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  It’s Not About You… It’s About Bacon! Relationship Marketing in a Social Media World

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

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  If you are looking for a “How-to” social networking presentation, then this is not for you. This is a “Why-to” presentation. If you have been overwhelmed and confused by all the conflicting examples and theories about why social networking works for some and not for others, this presentation will be an eye-opening breath of fresh air. MORE >

  You will learn why relationships, both new and nurtured ones, are golden for you and your business. We will demystify using the internet and social media to successfully market your business. In this ever-changing world of instant gratification and measurable communications, you need to know the tools and methodologies that create real interaction and engagement.

  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.

  45-60 minutes

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  How to Turn Social Media into Face to Face Meetings

  Franklin D. Rivera II, Founder/CEO, The V2M2 Group, Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Franklin Rivera built his entire business off of Twitter. In 2011 no one online knew who he was. In 2015 he was ranked in the top 10% of Twitter accounts worldwide for most senior level management connections and followed by most of the Forbes top 10 digital marketers worldwide. Today his connections on social media number over 10,000 quality followers! MORE >

  His company, V2M2, has consistently utilized social media for lead generation for both V2M2 and its clients with great success. Franklin will help you understand how to make the right social connections and get the face to face meeting.

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  Utilizing Marketing Automation for Prospect Qualification

  Franklin D. Rivera II, Founder/CEO, The V2M2 Group, Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Many companies fail to utilize marketing automation. Most do not know what Marketing Automation is! Marketing automation refers to the software that exists with the goal of automating marketing actions. Many marketing departments have to automate repetitive tasks such as emails, social media, and other website actions. MORE >

  The technology of marketing automation makes these tasks easier (Hubspot). Even more importantly, marketing automation is like hiring a sales force to pre-qualify prospects without having to hire a sales force. Franklin will cover why marketing automation is so critical for the growth of your company and share the best software and practices for utilizing this amazing tool.

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  Developing a Revenue-Based Approach to Digital Marketing

  Franklin D. Rivera II, Founder/CEO, The V2M2 Group, Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Many small businesses struggle with how to start marketing their businesses online. They know that it is the future and the right thing to do, but are confused with where to start. Agencies are telling them that they need social media, or SEO or a new website. But how do you know what you need and how do you know what to spend to reach your goals? MORE >

  Franklin has taken his 20+ years of sales and marketing experience with Fortune 100 companies and combined it with his knowledge of business and finance to create a model for digital marketing that has helped many companies achieve double-digit growth through online efforts. Franklin will share this process with you to help your business develop a laser-focused online marketing strategy that will generate real results.

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  Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

  Lydia Galan, Outreach Coordinator, Pillars Community Health

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  A Pillars Community Health staff member can be available to present such topics as “Healthy Teen Relationships,” “Domestic Violence in the Workplace,” and “Smack’d” (separate presentations available for teens and adults).“Smack’d” involves a staff member offering statistics and a survivor sharing his/her personal story; this presentation is regularly provided to hospitals, schools, and churches, among other venues. MORE >

  A Pillars Community Health staff member could also present on sexual violence topics such as “Sexual Health,” “Stop Porn Culture,” “Stalking Awareness,” “Sexual Assault Awareness,” and “Child Abuse Awareness.”

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  Childhood Grief

  Lydia Galan, Outreach Coordinator, Pillars Community Health

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement

  Pillars Community Health is available to make presentations regarding childhood grief. Our Buddy's Place is a childhood bereavement program serves the western and southwestern suburbs of Chicago.

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  Leadership Impact

  Dr. Jeff Van Meter, The Human Leader

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Every leader has an impact on those being led. Dr. Van Meter discusses the IMPACT journey every leader takes to lead strongly in the world today. In his laid back midwestern style, Dr. Van Meter will share the stages of the that journey and what challenges have to be overcome to reach the next level. MORE >

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  Levels & Stages of Success

  Robb Hill, Founder/President, R Hill Enterprises Inc

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  Life is lived on levels and arrived at in stages, at every new level you come to there is a stage that you must go through or you will remain where you are currently. The different levels in life are easy to see however, comfort and fear keep us from venturing out of our comfort zone. For me that comfort zone was drugs and alcohol. For 18 years that was my focus. Along with this line of thinking came consequences. You see, "we pay the highest price for the lowest level of living,". My eyes were opened March 1, 1993. I realized that I was so much more than what I had become. I quit using drugs and alcohol which left a void in my life. There was a "missing piece" that I had to find. The rest of the story will be continued at the meeting/event. MORE >

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  The Art of Communication

  Robb Hill, Founder/President, R Hill Enterprises Inc

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  A forcefully energetic and entertaining speaker, Robb hill knows how to deliver content-driven programs designed to empower and encourage your team. A financial adviser for over 18 years, Robb has helped hundreds of people redefine their financial objectives and prepare for a better financial future. MORE >

  Communication is the foundation of relationships, whether it is with family, community, church or business- communication can make or break relationships. Excellent communicators are also attentive listeners. Robb Hill will decipher the communication conundrum and help improve communication resulting in accountability and productivity.

  Robb Hill inspirationally empowers others to rise to higher levels and overcome the inertia to see the changes they desperately desire. Robb shows audiences how to move from inactive, to proactive, and step out of their negativity into a positive and creative life path.

  The Effective Communication Environment:

  The ability to engage your customer is a skill that needs to be cultivated for maximum effectiveness. The non-verbal aspects of communication are of special importance. Participants learn techniques to gain cooperation from others and help customers express their ideas with clarity which in turn allows the service aspect to exceed the customers expectations.

  Identify and apply different communication styles.
  Gain a better understanding of verbal and non-verbal communication.
  Communicate ideas more clearly and project a positive image.
  Learn the assertive language to get your point across.
  Tap into their own personal style to become a more authentic communicator.
  Learn how to effectively give and receive feedback, and much, much more.

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  Get your “BUT” out of the way!

  Robb Hill, Founder/President, R Hill Enterprises Inc

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  We all have those awesome thoughts dripping with possibility, we get a smile on our face and consider how nice it would be then, out of nowhere comes "BUT". The whole show stops when the "BUT" gets in the way. The thinking then turns to all the reasons why we "CAN'T" realize the vision that we were given. We must not let what we can't do get in the way of what we can do. For me this has made all the difference. There was a time in my life when it seemed that failure was following me around however, that was not the case, you see; I was following failure around. I was being mis-informed by mis-informed people. This realization has made all the difference in my life. MORE >

  Association

  I spent a lot of time in bad company;

  I thought it was with friends, but they were robbing me;

  By choice so many times I let them, steal my day;

  I was robbing them too, in exactly the same way;

  As I’ve grown older with the passage of time;

  And the ladder of success, I started to climb;

  And oh how I wanted my friends to go;

  In the midst of their comfort, to life they said no;

  I started reading books, I found myself inside the zone;

  Anything worthwhile is never accomplished alone;

  This statement spoke volumes and resonated in my head;

  For in order to lead, you must first be led;

  With the law of association at the forefront of my mind,

  My past associations, I had to leave them all behind;

  To seek out those that shared my desire;

  For achievement in life that was several levels higher;

  For life is lived on levels and arrived at in stages;

  A simple fact that I learned, cause I kept turning pages;

  As I write these words, to the past that I look;

  My very first mentor was in the form of a book;

  His name is David Schwartz and doctor is his gig;

  He spoke to me through the pages of, The Magic of Thinking Big.

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