Show up early to a networking event has so many advantages! Let me show you how to be prepared, and even better, make a long-lasting business relationship.
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You’ve got a presentation coming up in two months.
What do you do? Get cracking on that speech immediately or do you wait?
You’ve got time after all. Then 2-months turns into a month. A month turns into a week and now you’re panicked.
Why did you procrastinate so long? Why did you put off writing your speech?
I posed this question to my network on LinkedIn: What's the hardest part of writing your speech?
The results of this informal poll revealed the biggest block to writing a speech is (drumroll please):
Starting
Apparently, it's more fun to scrub a toilet then to write your presentation. It's easy to sit down in front of the computer, stare at the pulsating cursor while "what the heck should I talk about?" runs through your head on repeat like the Games of Thrones theme song.
Let's make it a whole lot easier to get your speech started! Use these 7 strategies to write your speech with ease.
Running a business and being an entrepreneur means making the most of your money. But an entrepreneur often makes the mistake of thinking that a business is more expensive to run than it actually is! The key is to be conscious about what you are spending money on, and to avoid the pitfalls of focusing on everything except your revenue.
There are 8 secrets to wealth and once you recognize what adjustments you need to make, then wealth creation and revenue generation come much more easily to employees and entrepreneurs alike.
API 101 workshop slides from APIStrat Chicgo in 9/2014. Note tat the second section, on excellent API design, is better covered in the workshop and deck pointed to on my blog, www.princesspolymat.con
Hubspot Sales Report: 12 Telling Facts About Sales and DataRingLead
Hubspot's The State of Inbound: Sales Edition contains a very telling trend about sales success and data integrity. We were so inspired by it that we created this presentation with the key findings and highlights.
Learn more about sales and data with our free ebook: bit.ly/Data-Ebook.
Get the full Hubspot report here: bit.ly/Hubspot-Report
Take on these simple steps to become more and more productive everyday. Presented by recruiter and trainer Scott Love, along with data quality experts, RingLead.
You’ve got a presentation coming up in two months.
What do you do? Get cracking on that speech immediately or do you wait?
You’ve got time after all. Then 2-months turns into a month. A month turns into a week and now you’re panicked.
Why did you procrastinate so long? Why did you put off writing your speech?
I posed this question to my network on LinkedIn: What's the hardest part of writing your speech?
The results of this informal poll revealed the biggest block to writing a speech is (drumroll please):
Starting
Apparently, it's more fun to scrub a toilet then to write your presentation. It's easy to sit down in front of the computer, stare at the pulsating cursor while "what the heck should I talk about?" runs through your head on repeat like the Games of Thrones theme song.
Let's make it a whole lot easier to get your speech started! Use these 7 strategies to write your speech with ease.
Running a business and being an entrepreneur means making the most of your money. But an entrepreneur often makes the mistake of thinking that a business is more expensive to run than it actually is! The key is to be conscious about what you are spending money on, and to avoid the pitfalls of focusing on everything except your revenue.
There are 8 secrets to wealth and once you recognize what adjustments you need to make, then wealth creation and revenue generation come much more easily to employees and entrepreneurs alike.
API 101 workshop slides from APIStrat Chicgo in 9/2014. Note tat the second section, on excellent API design, is better covered in the workshop and deck pointed to on my blog, www.princesspolymat.con
Hubspot Sales Report: 12 Telling Facts About Sales and DataRingLead
Hubspot's The State of Inbound: Sales Edition contains a very telling trend about sales success and data integrity. We were so inspired by it that we created this presentation with the key findings and highlights.
Learn more about sales and data with our free ebook: bit.ly/Data-Ebook.
Get the full Hubspot report here: bit.ly/Hubspot-Report
Take on these simple steps to become more and more productive everyday. Presented by recruiter and trainer Scott Love, along with data quality experts, RingLead.
Collaboration is all about people working together, but the foundations for good collaboration rest firmly with the individual and how they 'show up'. Here we share our thoughts on becoming an expert.
