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Adrian’s Network Heads West!

arizonaWith the knowledge that virtual networking provides for cost efficient and time effective networking just about anywhere, Adrian’s Network is branching out and adding a new “location” in Phoenix AZ.

We’ll be holding our very first Virtual Networking Call targeted to Phoenix business professionals on February 11th at 8AM (Mountain Time). This call is ideal for business professionals in the Phoenix area who do business locally as well as nationwide. The call will also be open to businesses on the East Coast who are looking to network on a national scale.

We’re happy to announce that Adrian’s Network Southwest will be anchored by Julie Trade Levitch.

Julie is the owner of Sourdough Communications, a winner of StartUp Nation’s Top 100 Home-Based Businesses of 2009, and the author of the upcoming book about freelancing in the new economy “Can You Gig It?”.

Julie helps small and mid-sized businesses develop their brands and generate buzz to help them reach new heights of success. Through smart public relations and marketing communications, she has enabled many of her clients to obtain national and international visibility to significantly build their presence in the marketplace.

Register Now!

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: How to Increase Business with Public Speaking

diresta11If you’re not speaking to promote your business you’re leaving money on the table!

* Advertising is too expensive.

* Costly mailings are hit or miss.

What if there were a way to market up close and personal that was free?
The answer is right under your nose-It’s your mouth.

Public speaking is a powerful and cost effective way to market yourself and your business. Yet verbal marketing is the best kept secret! Learn how to leverage this untapped resource.

On February 11, 2001, Diane DiResta – an International speaker, coach, and author of Knockout Presentations – will cover

  • Why speaking is the new competitive weapon especially for entrepreneurs
  • How to develop your message points
  • How to project confidence

Register Now for this networking meeting and learn about public speaking.

About Diane:

Diane DiResta, President and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc. is an International speaker, coach, and author of Knockout Presentations.(Chandler House Press)
She trains people to communicate with greater impact and create high trust connections with their audience. Through keynotes, seminars, media training coaching, teleclasses, and educational products her clients gain high content tips and practical skills to increase their confidence and credibility in the marketplace.

Can you retire AND maintain your lifestyle without the fear of outliving your retirement investments?

jon-8On January 26th at 8:00PM Jon Postyn, an Independent Financial Advisor, will show you how to make long term investments in the market with downside protection.

In the financial world life never ends at the right time; either we die prematurely or we live too long. We protect ourselves and our families with life insurance in the event that we die prematurely. Today, most of us are looking to retire earlier and we are living longer. Why not protect your retirement lifestyle and assets as well?

It’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. Without wise planning, you could end up spending your golden years working instead of enjoying leisure time activities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to start the new year by learning investment strategies that help achieve your retirement goals.

Register now for this virtual networking meeting focusing on annuities and your financial future.

About Jon:
Jon Lawrence Postyn, MBA, ChFC, is an Independent Financial Consultant with a broad range of experience in financial consulting, insurance and entrepreneurship. John was part of the team at AXA Advisors, LLC, handling sales and support for life insurance, annuities and tax-deferred savings products.

What Is Social Media? Find Out On January 7th!

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Maybe you are just getting started with social media and have questions about how it can help you and your business. Maybe you are already using social media and have questions about getting more from your efforts. Maybe you have questions about how social media can impact search engine initiatives. Maybe you are feeling left out and just want a better understanding of the hot social media terms everyone is using? Whatever your question is, this is the virtual call that will get you the answers to your specific questions.

Jerry Alloca, author of Connected Culture: The Art of Communicating with the Digital Generation and President of CORE Interactive, will answer all of your questions about social media. To make sure that your questions are answered, register for the virtual call. Then send your questions directly to Jerry Allocca, the web guy, at [Jerry@CORE.bz] before the end of the year and he will share the answer to your question during the virtual call. Please include “anet question” in the subject line of the email and if you want your question anonymous. If Jerry doesn’t have time to answer all questions, he will respond to you privately after the virtual call.

Click here to register for the January 7th Virtual Networking Meeting, focusing on Social Media.