Elaine Rodriguez – Retreat, Reap, Repeat: How to Become a Retreat Rock Star and Amplify Your Business

Elaine Rodriguez – Retreat, Reap, Repeat: How to Become a Retreat Rock Star and Amplify Your Business

by | Sep 11, 2023 | Monthly Events, Upcoming Events

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*Please note the start time, as well as venue for in-person attendance.
This event offers a virtual and in-person option.

 

Friday, October 6, 2023

 

 

Connections & Networking: 9:00 to 9:30 am
Business Development Program: 9:30 am to 12:30
Lunch: 12:30 to 1:00
Members Only Mastermind Session: 1:00 to 2:00 pm

*Doors will open at 9:00 am for networking at the venue.


Location:

Keller Williams Realty St. Louis
1717 Hidden Creek Court
St. Louis, MO 63131

 

OR…

 

via Zoom

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Warning: You are going to wish you were in Bali by the end of this program!  

Retreats offer an inspiring launchpad to focus and create impact through your work and expertise, while also building brand loyalty, growing your business, and increasing your profits – who doesn’t want that? 

Retreat planner and keynote speaker, Elaine Rodriguez will show you how to plan, fill, and execute your own retreats – no matter what stage of your career you’re in and who your clientele is. Within a year, you can be running your retreat in Bali, St. Louis, or any other inspiring location around the world. 

Join us on October 6 to learn the ins and outs of planning retreats that will draw more people to your business and leave your attendees begging for more of what you have to offer!

Key takeaways:

  • How to pick the ideal location and create the perfect itinerary to maximize the power and lasting effect of your retreat theme.
  • Marketing techniques that will fill your retreat and draw new clients to your business.
  • Post-retreat services you can offer that will keep clients engaged and have you profiting from your retreat long after it’s over. 

Mark your calendar and reserve your spot today!

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SPEAKER BIO:

 

A 14-year veteran of the travel industry, Elaine has impacted the lives of travelers from all over the world through tour directing, tour planning, and now as a retreat planner for speakers, coaches, and facilitators through her company Essential Retreat Experts. Elaine keynotes on customer service, leadership, and teamwork, using her stories from her time on the road to inform – and entertain – her audiences. 

 

August 11: Sima Dahl – Personal Branding for Speakers: How to Generate Demand for You & Your Expertise

August 11: Sima Dahl – Personal Branding for Speakers: How to Generate Demand for You & Your Expertise

by | Jul 11, 2023 | Monthly Events, Upcoming Events

*Please note the start time, as well as venue for in-person attendance.
This event offers a virtual and in-person option.

 

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Friday, August 11, 2023

 

Connections & Networking: 9:00 to 9:30 am
Business Development Program: 9:30 am to 12:30
Lunch: 12:30 to 1:00
Members Only Mastermind Session: 1:00 to 2:00 pm

*Doors will open at 9:00 am for networking at the venue.


Location:

Keller Williams Realty St. Louis
1717 Hidden Creek Court
St. Louis, MO 63131

 

OR…

 

via Zoom

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

 

In this energizing program, international keynote speaker and corporate trainer Sima Dahl, CSP, AS, and MBA, will show you how to increase your visibility, improve your memorability, and create more opportunities to share your expertise. Sima has shown thousands of difference-makers around the world how to increase their Sway Factor™, her term for the degree to which your behavior, online and off, generates demand for who you are and what you do. In this hands-on program, you’ll learn three simple personal branding hacks every go-getter can practice in just minutes a week to stand out, stay relevant, and be in demand.

Key Take-Aways – as a participant, you will learn how to:

 

  • Apply the Sway Factor™ personal branding model to achieve your speaking aspirations
  • Create personal brand champions from the moment you say hello
  • Use your digital footprint to stay top of mind with everyone you meet
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SPEAKER BIO:

 

Sima Dahl, CSP, AS, and MBA, is an international speaker and branding visionary who will revolutionize the way you think about the business of personal brands. Her experience as an award-winning marketer paved the way for Sway Factor™, a progressive mindset that empowers professionals to stand out, stay relevant, and be in demand. With bold candor, unfiltered honesty, and her signature charismatic style, Sima has traveled from Boston to Budapest to show organizations and their staff how to drive sales, attract top talent, increase employee retention, and market themselves.

Whether she’s keynoting, delivering corporate training, presenting a virtual workshop, or coaching executives, her passion is palpable. Her clients tend to be forward-thinkers eager to out-hire, out-sell, and out-perform the competition. Associations, smart small businesses, and global enterprises including Allscripts, BMO Harris Bank, CDW, Jones Lang LaSalle, M3 Insurance, Elkay Manufacturing, Orbitz, United Airlines, United Benefit Advisors, and Zebra Technologies rely on Sima to raise their Sway Factor.

Sima is one of 12 percent of speakers worldwide to earn the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association. She is also an Accredited Speaker, an honor conferred by Toastmasters International. As of 2022, there are just 89 speakers on that list and only three women who hold both.

Sima earned a BA in Communications at the University of Illinois where she was an Edmund James Scholar and graduated with honors from DePaul University where she earned her MBA in Management. She lives in Chicago with her heart-husband Bill and their dog, Lolla (Palooza.)

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Julie Holmes – Pivot to Products: How to Productize Your Expertise and Scale Your Business

Julie Holmes – Pivot to Products: How to Productize Your Expertise and Scale Your Business

by | Apr 1, 2023 | Monthly Events, Upcoming Events

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*Please note the start time, as well as venue for in-person attendance.
This event offers a virtual and in-person option.

 

Friday, September 8, 2023

 

 

Connections & Networking: 9:00 to 9:30 am
Business Development Program: 9:30 am to 12:30
Lunch: 12:30 to 1:00
Members Only Mastermind Session: 1:00 to 2:00 pm

*Doors will open at 9:00 am for networking at the venue.


