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Westside Women’s Networking Mixer

Posted in July 2nd, 2009
Published in Mixers

The Westside Women’s Networking Chapter of Leads Club

invites you


to a networking mixer on Thursday, July 9th from 6 to 8 pm. 

This will be an opportunity for local business people to meet, network and exchange business cards. 

So bring a co-worker, a friend, or come alone but bring plenty of business cards.

So bring a co-worker, a friend, or come alone but bring plenty of business cards.

Wonderful appetizers, prepared by the yacht club’s chef, will be served

Cost: $10.00 per person.

RAFFLE PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN!!!!!

Reservations requested:
e-mail jeanniemkc@gmail.com
Or call Jeannie Schwulst (310) 397-5002

Location

Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club
13589 Mindanao Way, 
Marina del Rey

The club is located at the end of Mindanao Way and next to Burton Chase park.

Plenty of FREE PARKING, just pull up to the entry gate of the club and press the buzzer.


 

Best Business Networking Tip Contest

Posted in June 19th, 2009
Published in Networking Contest

Please share with us your best Networking Tip! 

We’ll be letting our readers vote for the Best Tip and the top two winners will receives a Free copy of "Focused Networking"  the Eight Principals of 21st Century Marketing. 

Post your thought now, winners will be chosen July 17th. 

To your Success!

Lisa

The Generation Test

Posted in June 5th, 2009
THE GENERATION TEST
By Traci Smith
To get started on our journey of Marketing Leads Club to “Gen Y”, it’s probably best if we understand a little more about each of the modern day generations:
1946-1954 (8 years)
  • The Baby Boomers (Boom Generation) were the generation born just after World War II, a time that included a 14-year increase in birthrate worldwide. Baby Boomers in their teen and college years were characteristically part of the 1960s counterculture, but later became more conservative. Have also described as self involved or yuppies.
1955-1964 (10 years)
  • Generation Jones was the heretofore lost generation between the Boomers and GenXers, which has emerged now as a bona fide distinct generation. The election of Barack Obama to the U.S. Presidency created significantly increased awareness of this generation as many prominent sources referred to Obama as specifically a member of Generation Jones.
1965-1979 (14 years)
  • Generation X is the generation born between approximately 1965 to 1979, and connected to the pop culture of the 1980s and 1990s they grew up in. Other names used interchangeably with Reagan Generation, Generation X are 13th Generation and Baby Busters. Most of this generation are children of The Baby Boomers and The Silent Generation. Also know as the “Slacker Generation”. Those born before 1973 spent most of their teen years in the 1980s.
1980-1995 (14 years)
  • Generation Y or "Millennials" are the largest generation in American history.  Born between 1980 and 2000, they are 95 million strong, compared to 78 million Baby Boomers. Generation Y. Also known as the “Trophy Generation” They have been nurtured and pampered, programmed with a slew of activities as children, high performance, high maintenance and “tech” savvy. They believe in their own worth.
 
 
 
Have you figured out which generation category you fall into?  Ok great! Now you may be saying to yourself, well what the heck do I have in common with a Gen Y?  How can I easily communicate with someone that is so much younger or different than me? Well, you probably have a little more in common than you think, especially when it comes to technology.
 
Take the following test and add up your points at the end. You will see that you may have actually “moved up” a few generations and hopefully this will make you feel a little more comfortable with approaching a Gen Y with regards to becoming a part of Leads Club and also marketing your products or services.
The Test
based on a test by Martha Weigel, Harvard & MIT
Do you have your own web page? (1 point)
Have you made a web page for someone else? (2 points)
Do you IM your friends? (1 point)
Do you text your friends? (2 points)
Do you watch videos on YouTube? (1 point)
Do you remix video files from the Internet? (2 points)
Have you paid for and downloaded music from the Internet? (1 point)
Do you know where to download free (illegal) music from the Internet? (2 points)
Do you blog for professional reasons? (1 point)
Do you blog as a way to keep an online diary? (2 points)
Do you communicate with friends on Facebook? (2 points)
Are you on Twitter? (1 point)
Do you use email to communicate with your relatives or business associates?
 (1 point)
Did you text to communicate with your relatives or business associates?
(2 points)
Do you take photos with your phone? (1 point)
Do you share your photos from your phone with your friends? (2 points)
Now add up your points and find your NEW GENERATION!
What’s Your Score?
Tally your points and find out what Generation you are really a part of now!
0-1 point - Baby Boomer
2-6 points - Generation Jones
6- 12 points - Generation X
12 or over - Generation Y
How did you do? Did you surprise yourself with the amount of technology you use? It’s impressive since most of us did not even have a computer in our home growing up, which is completely opposite of Gen Y in most cases. Well give yourself a pat on the back if you jumped up a few generations, you are doing a great job at moving yourself and your business forward with use of modern technology.
 
