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Midwest Book Review just named 50 Marketing Secrets a Top Business Shelf Pick in its November Small Press Book Watch! This makes two in a row as must-reads by MBR!!50 Marketing Secrets and Me, Myself & Inc. !!!
CLICK HERE to read the review!
ArmChairInterviews names 50 Marketing Secrets one of its top 10 books for November and a 5-star read. CLICK HERE to read the review.
Mary G. Mora recently interviewed me on her Abundant Business Knowledge blog talk radio show. It's about 30 minutes, so why not treat yourself to a lunch break while listening? CLICK HERE to listen or download.
"The Satisfied Life" gets synergized. To listen to my interview with Ramona Holloway, Pam Stone and Sharon Drecker, which aired January 10th, CLICK HERE
Interview with Don Russell on WBT Charlotte Morning News CLICK HERE to catch it!
DeMao and restauranteer, Jon Dressler featured guests on Mi Community Connection Oct 26 through 30.
View on YouTube!
CLICK HERE FOR PART I
CLICK HERE FOR PART II
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THESE EVENTS, CALL 704.483.2941 or
February 16, 2012
NAWBO-Charlotte Award Winning Strategies
Sherré DeMao will be moderating the program with Pamela Boileau and Paul Wetenhall.
CPCC's Institute for Entrepreneurship
1112 Charlottetowne Avenue
Charlotte, NC
Thursday, February 16, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Free to NAWBO members.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
February 23, 2012
Gaston College's Small Business Center and Lincolnton Chamber of Commerce
Sherré DeMao will be speaking on Marketing for Results: Secrets of Growth Companies.
Lincoln Campus
Cochrane Science Building, Room 117
Lincolnton, NC.
Thursday, February 23, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Chamber Members $15, Non-members $20
For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.
March 12, 2012
10th Annual Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration
Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sherré DeMao will be on two panels:
1. Marketing/Branding Panel at Office Depot Headquarters
Monday, March 12, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
2. So You Want to Write a Book Panel at Ritz-Carlton
Monday, March 12, 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.
March 20, 2012
Women With Know How's Impact Conference
Sherré DeMao will be the featured speaker inspiring attendees with how to "Dream Wide Awake."
The Duke Mansion
400 Hermitage Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 9:30 - 3:30 pm
$75 per Person
$3 of each book sale will be donated to the Women With Know How Foundation
For more information and to register, CLICK HERE
April 26, 2012
CVCC Small Business Center
Lean Marketing Strategies for Your Small Business
CVCC East Campus
2760 Highway 70 SE
Hickory, NC
Learn the importance of maintaining marketing activities, develop effective customer relationships, understand how to get and convert referrals beyond your existing customer base, establish a powerful web presence, build strategic connections through involvement with community and professional organizations, and understand how to position yourself as a public relations ambassador.
The session will consist of discussion, presentation and online presentations.
Thursday, April 26, 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon
No cost, but you must call to pre-register
CVCC: 828-327-7000, Ext. 4117
For more information, CLICK HERE
PAST EVENTS
February 6, 2012
Mecklenburg Surveyors Association
$ecrets of Growth Companies: What Most Other Companies Miss
Dilworth Neighborhood Grill, 911 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC
Sherré DeMao will be helping members earn CEU credits. She will expose the most missed secrets based on validated results of a study and countless interviews comparing high-growth companies to no-growth, stagnant companies during a down economy.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
January 11, 2012
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
Survive & Thrive Breakfast Series
Gaining and Retaining Customers Panel
Maggiano’s
4400 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
Sherré DeMao will be among the panelists sharing tips and answering questions on Gaining and Retaining Customers.
January 6, 2012
Carolina Business Edge Radio Show, presented by Sandler Training.
Sandler Training interviews CEO’s and business owners to highlight their businesses and hear their story.