Location:

Keller Williams Realty St. Louis
1717 Hidden Creek Court
St. Louis, MO 63131

 

OR…

 

via Zoom

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Looking to level up your business? Want to serve your clients better, scale your profits, and maybe, just maybe, enjoy more free time? If you said yes, it’s time to dive into the world of productization.

Join Julie Holmes – a global speaker, serial entrepreneur, inventor, and seasoned product strategist – as she guides you through the process of turning your expertise into sought-after products. With a proven methodology that’s successfully served clients and creators worldwide, Julie will walk you through every step of this transformative journey.

From honing in on your target audience to understanding their unique needs and crafting products they’ll adore, Julie’s insider tips will empower you to develop solutions that truly resonate with your audience. Learn to strike the perfect balance of the right products, for the right people, at the right time, and in the right place to set your business up for remarkable growth.

So, ready to convert your know-how into profitable products? This session promises to be a friendly, enriching, and action-packed one brimming with practical strategies and valuable insights. See you there as we journey together towards business success!

Take Aways:
* How to always build the right products for the right people using the Customer Compass 
* Understand the three tiers of products and why you should consider them all 
* Discover the simple, repeatable system for turning your expertise into profitable products
* Walk away with a list of potential products for your own business

Mark your calendar and reserve your spot today!

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SPEAKER BIO:

 

Introducing Julie Holmes, Fellow PSAUKI* – an award-winning speaker, seasoned entrepreneur, and innovative inventor known for crafting products adored by thousands across more than 60 countries. Her creative flair has led to products like SpeakerFlow CRM and Hey Mic! (a pioneering wireless Bluetooth microphone designed specifically for mobile phone videos), as well as dozens of digital products. Together, these have driven hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue, propelling her business and expanding her network exponentially.

An American by birth, Julie has found a second home in the UK, where she continues to inspire, innovate, and create. With her unique blend of wit, wisdom, and an undying passion for entrepreneurship, Julie is a force to be reckoned with in the business world. And let’s not forget her piano-playing, trick-trained dogs that add a dash of memorable charm!

With a proven knack for turning ideas into global successes, Julie Holmes stands as a trusted authority in transforming your dreams into profitable realities, one brilliant product at a time.

*Fellow of the PSAUKI is the UK equivalent of NSA’s CSP

June 2: Mike Rayburn – What You MUST Do! To Turn Your Keynote Into Bookings And Profit

June 2: Mike Rayburn – What You MUST Do! To Turn Your Keynote Into Bookings And Profit

by | Apr 1, 2023 | Monthly Events

Register Today

*Please note the change in start time, as well as venue for in-person attendance.
This event offers a virtual and in-person option.

 

Friday, June 2, 2023

Connections & Networking: 9:00 to 9:30 am
Business Development Program: 9:30 am to 12:30
Lunch: 12:30 to 1:00
Members Only Mastermind Session: 1:00 to 2:00 pm

*Doors will open at 9:00 am for networking at the venue.


Location:

Keller Williams Realty St. Louis
1717 Hidden Creek Court
St. Louis, MO 63131

 

OR…

via Zoom

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

So, you’re a speaker, you want to impact lives, empower people, and make the world a better place… right? How sweet.

You can’t do that sitting at home.

If your calendar is full and your fee is as high as it can get, don’t attend this program. For the rest of us, Mike Rayburn will show how he keeps 50-75 dates/yr booked every year, and how you can use these same tools to fill your calendar. Some tools are common sense. Some you never would have thought of.

You will learn…

*The only four ways you will ever get booked.
*The most important piece of promotional material to fill your calendar.
*Everything you need to know to get speakers bureaus excited about you.
*The 4 philosophies you MUST adopt to get booked often.
*What a speaker showcase is and how to get bookings from a showcase.
*How to speak for free and make lots of money.
*The one thing you must have and do which will guarantee your calendar to be full, your impact to be high, and your income to soar!

So, join us on June 2nd for this impactful program on how to fill your speaking calendar and grow your speaking business!

Mark your calendar and reserve your spot today!

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SPEAKER BIO:

 

Mike Rayburn is a keynote artist known for his skilled use of guitar and comedy in delivering presentations on innovation and peak performance for corporations and associations worldwide. He’s presented two TED Talks, headlined Carnegie Hall multiple times, and performs regularly in his home of Las Vegas. Mike is also Artist In Residence at High Point University. Mike created the Virtuoso Community, providing free resources for people dedicated to achieving life mastery. Join by signing Mike’s email list: http://www.mikerayburn.com.

Mike Rayburn has performed more than 5,000 presentations over the past 30 years in 20 countries, five continents, in nearly every venue imaginable including corporate events, theaters, comedy clubs, colleges, bars, churches, stadiums, pool halls, warships, sidewalks, the median of Interstate 287, a hospital psyche ward, and a dock in Aruba.

Fun ways Mike lives his message of innovation and performance…

  • Mike did the first-ever cross-country concert tour on bicycle, pedaling 4010 miles, doing 31 concerts from San Diego to Coney Island.
  • Mike arranged and performed the first-ever guitar duet of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony with a hologram of himself live on stage.
  • Mike has sold over over 300,000 CDs/DVDs, w/no record deal.
  • Mike was voted “America’s Campus Entertainer of the Year” three times in 4 years.
  • Mike just learned to surf. He’s 52.
  • Mike is winner of the Harry Chapin Award for Humanitarian Endeavors – past winners include President Jimmy Carter and Jackson Browne.
  • Mike was a staff songwriter for Sony Music Publishing in Nashville.
  • Mike took 3rd place in his age group in the YMCA’s “World’s Biggest Run 5K…” and he’s flat-footed!