Pitching and Selling:

How to pitch yourself

and start the selling process

Thursday, August 6

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The Producer's Club
358 West 44th Street

Event is only $10 for meetup members if you sign up in advance (normally $35)

http://pitchingandselling1.eventbrite.com/?discount=fearlessfriend

Have you ever missed out on a great job or lost a sale because you said the wrong thing? Learn to promote yourself with confidence and authenticity and never miss another opportunity because you didn't know what to say or came off the wrong way.

You will receive some tips about how to create a customized sales strategy so you can get yourself in the driver's seat, increase your sales and make more money!

In this seminar you will learn:

Why women and men pitch differently and how to use that to your advantage
The secret 4 step formula for creating a concise, relevant pitch for ANY situation
Easy ways to gain confidence when promoting yourself
How to focus on ONE thing so you can draw your audience in
How to craft the perfect pitch that you'll be able to deliver in just 15 seconds!
You'll leave with a pitch that you can start using that night!

You will also learn

What is your sales process?
How to design your daily activities to make more sales
When to ask for the business... and get it!
Tips on using social media in sales

We can help you inspire success!

Your Presenters:

Laura Allen is the Co-Founder of 15secondpitch.com. She's been written about in Adweek, The Financial Times, Crain's New York Business and the Wall Street Journal. She's an experienced teacher and businesswoman. Using her own techniques, she once closed a $5 million deal on a cold call!

Valerie Gurka is the Founder/CEO of Inspire Solutions LLC. She has an extensive background in sales strategy and corporate management at financial services firms. She has built teams and presented hundreds of workshops and training sessions. She was formerly the First Vice President of Sales Strategy at TD Ameritrade and has received #1 Ranking in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine.

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO 70% CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.

(Somehow, standing on a rooftop in Brooklyn with an umbrella and thundershowers doesn't sound as much fun as the original "watch the sunset" idea!!!!)

We'll keep you posted about future events though!!

Check out our new web site at http://www.fearlessbusiness.com

We will be holding our second rooftop networking event in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY. Enjoy breathtaking panorama of New York City while enjoying complimentary wine. Bring your business cards so you can pass them around. Or just sit, chat and enjoy the view.

This is a small intimate event. We're going to start this event small and if it catches on, we'll build it up over time.

Register Here:
http://williamsburgrooftop2.eventbrite.com

What a great way to make connections with others!

This event is at 3:00 in the afternoon on a Friday for several reasons:
1) Most of you are self employed and should be able to schedule time for this during the day
2) It's a great excuse to start happy hour a little early, but with a true business purpose
3) The weather and view will be perfect at that time

This is an exclusive event and private residence, so once you RSVP, you will get an email with the exact address and directions. But for your information, the event is located just 2 stops away fom Manhattan on the "L" train. (Lorimer stop).

Space is limited so please don't forget to register.

Hope to see you there!
Valerie

FALL KICKOFF AFTER WORK PARTY
Wine Tasting, Fashion and Live Music

Friday, September 19
6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
REBEL NYC
251 W 30th St (7th/8th Aves)

$11 in advance http://www.eventbrite.com/event/168275316
$20 at the door (if available)

SIGN UP NOW
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/168275316
Event will sell out!

Party Details:
* Discounted wine with tasting notes
* Complimentary cheese platters
* Exciting Fashion show by Hillary Flowers and her beautiful models
* Two live party bands playing original, pop and rock music
* Free demo CD
* Complimentary dessert pies sponsored by Tootie Pie Company
* Complimentary admission to After-Party at Touch, with sponsored bar
* 200 fun, friendly and successful New York professionals

This event is sponsored by:

Planet Girl is an original band featuring singer/songwriter Valerie Gurka. She will sample six of her original high-energy retro-pop songs at the event. You will also receive a free demo CD at the event.

Classic Elements is a cover band that plays exciting cover music by The Police, Queen, Donna Summer, Wild Cherry, Aretha Franklin and more. Featuring Mary Hanley, Tony Novarro, Fernando Menendez, Valerie Gurka and Carlos Cabrales.

Hillary Flowers is a designer who creates women's one of a kind, reconstructed vintage and contemporary glam clothing and jewelry. Her collectible collection can be purchased at her exclusive shop in the Lower East Side. Hillary is a multi-talented artist who has produced more than 25 original fashion events for various clients. She artfully coordinates models, make up artists, hair stylists, photographers, video and press for each event that she produces.

Tootie Pie Co. is a national distributor of high-end dessert pies. It offers various pies, including apple, peach, cherry, blackberry, blueberry, pecan, buttermilk, chocolate-pecan, coconut supreme, lemon velvet and heavenly chocolate. The company markets its products directly to consumers through its www.tootiepieco.com web site, phone orders and in-store sales. Tootie Pie Company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Boerne, Texas.

Manhattan Wine Group is a social organization for wine enthusiasts. If you are interested in learning more about wine in a fun, non-intimidating atmosphere with other like-minded individuals then look no further. Founded by an employee at a major investment bank who realized that knowledge of wine is a great asset for entertaining clients, The Manhattan Wine Group was born with the help of a good circle of friends and the internet.

New York Planet is a social calendar and resource of events for people who love NYC entertainment. If you love social events, meeting new people and great performances, then join us for a New York Planet event.

Cris A.C. is a web site which helps you be informed of some of the hottest parties in NYC, many of which will include VIP passes to events that would normally be hard to get into.

CassWorld is a social web portal. The purpose of CassWorld is to make the world a happier place to live. CassWorld has a membership of thousands of self-made, educated, compassionate professionals who are interested in receiving invitations to diverse social events and special offers of products and services from companies who cater to our market.

I'd like to invite you to an office wine and cheese networking event on Thursday, June 26. It will take place in the trendy and fashionable Flatiron District, in my office with breathtaking views of New York City. We will enjoy wine and cheese, and we will have an opportunity to network and make connections. Bring your business cards. This is a free event, but RSVP is required.

Hope to see you there!

Valerie