Owners and leaders of private businesses face relentless changes to their businesses and their planning. 20th Century, traditional business thinking and historical perspectives are less helpful to predict the 21st Century, seize emerging opportunities and counter new threats. Attendees will gain insight into how to think with a 21st Century Mindset and begin to apply this new approach to improve their business.
Webinar Objectives:
1. Compare and Contrast 20th and 21st Century Business
2. Describe the 21st Century Mindset
3. Explore the Importance of a 21st Century Mindset to Your Business
Who Is Andy Birol?
In 1997, Andy Birol founded Birol Growth Consulting to empower private business owners to create and sustain 21st Century Profitable Growth by focusing on their Best and Highest Use®. He has consulted with over than 500 business owners who have realized more than $500 million of profitable growth. Andy’s provocative consulting has helped private business owners everywhere to build their wealth and realize their legacies. His newest programs drive business leaders to embrace 21st Century strategic thinking and develop an 21st Century Mindset ℠ and are receiving rave reviews from audiences everywhere. For more information on Andy, visit www.andybirol.com.
Despise horrible meetings and office awkwardness? So do we!
We live and breathe by these 10 meeting hacks, so hopefully they will help you stop torturing your meeting attendees and start hosting meetings that are engaging, boost productivity, drive innovation and transform “meet” into the most powerful, awe-inspiring four-letter word you’ll use today.
Can’t get enough meeting tips and office etiquette advice? Neither can we! We love meetings and teamwork so much we wrote a whole book about them. Get it free here: http://bit.ly/etiquettehandbook.
Hope sustains us in the moments of suffering and points us to the future. The Sabbath experience is a paradigm of this suffering hope that works in the world.
Ethics of Persons: Kant, Buber, and MarcelBarry Casey
Our relationships with others are always ground for ethics. Here are three major philosophers who point the way to an ethic of persons: Immanuel Kant, Martin Buber, and Gabriel Marcel.
How confident are you with your cold email skills? Created by Sales Folk and RingLead, this presentation will remind you of what to avoid before you hit the send button.
Learn more in this post: http://www.ringlead.com/the-7-sins-of-b2b-cold-emails/
6 Symptoms and 7 Solutions to Stress and Burnout in BusinessRingLead
Most business leaders and entrepreneurs have a passion for what they do, but if the passion is not tempered by periods of rest and recuperation, burnout is inevitable. Burnout is a common reason why businesses underperform, and even go out of operation.
Written by RingLead blogger Jenny Richards, here are the signs and symptoms of burnout and the solutions to stop it once and for all.
Want more business success tips? Check out the free sales ebook: Bit.ly/Sales-Success
Una recopilación de las distintas redes sociales que se pueden utilizar en la divulgación de trabajo científico como para la difusión de investigaciones sociales.
Marketing Day - French Style or German Reliability - Alex KowalczykAlek Kowalczyk
This is not a tale about cars, but about marketing managers and their projects. Is an easy thing to delight and in the same time build trust of your client? Marketers are creative people, always on the run, generating thousands of ideas and doing multiple projects. And their customers hope they will transform general goals not only into attractive marketing ideas, but also into laser-beam precise activities and results.
These simple yet inspirational tips will help you close that next deal, secure that next client, and grow your business. It's all about your mindset, and these steps will help you get there.
Learn more at www.scottlove.com and www.ringlead.com.
Presentatie Storytelling Borgmeren Groningen Open Coffee ClubDimitri Lambermont
Hoe kom je als onderneming tot een interessant verhaal? Hoe zorg je voor content? Hoe zet je storytelling in om bij je doelgroep onder de aandacht te blijven?
Emotional maturity- How mature are you emotionallly?Babu Appat
We must be emotionally balanced. Life will have its own ups and downs. How clear yourself through these is what matters. We must be able to analyse and find reasons for failures and manage them successfully. You may weep or cry over incidents which you may not like to happen in life. Your ability to manage these kind of events in life and bounce back into active life depends on your emotional health.
Collaboration is all about people working together, but the foundations for good collaboration rest firmly with the individual and how they 'show up'. Here we share our thoughts on becoming an expert.
