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Milwaukee Upcoming events;
Mequon Mastermind Alliance Fri Aug 17th @ 8:30 AM
Fiddleheads Coffee Cafe 10530 North Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI (map)
Mequon Masterminds is a business networking group that meets every other Friday from 8:30-9:45am. Imagine a group of like-minded professionals who truly work together to…
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LinkedIn Hands On Workshop for Beginners or Intermediate Fri Aug 17th @ 10:00 AM
Verde Eco Boutique 10510 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI (map)
LinkedIn Hands On Workshop for Beginners/Intermediate Users Friday August 17th, 2012 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Verde Eco Boutique; 10510 N Port Washington Rd Mequon,… more
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A Woman’s Journey- FridayFunNight ~ 7 Ways Women Can Stay SAFE While Traveling! Friday, August 17, 2012 @ 6:00 PM Best Western Midway 1005 S Moorland Road, Brookfield (just south of I-94 Brookfield, WI) http://www.thebeautifulwomen.org/events/45851862/
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Friday, Aug. 17, the Milwaukee Art Museum will host its monthly MAM After Dark from 5 p.m. to midnight. The event, presented by Northwestern Mutual Foundation, will revolve around Hometown Hoedown and will include live folk music, beer and ice cream samples, a DJ, a photo booth, a gallery talk and more. Admission is free for museum members, $6 in advance and $12 at the door. To purchase tickets and find more information, visit http://mam.org/afterdark/. This is always a great event!!
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Networking 101 Mon Aug 20th @ 9:00 AM
Fresh Eco Cafe and Juice Bar 10994 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI (map)
Networking 101, with Business Matchmakers, Karin Conway and Larry Bain Monday from 9-11am This will be a hands-on course that will help answer any questions you have… Learn more
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Monday, Aug. 20, the Wauwatosa Chamber Golf Outing will welcome golfers to the Brown Deer Park Golf Course, 7625 N. Range Line Rd. in Milwaukee. Open to foursomes and individual golfers. Proceeds benefit the Wauwatosa Chamber. Info; http://tosachamber.org/.
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Tuesday, Aug. 21, Trends in Customer Satisfaction Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. Discussion about customers’ changing needs and behaviors. Guest speakers Steve Mura and Dwayne Norton. MMAC Offices – Wisconsin Room, 756 N. Milwaukee St. Ste. 400. 7:30 to 9 a.m. $20 MMAC members/ $40 non-members. Information; www.mmac.org.
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Tuesday, Aug. 21, Waukesha County Business Alliance – Networking After 5 Mix, Mingle & Fly- with Waukesha County elected officials and state representatives. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Crites Field, 2525 Aviation Dr. in Waukesha. Cost $15. Register/info; www.waukesha.org.
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Waukesha Health Enthusiasts Wed Aug 22nd @ 11:30 AM
Good Harvest Market 1850 Meadow Ln., Pewaukee, WI (map)
Waukesha Health enthusiasts 11:30am — 1:00pm (11:30-noon eat and mingle, noon-1pm meeting) Come check out one of the latest additions to the PRO family and invite. =+++++++++++++++++++=
FREE – Join us Friday, August 24th for Coffee Connection. It’s the perfect way to start your Friday and rejuvenate yourself with some delicious coffee and great contacts! Open from 7:30-9:00am so come when you can and leave when you need to. Gravity Connect is located at 305 N Plankinton Avenue, with plenty of street parking available. Please register; http://jotformpro.com/form/21456058219959
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SW Mastermind Alliance @ Bakers Square Fri Aug 24th @ 9:00 AM
Bakers Square Restaurant & Pie 10200 West National Avenue, West Allis, WI (map)
PRO South West Alliances Mastermind Meeting This group is affiliated with PRO Alliance Resources, and is a Mastermind style group that has exclusive positions based on… Learn more This Meetup repeats every 2 weeks on Friday
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How to Create Your Own Economy + Business After 5 Networking
Mon Aug 27th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gravity Connect 305 N Plankinton Ave , Milwaukee, WI (map)
PRO Business Networking After 5 with a Special Presentation HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN ECONOMY! With David Behr | Tom Hopkins Trainer (Out Position, Out Communicate and… Learn more
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Gravity Marketing Patio Party – Join us as we celebrate finally finishing our patio after 2 years… and having enough clients to keep us busy enough to put it off! We’re waving goodbye to summer, introducing our clients, partners, and friends, and looking forward to having a good time!
