The Okananagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society (OVES) & Kelowna Scotiabank proudly presented the February 2011 Townhall Meeting.
Power Networking for Entrepreneurs: Secrets for Personal & Professional Success
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- Have you collected a big stack of business cards but can’t recall when or where you received them?
- Do people in your network know you?
- When you attend an event do you work the event or does it work you?
- Do you know the best place to network in the Okanagan?
- When meeting somebody for the first time, what do you say after “Hi, I’m ….”?
- Does your elevator speech only go to the second floor?
- Is your net working?
If any of these thought provoking questions apply to you, then you really should have attended this networking event on ... networking.
Our panellists were:
Fred Sarkari
As a professional Speaker that travels the globe, Fred not only understands the principles behind networking, he actually capitalizes on them to build his business. He has proven himself as one of the most impressive networkers in the Okanagan. In a short time of moving to kelowna, Fred not only has met the who's who list of the okanagan but is already doing a high volume of business in the Okanagan.
Fred Helps Create Results For Entrepreneurs.
Alexandra Rebagliatti
Alexandra has a strong background in marketing and sales which has been a great asset for her in creating top notch marketing materials for her listings to ensure they sell in a timely manner. Alexandra received a Bachelor’s Degree in public relations and marketing from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. She was in sales & marketing in Los Angeles and New York before moving to Kelowna. Having worked on multi-million dollar accounts in LA and NYC, Alexandra understands what it takes to market and sell listings.
Alexandra received her Real Estate, Managing Broker's and Property Management Licenses from the University of British Columbia. She worked as a REALTOR® in Whistler before moving to the Okanagan. Alexandra’s reputation is that of service and success in every real estate transaction. A sharp negotiator, Alexandra’s graceful communication skills will navigate you through the most challenging of situations while moving forward towards your goals.
Alexandra is an inspired Associate Broker with a keen eye for renovation potential and interior design. Alexandra has done it all while renovating her own homes, from tiling bathrooms to pouring concrete. Click here to learn more about Alexandra.
Networking has been the key to her success in her many roles.
Colin Parker:
Colin Parker is the CEO of Red Giraffe Strategic Sales & Marketing.
He has over 25 years experience in this industry, having worked as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for global organizations, leading hundreds of sales reps to success. Many people are turning to the social media outlets for networking purposes, and Colin Parker is a leading strategist in helping companies turn social media into business media opportunities. His free webinars on using social media to grow business have been attended by hundreds of people all over the world.
Our Moderator was: Rae Stonehouse OVES Society - Vice Chair of Education
Rae is a Registered Nurse/Entrepreneur who has worked in the healthcare field for over thirty years. Very active within the Toastmasters organization Rae has taken on increasingly challenging leadership roles and is currently involved in developing entrepreneurial educational and mentoring programs. His passion is helping others to succeed. His business, Live For Excellence Productions, provides meeting, seminar, workshop & event planning for the Okanagan Valley. Rae Stonehouse Speaker Services provides emcee services and speech coaching in the Okanagan Valley.