Entrepreneur & Small Business Academy

Patrick Schwerdtfeger http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/6/9/7/9/member_13047001.jpeg http://www.meetup.com/academy/members/4129212/
Organizer

Entrepreneur & Small Business Academy http://www.meetup.com/academy/ http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/8/2/d/global_11318957.jpeg 20061102

Berkeley, CA 94704

Champion of the Modern Entrepreneur

Location:

Walnut Creek, CAUSA 94597
Hometown: Walnut Creek

Organizer since:

July 2, 2007

Has attended:

45 Meetups

Introduction

I am the organizer of this group and hope to build it into the best business networking group in the Bay Area. We're well on our way. Our meetings regularly attract 100+ attendees and include networking and educational presentations.

What is your business' biggest challenge?

Keeping up with the volume of communication coming in. I have worked hard to develop a sizable social media presence and it has translated into a HUGE amount of inbound communication.

Who could benefit from your business?

There are over 4,000 associations in the United States alone. They each have an annual conference and they each hire speakers for those events. The vast majority of these associations would benefit from the programs I provide.

Is your business already profitable?

Yes. After years of hard work, things are really taking off. My revenue comes from different sources but it breaks down roughly into thirds: speaking fees, product sales and consulting fees.

Describe the business you're building?

I am an author and a speaker who specializes in Online Branding and the Social Media Revolution. I have written two books on the subject and have spoken professionally in Canada, the United States, Europe and South America.

How can the Academy help you succeed?

The Academy helps me because it puts me at the center of a huge supportive community of entrepreneurs and progressive business professionals. As awareness of my programs grows, more speaking opportunities arrive.

Link

Webify Your Business, the book.

Additional Information

"Internet Marketing Secrets for the Self-Employed"

What Patrick Schwerdtfeger is saying about this Meetup Group

This group is growing because we have great people, solid content and a structured approach.

David Mitroff, Ph.D.

Patrick, Thanks for being part of the Walnut Creek Events Meetup! We look forward to seeing you at our next Networking Event on Feb. 23rd at Eleve Restaurant. Check out everyone's positive comments and reviews from the last event. http://www.meetup.com/walnutcreekeven...

Jan 25, 2012 9:38 PM
KD

Join us: http://www.meetup.com/SF-Electronic-M...

Jan 08, 2012 1:13 AM
Jim Jurewicz

Patrick. I have other Internet business tools for you, we make Internet TV channels

Nov 28, 2011 4:58 PM
Alan Jewett

Is there a meeting tomorrow?

Nov 14, 2011 7:30 PM
Angelica V. Colmenares

Meeting on 2/23 sounds awesome. I just learned about it and can't make it, but would love to attend another event in the near future. I'm just getting back to the idea of starting my business again and need all the wisdom I can get! Thank you! Please keep me potsted. Angelica (CCOP growing up male)

Feb 23, 2011 7:14 PM
Stevanne Auerbach

Hi Patrick
great site
great service
keep up the networking
beneficial to everyone
all best
Stevanne/Dr Toy

Apr 30, 2010 12:43 AM
~Hope~

Hey Patrick. I just gave your number to a friend who would aso like to be a vendor in April.

Mar 13, 2010 12:58 PM
Mercy

Hi Patrick! I am so glad to see you here, because I was about to call you but it is still 7:25AM. Anyway, I would like to see if you would be interested in giving brief presentation on the same topic for a small group of women business owners. You can definitely promote your books. I will bring in another few presenters and hopefully.

Feb 12, 2010 10:30 AM
~Hope~

Hey Patrick. Just leaving you a greeting so you can find me on meetup. =)

Feb 09, 2010 10:51 PM
Scott Sorrell

Patrick, I hope you're doing well!
Best Regards,
--Scott Sorrell
"Mr. Charge Higher Prices"
http://SalesAdrenaline.com

Jul 14, 2009 1:23 AM