When: Tuesday, August 28th When: 4-7pm Where: Gravity Marketing 305 N Plankinton Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53204 *Please bring a nonperishable food item for Hope House. They are making a huge impact on our city through a variety of important initiatives.
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Funtastic Times Networking Wednesday, August 29th From 5pm – 7pm @ Jackson’s Blue Ribbon Pub 11302 W. Bluemound Rd,Wauwatosa http://funtasticnetwork.com/ $10 at door.
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Smart Reader: Book of Lists 101 August 30, 2012, 8:00am-9:15am Attend this brand new seminar designed to help you get the most out of one of The Business Journal’s most popular features. Get strategies, quick tips and actionable items to help you get more value from The Book of Lists. http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/calendar/ (no charge to attend)
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Wisconsin Business Owners Lunch n Learn at Best Western Midway Brookfield. 11:15-1:30pm
Register on MeetUp; http://www.meetup.com/wisconsin-business-owners/events/44153642/
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St Francis Mastermind Alliance Wed Sep 05th @ 11:30 AM St Francis Brewery/Restaurant 3825 S KK, St Francis , WI (map) St Francis Mastermind Alliance Imagine a group of like-minded professionals who truly work together to help each other increase business, solve difficult issues and… Learn more
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WCTC Women Entrepreneurs’ Speaker Series – Overcoming Adversity
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ WCTC Richard T. Anderson Education Center. 800 Main Street Pewaukee, WI 53072 Fee: $20 (Lunch included)
RSVP Online Required at www.wctcwess.eventbrite.com
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Networking 101 Mon Sep 10th @ 9:00 AM Fresh Eco Cafe and Juice Bar 10994 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI (map)
Networking 101, with Business Matchmakers, Karin Conway and Larry Bain Monday from 9-11am This will be a hands-on course that will help answer any questions you have…
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Waukesha Health Enthusiasts Wed Sep 12th @ 11:30 AM Good Harvest Market 1850 Meadow Ln., Pewaukee, WI (map) Waukesha Health enthusiasts 11:30am — 1:00pm (11:30-noon eat and mingle, noon-1pm meeting) Come check out one of the latest additions to the PRO family and invite… Learn more
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September 28th SE2 Sustainability and Energy Efficiency conference 7am – 7p, The Wisconsin Green Building Alliance 9th Annual SE2 Sustainability and Energy Efficiency conference will be held on Friday, September 28th at UW-Milwaukee. This fast paced, action-packed event has three national keynote speakers and six breakout sessions all covering what is trending now in sustainability and energy efficiency, how professionals are talking about these topics, and what the practical application is for you. http://wgba.shuttlepod.org/SE22012
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Check back to MeetUp frequently to see additional events as they are posted.
Make it a great day! (How can you not? It’s a gorgeous Friday in Milwaukee!)
KMC
Karin Conway
Connections Coach
414-687-9900
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I hope you all had a very Happy Memorial Day! If you did not already, please take a moment to appreciate the sacrifice our veterans made for our freedom. Here’s a list of events where you can learn something new, get the support you need, and make some great new connections.
Tuesday May 29, 2012. 6-8pm Using Technology Using Technology Apps For Your Business –with technology Guru Brian Ehlert. Maybe a few spots left? http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/66112142/
Wednesday May 30, 2012, 5-7pm, PRO After 5 @ Gravity Marketing. We already have 30 registered! Don’t miss this one! http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/64055082/
Thursday May 31, 2012 5-7pm, Funtastic Times Networking Event – Radisson – Wauwatosa
Make Quality Business Connections. Join us in Wauwatosa at this fine Hotel & Restaurant.
