Our Experts for 2010

Our "Ask the Expert" Program started in February of 2008 and has grown in popularity over the past two years. As a member of our online community, you can access the monthly calls for free and listen to the replay of each call for a full week once it's complete. (Join our community by signing up for our newsletter over there to your right).

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“Thanks for lining up another awesome year!”
Kathleen Rogers, Founder, Set to a Tea

Here is a list of speakers and topics for our 2010 "Ask the Expert" calls.

Wednesday, January 20th at 9:00 am Pacific/12:00 noon Eastern
"Detox Your Inbox” with Krista Green

* Processing Your Inbox and Time Management
* Getting Out of Backlog
* Improving Response Time
* Extracting and Archiving Info from E-mail

Krista Green is an author, speaker, TV show host, and entrepreneur – named by Calgary Inc. magazine as one of their “Top 40 Under 40” outstanding young business professionals. Her first company, Organized for Life, went on to become the first professional organizing franchise system worldwide – and the first employer in the industry in Canada, with three locations – in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. Krista is a Speaker and Coach in the organizing industry, and in the spring of 2008 released a 4-Disc Audio Program for Professional Organizers entitled,  'How to Grow, Brand, and Market Your Organizing Business and Sell Your Organizing Services.'

Wednesday, February 17th at 9:00 am Pacific/12:00 noon Eastern
"Go for No" with Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz

*  How to reprogram the way you think about failure & rejection
*  Strategies for using this philosophy
*  How to use 'go for no' with your team (and be a great Go for No! Leader)

Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz are owners of Courage Crafters, Inc. and the creators of a ground breaking business building strategy called, Go for No! Through their book "Go for No!", learning materials and speaking they have made it their mission to spread the “power of no.” Their philosophies have been embraced by people and teams in direct selling and network marketing to rave reviews and amazing results.

Wednesday, March 17th at 9:00 am Pacific/12:00 noon Eastern
Build an Effective Online Presence that Feels Right! with Karen Clark

*  Use your company website to attract new customers team members through ethical online promotion.
*  Honor your values and the mission of your company while building an online presence.
*  Use your time wisely online, while working your “in real life” business first and foremost.
*  Use your online presence to create and enhance relationships with customers, hostesses, and team members.

Karen Clark is an Executive National Director with her direct selling company and also the owner of MyBusinessPresence.com. She is has been certified as an ELITE Leader through the Direct Selling Women's Alliance, and was also honored with their exclusive “Spirit Award” in 2008. Karen has appeared in several direct selling publications and audio recordings and enjoys teaching and inspiring others in the profession. Karen has 11 years of direct selling experience with her company and lives in Sonoma County, CA with her husband Greg and 3 children.

 

Wednesday, April 21st at 9:00 am Pacific/12:00 noon Eastern
Four Realms Of Direct Selling Success with Jane Deuber

* Managing your mindset so that you approach each day with a sense of confidence, clarity and excitement to build your   business.
* Building your team using Jane’s groundbreaking approach to meeting new customers, hostesses and team members.
* Turning your opportunity interviews into fun, meaningful and successful interactions that can grow your team in as little as two weeks.
* Improving your personal effectiveness that enables you to get more done and have more fun.

Jane Deuber is a best-selling author, international speaker and sought after success coach to direct selling leaders around the world. As one of the co-founders of the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance she spearheaded the development of the industry’s first Leadership Certification course and was the lead writer for two bestselling book series - Build It Big which has been collectively translated into six languages.Through live retreats, private coaching and interactive online courses, Jane takes her clients on a journey of self discovery and transformation which leads to greater fulfillment in their personal lives and breakthrough business success.

Wednesday, May 19th at 9:00 am Pacific/12:00 noon Eastern
Simplify Your Team Training and Organize Your Communication with Team Members with Ann Vertel

* Learn the right systems to be both efficient and effective as a leader.
* Stop "winging it" with your direct sales team.
* Learn follow-up skills that work!
* Learn about multiple tools, systems, and software available that will help you get things done and make it all look easy.

Ann Vertel is today’s leading expert on the behavior of successful women entrepreneurs and a change agent in the field of success psychology. She is a wife and mother who effectively transitioned from a successful twenty year career as a Naval Officer and Leadership Instructor to a Motivational Speaker, Writer, and Business Coach. Ann is also the current President/CEO of Razorr International, LLC, a global software development company that provides online systems for virtual companies and teams.

Wednesday, June 16th at 9:00 am Pacific/12:00 noon Eastern
Social Media Madness: How to Make Social Networking Profitable for Your Company with Star Hall

*  The Top 5 social networking strategies
*  Time saving social networking tips
*  When to delegate social networking
*  How to be consistent and timely with your messaging
*  Top Secrets on Blogging

Star Hall is a leading authority in social media, an international publicist, speaker, author, columnist, and radio Personality. Starr is known for helping her clients get massive media coverage, word of mouth buzz and higher profits though social media. She is a regularly featured columnist for Entrepreneur magazine dot com as well as the host of a successful national talk radio show- Keeping Company. Her latest book with Entrepreneur Press- Get Connected, The Social Networking Toolkit for Business was just released worldwide and is already climbing the best selling charts.

