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1. Meet our Speakers
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Denise Reed 423-834-9355
Managing Director Chapter Website
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2. The Publicity Bumble Bee: How To Create
Buzz About Your Business
It's hard to get new business if no one knows you exist. eWomenNetwork seeks to
change that by creating some buzz about what Chattanooga's small business owners
can offer. This conversation is designed to teach members how to garner publicity and
promote themselves in the local, regional and national marketplaces.
At this powerful event you'll learn:
• What is the media looking for in terms of a great story?
• Learn the difference between publicity and advertising that could mean more money
in your pocket!
• How to appeal to the media with timely, relevant topics that will inspire and
entertain their audiences.
• How to promote your business during a media appearance without seeming sales-y.
• How to capitalize on a current media appearance to gain more media attention.
Danette Kubanda, is a two-time Emmy winning television producer, publicity
consultant, media coach, writer and publicist. She was the former Senior Production
Associate for The Oprah Winfery Show! Award winning communications professional,
writer, speaker and producer with over 15 years of experience in television production
and media relations. 2010 Daytime Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Legal/
Courtroom Program, 2009 Daytime Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Legal/
Courtroom Program.
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3. Referral Highway
Leads vs. Referrals - aren't they both the same thing? Absolutely NOT! Raeus will
teach participants the difference between a cold and warm lead and a referral and
why the common myth associated with the words use my name is NOT as warm as
you think and why it can really get you into trouble with a prospect. She'll also teach
participants how to take that lead and make it into a hot referral that's pre-qualified!
No more cold calling on this highway. Traffic comes pre-qualified and ready to do
business with YOU!
Here's what you'll learn:
• How to find and give real referrals
• What is a real referral and what's not
• Why you should never rely on the words Use my name
• A lead is NOT a referral
Raeus Cannon, Raeus works with professionals that want to meet more prospects
and quit making cold-calls. She has first-hand experience moving from shy and
introverted to realizing success as a trainer, author, entrepreneur, and professional
keynote speaker. Raeus is the author of two books: ABC’s of Networking (a
reference guide for networking events), and Traffic School (a training course for
professionals that want to strategically leverage relationships referrals).
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4. Boost Your Sales with the Moxie Method
Sick and tired of feeling like you are doing all the wrong things in your business? Have
more month than money? Sales are everything in your business. Crystal will share what
you’re spending too much time on that’s not working, and three things you need to be
doing every day to guarantee doubling or even tripling sales and revenue. From what
you are saying to what you are doing she gets raw, honest and Moxie. You’re bound to
feel Moxie yourself and ready to roll after hearing this.
Here's what you'll learn:
• How to confidently structure your sales conversations so prospects are coming to you
and buying from you.
• Why you should apply MOXIE to everything you do and what it means to you and
your businesses bottom line.
• Discover why starting a Movement increases sales and can be very fun.
• The 3 crucial activities you should be focused on daily in your business.
Crystal O'Connor, is the Moxie Entrepreneur. Looking for an entrepreneur defining
moxie...energy, pep, courage, determination, and know-how? O'Connor's spent 20
years in four major industries mastering business skills in the crucial areas of sales,
marketing and helping companies make more money. She's worked with small business
owners in insurance, advertising, salons, photography, real estate and weight loss
industries. O'Connor noticed a common lack of knowledge. Owners were working in the
business and not on their business. O'Connor helps small business owners get moxie
with their sales and marketing for big results.
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5. Positioning For The Switch
Do you have the desire to do something else, but don’t know how to transition what you
know into the career you desire? Do you have an outdated professional profile (aka
resume)? Delmar will share with you how to shift from a title-focused to a talent-focused
profile and mindset. Whether you are a corporate employee, self-employed, or thinking
about becoming an entrepreneur, it’s important to keep your resume or professional profile
up-to-date, because you never know who’s looking or asking for what you have.
Here's what you'll learn:
• How to confidently identify your “transferable” skills that you can carry with you.
• Learn some of the best things to keep track of to update your professional resume.
• Learn strategies that work in addressing the “fear” that shows up while in transition.
• Discover why “career journaling” brings more focus and clarity in your next steps.
Delmar Johnson, With 10+ years experience with big corporations, small business
owners and new entrepreneurs, human resource guru and visionary Delmar Johnson
founded HR Brain for Hire™ (a Delmar Johnson Enterprise Brand) as a trusted and
resourceful solution for affordable, efficient, and top notch recruitment, training and HR
services. Delmar’s personal story includes multiple layoffs, life challenges, and her
entrepreneurship adventure. Business owners love Delmar because her talent and passion
for HR offer the support they need while saving time, money, and headaches. Delmar has
unconditional passion for the career seeker and enjoys sharing her time and knowledge.
