeople are all like Alec Baldwin’s character in Glengarry Glen Ross, especially when he says “coffee is for closers!” They also think salespeople get in the way of their efforts to make money for a company.
As you can see, often there’s a wide chasm between the two camps. It’s unfortunate, too, as the two camps really should work as one.
Simply put, marketing is everything your company does to reach leads and persuade them into becoming qualified prospects. Sales is the process where your company takes those qualified prospects to “the close” by getting a signed contract, delivering a product, and so one. One is a continuation of the other, and each supports the other.
Bob Woods, partner and co-founder of outsourced sales and Internet marketing firm OmniSolus, has experience in both sales and marketing, and understands how the two should come together to maximize a company’s revenue-generation activities. In his group discussion It’s “Sales and Marketing,” Not “Sales vs. Marketing”, he’ll go through how both can (and do) work with one another to not only make more money for a companies, but to flood their bottom lines in a sea of black ink.
For a marketer, “sales” is that person or people who go out into the world and do whatever they want to make a buck ... and the more money they make, the better. Marketers think salespeople are all like Alec Baldwin’s character in Glengarry Glen Ross, especially when he says “coffee is for closers!” They also think salespeople get in the way of their efforts to make money for a company.
As you can see, often there’s a wide chasm between the two camps. It’s unfortunate, too, as the two camps really should work as one.
Simply put, marketing is everything your company does to reach leads and persuade them into becoming qualified prospects. Sales is the process where your company takes those qualified prospects to “the close” by getting a signed contract, delivering a product, and so one. One is a continuation of the other, and each supports the other.
Bob Woods, partner and co-founder of outsourced sales and Internet marketing firm OmniSolus, has experience in both sales and marketing, and understands how the two should come together to maximize a company’s revenue-generation activities. In his group discussion It’s “Sales and Marketing,” Not “Sales vs. Marketing”, he’ll go through how both can (and do) work with one another to not only make more money for a companies, but to flood their bottom lines in a sea of black ink.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Annoucement from WBO about the Power Conference
The Power Conference - Wendesday, September 7th, 8 am - 7 pm
Have you sampled The Power Conference?
Caroline Adams Miller will give you a taste of achievable goals
Cynthia de Lorenzi will ignite your senses with the buzz of business
Jan Fox's talk will stir your communications
Drink in Dr. Sharon Freeman's new book on "Women Making It"
Yes, a feast of possibilities is yours at The Power Conference!
Join us for the full course of networking, education and an Expo, and stay for dessert at the Evening Reception.
Only 3 weeks before the early bird special price runs out.
Sign up now at www.thepowerconference.com.
Have you sampled The Power Conference?
Caroline Adams Miller will give you a taste of achievable goals
Cynthia de Lorenzi will ignite your senses with the buzz of business
Jan Fox's talk will stir your communications
Drink in Dr. Sharon Freeman's new book on "Women Making It"
Yes, a feast of possibilities is yours at The Power Conference!
Join us for the full course of networking, education and an Expo, and stay for dessert at the Evening Reception.
Only 3 weeks before the early bird special price runs out.
Sign up now at www.thepowerconference.com.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Speaker Bio - Ginny Robertson - July 20th, 2011
How to Promote Yourself With Confidence, Grace & Ease.
Self-promotion is a must do for successful entrepreneurs. However, depending on our background, it can be one of our biggest stumbling blocks. Maybe you grew up hearing that it's not polite to talk about yourself or to "brag." Or that girls were to be seen and not heard. Now you're all grown up and in business for yourself where you must talk about yourself, what you offer and how good you are at offering it. It's not always an easy transition.
Or maybe you were an excellent salesperson ...for someone else. Sales skills don't always transfer easily from selling someone else's dream. But when it's your own dream and the perceived rejection feels personal...it can stop you in your tracks.
Couple all of that with not being sure what to say and how to say it when you do talk about yourself and it can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Ginny Robertson will walk you through a process that can help you identify what it is that you're offering and how to talk about it. She will address the fears that surround this process and give you an opportunity to gain some good feedback.