WHERE: 2303 North Mayfair Rd. Wauwatosa 53226 (Ideally situated in Wauwatosa on Highway 100 (Mayfair Rd) and North Avenue.) WHEN: Thursday, May 31 – 5:00 to 5:30 Register/ 5:30 to 7:00 Networking. COST: $10 per person at the door. FOOD & DRINK: Appetizers served • Cash Bar
WEBSITE: http://www.funtasticnetwork.com Questions: Dick Deschane; Funtastictimes09@gmail.com 414-517-0663. Mark Boever; mabmortgage@wi.rr.com 414-737-2942.
Friday June 1, 2012 9am-10:30am SW Mastermind Alliance in West Allis http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/dntmmcyqjbcb/
Monday June 4, 2012 Coaching and Accountability Calls. (week 1 of a 6 week session) 7am session; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/66759352/
3:30pm session; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/qjhnxcyqjbgb/
Wednesday June 6, 2012 St Francis MM luncheon 11:30a-1pm RSVP à http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/62138632/
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. WCTC Small Business Connections Networking Group @ Richard T. Anderson Education Center. No cost to attend. RSVP required in advance at www.wctcsbc.eventbrite.com Deadline to Register -June 4 Noon.
Thursday June 7, 2012 9:30-11:30am Dream Boards Class at the Health and energy Center of WI. Wauwatosa. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/qwxnwcyqjbkb/
Thursday June 14, 2012. 8:30am-11:30am. “Thursday Morning Thing” (ask Karin for a special invitation to attend this Business Marketing Event.)
Thursday, June 21st from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Branding your Social Media”
Hosted by: ITT Technical Institute in Germantown and Biz Remedies
W177 N9886 Rivercrest Dr., Ste 200, Germantown, WI 53022
Featuring: Author Wayne Breitbarth
Sign up for “Branding your Social Media” at the ITT Technical Institute in Germantown, WI Thursday, June 21st from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM It’s FREE.
RSVP; Info@BIZremedies.com Join Susan K. Wehrley, author, speaker and CEO of BIZremedies and Author Wayne Breitbarth on how to brand your business and use social media for growth. You will learn the techniques you need to stand out and get business on the fastest growing networks around! Don’t miss it! RSVP NOW! info@BIZremedies.com For more information call 414-581-0449 or visit our website at: http://www.BIZremedies.com
Monday June 25, 2012. Networking 101 with Larry Bain and Karin Conway @ Fresh Eco Café in Mequon. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/dldmwcyqjbhc/
Stay Happy; Stay Connected!
KC
Karin Conway
Connections Coach
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I hope you enjoy this opinion on networking written by Karin Conway, Your Connections Coach, helping you connect to the people and resources you need to succeed.
What Is Networking?
If you asked my husband this question, the IT guy, he would probably give you some long answer about connectivity, systems, servers, data and on and on. But in my world it’s much simpler. My version of networking goes something like this…
Networking is the art of building your sphere of influence through deliberate attempts to connect to other humans and display a definite purpose of helping others. (Notice I didn’t say anything about sales, marketing and all the other things we might normally associate with networking.)
Networking in business is NOT all about perfecting your sales pitch and trying to get in front of as many people as possible to barf a sales pitch on them and hope that something sticks. In my years of experience in business networking, I have experienced far too many of these “regurgitators” who truly don’t know any better. It’s really too bad because most of them are genuinely nice people. It’s just that, for whatever reason, they didn’t learn (or weren’t taught) the true meaning of networking. But, whether the person is nice or not, if they barf on me once, I’m probably not going to give them a chance to do it again.
It is a skill, business networking. So it does take some professionals a little time to mature and figure out the ins and outs. This may be because there are many different networking groups, each with their own style and philosophy of how things should be done. Someone may first be exposed to a rigid group with a long list of rules, a group, for example, that insists on members having a perfectly rehearsed elevator pitch.
While it’s not a bad thing to have your pitch fine-tuned so you sound like you have a clue, I don’t feel your speech should sound rehearsed. I was a part of far too many of these groups in the past and the constant pitch rehearsal bored me.
That said, I like real people. My opinion of people has little to do with how well they rehearsed their elevator speech. When you meet someone for the first time, instead of being very rigid, holding back everything for fear of rejection and hiding behind an elevator speech, why not try opening up and be honest to see what happens?