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6. Help Yourself!
So many people are waiting for someone to train them, or help them get
promoted. Individuals must take some ownership of helping themselves.
Learn how to utilize available resources to develop yourself. This topic teaches
you to take personal responsibility for your career and life. Get empowered!
At this powerful event you'll learn:
• What you can do to develop yourself.
• How to find resources that can boost your career.
• How to plan your own promotion.
Becky Davis, has 20+ years of leadership experience and continuous
learning of leadership skills, practices and principles by the best leadership
guru's like John Maxwell, Stephen Covey, Zig Zigglar and Ken Blanchard. She
now helps entrepreneurs/small business owners with coaching, consulting
and training.As former Regional Vice President for the world’s largest global
optical retail company, she was responsible for coaching individuals and
teams in strategic planning, talent enhancement, leadership development,
performance improvement and profit growth. She successfully increased team
morale, improved employee engagement and retention with purpose driven
leadership by creating a positive culture which drove profits.
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7. Be Social, Be Rich
Learn how to turn your connections into clients! Get a road map for the
etiquette and rules clearly laid out for social media, so you can develop a
following that knows, likes and trusts your shared experience through
multiple social media platforms. Network your way to unending profits, one
person at a time.
At this powerful event you'll learn:
• Overview of Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn
• How to develop a core network that will help explode your business
• How being social will lead to bottom line riches and life's riches
Martha Giffen, is CEO of Best Kind Marketing, LLC, Be Social Be Rich
Amazon best-selling author, Social Media Strategist and Online Marketing
Consultant. A former stay-at-home Mom, she watched her husband build a
multi-million dollar business. This inspired her to become an entrepreneur,
her own boss and work from home! She created her successful online
business, produced social media courses, motivational audios, and is an
engaging and entertaining speaker. A popular blogger with a large following
and plenty of Southern charm, her own real life experiences help
entrepreneurs build profitable businesses and achieve extraordinary online
success!
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8. Success in 4D: Define It, Decide It, Design It,
and Do It
Success is more than just setting a goal. You’ll discover what you need to do
to push through your limitations and start EXPERIENCING success like a
4D show at a theme park. Reach your 4D potential through defining your
values, decision making, doing actions consistently, and dynamically
working with others. 4D Success coaching is for you if your heart is aching
for you trust your instincts and go for it.
At this powerful event you'll learn:
• Focus on the big stuff and the small stuff won’t matter.
• The 1387 Rule (Only 13% of your success comes from technical knowledge).
• Reaching your success potential is a process, not an event.
Shari Strong, is a Leadership and Small Business Development Expert
igniting new sparks towards leadership and small business strategies on the
“HOW” of adopting new ideas, change, and influencing those around them
for an everlasting impact. She’s an author of: Strengths + Talents = Endless
Possibilities and Embrace Your Inner Critic.After a life of twists and turns,
starting with nothing and working her way up the ladder to an executive
position, Shari helps young adults in their 8th grade year through her non-
profit, Strong Choices Foundation, experience possibility thinking and learn
how decisions, now, can have a lasting impact.
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9. LeverageUp™! How to Build Your Business
Faster, Expand Quicker
Are you tired of the amount of time it’s taking you to grow your business? Are you exhausted
trying to figure out what you should be doing, where to focus your time and where to invest
your dollars in your business? Are you tired of spinning your wheels and feeling as if you are
not moving fast enough? Join Monique Manigault and discover how to grow your business in
the shortest amount of time. In this session, you’ll learn exactly where to focus your energy,
time and cash - and where not to - to LeverageUp™ and catapult your business!
At this powerful event you'll learn:
• What’s necessary to do immediately to begin to LeverageUp™ your business so your income
and profits soar.
• Learn the #1 asset that’s right in front of your nose that you are overlooking to LeverageUp™
your business NOW.
• Top 3 fatal mistakes entrepreneurs make that slow down their growth and how to make sure
you don’t make them!
• Learn the 3 best strategies to grow your business at top speed.
Monique Manigault, is a business strategist, speaker, author and unrelenting teacher. With
over a decade of experience as a NY attorney, Monique has advised and assisted her clients
building businesses of all levels. The serial entrepreneur focuses on key strategies moving
businesses forward faster and propels exponential growth. In addition to speaking and leading
workshops throughout the country, Monique maintains a private coaching practice working
with clients on everything from leveraging strategic relationships to overcoming challenges that
are blocking their growth. Monique’s new book is, Driving the Dream: 50 Life Lessons on How
to Succeed in Life and Leadership.
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