Ginny Robertson is President of Ginny Robertson LLC, an organization that “Connects Women Around the World to their Gifts, Their Purpose and Each Other.” She facilitates workshops, speaks to large numbers of women’s groups throughout the year and is the Founder, Publisher and Editor of On Purpose Woman Magazine, a free publication distributed in Maryland and Northern Virginia. In 2000, she founded On Purpose Networking for Women which holds meetings each month in Bel Air, Bowie, Columbia, Derwood, Lutherville, Middle River and Pikesville MD and in Arlington VA. Frederick and Annapolis will be added in the fall. She is a contributing author to two anthologies: The Spirit of Women Entrepreneurs…Real-Life Stories of Determination, Growth and Prosperity and Conscious Choices…An Evolutionary Woman’s Guide to Life and is the former co-host of WomanTalk Live Radio.
Self-promotion is a must do for successful entrepreneurs. However, depending on our background, it can be one of our biggest stumbling blocks. Maybe you grew up hearing that it's not polite to talk about yourself or to "brag." Or that girls were to be seen and not heard. Now you're all grown up and in business for yourself where you must talk about yourself, what you offer and how good you are at offering it. It's not always an easy transition.
Or maybe you were an excellent salesperson ...for someone else. Sales skills don't always transfer easily from selling someone else's dream. But when it's your own dream and the perceived rejection feels personal...it can stop you in your tracks.
Couple all of that with not being sure what to say and how to say it when you do talk about yourself and it can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Ginny Robertson will walk you through a process that can help you identify what it is that you're offering and how to talk about it. She will address the fears that surround this process and give you an opportunity to gain some good feedback.
Ginny Robertson is President of Ginny Robertson LLC, an organization that “Connects Women Around the World to their Gifts, Their Purpose and Each Other.” She facilitates workshops, speaks to large numbers of women’s groups throughout the year and is the Founder, Publisher and Editor of On Purpose Woman Magazine, a free publication distributed in Maryland and Northern Virginia. In 2000, she founded On Purpose Networking for Women which holds meetings each month in Bel Air, Bowie, Columbia, Derwood, Lutherville, Middle River and Pikesville MD and in Arlington VA. Frederick and Annapolis will be added in the fall. She is a contributing author to two anthologies: The Spirit of Women Entrepreneurs…Real-Life Stories of Determination, Growth and Prosperity and Conscious Choices…An Evolutionary Woman’s Guide to Life and is the former co-host of WomanTalk Live Radio.
Member Bio - Debbie Amster of Nourishing Possibilities - July 20th, 2011
Debbie Amster Presents GREENS GLORIOUS GREENS
In order to perform at our best we need to fuel our bodies with quality food. Eating healthy seems to be quite “in” these days but where to begin? Green vegetables are the foods most missing in modern diets. Learning to cook and eat greens is essential to creating health. We’ll learn about how to select greens, what their health benefits are and we’ll demo and taste some easy delicious preparations.
Debbie Amster, MSW is a holistic health counselor, cooking teacher and dedicated foodie with a passion for teaching the benefits of preparing and eating whole foods. In addition to her social work training, she studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and received additional training with Hale Sofia Schatz, author of If the Buddha Came to Dinner, How to Nourish your Body to Awaken Your Spirit. Debbie works with individuals and groups to help them discover the tools needed for a lifetime of balance.
In order to perform at our best we need to fuel our bodies with quality food. Eating healthy seems to be quite “in” these days but where to begin? Green vegetables are the foods most missing in modern diets. Learning to cook and eat greens is essential to creating health. We’ll learn about how to select greens, what their health benefits are and we’ll demo and taste some easy delicious preparations.
Debbie Amster, MSW is a holistic health counselor, cooking teacher and dedicated foodie with a passion for teaching the benefits of preparing and eating whole foods. In addition to her social work training, she studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and received additional training with Hale Sofia Schatz, author of If the Buddha Came to Dinner, How to Nourish your Body to Awaken Your Spirit. Debbie works with individuals and groups to help them discover the tools needed for a lifetime of balance.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Member Bio - State Farm Insurance - June 15th, 2011
Are your personal assets protected from your business? If you do not have a small business policy you may not be protected for business liability, loss of income, or if your clients are injured in your home while conducting business. Come and hear the reasons why business insurance is so important. Jennifer will also touch on some other important topics for small business owners including how to put away money tax free even if you do not qualify for a Roth IRA!
Jennifer has worked for State Farm Insurance for over 16 years. She began her career in Auto Claims and started her own Agency in August 2001. State Farm is the #1 insurer of cars and homes and is one of the most financially stable insurers in the United States. Jennifer has her LUTCF, LTCP, and AIC designations.