I think you will find that most people see this as a breath of fresh air and will open up to you and let you into their inner circle that much faster. When you share something personal, you also open up the possibility of finding commonalities with your new business associate.
Who knows, you might even make a new friend. I like to just be me and see how people react. Some are way too tightly wound to handle this. They memorize and rehearse their pitch and that’s all they know. If I schedule a get-to-know-you meeting and the person immediately pulls out all their sales slicks to put on a show for me…the show is over. Sorry! It’s people first, then you can work on the sales and marketing—later, after we get to know each other.
Networking is fun
I get so excited when one of my friends comes to me and says, “Karin, I know you know everybody—who do you know who can help me with….?” It is such a great feeling to be the “connector.” I get to do this a lot simply because I have made it a habit to meet a lot of new people all the time and get to know them personally. If I have a good feeling about you as a person, I probably would trust you to be a service provider for myself or for someone I care about. Since I have a large network of trusted professionals, it’s that much more likely that I can refer business back and forth.
My advice to you
Get to know as many people as you can to hone your networking skills to make connections. This will put you in a different realm. “I see you everywhere” is a line I hear frequently. Since I have so many connections and frequently organize events to bring people together, I’m very active on LinkedIn and other social media sites. Even though I may not have seen someone for the better part of a year, they still see my smiling face online and it keeps me “top of mind.” When they do have a need, I’m the one they think of to ask for help.
If you make a positive habit of getting to know many people, this will happen to you.
Networking…
Involves building your sphere of influence
Is the opportunity to connect with other humans
Involves helping others succeed
Includes sharing something personal to be “real”
Includes finding people you can trust to add to your inner circle
Is all about people
Is great fun because you get to meet new people and learn from them
Networking Is Not…
Regurgitating facts
A sales call
A chance to pitch
A marketing free-for-all
A perfectly rehearsed system
Karin Conway, Your business networking specialist, connecting people and resources for the highest good of all.
For more information on networking visit www.PROAlliances.com.
To find out about networking events in the Milwaukee area visit http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/ (PRO events)
Karin Conway
Connections Coach
PRO Alliance Resources, LLC
http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/ (PRO events)
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You probably already know how much I like to keep professionals informed of what’s going on in the Milwaukee area? I listed a few of the events below and you can always join us at MeetUp.com to find more. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/
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Have More FUN + Take Your Company to the Next Level with Boaz
Thursday 12/8/2011 11:45am-2:30pm.
Held at Herzing University (555 South Executive Drive, Brookfield, WI) Register on MeetUp; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/41435342/
Please welcome internationally known speaker, Boaz. He’s really that good; he only needs one name! Come have Lunch n’ Learn with us!
I have personally experienced Boaz live and in person a year ago. He is an amazing, energetic, charismatic speaker who will get you fired up to make some personal changes to fire up your life! If you have difficulty speaking to or connecting with others, this is the place for you. Or, if you just want to be the best you can be and work on your self-growth to be able to build your business, be at Herzing University on December 8th.
Please check in at 11:45am. Lunch will be served promptly from noon-12:30pm. The presentation will begin at 12:30 and all food cleared out of the way so we can get to work. Please arrive promptly at or before noon, so you don’t miss lunch. We will be serving hot Italian entrees, pasta and sauce, salad, bread, coffee & bottled water.
We have a strict limit of 30 seats for this exclusive engagement. Corporations pay thousands of dollars to have Boaz train and inspire their employees. We have the distinct pleasure to enjoy an inspirational message from Boaz and a delicious lunch for only $20. Register early because this will fill up and I hate to see people miss out because of procrastination. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/41435342/
Here is a small sample of some of his work;
The Tiberias Success Formula
By Boaz Rauchwerger
Step 1: Affirmations. These are statements of goals you desire, written as if they were already accomplished, with an emotion added. If the goal is time-sensitive, set a date. Read your affirmations the first thing each morning and the last thing each night. Set goals that are achievable, reach them and then raise them. Do not analyze the “how.” Just clarify an exciting “why.”
Step 2: The 31-Day Charge. Listen for 2 or 3 minutes to a positive CD, while you get ready in the morning. The first 15 minutes of the day will set your mood for the entire day.
