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What are you doing this Leap Year?! We would love for you to join us on Thursday, Feb. 29 for an enriching Lunch & Learn session hosted by TEAM Referral Network. During this event we'll delve into the art of mastering small talk and transforming casual conversations into meaningful connections. https://lnkd.in/gA-Vf-k6 What to Expect: Leap Into Confidence: Discover strategies to confidently initiate and navigate small talk, whether you're networking at events or engaging with clients. Connect on a Deeper Level: Learn how to move beyond surface-level discussions and create genuine connections that leave a lasting impression. Expert Panel-Sharing Tips: Gain insights from panel experts who will share tried-and-true tips for mastering small talk in various professional settings. Speed Networking Challenge: Put your newfound knowledge to the test with a speed networking session. Practice your skills in a supportive environment. Greek Buffet Lunch and Drinks: Enjoy a delicious Greek buffet and refreshing drinks as you engage in a dynamic session of learning and networking with fellow professionals. Door Prizes and 50/50 Drawing: Exciting door prizes and a 50/50 drawing add extra excitement to the event. Don't miss your chance to win! Who Should Attend? ⚡Business Professionals ⚡Entrepreneurs ⚡Sales and Marketing Professionals ⚡Anyone looking to enhance small talk skills, build meaningful connections Why Attend? Mastering small talk is a crucial skill in the world of business and this Lunch & Learn is your opportunity to gain insights, tips and techniques from industry experts. Don't miss this chance to leap into mastering small talk, engage with our expert panel, and participate in speed networking. Limited seats available. Reserve your spot today! #SmallTalkMastery #NetworkingSkills #LunchAndLearn #TEAMReferralNetwork 

Leap Into Mastering Small Talk - TEAM Referral Network's Lunch & Learn Join us for an enriching Lunch & Learn session hosted by TEAM Referral Network, where we'll delve into the art of mastering small talk and transforming casual conversations into meaningful connections. 📅 Date & Time: Thursday, February 29th 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 📍 Location: Elijah's Restaurant, Delicatessen and Catering on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard in San Diego, CA, USA What to Expect: 1. 🚀 Leap Into Confidence: Discover strategies to confidently initiate and navigate small talk, whether you're networking at events or engaging with clients. 2. 🌐 Connect on a Deeper Level: Learn how to move beyond surface-level discussions and create genuine connections that leave a lasting impression. 3. 🎯 Expert Panel Sharing Tips: Gain insights from our panel of experts who will share their tried-and-true tips for mastering small talk in various professional settings. 4. ⏱️ Speed Networking Challenge: Put your newfound knowledge to the test with our exciting speed networking session. Practice your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. 5. 🍽️ Greek Buffet Lunch and Drinks: Enjoy a delicious Greek buffet and refreshing drinks as you engage in a dynamic session of learning and networking with fellow professionals. 6. 🎁 Door Prizes and 50/50 Drawing: Exciting door prizes and a 50/50 drawing will add an extra layer of excitement to the event. Don't miss your chance to win! Who Should Attend: Business Professionals Entrepreneurs Sales and Marketing Professionals Anyone looking to enhance their small talk skills and build meaningful connections Why Attend: Mastering small talk is a crucial skill in the world of business, and this Lunch & Learn is your opportunity to gain insights, tips, and techniques from industry experts. After our expert panel, join us for speed networking to apply your knowledge in real-time. Lunch includes a Greek buffet and drinks, and you have the chance to win exciting door prizes and participate in a 50/50 drawing. 🎟️ Reserve Your Spot: Don't miss this chance to leap into mastering small talk, engage with our expert panel, and participate in speed networking. Secure your spot now and join us for an enriching Lunch & Learn experience. Note: Limited seats available. Reserve your spot today! #SmallTalkMastery #NetworkingSkills #LunchAndLearn #TEAMReferralNetwork 🚀✨

Do you zone out when you hear the same pitch being given at a networking events? I try not to, but I catch myself doing it. That's why I'm hosting my Perfect Your Pitch Bootcamp in two weeks time. Using 6 essential steps I'll show you a framework that allows you to create a pitch that you are confident to deliver, showcases who you help and how you help them, and stops those in the room zoning out. It's an interactive bootcamp over 4 days, but if you can't attend live you'll automatically get the recordings from each day in your inbox at 6pm. Sign up using the link below. Just £19. https://lnkd.in/ejjHBxj9 Can't wait? Drop me a comment and I'll tell you how you can get started sooner. #networking #networkingskills #networkingtips #perfectyourpitch #networkingforsuccess