Jennifer works with her clients to make sure they are fully covered and in addition to auto and fire insurance, she also offers small business, health, life, mutual funds, and State Farm Bank products. Her office is located across the street from Dream Dinners in the Cloverly Village Center.
Jennifer has worked for State Farm Insurance for over 16 years. She began her career in Auto Claims and started her own Agency in August 2001. State Farm is the #1 insurer of cars and homes and is one of the most financially stable insurers in the United States. Jennifer has her LUTCF, LTCP, and AIC designations.
Jennifer works with her clients to make sure they are fully covered and in addition to auto and fire insurance, she also offers small business, health, life, mutual funds, and State Farm Bank products. Her office is located across the street from Dream Dinners in the Cloverly Village Center.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Speaker Bio - Facebook Essentials for Small Business and Solopreneurs - June 15th, 2011
Facebook Essentials for Small Businesses and Solopreneurs
Do you know how other businesses are using Facebook successfully in 2011? Have you ever wondered how to protect your privacy on Facebook? Join Tracey and Jo, principals at web services and education company Chaos To Clarity, for a lively and informative session on using Facebook for business. Bring your questions, your laptops, and your shining selves to learn essential strategies and practices for Facebook success!
Jo and Tracey are social scientists who work on the social web and they love to help women succeed with hands-on learning experiences and practical processes that meet the needs of small businesses and solopreneurs. You’ll find them online at www.ChaosToClarity.com where they are busy rejecting anecdotal approaches and guru-ism in all its forms while bringing clarity to their client’s web-related chaos.
Speaker Bios
Dr. Jo Golden is the lead Digital Strategist, Educator, and Web Content Wrangler at web services and education company Chaos To Clarity LLC. She specializes in creating business, Web, and content strategies that shape easy-to-navigate website structures and convey compelling business brand stories.
Jo excels at working with entrepreneurs and small businesses that are ready to succeed with the Web. She is a skilled communicator and educator who guides clients through the inevitable changes in business strategy, workflow, and the use of tech tools that accompany a new web presence or the addition of social networking / media to the mix.
For more than 14 years Jo has developed innovative approaches to self-education and intentional change, especially while teaching at Georgetown University for 4 years. She is also a Conflict Specialist who works extensively with the complex interplay of identity, social conflict, and technological change around knowledge work and the rise of the Social Web.
Dr. Golden writes, speaks, and develops innovative learning experiences on the topics that matter to small businesses and solopreneurs, including:
Web presence strategy for business, professionals, and nonprofits
Content strategy for the Social Web
Personal and business branding on the Social Web
Creativity and innovation in business
Self-education strategies and skills
Moving through conflict around technocultural change
She believes that you are an expert on your own experience, and that with the right guidance and support you will empower yourself while making the transition to a successful business or professional web presence.
Tracey Holinka, MS, is our Senior Web Designer / Developer and Managing Partner at Chaos To Clarity LLC. She began working with the Web more than 13 years ago and quickly discovered that users are often left out of the design equation. Tracey has remained focused on making the Web and other technology more approachable for people ever since—especially for the least technically savvy.
Putting users first when designing websites and blogs means that all decisions about form and function are carefully calculated to make the user’s experience better—and Tracey applies the same principle when customizing Facebook® Fan Pages. Simple, clean, and clear is her motto—and she is a creative problem solver working at the intersection of visual design, web development, and user experience.
Tracey believes that technology ought to be clarified by professionals, not cloaked in mystery to exclude everyone else. She also designs and produces a range of how to videos and presentations about the Social Web and encourages clients to learn the fundamentals so that they can make better decisions for themselves and their business going forward.
Tracey helps our clients gain confidence on the Social Web by teaching them how to:
Make sense of websites, blogs, social networking & all things Web
Use Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for business
Protect their privacy on social networks
Do you know how other businesses are using Facebook successfully in 2011? Have you ever wondered how to protect your privacy on Facebook? Join Tracey and Jo, principals at web services and education company Chaos To Clarity, for a lively and informative session on using Facebook for business. Bring your questions, your laptops, and your shining selves to learn essential strategies and practices for Facebook success!
Jo and Tracey are social scientists who work on the social web and they love to help women succeed with hands-on learning experiences and practical processes that meet the needs of small businesses and solopreneurs. You’ll find them online at www.ChaosToClarity.com where they are busy rejecting anecdotal approaches and guru-ism in all its forms while bringing clarity to their client’s web-related chaos.