Learn what SLD Unlimited Marketing/PR, Inc. has done to grow the business, what specific strategies have been followed to drive growth, what processes have helped, as well as ideas about Referral Networks. Learn the difference between expenses and investments, how people and teams can be sources of strength and progress, and the strategy for long-term client retention.
Friday, January 6, 2012 - Noon
To access the show, CLICK HERE and select the Carolina Business Edge banner.
December 8, 2011
CVCC Small Business Center
Marketing Secrets for Small Business Success
Alexander Center
345 Industrial Blvd.
345 Industrial Blvd.
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Learn the secrets to marketing success based on documented research of growth companies in recessionary and down economic times. Learn how to avoid common mistakes businesses make and shift into a growth mode using proven marketing strategy and initiatives. Participants will complete the program by creating an outline for a marketing plan that works specifically for their business.
The session will consist of discussion, presentations and online presentations.
Thursday, December 8, 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon
No cost, but you must call to pre-register
CVCC: 828-327-7000, Ext. 4117
Find more information, CLICK HERE
November 22, 2011 (Cancelled)
BMA Carolinas
November Roundtable
The Employers Association
3020 W. Arrowood Road
Charlotte, NC 28273
Moderator of two discussion groups focused on sharing B2B marketing ideas and concepts.
To facilitate discussion and pose interesting questions to two groups for 30 minutes each.
Tuesday, November 22, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Free to all BMA members
November 17, 2011
Journey of Inspiring New Thinking - Empowering Positive Change
Charlotte, NC 28217
(Just off Tyvola Road
Luncheon: Activities begin at 11:00 am
Thursday, November 17
For more information on CPSE: CLICK HERE
November 17, 2011
Women's Leadership Conference
Confessions of a Mompreneur
Rock Barn Golf & Spa
3791 Clubhouse Drive
Conover, NC 28613
Thursday, November 17, 8:00 am
November 16, 2011
Metropolitan Business Professional Women
Passion, Purpose and Your Personal Mission
$3 of each book purchase will be donated to the Ruth Moss Easterling Scholarship Foundation
Wednesday, November 16, 11:30 am
November 10, 2011 (Cancelled)
Women Presidents Organization Conference
Profit Sizing Your Business: Better Decision Making- Smarter Growth
Grandover Resort
November 4, 2011
Business Sorority
9010 Harris Corners Parkway
You will learn the four aspects of branding and the one most missed, the importance and impact of a symbol of meaning, the power of a story behind your brand, and the use of words and titles for differentiation.
Friday, November 4, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost is $20 for members (in advance) and $25 for guests (in advance)
For more information, CLICK HERE
Keynote Speaker
For more information, CLICK HERE
October 4, 2011
The Piedmont Club
Business Empowerment Exposition
The Piedmont Club
200 West Second Street, 19th Floor
Winston-Salem, NC 27101-4049
Hosted by The Piedmont Club, this exposition will include vendor business exposition, break-out sessions, and reception with keynote speaker V.J. Smith
Innovating Today's Business for Tomorrow break-out session hosted by Algenon Cash - Sherre' DeMao, sponsored by Biznessmeet.com, will be part of the roundtable.
Tuesday, October 4, Break-out Session from 3:00 - 3:45 pm
September 29, 2011
CVCC Small Business Center
Marketing Secrets for Small Business Success
CVCC East Campus
2760 Highway 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Learn the secrets to marketing success based on documented research of growth companies in recessionary and down economic times. Learn how to avoid common mistakes businesses make and shift into a growth mode using proven marketing strategy and initiatives. Participants will complete the program by creating an outline for a marketing plan that works specifically for their business.
The session will consist of discussion, presentations and online presentations.
Thursday, September 29, 9:00 am - 12:00 Non
No cost, but you must call to pre-register
CVCC: 828-327-7000, Ext. 4117
Find more information, CLICK HERE
August 11, 2011
Leadership Program
The Power of Strategic Involvements - Making A Difference for Long Lasting Impact
1055 Southgate
Thursday, August 18, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
August 18, 2011
Improve Your Sales Now
Out-Think Your Competition & Explode Sales
To learn more or to register to attend, CLICK HERE
August 16, 2011
The Power of Strategic Involvements - Making a Difference for Long Lasting Impact
1055 Southgate
Tuesday, August 16, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
For more information or to register, CLICK HERE
July 27, 2011
Speaking Engagement- more information to follow.