The Importance of Attending Conferences whilst at the School Building Managers Conference I was asked, "Why are you here, we have to use you, you have nothing to sell?" The answer quickly became clear. They expressed how much they appreciate our services and had a few questions about their school. After a quick chat, all their questions were answered, and they now have a face to the emails they've been receiving. This experience highlights the true value of attending conferences: Personal Connection: Putting a face to a name strengthens relationships and builds trust. Immediate Solutions: Quick, in-person interactions can resolve issues and answer questions more efficiently. Client Appreciation: Hearing firsthand how much clients value our service is incredibly rewarding.Conferences provide an invaluable opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Looking forward to more such interactions! #Conferences #Networking #ClientRelations #ProfessionalGrowth

You've got less than 4 hours to get involved* Perfect Your Pitch Bootcamp kicks off today. The first live session is on zoom at 1pm. If you are ready to stop fumbling your way through how you explaing what you do, who you help, and the types of businesses you are looking to connect with, then grab a spot. Don't stress if you can't attend live, the recordings from each session will be emailed same day. You can either catch up before the next session or binge watch in one go. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eDNX_8mF *if you want to join live #networking #networkingtips #networkingskills

🌐 Build Connections, Book Gigs, and Get TRAINED! 🚀 This event isn’t just about finding your next stage—it’s about growing your speaking career, making powerful connections, and sharpening your skills. Here’s what you can expect: ✅ Networking with Hosts & Speakers Meet event hosts who are actively seeking speakers, and network with other speakers who are just as driven as you. ✅ 50+ Speaking Opportunities Get exclusive access to the list of 50+ speaking gigs—both paid and unpaid! Book your next gig TODAY! ✅ Pitch Training & Coaching We’ll help you craft your pitch so you can stand out and book more gigs. This is the perfect opportunity to perfect your presentation! ✅ Special Training Videos Access powerful training videos to learn how to take your message to millions. Plus, learn how to build your brand and get booked more often! 📅 RSVP to Get the List of 50+ Speaking Gigs Only those who RSVP will get this exclusive list, so don’t wait! 🔗 RSVP & Register Here https://lnkd.in/gfqQRfWz #SpeakerSuccess #GetBooked #PitchPerfect #TrainingAndNetworking #RSVPNow

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝗽. 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗜𝗻. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗢𝘂𝘁. Join us today at 12:30 PM (GMT) for our October #BidBites session, where we’ll be diving into ‘Networking Stories’ – just in time for the APMP UK BIDx TBO Conference 2024 next week! Networking is a vital component for professional growth, but it’s not always easy! While some individuals thrive in networking environments, others may find them daunting and stressful. In this session, we’ll discuss real networking experiences – the good, the bad, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re gearing up for your first conference or looking to sharpen your skills, this is a great opportunity to hear tips from your fellow bid professionals and share your own stories. This month’s questions will be: 1. Tell us about a positive networking experience and what made it good 2. Tell us about a challenging networking experience. What went wrong and what did you learn? 3. Provide a top tip for your fellow bid professionals to make the most out of networking. There are various ways to get involved in #BidBites… attend the session today and provide your opinion verbally or in the chat, listen to the session live, comment on our posts, watch the session back, read the subsequent article, and send us messages on LinkedIn 😁 --- Topic: Networking Stories Date: 30th October 2024 Time: 12:30 PM (GMT) Join Zoom Meeting: https://lnkd.in/eACb2jWd Meeting ID: 504330 #Conferences #Networking #APMP #APMPTBO2024 #SkillsDevelopment #Stories

The Importance of Attending Conferences whilst at the School Building Managers Conference I was asked, "Why are you here, we have to use you, you have nothing to sell?" The answer quickly became clear. They expressed how much they appreciate our services and had a few questions about their school. After a quick chat, all their questions were answered, and they now have a face to the emails they've been receiving. This experience highlights the true value of attending conferences: Personal Connection: Putting a face to a name strengthens relationships and builds trust. Immediate Solutions: Quick, in-person interactions can resolve issues and answer questions more efficiently. Client Appreciation: Hearing firsthand how much clients value our service is incredibly rewarding.Conferences provide an invaluable opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Looking forward to more such interactions! #Conferences #Networking #ClientRelations #ProfessionalGrowth

Did you know that I run a very unique... 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 Typically, networking training workshops aren’t very effective because attendees 1) may already know one another; and 2) most people are uncomfortable striking up a conversation with a stranger, especially when they are trying to develop business --> 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆! What we do is 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁 by making it possible for even the most introverted people feel comfortable in this highly interactive and 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Not only are participants learning a new skill, they’re actually 𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 by the time we’re done.  𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁! rbourn@downsetlead.com / (443) 286-9109

Did you know that I run a very unique... 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 Typically, networking training workshops aren’t very effective because attendees 1) may already know one another; and 2) most people are uncomfortable striking up a conversation with a stranger, especially when they are trying to develop business --> 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆! What we do is 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁 by making it possible for even the most introverted people feel comfortable in this highly interactive and 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Not only are participants learning a new skill, they’re actually 𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 by the time we’re done. 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁! rbourn@downsetlead.com / (443) 286-9109