=> 100% virtual content this week--how convenient is that?
How to Get More from Your Membership
Hey,
Are you getting the most out of your membership? DIY membership offers a ton of great privileges and tools, but some members aren't using them--and are they ever missing out! At this month's Orientation webinar, you will discover:
what's included in your membership
where to find the good stuff you can access any time
two cool things that you might not know are included in your membership
And more, because that's just the tip of the iceberg, baby--there are over 500 pages of content, information and great stuff ready for YOU now!
Join me on Wednesday for a quick tour of the membersite (treasure hunt!), our virtual meeting space, and our Facebook group.
Even if you are not a new member, this virtual meeting is a great way to get plugged in and maximize your DIY membership. All members are invited, and guests (prospective members and the DIY-curious) are welcome to attend to see what we've got to offer.
=> New schedule for some DIY Events in starting in April + More
DIY Monthly Calendar Updates Start in April
Hey,
When members talk, the DIY listens! Members have been asking for better parking in Portland, an afternoon Mastermind meeting, and a Vancouver edition of the monthly marketing classes as well as an evening (after work) edition. To those members, your wishes have been granted!
The DIY calendar incorporates all of those revisions as of April. What this means to you: If you've created recurring events in your personal calendar for DIY Mastermind meetings and/or the marketing seminars and webinars, it's time to update.
Here's the at-a-glance recap of the new days and times:
Both DIY Mastermind meetings have changed dates and locations, and the Portland meeting will now be held in the afternoon:
The Portland Mastermind meeting is now on the first Thursday of the month from 3-5pm at the Lloyd Center (Community Room #944 on Level 1).
The Vancouver Mastermind meeting is now on the third Friday of the month from 9:30-11:30am at the DIY Marketing Center (Conference Room A).
The monthly marketing classes are now on a new schedule to accommodate those who've asked for an evening session, plus we've added a new Vancouver session:
The Portland monthly marketing seminar is now on the first Thursday of the month from 6:30-8pm at the Lloyd Center (Community Room #944 on Level 1).
The new Vancouver monthly marketing seminar is on the third Friday of the month from 12-1:30pm at the DIY Marketing Center (Conference Room A).
The monthly marketing webinar is now on the second Wednesday of the month from 10-11am in our virtual meeting room (iMeet).
All of the April meetings are posted on the DIY calendar, and of course, will be mentioned in your weekly email update in the events listing (see below).
Hope this new calendar works for you. Looking forward to seeing YOU soon.
Warmly,
Ronnie Noize
YOUR Marketing Coach
Q2 Prosperity & Profitability Webinar & Seminar
All members are welcome at the 2017 Prosperity & Profitability Planning series, happening every quarter in 2017. There will be a virtual session as well as an on-site session each quarter, so every member will have a chance to participate.
The agenda: We will be planning exactly how to make the most of 2017. We'll talk about what to do, what to ignore, and where to focus for prosperity and profitability. Plus you'll get a chance to share your progress (and challenges!) from the previous quarter.
You will find the handouts as well as the videos from the Q1 session on the info page in the Marketing Classes section here: Prosper Profit.
There is no charge for members, and all members may attend any or all of the meetings. Sorry, but there is no room for non-members or guests.
=> Marketing Webinar + Inspiration Weekend Update + more this week
Inspiration Weekend 9: Only 7 Tickets Remain
Hey,
There are only seven (7) tickets remaining for our annual members-only two-day conference coming in April. The theme this year is Realizing Brand You, which is about the transformation from the inside out to the embodiment of your brand.
What will it take to make you known for what you do--to be branded as you wish to be seen? A little star dust? Some creative juices? You'll find both at this year's Inspiration Weekend, when you discover the secrets of establishing and enhancing an authentic and influential brand for you and your business.
Keeping track of your clients, prospects and contacts can be a huge headache without a contact relationship management (CRM) tool. But your CRM can very likely do much more than simply function as a fancy address book for you, if you use it right. This fast-paced class will share:
the 5 most amazing things your CRM can do
3 tips about what to track
where to get started if you're still using Outlook or Excel to keep track of your clients
=> Vancouver Mastermind + Super Powered Networking Training + more this week
New! March Seminar Follows Vancouver Mastermind
Hey,
In a dramatic shift from the way we've been doing things for the past five years, the March marketing seminar will happen immediately following the Vancouver Mastermind meeting on the second Wednesday of the month. Here's what you can expect:
Keeping track of your clients, prospects and contacts can be a huge headache without a contact relationship management (CRM) tool. But your CRM can very likely do much more than simply function as a fancy address book for you, if you use it right.
The How to Optimize Your CRM Results seminar will share:
the 5 most amazing things your CRM can do
3 tips about what to track
where to get started if you're still using Outlook or Excel to keep track of your clients
What: How to Optimize Your CRM Results Seminar
When: Wednesday, March 8, 2017, from 12-1:30 pm
Where: DIY Marketing Center, 1101 Broadway, Suite 110, Vancouver WA
Learn more info and member registration at: CRM Results
Warmly,
Ronnie Noize
YOUR Marketing Coach
PS: The virtual (webinar) version of this class happens on Thursday, March 16 at 10am. The audio, video, handouts and slide show will be posted then. Yay!
