My interview with Marianne Williamson, who’s running for Congress

As a business coach/trainer, I’m persistent about encouraging my clients and followers to attend events regularly. It’s a great way to meet new people and prospects. By attending events, I’ve met some of my best business collaborative partners. Most recently, I was at the 2014 South Bay Women’s Conference where I got the chance toContinue reading “My interview with Marianne Williamson, who’s running for Congress”

3 Ways to Increase Creativity as a Business Owner

Creativity seems to come naturally to some of us. Whenever I create new promotional event or marketing materials I sometimes hear people tell me “I wish I was as creative as you are.” See, I think everyone can be creative in their own little way… exercising creativity daily can actually prepare you when the dutyContinue reading “3 Ways to Increase Creativity as a Business Owner”

5 EFFECTIVE WAYS TO NETWORK AT ANY EVENT

1. Qualify the people you meet at any event. When you are making simple conversations, figure out if they are a potential client, a potential referrer or someone who simply needs your help. These are the only categories that you need to worry about when talking to people. Ask yourself, do they sound like someoneContinue reading “5 EFFECTIVE WAYS TO NETWORK AT ANY EVENT”

HOW MY CHILDHOOD SHAPED ME

I was raised in a humble home. “Don’t brag about your things, money, accomplishments.” We were taught by our society back then that bragging is rude. That the only people you should really show your accomplishments are your parents so they can be proud of you. Hold up, wait a minute, let me back upContinue reading “HOW MY CHILDHOOD SHAPED ME”

Events in the City Launches the 10 Step Guide to A Successful Event at the Small Business Expo!

    Visit us at our Booth!  Featuring Invitations to two main upcoming events in 2014: SoCAL Business Expo – April 24, 2014 – Shrine Expo Hall (Los Angeles) – Get a chance to win a 10×10 booth by visiting us at the Small Business Expo – The Survivor’s Fashion Show – June 26, 2014 – TaglyanContinue reading “Events in the City Launches the 10 Step Guide to A Successful Event at the Small Business Expo!”

Computer Science Education Week – The Big Dogs Give Back!

  There are plenty of great companies that I admire for a variety of reasons. Companies like Microsoft, Google, Facebook and Zappos are a few on my list and when I came across an email titled: “Mark Zuckerberg and Angry Birds want 10 million students to code” – I immediately got intrigued and to my surprise thisContinue reading “Computer Science Education Week – The Big Dogs Give Back!”

THE LIST LA was a phenomenal event!

Last Saturday, September 28, 2013, I partnered with LW Special Events Management and Flourishe Media Group to host the 2013 THE LIST LA “An Innovative Entrepreneurial Event.” If you missed THE LIST LA , then you definitely missed an excellent day packed with power speakers and innovators who moved the whole room with their witty businessContinue reading “THE LIST LA was a phenomenal event!”

THIS IS MY STORY MARKETING! What’s yours?

  I was approached by Russell Vann, the host of CUSTOMER FOCUS MARKETING podcast on facebook to do an interview about how I find my clients. This simple interview turned into a story of how, in 2009, I overcame unemployment, moved to a new city, had to make new connections and finally, I got toContinue reading “THIS IS MY STORY MARKETING! What’s yours?”