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Business Building Bootcamp

Below is some information about event in which I am able to offer a 70% discount.

Business Building Bootcamp

Host: Sales Results, Inc.

Date: September 14, 2010

Time: 8:30am-12:30pm or 1-5pm

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare Airport, 2930 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL

Cost: $59 (normally costs $200 but use discount code "SR59" to get a 70% discount)

For more information and to register, go to Business Bootcamp 

One of the top networkers and business coaches in the Chicagoland area is a co-presenter at an upcoming Business Building Bootcamp on September 14th.  He is not only a dynamic speaker, but has helped thousands of professional service professionals to improve their business development and networking skills. He has generously offered to give a 70% discount to his program to my entire network of friends and business associates. 

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Strategies to Accelerate Business Growth - 7/23 - New Panelist & Less Than 1 Week Away!

As a reminder, I am moderating the below entrepreneur panel discussion on 7/23. We have added a new panelist as well.

In this panel discussion, hear first hand from a panel of successful entrepreneurs on how to build a more efficient business by using various strategies to accelerate business growth.

This discussion is for any business owner or professional service provider looking to increase their sales or books of business.

• Create a Competitive Advantage
• Building the Right Sales Team
• Getting more Quality Introductions
• Prospecting Techniques
• Time Management
• Marketing Message and Sales
• Importance of a CRM system 

After the discussion, guests will be able to participate in a Q&A session with the panelists. Open networking will take place before and after the panel discussion so you can interact with other entrepreneurs. 

Expert Panel: 

• Rick Mazursky, President, The Executives Profit 
• Murrel Karsh, President, Windy City Fieldhouse 
• Jim Klein, Director of Sales, Sales Results, Inc. 
• Joanne Sherman, Founderm Cookies By Joey

Moderator: Jason Jacobsohn - AEGIS Professional Services 

Title: Strategies to Accelerate Business Growth 

Date: July 23, 2010 

Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m. 

Location: 120 N. LaSalle Street, 11th Floor Conference Room, Chicago 

Registration: $20 (includes continental breakfast) 

Sponsors: The Executives Profit and American Chartered Bank 

Contact: Andrea at 847-317-9296 or andrea@theexecutivesprofit.com 

For more information and to register, go to The Executives Profit.

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Entrepreneurial Panel Discussion on 7/23 - Strategies to Accelerate Business Growth

Below is information regarding an upcoming panel discussion that I will be moderating.

In this panel discussion, hear first hand from a panel of successful entrepreneurs on how to build a more efficient business by using various strategies to dramatically accelerate business growth. 

After the discussion, guests will be able to participate in a Q&A session with the panelists. Open networking will take place before and after the panel discussion so you can interact with other entrepreneurs. 

Expert Panel: 

• Rick Mazursky, President, The Executives Profit 
• Murrel Karsh, President, Windy City Fieldhouse
• Jim Klein, Director of Sales, Sales Results, Inc. 

Moderator: Jason Jacobsohn - AEGIS Professional Services 

Title: Strategies to Accelerate Business Growth 

Date: July 23, 2010 

Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m. 

Location: 120 N. LaSalle Street, 11th Floor Conference Room, Chicago 

Registration: $20 (includes continental breakfast) 

Sponsors: The Executives Profit and American Chartered Bank 

Contact: Andrea at 847-317-9296 or andrea@theexecutivesprofit.com 

For more information and to register, go to The Executives Profit.

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Entrepreneurial Panel Discussion on 6/24 - Supercharge Your Sales

Below is information about an upcoming panel discussion that I am moderating. 

In this panel discussion, hear first hand from a panel of successful entrepreneurs on how to build a more efficient business by using various strategies to dramatically accelerate business growth. 

After the discussion, guests will be able to participate in a Q&A session with the panelists. Open networking will take place before and after the panel discussion so you can interact with other entrepreneurs. 

Expert Panel: 

• Jim Klein, Sales Results 
• Murrel Karsh, Windy City Fieldhouse 
• Bill McHenry, Entrepreneur Sales and Marketing 

Moderator: Jason Jacobsohn - AEGIS Professional Services 

Title: Supercharge Your Sales: Strategies to Dramatically Accelerate Business Growth 

Date: June 24, 2010 

Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m. 