Next week, I will be discussing some very unique characteristics of Gen Y, giving you incite into why they are who they are, why the act the way they do and how we can utilize this information to attract them to become a member of Leads, because the largest number of new entrepreneurs in our society are members of Gen Y. They are our new target market! 
 
Speaking of marketing, don’t forget to check out Lisa Bentson’s “Focused Networking” book, available on the this site and learn the eight principles of 21st Century Marketing. This book will give you great information that can be used when marketing to anyone, including Gen Y.
 
See you next week…Oh, and if you have a chance, drop me an email with your test results…I would love to see how you scored!
 
Traci Smith
Young Professional Liaison & Chapter Consultant Los Angeles

traci@traciwithatoolbelt.com

Marketing Leads Club To “Gen Y”

Posted in April 23rd, 2009

Leads Club Markets to Gen YAs a Leads Club chapter consultant for Los Angeles and member of the Burbank networking group, two of my most important goals for 2009 are to start new chapters and increase the membership of existing chapters.

I had the opportunity to meet with Lisa Bentson a few months ago and discuss some ideas regarding my goals as well as my observations. Having been a member of several different chapters over the past 10 plus years, the first thing that I have noticed is that I have usually been one of the youngest entrepreneurs in my Leads Club Chapter. This never bothered me and the other members always seem to “take me under their wing”, show me the ropes of their group, act as mentors, and many have even become dear friends.
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Illinois Regional Networking Progressive Luncheon

Posted in April 9th, 2009
Published in Uncategorized

Join Leads Club Members throughout the Illinois Region
For a
Regional Networking Progressive Luncheon!!!

Special Guest - Lisa Bentson, President of Leads Club International

On
Tuesday, April 21
11:30 am - 1:30pm

At
Volare Restaurant
1919 S. Meyers Road, Oak Brook Terrace
(On Meyers Road, 1 Block North of Butterfield Rd)

Cost: In Advance (by April 16th)
- Members - $20, Non-Members - $25
At the Door - Members - $25, Non-Members - $30

For more information and Registration Form Click here

Westside Women Leads Club Mixer

Posted in April 2nd, 2009
Published in Mixers

The Westside Women’s Networking Chapter of Leads Club invites you
to attend a networking mixer!

Bing a Co-Worker, a friend, or Come alone but bring plenty of Business cards!

On
April 9th 2009
from 6-8 PM

At
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club

13589 Mindanao Way,
Marina del rey

The club is located at the end of Mindanao Way, next to Burton Chase park
with plenty of FREE parking,  pull up to the entry gate of the club and press the buzzer

Cost - 15$ per person

Reservations requested:
e-mail jeanniemkc@gmail.com
Or call Jeannie Schwulst (310) 397-5002

2009 Economic Stimulus Package

Posted in April 1st, 2009
Published in Lisa Bentson

Economic Stimulus From Leads Club2009 Economic Stimulus Package….

Leads Club is offering New Members their first month of fees Free!

This allows business owners to begin building lasting relationships with like minded business professionals. 

Where can you get a sales force to promote your business for less than $1.00 a day?

Focused Networking in Manhattan Beach

Posted in March 26th, 2009
Published in Mixers

Leads Club Networking EventDon’t Be a Fool, Promote Your Business at this Fabulous Networking Event

On

Wed, April 1, 2009
6:00pm-8:30pm
Shade Hotel
1221 North Valley Dr
Manhattan Beach, Ca 90266

Leads Club Event Details

Focused Networking in Colorado

Posted in March 23rd, 2009
Published in Mixers

Lisa Bentson Presents Focused Networking in ColoradoPlease join the Colorado Ali Lassen’s Leads Club Members
for an evening of  Building Business Relationships

On
Wed, April 22, 2009

Special Guest - Lisa Bentson, President of Leads Club International. she will be on hand to sign a copy of her new book "Focused Networking"

Refreshments will be provided by the Colorado Leads Club

“Focused Networking” the Book….has arrived!

Posted in January 8th, 2009
Published in Lisa Bentson

It is with great pride and pleasure that I announce my first book, "Focused Networking".

In a tough economic climate, success is all about  Relational Marketing.  Learn the Eight Principles of 21st Century Marketing and experience greater success in business and life.   My favorite Chapter is:  "Once is Not Enough",  building business through building friendships. 

Do you have questons about Networking and building your business?  If so, please leave a comment!