8a.m.
For more information: CLICK HERE
June 27, 2011
Synergy Street Executive
$ecrets of Growth Companies: What it REALLY Takes to Recession-Proof Your Business
Matthews Chamber of Commerce
Exit 210 Matthews Station Street
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
June 13, 2011
Synergy Street Executive
$ecrets of Growth Companies: What it REALLY Takes to Recession-Proof Your Business
June 8, 2011
CVCC Women Entrepreneur Program
SHE, Inc. to WOW Inc. Workshop
East Campus, Appalachian Center Room 1101
Woman-Owned Wisdom for Next Level Growth
A hands-on workshop, presented by Sherre DeMao
Wednesday, June 8, 9:00 am - 12 pm Noon
No cost, but you must call to pre-register
CVCC: 828-327-7000, Ext. 4117
Find more information, CLICK HERE
June 3, 2011
Synergy Street Executive
$ecrets of Growth Companies: What it REALLY Takes to Recession-Proof Your Business
Southpark, 8:00 am
January 17, 2011
Radio Interview
TalkShoe Radio - Coach Jaynine Presents:
2:00 pm EST
For more information, CLICK HERE
December 9, 2010
Speaker/Book Signing: A Holiday Women's Show - 2010
Confessions of a Mompreneur
Mooresville/South Iredell Chamber of Commerce
December 5, 2010
Book Signing
The Depot at Gibson Mill in the Design Center
For more information CLICK HERE
October 26, 2010
Radio Interview
The Prospect Profiler™
Stop Distracting, Start Attracting
12:00 pm EST
For more information on The Prospect Profiler, CLICK HERE
October 14, 2010
Radio Interview
Sheila English's Readers Entertainment radio program
Topic: Case Studies for Successful Marketing
6:00 pm EST
For more information on Readers Entertainment, CLICK HERE
October 1, 2010
Book Signing - $3 of each book sold will be donated to the Barium Springs Home for Children
Location: Quality Propane's booth
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
September 24-25, 2010
Featured Speaker at 2010 Meet You in the Mountains
Topic: CRISP PRINCIPLE: Marketing Secrets to Survive and Thrive in a Recession
eWomen Network - Calgary
Saturday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
September 23, 2010
Featured Speaker
Topic: Lean Marketing in a Lean Economy
September 14, 2010
Book signing - $3 of each book sold benefits the Aunt Bee Scholarship Program at Community Culinary School of Charlotte
Zebra Restaurant
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (Private Reception)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Open to the public)
For more information about Community Culinary School of Charlotte, CLICK HERE
September 14, 2010
Featured Speaker at the Matthews Chamber Marketing Forum
Topic: Innovative Marketing Secrets for Small Businesses to Grow On
12:00 - 1:00 pm
For more information, CLICK HERE
For more information about Zebra Restaurant,
To learn more about this small business center and event,
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
For more information,
Delta
Friday 5:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday 5:15 pm - 9:00 pm
For more on Quality Propane,
For more on Barium Springs,
Other participating authors include: Humpy Wheeler, Tom Cotter, Stacey Simms, Alan Adler, Stephanie R. Dawkins, Mike Lassiter, and Jenn Snyder
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For more information,
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Speaking at 11:00 am)
7:45 am
Matthews, NC 28105
Based on research of high-growth companies during down economic times, Sherre DeMao shares validated and actionable initiatives, offering attendees strategic insight and real-world examples to get them thinking about the organizations they are currently or should be involved in.
Thursday, August 18, 9:00 - 10:30 am
Two interactive components: A True/False Discussion and a Self-Assessment