Owners and leaders of private businesses face relentless changes to their businesses and their planning. 20th Century, traditional business thinking and historical perspectives are less helpful to predict the 21st Century, seize emerging opportunities and counter new threats. Attendees will gain insight into how to think with a 21st Century Mindset and begin to apply this new approach to improve their business.
Webinar Objectives:
1. Compare and Contrast 20th and 21st Century Business
2. Describe the 21st Century Mindset
3. Explore the Importance of a 21st Century Mindset to Your Business
Who Is Andy Birol?
In 1997, Andy Birol founded Birol Growth Consulting to empower private business owners to create and sustain 21st Century Profitable Growth by focusing on their Best and Highest Use®. He has consulted with over than 500 business owners who have realized more than $500 million of profitable growth. Andy’s provocative consulting has helped private business owners everywhere to build their wealth and realize their legacies. His newest programs drive business leaders to embrace 21st Century strategic thinking and develop an 21st Century Mindset ℠ and are receiving rave reviews from audiences everywhere. For more information on Andy, visit www.andybirol.com.
Despise horrible meetings and office awkwardness? So do we!
We live and breathe by these 10 meeting hacks, so hopefully they will help you stop torturing your meeting attendees and start hosting meetings that are engaging, boost productivity, drive innovation and transform “meet” into the most powerful, awe-inspiring four-letter word you’ll use today.
Can’t get enough meeting tips and office etiquette advice? Neither can we! We love meetings and teamwork so much we wrote a whole book about them. Get it free here: http://bit.ly/etiquettehandbook.
Hope sustains us in the moments of suffering and points us to the future. The Sabbath experience is a paradigm of this suffering hope that works in the world.
Ethics of Persons: Kant, Buber, and MarcelBarry Casey
Our relationships with others are always ground for ethics. Here are three major philosophers who point the way to an ethic of persons: Immanuel Kant, Martin Buber, and Gabriel Marcel.
How confident are you with your cold email skills? Created by Sales Folk and RingLead, this presentation will remind you of what to avoid before you hit the send button.
Learn more in this post: http://www.ringlead.com/the-7-sins-of-b2b-cold-emails/
6 Symptoms and 7 Solutions to Stress and Burnout in BusinessRingLead
Most business leaders and entrepreneurs have a passion for what they do, but if the passion is not tempered by periods of rest and recuperation, burnout is inevitable. Burnout is a common reason why businesses underperform, and even go out of operation.
Written by RingLead blogger Jenny Richards, here are the signs and symptoms of burnout and the solutions to stop it once and for all.
Want more business success tips? Check out the free sales ebook: Bit.ly/Sales-Success
Una recopilación de las distintas redes sociales que se pueden utilizar en la divulgación de trabajo científico como para la difusión de investigaciones sociales.
Marketing Day - French Style or German Reliability - Alex KowalczykAlek Kowalczyk
This is not a tale about cars, but about marketing managers and their projects. Is an easy thing to delight and in the same time build trust of your client? Marketers are creative people, always on the run, generating thousands of ideas and doing multiple projects. And their customers hope they will transform general goals not only into attractive marketing ideas, but also into laser-beam precise activities and results.
These simple yet inspirational tips will help you close that next deal, secure that next client, and grow your business. It's all about your mindset, and these steps will help you get there.
Learn more at www.scottlove.com and www.ringlead.com.
Presentatie Storytelling Borgmeren Groningen Open Coffee ClubDimitri Lambermont
Hoe kom je als onderneming tot een interessant verhaal? Hoe zorg je voor content? Hoe zet je storytelling in om bij je doelgroep onder de aandacht te blijven?
Emotional maturity- How mature are you emotionallly?Babu Appat
We must be emotionally balanced. Life will have its own ups and downs. How clear yourself through these is what matters. We must be able to analyse and find reasons for failures and manage them successfully. You may weep or cry over incidents which you may not like to happen in life. Your ability to manage these kind of events in life and bounce back into active life depends on your emotional health.
Mejorar el conocimiento de clientes con Big Data & AnalyticsGabriel Jiménez
Material de la catedrá que impartí en el Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus Santa Fe.
Mostrando cómo, al poner al cosnumidor en el centro, mejoramos la comunicación que tenemos con ellos y la efectividad de nuestras campañas.