Location: 120 N. LaSalle Street, 11th Floor Conference Room, Chicago 

Registration: $20 (includes continental breakfast) 

Sponsors: The Executives Profit and American Chartered Bank 

Contact: Andrea at 847-317-9296 or andrea@theexecutivesprofit.com 

For more information and to register, go to Supercharge Sales

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Entrepreneurial Panel Discussion - Marketing Strategies to Kick your Business into High Gear

Below is information about an upcoming event in which I will be moderating:

In this panel discussion, hear first hand from a panel of successful entrepreneurs about various ways to grow your business by using a variety of marketing techniques.

The discussion will be interactive and include some of the following topics:

- Social Media
- Public Relations
- Online Marketing
- Print Marketing
- TV Marketing
- Search Engine Optimization
- Integrated marketing

After the discussion, guests will be able to participate in a Q&A session with the panelists. Open networking will take place before and after the panel discussion so you can interact with other entrepreneurs

Expert Panel:
- Kenny Mazursky - Down to Earth Marketing, LLC
- Dave Culver - Forward Momentum, LLC
- CD Vann - Sohobiztube.com
- Jeffrey Weber - RiverStar Software

Moderator: Jason Jacobsohn - AEGIS Professional Services

Title: Marketing Strategies to Kick your Business into High Gear
Date: May 27, 2010
Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Location: 120 N. LaSalle Street, 11th Floor Conference Room, Chicago
Registration: $20 (includes continental breakfast)
Sponsors: The Executives Profit and American Chartered Bank
Contact: Andrea at 847-317-9296 or andrea@theexecutivesprofit.com

For more information and to register, go to http://epmarketing.eventbrite.com

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Chicago Entrepreneurial Panel Discussion - Leveraging Technology - 4/29

Below are details about an upcoming event in which I will be moderating.

In this panel discussion, hear first hand from a panel of successful entrepreneurs and experts on how to build a more efficient business by leveraging technology. In today's environment, businesses need to be nimble and quick to adopt new technologies in order to grow and keep up with their competition.

The discussion will be interactive and include some of the following topics:

• Cloud Computing
• CRM Systems
• Outsourcing technology
• Security
• Customized software
• Web/mobile applications
• Project management
• Infrastructure Development/Integration

After the discussion, guests will be able to participate in a Q&A session with the panelists. Open networking will take place before and after the panel discussion so you can interact with other entrepreneurs.

Expert Panel:

• George Burciaga – SmartTECHS.net
• Adam Caplan – Model Metrics
• Steven Hamburg - Eclipsecurity
• Eric Nejman - Vitruvian Solutions

Moderator: Jason Jacobsohn - AEGIS Professional Services

Title: Leveraging Technology to Build a More Efficient Business
Date: April 29, 2010
Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Location: 120 N. LaSalle Street, 11th Floor Conference Room, Chicago
Registration: $20 (includes continental breakfast)
Hosts: The Executives Profit and American Chartered Bank
Contact: Andrea at 847-317-9296 or andrea@theexecutivesprofit.com

For more information and to register, go to http://businesstech.eventbrite.com

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Business Owner Academy - DePaul's Coleman Center

The Coleman Entrepreneurial Center at DePaul University just launched the Business Owner Academy. Below are some details about this new program:

Course Curriculum

• Are designed exclusively for business owners, and taught by current/former entrepreneurs who have "been there, done that"
• Integrate hands-on activities and homework that immediately apply to your business
• Incorporate peer-to-peer learning for students to share experiences, challenges, and accountability

Eligibility

• Designed for owners of companies generating $500,000 to $25 million in annual revenue

Spring 2010 Courses

• Modern Marketing: Engaging New Customers with New Media & New Technologies
• Finance for the Non-Financial Business Owner: Becoming as Smart as Your Banker & CFO
• Advisory Boards:  Build Accountability, Leverage Connections, and Benefit from Experience
• Harvesting, Transitioning, and Moving On: The Five Steps to Life After Your Business

Tuition

• Tuition for Business Owner Academy courses includes Classic Membership, course materials and refreshments.
• DePaul Alumni save 10% off tuition.

Watch this Sneak Peek Video

Business Owner Academy - Sneak Peek from Coleman Center on Vimeo.

Chicago Entrepreneurial Panel Discussion on 3/31 - Hiring for Growth

I will be moderating the following upcoming panel discussion.