Step 3: Readings. It’s much more productive to familiarize yourself with a few basic human relations techniques, and make them a part of you, than to read many books and not internalize any of them. I recommend “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie and “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. Read just one page each day in each book. When completed, read the books again.
Step 4: Exercise & Eat Right. Take a few minutes, two or three times a week, to get some exercise. Great mental energy is created when you’re in good physical shape. Balanced and controlled eating will help you live longer and healthier.
Step 5: The Fortune Fund. Carry a $100 bill at all times. It will make you feel prosperous. Save some money every day. Get an envelope and put a dollar bill or more in it every day. Stop charging impulsively and place $20 bills around the house.
Step 6: Action. Take some kind of action every day on your most important goal. Small steps, over time, turn into giant leaps.
Check out a video featuring Boaz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnxsLqUXP3Q&feature=youtube_gdata
Register; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/41435342/
Tell your LinkedIn connections about it. http://linkd.in/rQ6cTj If they hear that Boaz was in town and you didn’t invite them, they may never forgive you!
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Networking 101 with Larry Bain and Karin Conway
Monday, December 5, 2011, 9:00 AM
Latte Cafe 13780 W Greenfield Ave # 775, Brookfield, WI (map)
Price: $10.00/per person Regster; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/39488922/
Monday December 5th from 9-11am
This will be a hands-on course that will help answer any questions you have about Networking. Whether you area seasoned vet looking for a refresher course or you are brand new to business ownership and networking. We will cover topics such as: effective places to meet people, in-person networking, proper attire, proper handshakes, online networking, networking etiquette, creating power partners, effective one on one meetings, use of business cards, pay it forward mindset, etc.
Please bring a friend along who could use some networking help. We will limit attendance to 10 participants to allow for a closer interactive experience.
Please register on Meetup if you will attend. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/39488922/
Training held at the beautiful Latte Cafe –Inside Greenbrook Suites, 13780 W Greenfield Ave. Brookfield, WI 53005 (Greenfield and Sunnyslope. From Bluemound, take Sunnyslope south and turn left. From the west take I94 east to Moorland south and east to address. From the south, take Moorland or Sunnyslope north to Greenfield.)
Cost is only $10 for a two hour training session. As always, PRO Alliance Members attend all PRO sponsored events for free. First time guests and business students also enjoy complimentary admission. This class will be offered at various times throughout 2011, approximately every 6weeks.
Please share with your LinkedIn network.
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WCTC Small Business Connections Networking Group Meeting
Richard T. Anderson Education Center 800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI
Wednesday, December 7 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Online Registration Required: www.wctc.edu/smallbizmeeting
Registration Deadline: Monday, December 5 at Noon
Join us for an evening of networking, relationship-building and the ever-popular “Ask the Experts” panel. Come with plenty of questions for our panel of practicing professionals eager to provide you with the answers you need to succeed. (Karin Conway and Larry Bain are on the Panel) Our expert panel will answer your specific questions focused in the areas of small business accounting, technology, marketing/sales and social media/branding. Special thank you to those who attended the September Connections meeting and helped us identify topics for our panel! The event is free, but online registration in advance is required. Please RSVP only if you plan to attend.
Look forward to seeing my friends and colleagues in December!
P.S. As in past years, we want to celebrate the holidays by asking all attendees to make a $10 cash donation at the door to the Salvation Army. We will collect and forward all contributions to a very worthy charity that will put the funds to great use in our community! Visit; www.salvationarmyusa.org for more info!
Russ Roberts
Manager, Small Business Center
Waukesha County Technical College
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011 Wisconsin Business Consortium presents; Lessons From Successful Companies. 7:30am networking, 8:00 program.
Sheraton Brookfield Hotel (Just North of I-94) 375 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI
Includes a continental breakfast. Free event, invite only.
Send RSVP email to Chris Wacker at wbc.rsvp@gmail.com
I have attended WBC events in past and they always deliver an enormous amount of real content for busy professionals in just over an hour.
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Save the date Saturday January 21st HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR
At the Marian Center in Bayview
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I hope to see you out and about soon!
Karin Conway
Connections Coach
414-687-9900
Karin@PROAlliances.com



