Make Your Networking Less of a “Gamble” and more of a “Sure Thing”!

• Do you struggle with networking?
• Do you wonder how you can connect quickly with others?
• Do you leave events wondering if it was worth your time?

Rhonda Lorenz-Pignato will discuss key “Do’s” and “Don’t’s” in networking. We all want to get the most out of networking events, Rhonda will share tips on effective and ineffective habits, including:

• Setting Goals for networking that are effective and rewarding.
• Behaviors, Attitudes and Verbiage to avoid while networking.
• Discussion topics that make networking fun and easy.
• “Casino Characters”…What are they? How do you avoid them? How to avoid BEING them at networking events.
• The importance of Follow-Up.

About Rhonda Lorenz-Pignato:

Rhonda Lorenz-Pignato is a recovering litigation attorney. After developing a successful career as a lawyer for over 20 years, Rhonda realized she was not living her life’s passions and changed the trajectory of her career. She began utilizing her time and talents in ways that inspired change in others – physically, emotionally & spiritually.

Join us on Thursday, February 6th for the opportunity to network with other business leaders in and around the Naperville area. We look forward to you joining us for breakfast, group meeting, networking, and an opportunity to grow your business with our guest speaker, Rhonda Lorenz-Pignato.

Date And Time

Thursday, February 6, 2020
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CST

Location

Naperville City Hall (new location)
Meeting Room B
400 S. Eagle St.
Naperville, IL 60540 (View Map)

To attend, buy a ticket at Eventbrite:

*No refunds on monthly meetings or transfers to other events.*

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What Top Sales Achievers Consistently Do More Effectively Than Their Peers

• The three things top sales achievers do better than their peers
• Having a focus on growing the sale funnel
• Systematically converting leads into highly qualified prospects
• Understanding the Pyramid of Sales Success
• Implementing a quarterly sales plan that actually gets results
• Utilizing specific time management skills for effective sales results

Join us for a very powerful discussion of learning how top sales performers are able to consistently achieve higher levels of sales results, systematically develop a greater degree of qualified prospects, plan effectively and execute plans efficiently.

About Kevin Piket:

Kevin Piket has over 25 years of experience in sales, sales management and entrepreneurship primarily at emerging-growth IT service and professional service firms ranging from start-ups to already established companies. Kevin’s primary background is in business development, client expansion, sales leadership and sales enablement. Kevin is currently the Manager, Sales Enablement with Access One Inc. He is also an Adjunct Professor teaching sales, marketing and leadership courses to both undergraduate and graduate students at Aurora University. Kevin Co-Founded and Chaired the Chicago IT Roundtable from 2008-2014 and was the President of the Naperville Jaycees from 2012-2013. Kevin also has an MBA in Leadership from Aurora University.

Join us on Thursday, January 9th for the opportunity to network with other business leaders in the Naperville area. We look forward to you joining us for coffee and donuts, networking, and an opportunity to grow your business with our guest speaker, Kevin Piket.

Date And Time

Thursday, January 9, 2019
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CST

Location

Naperville City Hall (new location)
Meeting Room B
400 S. Eagle St.
Naperville, IL 60540 (View Map)

To attend, buy a ticket at Eventbrite:

*No refunds on monthly meetings or transfers to other events.*

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Interactive Discussion: Critiquing the User Experience (UX) of Websites

• Analysis of the overall user-friendliness of websites
• Research-driven analysis of branding and marketing presence
• Evaluation of website navigation structure and ease-of-use
• Action items to improve a website’s marketing effectiveness

Members of the audience can volunteer to have their website analyzed, or can learn from watching others be critiqued in a live environment. User experience improvements can help a business generate leads, build trust with clients, and boost sales. Attend this event to improve your web marketing, and learn how a comprehensive review of your website can boost your bottom line.

About Michel Ann Sharritt:

Michel Ann Sharritt, Vice President and Co-founder of CueCamp and Situated Research, has over twenty years of experience in information and communication technologies, extending across the web marketing and software design. Her background in behavioral psychology supports her initiatives of understanding users’ needs and goals while interacting with digital interfaces. She has a creative touch for designing amazing user experiences across websites and interactive software. Michel has the creative ability to design marketing strategies for businesses of various sizes, using a combination of web design, interactive marketing, and social media.

About Shannon Olear:

Shannon Olear, Director of Business Development at CueCamp , is a marketing professional with broad retail and business to business experience, encompassing strategic planning, digital marketing, creative development, media planning, direct marketing, sales promotion, broadcast, collateral development and social media. Shannon has many years of broad retail and B2B experience, and prides herself in the creation of web and social media marketing strategies for her clients.

Join us on Thursday, November 14th for the opportunity to network with other business leaders in and around the Naperville area. We look forward to you joining us for coffee and donuts, networking, and an opportunity to grow your business with our guest speakers, Michel Ann Sharritt and Shannon Olear.

Date And Time

Thursday, November 14, 2019
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CST

Location

Naperville City Hall (new location)
Meeting Room B
400 S. Eagle St.
Naperville, IL 60540 (View Map)

To attend, buy a ticket at Eventbrite:

*No refunds on monthly meetings or transfers to other events.*

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Talk: Mastering Client Engagement

• Enhance the client experience to build brand loyalty
• Spark employee engagement: implementation, empowerment, sustainability, accountability
• Service recovery: creating advocates for your business when things go wrong

In this talk, you will discover how consistent and unwavering client engagement builds brand loyalty. This interactive and engaging presentation will influence team implementation for a sustainable culture, and build a proactive mindset for service recovery.