Speaker Bios
Dr. Jo Golden is the lead Digital Strategist, Educator, and Web Content Wrangler at web services and education company Chaos To Clarity LLC. She specializes in creating business, Web, and content strategies that shape easy-to-navigate website structures and convey compelling business brand stories.
Jo excels at working with entrepreneurs and small businesses that are ready to succeed with the Web. She is a skilled communicator and educator who guides clients through the inevitable changes in business strategy, workflow, and the use of tech tools that accompany a new web presence or the addition of social networking / media to the mix.
For more than 14 years Jo has developed innovative approaches to self-education and intentional change, especially while teaching at Georgetown University for 4 years. She is also a Conflict Specialist who works extensively with the complex interplay of identity, social conflict, and technological change around knowledge work and the rise of the Social Web.
Dr. Golden writes, speaks, and develops innovative learning experiences on the topics that matter to small businesses and solopreneurs, including:
Web presence strategy for business, professionals, and nonprofits
Content strategy for the Social Web
Personal and business branding on the Social Web
Creativity and innovation in business
Self-education strategies and skills
Moving through conflict around technocultural change
She believes that you are an expert on your own experience, and that with the right guidance and support you will empower yourself while making the transition to a successful business or professional web presence.
Tracey Holinka, MS, is our Senior Web Designer / Developer and Managing Partner at Chaos To Clarity LLC. She began working with the Web more than 13 years ago and quickly discovered that users are often left out of the design equation. Tracey has remained focused on making the Web and other technology more approachable for people ever since—especially for the least technically savvy.
Putting users first when designing websites and blogs means that all decisions about form and function are carefully calculated to make the user’s experience better—and Tracey applies the same principle when customizing Facebook® Fan Pages. Simple, clean, and clear is her motto—and she is a creative problem solver working at the intersection of visual design, web development, and user experience.
Tracey believes that technology ought to be clarified by professionals, not cloaked in mystery to exclude everyone else. She also designs and produces a range of how to videos and presentations about the Social Web and encourages clients to learn the fundamentals so that they can make better decisions for themselves and their business going forward.
Tracey helps our clients gain confidence on the Social Web by teaching them how to:
Make sense of websites, blogs, social networking & all things Web
Use Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for business
Protect their privacy on social networks
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Speaker Bio - Vanessa Tate - May 18th, 2011
Wouldn't it be nice to attend a networking meeting WHILE loosing inches on the tummy? Our latest member Vanessa Tate says she can do that and she will show how it is done during our next meeting. To sign up, contact Vanessa directly at (301) 717-2193 (www.wrapwithvanessa.itworks.net )
Here is the intro from Vanessa Tate:
I'm a new retiree after working as a computer programmer for 38 years and I was looking for something to supplement my income. Before retiring I tried many others MLM’s with no success. I join It Works Marketing last October 2010 and I’ve done better in this business then any of the others businesses I’ve tried.
GET YOUR SEXY BACK! See results in as little as 45 minutes with The Ultimate Body Applicator:
• An exclusive, botanically-based body contouring treatment
• Detoxifies, tightens, tones and firms where applied to the skin
• Minimizes the appearance of cellulite and skin slackening
• See dramatic, lasting results in as little as 45 minutes
• Completely customizable body contouring system
• No pain, bruising or surgery
• Successful, long-lasting results for both men & women
The Ultimate Body Applicator can be used to improve your chin & neck, tummy, back, upper legs, sides and arms. It will work for you if...
• You want a non-invasive, affordable fix to take you from flab to fab!
• You're looking to tighten & tone areas with loose skin.
• You want to revitalize & tone areas with signs of aging.
• You want a safe solution made with all natural active ingredients.
• You have skin with the unsightly appearance of cellulite.
The Ultimate Body Applicator offers immediate and progressive fat reduction, which results in the reduction of inches almost immediately, then continues to work 72 hours after the application. The average person should see results immediately after their session, with maximum results in three days." You are encouraged to drink water while using our product to flush the toxins from your body.
It Works! also offers the highest quality nutritional supplements, exclusive anti-aging solutions, Estro-Rhythm natural menopause relief & FITworks! exercise DVD & weight loss support system.
Here is the intro from Vanessa Tate:
I'm a new retiree after working as a computer programmer for 38 years and I was looking for something to supplement my income. Before retiring I tried many others MLM’s with no success. I join It Works Marketing last October 2010 and I’ve done better in this business then any of the others businesses I’ve tried.