Super Powered Networking Training on Friday
Discover how to make networking your business super power when you:
know exactly what to do after your networking meetings
use an innovative strategies to generate a consistent stream of qualified referrals who are ready to buy
discover how to spend less time networking and get better results
What: Super Powered Networking Training
When: Friday, March 10, 2017 from 9:30-11:30am
Where: DIY Marketing Center (inside the GVCC), 1101 Broadway, Vancouver WA 98660
"I wanted to take a quick minute to say thank you for all your advice on the call this morning. I feel very blessed to have you in my life and on my team with all your brilliant ideas and support. Thanks for being you. And, thanks for collecting such amazing people into the SOHO community. It really is inspiring to listen to and to be around people who are walking the walk and getting things done." ~Connie Dorigan, CPC, www.dorigan.com
"Thank YOU!! It was a very relevant and reassuring meeting with you. I have so much more focus, motivation and enthusiasm around our business since the beginning of the year when I took the time to contemplate, strategize and plan. And it already seems to be paying off – literally!" ~ Jennifer Corio, www.cobaltdesignworks.com
"Thanks for putting together such a great group, Ronnie, where I can actually say my business grew 61% in one year because of ideas and support I received through SoHo MM!!" ~Victoria Cook, ACC, www.TheGuiltFreeCoach.com
"Can't brag enough about 500% business growth for 2 years in a row because of the Masterminders :-)" ~ Berry Kruijning, www.coachcrowning.com
"Mastermind has helped me double my income and cut my expenses in half." ~ Brandie Kajino, www.SoHoSolutionist.com
Am I ever delighted with the Mastermind group. My first month's value was worth the cost of the entire year's participation!! ~ Tammy Cook, www.RenaissanceMinds.com
"And speaking of impressed, you too, continue to impress me. I LOVE the inspiration calls, for their inspiration and for their accountability. So thank you." ~ Connie Dorigan, www.dorigan.com
"I enjoy and appreciate all the attention and the direction of the new Marketing Mastermind. I notice your added energy and focus and find value in it. Hearing the same things in different ways allows the information to integrate more fully. After listening to you, I am ever more understanding of the dance between listening and sharing. When you speak, there is the intertwining of your years of experience. I am gradually learning the various pieces that you put together so skillfully and gracefully. Then you top it off with your powerful strength of ideation." ~ Caron MacLane, Circle Coach & Consultant, www.CaronCircleCC.com
"You treat everyone as if they are the only person in the room. I have recommended you to my good friends and will continue to spread your name. I was impressed by your generosity of information, and your grace throughout your greetings, meetings and farewells." ~ Tammy Sanderson
"The MasterMind weekend was truly inspirational. I felt as if I had been wearing blinders, and they were suddenly gone. It opened my eyes to the possibilities of where my business can go, and how to get there." ~ Holly Stokes, The Brain Trainer, NLP Coach, www.ExpandingPotentials.net
"You're such a great coach and I've learned so much. Thanks for everything!" ~ Darlene MacAuley, www.AustinHypnobabies.com
"I really enjoyed the marketing workshop on Saturday. I learned SO much. You are a fabulous presenter: knowledgeable, friendly, caring and more! I am excited about implementing new strategies for my business." ~Paula Rudberg Lowe, Expressions
"I learned so much in the marketing mastermind class as well as in our one-on-one sessions. I got exactly what you promised: a great plan and a clear vision of my business and marketing. It was truly worth the time and money!" ~Valerie Warren, Streamline Solutions
"I just finished my marketing plan. I can't believe how easy it was after your class...I can't believe I actually have a marketing plan put together. Good gracious, I'd read quite a few marketing books and took notes, but then all I had was a computer file with a lot of notes. Now, after your one-hour class--and the Friday deadline--I actually wrote it down and even went through some of those notes while I did it. Wow. I can't believe I did it! Thanks so much, Ronnie. You're terrific!" ~Julie McDonald Zander, Chapters of Life Memory Books, www.chaptersoflife.com
"You are an amazingly generous soul who is helping small businesses like mine by your emails and the very approach that you take to business. Thanks for being such a help!" ~Sharon Silver, Center for Conscious Parenting
"I can't tell you how much I've gotten from working with you. Our private session just now was very helpful and I WILL make those calls this week and next. "~Michele M. Downey, MBA, RD, Food Marketing Consultant, http://www.mmdowney.com/
Business Definitions
Marketing: The art and science of attracting, acquiring, and retaining clients profitably.
The purpose of marketing is revenue.
The process of marketing is relationships.
The practice of marketing focuses on market, message, and media.
The path of marketing is know, like, trust, try, buy, refer.
SoHo Business: A small office or home office-based business.
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