Wednesday, July 14th at 9:00 am Pacific/12:00 noon Eastern
The Power of Appreciative Communication with Mary Marcdante

*  Go beyond small talk to create more connected and meaningful conversations at work and home.
*  Learn the secret to sustaining powerful, positive self-talk
*  Appreciate the four different personality styles
*  Turn criticism into useful feedback, positive action and results

Mary Marcdante is an inspiring and dynamic professional speaker. A communication and stress management expert, Mary has spoken to over 500,000 people and given over 1500 speeches, seminars, and workshops around the world. She is the author of Living with Enthusiasm, My Mother, My Friend, and Inspiring Words for Inspiring People.She is a contributing author to five Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and A Woman’s Way To Success in Business. She is also a regular contributor to client publications and a contributing relationship expert on iVillage.com. She has been featured on CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, MSNBC, Fox, Oxygen, ABC Radio, Voice of America Worldwide, and in the Wall Street Journal, Glamour, Shape, Modern Maturity, The Chicago Tribune, as well as over 200 national, regional, local, and internet radio stations and newspapers across the United States including her most important interview – her nephew's 4th grade school newspaper.

Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 am Pacific/12:00 noon Eastern
Parent Plate Spinning and Other Balancing Acts with Peggy Fitzpatrick

*  Feel more capable, confident and content as a parent and business owner
*  Gain clarity and practical solutions for your every day challenges
*  Avoid power struggles, whining and misbehavior with your child(ren)
*  Set realistic boundaries and expectations for success
*  Customize strategies that work for you and your family
*  Reduce stress and feeling overwhelmed
*  Discover time for self-care (yes, this is doable!)

Peggy Fitzpatrick combines her unique expertise bringing a breath of fresh air and creative survival tips to women who are both parent and business owner. As a successful “Avon Lady” and “Longaberger Basket Consultant” she navigated the challenges of a young family and growing business. Peggy is PCI Certified Parent Coach® in collaboration with Seattle Pacific University Graduate School. She also is owner of Parent Resources, LLC., mother of 6 and grandmother. Joining her professional PCI training with life experiences of “been there, done that and survived” Peggy helps clients balance their parent and business “plates” with humor and insight.

Wednesday, September 15th at 9:00 am Pacific/12:00 noon Eastern
Finding Your Authentic Leadership Style and Voice with Jackie Ulmer

*  Defining Leadership for Yourself and Your Organization
*  How to be True to Yourself and Still Lead a Team
*  How to Launch Other Leaders
*  What it Means to "BE" a Leader

Jackie Ulmer is a Senior Platinum Director with her direct selling company, earning almost every award the company gives. She has been named the top recruiter 5 out of 7 years and has earned both Teambuilding and Leadership Awards. She also owns StreetSmartWealth.com, which specializes in coaching and training for Network Marketers and Direct Sales Business Owners. She has owned her own business for over 16 years and currently resides in Lake Arrowhead, California a with her husband and two children.

Wednesday, October 13th at 9:00 am Pacific/12:00 noon Eastern
Budgeting Basics – Boring or Empowering? How Can a Budget Work for You? with Holly Herman

*  Discover where to begin your budgeting process
*  Find out what you really need to earn
*  Learn what your most profitable activities are
*  See how a budget can give you the greatest gift you can give you yourself – peace of mind.

Holly Herman has over 25 years experience in the financial services industry. She has held the position of CEO at two large financial institutions in addition to working with the financial regulator. Holly is now a sought after speaker, facilitator and consultant in the credit union industry. She works with all sizes of institutions on a variety of projects, including management reviews, operational reviews, and regulatory issues. She also spent two years training as an executive coach and has coached industry leaders and entrepreneurs during the past ten years.

Wednesday, November 10th at 9:00 am Pacific/12:00 noon Eastern
Get Your Holidays in Gear with Sarah Robinson

* Discover what you and your family value and don’t value in your celebrations.
* Create a clear, compelling vision of your ideal Holiday Season.
* Develop a strategy for talking with your family about what they consider most important about the holidays.
* Design a workable plan for creating a holiday season that is fulfilling, meaningful AND profitable.

Sarah Robinson is the CEO and innovation expert at Direct Selling Leaders and one of our favorite "experts." In the past she's spoken on topics relating to personal marketing and branding for direct sellers.

 

Wednesday, December 15th at 9:00 am Pacific/12:00 noon Eastern
End of Year Wrap Up lead by Julie Anne Jones

Join Julie Anne and several of our speakers from the entire year as we do a year end round table call. We'll answer your questions and give you some great ideas for jumping into 2011with a successful plan!