I was inspired to become an It Works! Independent Distributor after I tried the Ultimate Body Applicator. It tightened my skin noticeable and reduced my waist area by 5" plus it felt so good to wear that I didn't want to take it off after 45 minutes.
It really helped my own confidence level so I thought it would be a great product to offer to my family and friends going through the weight loss process to keep up their self-esteem which would ultimately motivate them to continue on their healthy habits.
GET YOUR SEXY BACK! See results in as little as 45 minutes with The Ultimate Body Applicator:
• An exclusive, botanically-based body contouring treatment
• Detoxifies, tightens, tones and firms where applied to the skin
• Minimizes the appearance of cellulite and skin slackening
• See dramatic, lasting results in as little as 45 minutes
• Completely customizable body contouring system
• No pain, bruising or surgery
• Successful, long-lasting results for both men & women
The Ultimate Body Applicator can be used to improve your chin & neck, tummy, back, upper legs, sides and arms. It will work for you if...
• You want a non-invasive, affordable fix to take you from flab to fab!
• You're looking to tighten & tone areas with loose skin.
• You want to revitalize & tone areas with signs of aging.
• You want a safe solution made with all natural active ingredients.
• You have skin with the unsightly appearance of cellulite.
The Ultimate Body Applicator offers immediate and progressive fat reduction, which results in the reduction of inches almost immediately, then continues to work 72 hours after the application. The average person should see results immediately after their session, with maximum results in three days." You are encouraged to drink water while using our product to flush the toxins from your body.
It Works! also offers the highest quality nutritional supplements, exclusive anti-aging solutions, Estro-Rhythm natural menopause relief & FITworks! exercise DVD & weight loss support system.
Friday, April 29, 2011
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18. PressMethod.com – Free press release distribution no matter what, but extra servicesbased on the size of your contribution.
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11. PR9.net – Ad supported press distribution site.
12. PR-Inside.com – European-based free press release distribution site.
13. PRBuzz.com – Completely free distribution to search engines, news sites, and blogs.
14. PRCompass.com – Distribute your press release with a free or paid version, otherscan vote it up ala Digg style.
15. PRUrgent.com – Not only distributes your release, but attempts to teach you how towrite one, and even offers downloadbale samples for you to work with.
16. Press-Base.com – Submit your release for free and get on their front page and thecategory of your choice.
17. PressAbout.com – A free press release service formatted as a blog.
18. PressMethod.com – Free press release distribution no matter what, but extra servicesbased on the size of your contribution.
19. PRLeap.com – Free distribution to search engines, newswires, and RSS feeds. Feebased bumps get you better placement.
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21. TheOpenPress.com – Gives free distribution for plain formatted releases, fees forHTML-coded releases.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Speaker Bio - Marlena Kelley - April 20th, 2011
Are you frustrated with your sales and marketing efforts? Do you have more money going out than coming in? Have you received lots of information and still haven't implemented the marketing and sales strategies you already know? Then it is time to Quantum Leap Your Business.
Join us April 20th where Marlena M.D. Kelley will teach you how to attract more ideal clients, build more meaningful relationships, and put more money in your pockets.
Quantum Leap Your Business with Marlena M.D. Kelley
If you want your prospective clients to know who you are and be interested in what you have to offer them and you want to learn how to enroll them into your programs and nurture and retain them, then you can't afford to miss this dynamic program.
Listen as Marlena discusses with you how to Quantum Leap Your Business. Here is a sample of what You will Learn ...
The 7 most important components that must be included in your marketing system to give you the results you want
How to create a marketing message that will break through the marketing clutter your prospective clients are already exposed to
How to generate leads with several proven online & offline strategies
How to develop a follow up system
The #1 habit that all successful people have
If you want to take your business to the next level you can't afford to miss this.
About Marlena M.D. Kelley
Marlena M.D.nKelley, founder of Choose You This Day Network and creator of the Quantum Leap Strategic Marketing System™ is ready to jump in and teach you how to "Turn your Vision into Profit."
She's not kidding or blowing smoke. Marlena wants to get to know YOU: "what do you do, and how can she help"? She is committed to helping entrepreneurs attract more ideal clients, put more money in their pockets and protect what they have, while pursuing their dreams, just like she does.
