Where: Doubletree Hotel 2001 Point West Way Sacramento, CA 95815

Meeting Fee: $10 for PREPAY ON LINE, $15 AT THE DOOR

Meetup Description: We meet on the first Wednesday each month to discuss the business of speaking and work on ways to help each other find more speaking opportunities. We are open to experienced speakers as well as those just getting started. Our meetings generate a lot of energy and ideas!

We invite attendees to participate and share ideas and challenges since this is how we each find unique value in attending. Also, many of our members are business owners and are finding ways to team up and do business with each other outside of the group. Lots of great networking is happening here!

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a leads group. If your primary objective is to sell something, this isn't the group for you. We are here to help each other grow and prosper!

SPECIAL EVENT: Do you need a new head shot?
We will have a professional photographer on site at this month's meeting between 6pm to 7pm to take your new photo! Here are the details:

First Impressions can lead to big business, and Executive Portraits are a great way to make that first
impression count. We’re offering quick and easy on-site professional portraits at your event for just $49. 
Here’s what you get:
 
* Custom session with digital retouching included
* High resolution digital files with unlimited use
* B&W and color at no cost
* Free Web friendly copies
 
It’s time to update your portrait! All you need to do to participate is to show up between 6pm to 7pm (I'd recommend coming early so you don't miss the opportunity!)

Provided by:
Fredette Photography
Serving Northern California for over 10 years.
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www.FredettePhotography.com
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MEETING AGENDA:

6:30 to 7:00pm: Informal Networking

7:00 to 8:30pm:

*Introductions and Speaking Engagement Announcements

*Guest Speaker: Brian Sharp

BIG WAVE SPEAKING: How to use public speaking to build your business, brand & your bottom line

Presentation Overview

Whether you are a big wave surfer or a small business owner, momentum is the key to getting results.  Public speaking and events are one of the fastest ways in today’s economy to create and sustain that critical momentum.  And with the emergence of social media, video streaming and the explosion of online and offline networking events, the ability to connect to your customers and prospects from the front of the room (or camera) has never been more important.

Public speaking has been a barely understood, rarely used and often times, widely abused marketing tool…until now!  Regardless if you are a coach or chiropractor, author or CPA, BIG Wave Speaking will show you how to position yourself as an expert speaker in the front of a room filled with your perfect prospects.  Whether you are just getting started or have been speaking for years, you’ll find it packed with proven strategies, techniques and inside tips including:

·         The 3 keys of powerful & profitable presentations (& how to avoid the #1 speaker mistake)

·         How to Get Booked to Speak (& the secret to getting rebooked!)

·         How to Put on Your Own Event (& fill the room with perfect prospects)

·         How to Book Your First Gig or Event in your first week!

Speaker Bio:

Brian Sharp is an award-winning national business speaker and author who specializes in motivational speaking  for small business and sales groups.

His vast entrepreneurial experience includes the start-up and development of four different companies, which combined, grossed nearly $10 Million annually.  Brian’s has keynoted for groups ranging from small business associations to Intel and the US Army.  He has also produced over 30 events with attendance ranging from 30-300 yielding well over 1,000 attendees in the Sacramento market alone. 

He lives in Northern California with his wife and three children. For more information, visit http://gobigcompany.com.

*Goals and Challenges - How can we help you? We will draw names for the opportunity to share your challenges in the 5-minute spotlight.

*Lead Sharing - Do you know about a group or event that needs a speaker?

*Drawing for Prizes - Optional: bring a prize for the drawing!

Please be sure to tell a friend who might also enjoy our group.