In this panel discussion, hear first hand from a panel of experts on the importance of having the right team in place to enable your company to grow and succeed. The panel is comprised of four successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals.
The discussion will be interactive and include some of the following topics:

• Importance of a Solid Management Team
• Recruiting for Growth
• Evaluating your Team
• Retaining Talent in a Competitive Market
• Leveraging Employment Agreements/Contracts

Expert Panel Includes:

• Rick Mazursky - The Executives Profiit
• Sari Klein - Team Discovery
• Charles Krugel - Human Resources Attorney & Counselor
• Tom Gorman - Entrepreneurial Design, Inc.

Moderator: Jason Jacobsohn - AEGIS Professional Services

Title: Recruiting, Hiring and Harnessing the Right Talent for Growth
Date: March 31, 2010
Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Location: 120 N. LaSalle Street, 11th Floor Conference Room, Chicago
Registration: $20 (includes continental breakfast)
Sponsors: The Executives Profit and American Chartered Bank
Contact: Andrea at 847-317-9296 or andrea@theexecutivesprofit.com

For more information and to register, click here.

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Leverage Business Forum in Chicago - March 18 - Reminder

As a reminder, I will be speaking at the below conference for those of you in the Chicago area.

LEVERAGE is about evolving your business through smart strategy.

In this interactive workshop for business leaders, you'll learn specific, detailed concepts to build a solid foundation for long-term growth--all while improving your business results today.

With individual sessions on best practices in Finance, Sales/Marketing, Leadership and People Management, Process, and Compliance, every business leader will walk away with some powerful to-dos, as well as worthwhile connections with other like-minded business leaders.

Expert Panel Includes:

• Glenn Turner, Leadership Consultant, LDG Consulting
• Kristi Daeda, Marketing Strategist, Twin Sparks Consulting
• Jason Jacobsohn, Director of Venture Development, AEGIS Professional Services
• Scott Jessup, Owner, Whitfield Consulting
• Mario Feijoo, Vice President, Elite Accounting and Business Services

Title: Leverage Business Forum
Date: March 18, 2010
Time: 8:30am-12:00pm
Location: Holiday Inn Express Palatine, 1550 E. Dundee Rd, Palatine
Cost: $25 pre-registration, $35 at door

For more information and to register, go to Leverage Business Forum.

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As a reminder, I will be speaking at the below conference for those of you in the Chicago area.

LEVERAGE is about evolving your business through smart strategy.

In this interactive workshop for business leaders, you'll learn specific, detailed concepts to build a solid foundation for long-term growth--all while improving your business results today.

With individual sessions on best practices in Finance, Sales/Marketing, Leadership and People Management, Process, and Compliance, every business leader will walk away with some powerful to-dos, as well as worthwhile connections with other like-minded business leaders.

Expert Panel Includes:

• Glenn Turner, Leadership Consultant, LDG Consulting
• Kristi Daeda, Marketing Strategist, Twin Sparks Consulting
• Jason Jacobsohn, Director of Venture Development, AEGIS Professional Services
• Scott Jessup, Owner, Whitfield Consulting
• Mario Feijoo, Vice President, Elite Accounting and Business Services

Title: Leverage Business Forum
Date: March 18, 2010
Time: 8:30am-12:00pm
Location: Holiday Inn Express Palatine, 1550 E. Dundee Rd, Palatine
Cost: $25 pre-registration, $35 at door

For more information and to register, go to Leverage Business Forum.

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Leverage Business Forum in Chicago - March 18

Below are details about an upcoming forum. I will speaking about funding your business for growth.

LEVERAGE is about evolving your business through smart strategy.

In this interactive workshop for business leaders, you'll learn specific, detailed concepts to build a solid foundation for long-term growth--all while improving your business results today.

With individual sessions on best practices in Finance, Sales/Marketing, Leadership and People Management, Process, and Compliance, every business leader will walk away with some powerful to-dos, as well as worthwhile connections with other like-minded business leaders.

Expert Panel Includes:

• Glenn Turner, Leadership Consultant, LDG Consulting
• Kristi Daeda, Marketing Strategist, Twin Sparks Consulting
• Jason Jacobsohn, Director of Venture Development, AEGIS Professional Services
• Scott Jessup, Owner, Whitfield Consulting
• Mario Feijoo, Vice President, Elite Accounting and Business Services

Title: Leverage Business Forum
Date: March 18, 2010
Time: 8:30am-12:00pm
Location: Holiday Inn Express Palatine, 1550 E. Dundee Rd, Palatine
Cost: $25 pre-registration, $35 at door

For more information and to register, go to Leverage Business Forum.

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