Teaching entrepreneurs how to turn their vision into profit is her passion AND “Eradicating small business failure One Successful Business At A Time” is her vision. "Most of us know that if you want true wealth and freedom in this lifetime, you need to run your own business, fired by your passion, of course. We fear the dream though. We fear the dream will not bring us stable wealth, security and happiness. So, we stop short of taking the plunge. That's where I come in," she laughs heartily and excitedly.
Marlena has developed marketing and business development programs that simulate the real world and teach steps to run a business successfully. Marlena has a diverse background with a gift for, and over 15 years experience in marketing, sales, and building business systems. A Clark University business management & international development dual degreed graduate, she began her career 20 years ago in the non-profit sector and ended it at the U.S. Senate in 2008 to become a full-time entrepreneur.
Known for her upbeat and down-to-earth style, Marlena will share with you her valuable insights on marketing your business and reveal how to Quantum Leap Your Business. Grab your pen, paper, and be prepared for action!!
www.ChooseYouThisDayNetwork.com
Marlena@ChooseYouThisDayNetwork.com
Join us April 20th where Marlena M.D. Kelley will teach you how to attract more ideal clients, build more meaningful relationships, and put more money in your pockets.
Quantum Leap Your Business with Marlena M.D. Kelley
If you want your prospective clients to know who you are and be interested in what you have to offer them and you want to learn how to enroll them into your programs and nurture and retain them, then you can't afford to miss this dynamic program.
Listen as Marlena discusses with you how to Quantum Leap Your Business. Here is a sample of what You will Learn ...
The 7 most important components that must be included in your marketing system to give you the results you want
How to create a marketing message that will break through the marketing clutter your prospective clients are already exposed to
How to generate leads with several proven online & offline strategies
How to develop a follow up system
The #1 habit that all successful people have
If you want to take your business to the next level you can't afford to miss this.
About Marlena M.D. Kelley
Marlena M.D.nKelley, founder of Choose You This Day Network and creator of the Quantum Leap Strategic Marketing System™ is ready to jump in and teach you how to "Turn your Vision into Profit."
She's not kidding or blowing smoke. Marlena wants to get to know YOU: "what do you do, and how can she help"? She is committed to helping entrepreneurs attract more ideal clients, put more money in their pockets and protect what they have, while pursuing their dreams, just like she does.
Teaching entrepreneurs how to turn their vision into profit is her passion AND “Eradicating small business failure One Successful Business At A Time” is her vision. "Most of us know that if you want true wealth and freedom in this lifetime, you need to run your own business, fired by your passion, of course. We fear the dream though. We fear the dream will not bring us stable wealth, security and happiness. So, we stop short of taking the plunge. That's where I come in," she laughs heartily and excitedly.
Marlena has developed marketing and business development programs that simulate the real world and teach steps to run a business successfully. Marlena has a diverse background with a gift for, and over 15 years experience in marketing, sales, and building business systems. A Clark University business management & international development dual degreed graduate, she began her career 20 years ago in the non-profit sector and ended it at the U.S. Senate in 2008 to become a full-time entrepreneur.
Known for her upbeat and down-to-earth style, Marlena will share with you her valuable insights on marketing your business and reveal how to Quantum Leap Your Business. Grab your pen, paper, and be prepared for action!!
www.ChooseYouThisDayNetwork.com
Marlena@ChooseYouThisDayNetwork.com
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Hello! Let's welcome the Spring with great energy and actions! I can't wait to check in and hear what everyone has been working on and where we will go as the weather becomes more and more welcoming each day.
Our March meeting is coming up on Wednesday, March 16th, 10 am to noon. We will kick off with goal setting and action review, then we will learn from marketing veteran Pam Clark (whose clients included Sandy Spring Bank, NIH, etc.), then we will get jealous about long time member Diana Caisse's travel business, and more!
Feel free to visit or bring a friend. We are here to learn from and support one another as we strive to run a successful business while nurturing our families.
9:30 – 10 am: Sign-in: Help set up if you are able; make a connection with someone new; pick up business cards and brochures; display your information and raffle item.
10 – 10:30 am: Self introduction. Let everyone know 1) your current month's goals, 2) what have you done or will do to promote & improve your business this month, and 3) what's your goal next month.