You carry a fully loaded audiovisual production studio in your pocket with you every day — it's called a mobile device. So what can you do with the pictures, images and videos you capture?
In this presentation, we'll examine the different kinds of platforms that exist as well as the type of content that works with each one, free and low-cost tools to curate and create content and what you need to know to craft an effective editorial calendar and digital storytelling distribution strategy.
For more marketing advice, visit http://planyourmeetings.com.
We should all take notes from others and learn from their mistakes.
Here's what I learned during my week with strep. I hope you NEVER feel as sick as I did, and take action towards your health.
Your business, family, and life will be better for it.
Surprised? Prepare for investor questions!Alek Kowalczyk
Startup founders often are not well prepared for specific investor questions, while the questions are quite often very similar: how you calculated much money you really need; what is the margin; when BEP is expected? This presentation loosely gathers most common questions the founders are often unprepared for, and some suggestions.
First presented on Road to Wolves Summit, Poznan.
Medicare requirements for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology are well intended, but have unintended bad consequences for patients.
You can help end the unfair, arbitrary and harmful Medicare Cap for Therapy Services
Content marketing 2014 - From The Digital Marketing Show Danny Denhard
My thoughts and predictions for content marketing in 2014, including the new sites to look out for and how to get the most out of your content, especially if you are in boring niches or b2b marketing.
Predictions include:
- Image based social media - Imgur, Instagram & Flickr
- Second coming of Tumblr
- Paid niche models - Reddit and StumbleUpon
- The influence of instant messengers and marketing opportunties with whatsapp, Snapchat, Wechat, BBM & Facebook messenger
- Content news readers zite, flipboard, pulse, material, slideshare,
- Home entertainment systems PS4 and Xbox One
This deck includes top content marketing companies including (usual suspects) Red Bull, Coca Cola, TED & Google and the new breed including Nike, LinkedIn & John Lewis.
2018 updated 4th edition, a public relations, social media, and digital marketing field guide with 32 chapters, and 400+ pages of actionable items and hundreds of curated resources.
New Chapters on Chatbots, Facebook Messenger and AR/VR Marketing are revolutionary additions to the Social PR mix and covered in the 4th edition of Social PR Secrets.
If you are an entrepreneur, business owner, non-profit, social media manager or just looking to get your personal branding socialized, get ready to combine the powers of social media, public relations and SEO, this is a must-read.
The Entrepreneurs Guide to Hiring The Best EmployeesYaseen Dadabhay
The entrepreneurs guide to hiring the best employees - based on my experience interviewing and recruiting over 12 000 employees from sales associates to VP's over the last twenty years
Similar to Networking Know-How #3: The Early Bird Gets … Everything! (20)
6 Daily Actions for Prosperity & ProductivityHonorée Corder
What daily actions can help boost your business and income? I share these 6 daily actions with my seminars and business bootcamps!
They'll definitely give your business and life the boost it needs!
Do You Know WHO to Develop Relationships With? {Part 2} Honorée Corder
In the first segment, I told you three pre-qualifiers for building successful business relationships. Watch my presentation to find out the next five steps!
Do You Know WHO to Develop Relationships With? Honorée Corder
A lot of professionals spend their time networking with everyone. Although that does work, networking is MUCH more effective when you know exactly who you're looking for!
It's that time of year again, and it's time to get back in the groove of things.
Summer may have been busy, relaxing, or eventful for you, but now is the time to get back to work {and your goals!}
Let's get to it!
Sms #8: Sidetracked by Secondary Activity Honorée Corder
This summer, I've found that a majority of my coaching clients are being distracted by "secondary" activities. Here are some helpful tips to avoid distractions and focus on your goals!
Lastly, but certainly not least, you must consider your health! Now is the perfect time for some much needed rest! You'll be glad you did.
And you'll be more productive because of it.
Now that we've had some fun, let's learn something new!
Learning in the summer can be fun, AND it can help your business at the same time. What can you learn this summer?
Wouldn't you like to spend your summer days, outside with some fun? I would!!
Let's get your goals in order and maximize your time so you can have fun, and get work done too!
