Crafting Your Personal Networking Pitch
December 16, 2022
Creating YOUR Pitch We recently attended a conference in D.C., we were lucky enough to be asked to speak at, and we caught a session
Creating YOUR Pitch We recently attended a conference in D.C., we were lucky enough to be asked to speak at, and we caught a session
Instead of cold-messaging on LinkedIn, we recommend spending time building your network in a thoughtful and strategic way. If you’re early on in your career,
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The latest tool in PR pros’ toolboxes is the invite-only social networking app, Clubhouse. People are going crazy to get access to find out what
This blog comes directly from Kim! In the past few months, I have been solicited multiple times through LinkedIn, email or phone. These individuals always
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So, most people will tell you that they love building relationships with their clients, but we actually do. We have the best clients and honestly,
Our people are by far our most valued asset. We have the best team! Culture, after all, is our favorite and most overused buzz word,
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Welcome to another edition of Your Biz, Your Town! On last week’s show, we featured three amazing local businesses who are doing awesome things in
For as long as LinkedIn has been around, it seems that many professionals are still a little unsure of what it is, how it should
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Last week, we sent web director Rebecca Dutcher and content director Lindsay Patton-Carson to the fifth annual Indiana Conference for Women. So, what’s a Grand
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Disclaimer: We want to make clear that this post does not address the recent, terrifying news of Kim Kardashian’s robbery. That is really shitty and
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It’s Thursday, so we are throwing it back a year and rebirthing one of our most famous blogs, Life on the Interwebs: Creating Digital Relationships.
I started out writing a blog on networking and getting involved…but then I said screw it. I’m tired. I want a nap not another networking
“Do you blog?” is the first thing a communications firm will likely ask you or recommend to you when you ask how to get more
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Okay, so perhaps one of my longer blog titles…but admit it, pretty catchy. I don’t know how to even begin relating or explaining to all
This afternoon, I will be presenting to the Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women organization on Marketing on a Shoestring Budget. This is one of my
I just recently read an article on Entrepreneur.com on the differences between networking and connecting. Read the full article here. It dawned on me that
Dear Small Business Owner: There are companies thriving in this economy, including many small businesses. In a highly competitive market, effective marketing can make a
You’re a small business and money is tight (or non-existent), so what do you do to increase your company’s visiblity? Here are a few tips
I can’t think of a better way to end the last day in 2010 than another segment of “Your Biz, Your Town’ with Shelley Irwin
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The Month for Love, Fun, and NETWORKING:Business professionals, are you looking for something fun to do, while still keeping warm? Below is a snap shot
Today I had the pleasure of speaking on personal brand at the Grand Rapids Young Professional’s Personal Growth Series. The topic – “Building Your Personal
Great segment this morning of “Your Biz, Your Town” on WGVU’s Morning Show with Shelley Irwin (95.3 & 88.5 FM). On the segment we welcomed
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