About Holly O’Donnell:

Holly O’Donnell develops organizations and teams to deliver exceptional and consistent customer service. As keynote speaker, trainer, and consultant, she assists her clients in creating and facilitating process improvement, enhancing team communication, and developing leadership skills. Holly has over 20 years of experience in consulting, speaking, and training on the awareness of a client’s journey and expectations. Her work includes Lincoln Motor Company, Walt Disney World, Mandalay Resort Group, Benchmark Hospitality, and Dale Carnegie Training. Most recently she’s helped build the in-dealership luxury brand experience for the Lincoln Motor Company resulting in a #1 Client Satisfaction ranking by JD Power & Associates.

Join us on Thursday, October 3rd for the opportunity to network with other business leaders in and around the Naperville area. We look forward to you joining us for breakfast, networking, and an opportunity to grow your business with our guest speaker, Holly O’Donnell.

Date And Time

Thursday, October 3, 2019
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CDT

Location

Naperville City Hall (new location)
Meeting Room B
400 S. Eagle St.
Naperville, IL 60540 (View Map)

To attend, buy a ticket at Eventbrite:

*No refunds on monthly meetings or transfers to other events.*

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Talk: Leading You and Your Business to Peak Performance

• The Essence of Leadership
• Formula for Success
• Importance of Attitude
• Turning Solutions into Actions

If you’re a business owner looking to enhance your business with great leadership strategies, you won’t want to miss this event. Rick will discuss ideas that can improve your leadership style to benefit the entire organization.

About Rick Lochner:

Rick Lochner started RPC Leadership Associates, Inc. after nearly 30 years of Management and Executive Leadership experience in a variety of service industries. As a graduate of West Point, Rick immediately saw first hand results of effective leadership leading soldiers in environments as extreme as the interior of Alaska to the front-lines of Germany. Following, he has effectively led organizations through organizational change in a wide variety of industries. Rick holds an MS and MBA, and serves as a Senior Adjunct Faulty member at Keller Graduate School of Management where he teaches Leadership, Organizational Behavior and Managing Organizational Change.

Join us on Thursday, August 1st for the opportunity to network with other business leaders in and around the Naperville area. We look forward to you joining us for breakfast, networking, and an opportunity to grow your business with our guest speaker, Rick Lochner.

Date And Time

Thursday, August 1, 2019
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CDT

Location

Naperville Public Library 95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade Road, Room A
Naperville, IL 60564 (View Map)

To attend, buy a ticket at Eventbrite:

*No refunds on monthly meetings or transfers to other events.*

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OutThink – OutMarket – OutSell Your Competition
(6) Strategies to Double Revenues

During Scott’s presentation, you will walk away with new strategies that will help any business owner with getting new clients, closing more business, being more productive; while ultimately separating themselves from their competition. If you’re a business owner looking to grow your business, this is a can’t miss event! Scott will also be giving away some gifts to select attendees.

About Scott Hansen:

As a business strategist, Scott Hansen helps business owners increase sales, get booked solid with clients, double their revenues, break through barriers, and become high performers.

His work has been seen in Entrepreneur magazine, NBC, FOX, CBS, Forbes, Inc, and Business Innovators. He is also a nationally recognized speaker, best-selling author, and the host of one of the top business/Entrepreneurial podcasts on iTunes listened to in multiple countries. In addition, Six Figure Coach Magazine has labeled Scott as one of the top business coaches in the country to follow.

Join us on Thursday, July 11th for the opportunity to network with other business leaders in and around the Naperville area. We look forward to you joining us for breakfast, networking, and an opportunity to grow your business with our guest speaker, Scott Hansen.

Date And Time

Thursday, June 11, 2019
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CST

Location

Naperville Public Library 95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade Road
Room A
Naperville, IL 60564
View Map

To attend, buy a ticket at Eventbrite:

*No refunds on monthly meetings or transfers to other events.*

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How Well Do You Know Your Customers?

Your customers drive everything about your business – but what do you really know about them?

Beth will show you how to understand what makes a good customer a great customer, so you can attract more great customers to your business and delight them with exactly what they want. By better understanding the mindset of these customers, you’ll be able to make more strategic decisions that pull your company ahead of the competition.

About Beth Carter:

Beth Carter, founder of Clariant Creative, helps clients figure out what their marketing should say. She specializes in creating marketing communications – including website content, blog posts, case studies, white papers and more – that are focused, polished and effective. Her clients include Fortune 500 companies, small mom & pop shops and everything in between. An award-winning writer, she loves to share her passion with the local business community by delivering hands-on seminars, conferences, and workshops.

We look forward to you joining us for breakfast, group meeting, networking, and an opportunity to grow your business.

Date And Time

Thursday, March 7, 2019
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CST

Location

Naperville Public Library 95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade Road
Room A
Naperville, IL 60564
View Map

To attend, buy a ticket at Eventbrite:

*No refunds on monthly meetings or transfers to other events.*

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