Would you like more business? What's missing? Let's cover the basics and get you the business you deserve!
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How do you make great business relationships, increase revenue and propel towards success?
Be nice, be nice, be nice. :)
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What are the requirements for success? And how do you get them?
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Tired of asking for help with no response? Maybe there's a better way...let me help you become successful and learn from the experts!
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Are you getting paid what you truly believe you deserve? Let me help you attract clients you really want, and improve your client intel.
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Successful people know that in order to reach their goals, they need a team of supporting and helpful people! Who is on your team?
Show some gratitude daily and it will be returned to you in full.
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Lessons I Learned from the United States Army RangersHonorée Corder
There is always room for growth. Room for strength. Whether in business, health, or relationships there is always another level for us to achieve.
I learned so many lessons from American Dream U and I want to share them with you!
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Modern Society.pdfssuser3e63fc
Just a game Assignment 3
1. What has made Louis Vuitton's business model successful in the Japanese luxury market?
2. What are the opportunities and challenges for Louis Vuitton in Japan?
3. What are the specifics of the Japanese fashion luxury market?
4. How did Louis Vuitton enter into the Japanese market originally? What were the other entry strategies it adopted later to strengthen its presence?
5. Will Louis Vuitton have any new challenges arise due to the global financial crisis? How does it overcome the new challenges?Assignment 3
1. What has made Louis Vuitton's business model successful in the Japanese luxury market?
2. What are the opportunities and challenges for Louis Vuitton in Japan?
3. What are the specifics of the Japanese fashion luxury market?
4. How did Louis Vuitton enter into the Japanese market originally? What were the other entry strategies it adopted later to strengthen its presence?
5. Will Louis Vuitton have any new challenges arise due to the global financial crisis? How does it overcome the new challenges?Assignment 3
1. What has made Louis Vuitton's business model successful in the Japanese luxury market?
2. What are the opportunities and challenges for Louis Vuitton in Japan?
3. What are the specifics of the Japanese fashion luxury market?
4. How did Louis Vuitton enter into the Japanese market originally? What were the other entry strategies it adopted later to strengthen its presence?
5. Will Louis Vuitton have any new challenges arise due to the global financial crisis? How does it overcome the new challenges?
Want to move your career forward? Looking to build your leadership skills while helping others learn, grow, and improve their skills? Seeking someone who can guide you in achieving these goals?
You can accomplish this through a mentoring partnership. Learn more about the PMISSC Mentoring Program, where you’ll discover the incredible benefits of becoming a mentor or mentee. This program is designed to foster professional growth, enhance skills, and build a strong network within the project management community. Whether you're looking to share your expertise or seeking guidance to advance your career, the PMI Mentoring Program offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional development.
Watch this to learn:
* Overview of the PMISSC Mentoring Program: Mission, vision, and objectives.
* Benefits for Volunteer Mentors: Professional development, networking, personal satisfaction, and recognition.
* Advantages for Mentees: Career advancement, skill development, networking, and confidence building.
* Program Structure and Expectations: Mentor-mentee matching process, program phases, and time commitment.
* Success Stories and Testimonials: Inspiring examples from past participants.
* How to Get Involved: Steps to participate and resources available for support throughout the program.
Learn how you can make a difference in the project management community and take the next step in your professional journey.
About Hector Del Castillo
Hector is VP of Professional Development at the PMI Silver Spring Chapter, and CEO of Bold PM. He's a mid-market growth product executive and changemaker. He works with mid-market product-driven software executives to solve their biggest growth problems. He scales product growth, optimizes ops and builds loyal customers. He has reduced customer churn 33%, and boosted sales 47% for clients. He makes a significant impact by building and launching world-changing AI-powered products. If you're looking for an engaging and inspiring speaker to spark creativity and innovation within your organization, set up an appointment to discuss your specific needs and identify a suitable topic to inspire your audience at your next corporate conference, symposium, executive summit, or planning retreat.
About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For event details, visit pmissc.org.
This comprehensive program covers essential aspects of performance marketing, growth strategies, and tactics, such as search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, content marketing, social media marketing, and more
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