10:30 – 11:00 am: Guest Speaker: Marketing Tips from Pam Clark - http://www.clarkconcepts.com/
Pam Clark, Owner of Clark Concepts, LLC., will be presenting on how to gain visibility for your business through effective marketing online. Clark Concepts is a small marketing and design firm located in Rockville Maryland. Pam founded this company 13 years ago and has acquired a solid client base over the years including Sandy Spring Bank, National Institute of Health, and Mistubishi Electric of America Foundation to name a few.The presentation will include tips on how to get your website noticed, reaching out to your clients via e-mail, online advertising opportunities and how social media factors in. You business will certainly benefit from these marketing pointers!
11:00 am - 11:30 am: Member Presentation: Travel Tips from Diana Caisse - http://exploretheworld.nexion.net
Diana has been a travel consultant, primarily leisure, with a variety of local travel agencies since 1990. In 1999, she completed my CTC certification which is equivalent to a Masters Degree for travel consultants and in 1999, she opened her own home based agency. She was almost born traveling and “exploring the world” for most of her life (father employed with now defunct Pan Am) and continue to have a bad case of wanderlust. She has continued attending industry events, participating in educational programs and she hopes shortly to achieve her France Specialist certification from the French Government Tourist Office.
11:30 am - noon: Raffle: this is a good opportunity to showcase your products or services and try something new.
One of the benefits of being a Moms Inc. member or our meeting guest is that you will receive 5% off on all Dream Dinners. Here is what we have to offer: http://www.silverspringdreamdinners.com/easy-prepared-dinners/
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Our March meeting is coming up on Wednesday, March 16th, 10 am to noon. We will kick off with goal setting and action review, then we will learn from marketing veteran Pam Clark (whose clients included Sandy Spring Bank, NIH, etc.), then we will get jealous about long time member Diana Caisse's travel business, and more!
Feel free to visit or bring a friend. We are here to learn from and support one another as we strive to run a successful business while nurturing our families.
9:30 – 10 am: Sign-in: Help set up if you are able; make a connection with someone new; pick up business cards and brochures; display your information and raffle item.
10 – 10:30 am: Self introduction. Let everyone know 1) your current month's goals, 2) what have you done or will do to promote & improve your business this month, and 3) what's your goal next month.
10:30 – 11:00 am: Guest Speaker: Marketing Tips from Pam Clark - http://www.clarkconcepts.com/
Pam Clark, Owner of Clark Concepts, LLC., will be presenting on how to gain visibility for your business through effective marketing online. Clark Concepts is a small marketing and design firm located in Rockville Maryland. Pam founded this company 13 years ago and has acquired a solid client base over the years including Sandy Spring Bank, National Institute of Health, and Mistubishi Electric of America Foundation to name a few.The presentation will include tips on how to get your website noticed, reaching out to your clients via e-mail, online advertising opportunities and how social media factors in. You business will certainly benefit from these marketing pointers!
11:00 am - 11:30 am: Member Presentation: Travel Tips from Diana Caisse - http://exploretheworld.nexion.net
Diana has been a travel consultant, primarily leisure, with a variety of local travel agencies since 1990. In 1999, she completed my CTC certification which is equivalent to a Masters Degree for travel consultants and in 1999, she opened her own home based agency. She was almost born traveling and “exploring the world” for most of her life (father employed with now defunct Pan Am) and continue to have a bad case of wanderlust. She has continued attending industry events, participating in educational programs and she hopes shortly to achieve her France Specialist certification from the French Government Tourist Office.
11:30 am - noon: Raffle: this is a good opportunity to showcase your products or services and try something new.
One of the benefits of being a Moms Inc. member or our meeting guest is that you will receive 5% off on all Dream Dinners. Here is what we have to offer: http://www.silverspringdreamdinners.com/easy-prepared-dinners/
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Speaker Bio - Jan 19, 2011
Marilyn Thorpe, Professional trained Corporate and Life coach, is committed to supporting entrepreneurs in reaching their goals through coaching, self assessments, and mutually-developed action plans.
She helps her clients move from chaos to clarity, from failure to success, from shyness to self-confidence, from stagnation to decisive action, from overwhelm to efficient systems, from mediocre to excellence.
Marilyn coaches from a spiritual and ethical position. She advocates her belief that fear and courage cannot reside in the same circle. Don't let your fears keep you trapped. This one life is meant to live with meaning and purpose.
Other areas of expertise include:
- Keynote speaker and workshop leader
- Workshops and seminars designer
- Mastermind coaching groups and teams facilitator
- Publisher of online business articles
- Currently working on a book project
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