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  • The Referral Process – Developing a Referral System for Explosive Growth

    Tom Kelly, Business Coach, Potential In Motion

    If referrals are a part of your business, then this presentation is for you! In this presentation, Mater Certified Business Coach Tom Kelly talks about potential sources for referrals, how to overcome your fears around asking for referrals, and how to build an effective referral system that will help you generate solid leads on a regular basis. MORE >

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  • Hire What You Can’t Change

    Tim Reynolds, Co-Founder, Clover Lane Partners, LLC

    If you are struggling with high turnover, you are not alone. Research shows that the main cause for this seemingly endless problem is not a mystery. A Harvard Business Review Survey found that 80% of turnover is due to poor hiring decisions. The new hires simply are the wrong fit for the job and are doomed to fail or leave from the start. MORE >

    It does not have to be this way. You can create a culture of loyalty and high performance and cut your hiring mistakes by focusing on the first day unchangeable core qualities required for the position and building a culture where people feel welcomed, empowered and valuable.

    This practical, hands on presentation/workshop will help you build a clear profile of who you are looking for, offer interview strategies to gather information related to that profile and examine how to process that information gathered and the ultimate question of whether they will thrive in the job and culture or not.

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  • LinkedIn For Business

    Brian Basilico, Author, Speaker, Coach, B2B Interactive Marketing

    Brian Basilico was one of the first 1000 people on LinkedIn back in 2004. He specializes in teaching entrepreneurs and corporate sales teams how to navigate and optimize LinkedIn for their business. MORE >

    In this presentation... You will learn some of the basics of using LinkedIn to promote and grow your business. More importantly, you will learn some “Whyʼs” and “How Toʼs” that will help you better understand the biz behind the buzz!

    Sometimes itʼs easier to know what questions to ask, than to try to find answers to questions you donʼt have... but at least you will know what questions to ask?

    'Who is on LinkedIn and how can I capitalize on it?ʼ
    ʻAre people really making money?ʼ
    ʻNone of my customers are using this! Are you sure who is and who is not?ʼ
    ʻI canʼt afford to spend more time or money on marketing?'

    In this fast-moving digital economy - now is the time to market harder and smarter than your competition.

    You will learn some actionable techniques (Brian likes to call $100 ideas) that are sustainable, repeatable, and profitable for your business. This presentation will help you get noticed, become memorable and top of mind, and grow your brand and business through tested and proven face-to-face and social networking techniques.

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  • Striking Balance – Living a Balanced Life in an Unbalanced World

    Tom Kelly, Business Coach, Potential In Motion

    If you are a currently working too many hours, can’t seem to find the time to do the things you want to do, and would like to live a balanced life you love, then this presentation is for you! In this presentation, Master Certified Business Coach Tom Kelly covers the shifts you need to make to live a balanced life including: what balance is, your beliefs around balance, how to know what you truly want, how to align your actions with your intentions, and some extreme time management tools. MORE >

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  • Break Out Session – Cyber Security Protecting your Business

    Christopher Higgins, Cyber Security Analyst, CCS Technology Group

    With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated by the day, it is crucial to understand the risks you face. Our presentation will shed light on the tactics employed by hackers, helping you decode their methods and motives. We will explore the inner workings of various cyber attacks, from phishing scams to ransomware, all presented in a conversational and approachable manner that even non-technical audiences can grasp. Presentation will be customized to address common threats in a business category or vertical market for example (manufacturing, distribution, finance, medical, etc.) Lets talk about your event and customize it for your event. MORE >

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  • China’s Wealth

    Bill Liu, President, NaviAsia Advisors

    In 2016, China surpassed US and become the country with the most billionaires in the world. Beijing overtook NYC as the city with the most billionaires (819) in the world.

    China's wealth created great opportunities for the world. Will the trend continue as China eventually replace US as the largest economy in the world? MORE >

    This presentation will guide you through the rising Chinese wealth and its impact on US leading you to rethink the future of US - China relationship. Bill LIu has been the Executive Director of North America for Hurun Report, the authority on China's wealth. Bill will present the firsthand research conducted by Hurun Report.
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  • Optimize Your Customer Journey! Rebuild Your Marketing & Sales Infrastructure For Revenue

    Troy Sandidge, Keynote Speaker • Emcee • Fractional CMO • Podcaster • Author, Strategy Hackers

    Are sales nonexistent? Marketing not working? Have you evaluated your customer journey through the eyes of your customer? Are you optimized to give the right value at every stage? Are your marketing and selling initiatives aligned with revenue-generating activities? Is your business stuck on awareness mode desperately needing to switch to sales, acquisition, and conversions mode? Let's break down how to stop marketing for fans and start marketing and selling to drive revenue! MORE >

    Takeaways:
    • Learn a 5-point customer journey blueprint that you can modify to fit your current situation.
    • Discover how to expand your marketing and sales tactics and effectiveness using your actual customers as advocates.
    • Debunk myths and old "best practices" many businesses still use that's costing sales and repeatable buyers.

    Best For:
    • New Entrepreneurs & Startups Looking To Improve Marketing & Sales ROI
    • Businesses With Small Or No Marketing Team Or An Army-Of-One Marketing Leader
    • New Marketing & Sales Managers for Small Businesses

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  • Dianne M. Michels, HR Possibility Partner, Author, Rearchitecting Work Speaker, possibilitypartners.org

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  • Small Business Ownership

    Jennifer Davis, President & Co-Founder, Davisware, Inc.

    Owning your own business can be a challenge. Jennifer, a working mother, shares the fascinating story of her startup with sweat equity and personal growth along the way. Her personal account of what works and what doesn’t, and how to balance it all, is perfect for those in business or with an entrepreneurial spirit. MORE >

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  • Computer Security Essentials

    Jody Jankovsky, Founder and Managing Member, Black|Line Consulting

    Black|Line's Security Essentials presentation focuses on the most common computer security issues facing people and businesses today. The talk describes the 4 primary threat categories and a series of technologies and best practices to protect yourself. The presentation can be made to fit a 30-60 minute format.

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