Successful Women in Business - Women Business Owners

"Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Spirit!" Jodi Low & Renee Dee

Renee Dee & Jodi Low		Boot campers will be inspired to play big and take their business to the next level through motivational and tip-oriented information. They will learn that their attitude is their greatest asset and how thought leads to positive action. Women will hear nine must-haves of an entrepreneur and how to operate as the successful three-percenters who experience dynamic success as opposed to the other 97 percent, who prefer to work for someone else. With regular appearances on ABC’s Sonoran Living, Low and Dee are highly energized, enthusiastic presenters who have a passion for women entrepreneurs and their success, and they present great information from the heart. Renee Dee Co-Founding Girlfriend Entrepreneur, Business Strategist, Executive Coach, Speaker Renee is passionate about creating success for women in business. As co-founder of Girlfriend University, she works with female entrepreneurs in brilliant strategy sessions that turn into ready-to-go marketing and business plans. She loves teaching women best practices in businesses and sales systems that rock their success. Renee gained expertise in her executive coaching practice through two years of education from a top school, and today accesses her decades of experience and intuition to create results for her clients. Renee's career is highlighted by more than 20 years in the media business, which included public relations for a Fortune 500 magazine and broadcasting company, television and radio advertising sales, the creation of her own marketing agency and most recently as Publisher of Arizona Foothills Magazine, a luxury magazine she started in 1996. In 2005, she sold her interest in the magazine to pursue her passions for motherhood and entrepreneurship. Renee's resume includes news reporting for ABC-15's Sonoran Living, and motivational speaking and training for an international telecomm business. As a Cum Laude graduate of Drake University, Renee interned with Arthur Andersen Worldwide and NBC Today Show. Recognized for her philanthropic endeavors, Renee was named a "Woman of Distinction" in 2001 for her extensive philanthropic work, Business Journal 40 Under 40 in 2003 and a Trendsetter in 2007 for community volunteerism that is ongoing today. As her life's journey has taken her down many roads, her path has been lined with an attitude of gratitude that every experience creates learning and growth, and that the best is yet to come. She resides in Scottsdale, Arizona and is mother to a nine-year old son, Spencer who is her greatest joy and inspiration. Jodi Low Co-Founding Girlfriend Entrepreneur, Creative Mind, Professional Coach, Speaker Jodi Low is a leading creative mind and business coach with a passion for working with women to create dynamic, successful businesses. As co-founder of Girlfriend University, Jodi teaches numerous classes, including entrepreneurial mindset, branding, sales success and other marketing concepts. She works tirelessly with her clients to identify their powerful passions in business and create action plans for achieving their dreams. Jodi's 10-year career in marketing and sales includes a tenure at two top Phoenix radio stations, sales management for a top national direct mail marketer and account management for the fastest-growing publishing company in the Valley. Today, she teaches others how to create businesses that provide the success and lifestyle they desire.She's received numerous accolades and recognition for creating an international sales force of thousands of entrepreneurs in health and wellness. She later took her savvy marketing ideas to an interior design business she co-owned and managed. Jodi is a Master Certified personal and business coach and has spoken to and trained thousands of entrepreneurs on how to build a booming business, how to think like an entrepreneur and achieving a mindset for success. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Arizona State University, Jodi resides in Scottsdale, Arizona. Jodi was a top-10 finalist as “Mompreneur of the Year” and has designed her business around being a present mom for her two beautiful young daughters, always modeling empowerment for women.



“Recipe for Success to be more Positive, Productive & Profitable" Maureen Mulvaney

Maureen Mulvaney		Do YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN THE CLUB...The Women’s Millionaire Club? The Amazon Best Selling Author of The Women’s Millionaire Club shares her Recipe for Success. Why do some women make the ‘Big Bucks’ while others don’t? Is it Luck, Karma or did they know something we don’t know? Maureen G. Mulvaney, better known as MGM, shares the Secret SUCCESS RECIPE of Women Millionaires. After intense research, MGM discovered the exact recipe that Successful Women use to create Positive, Productive and Profitable lives and businesses. MGM will show you ways to put the Recipe for Success into Action in your Business. You can implement her techniques immediately! You Will Learn ‘How To’: Put the Fun and Excitement back into your work environment (Your business can be fun and still make money!) Collaborate with your customers & colleagues to get them on the side of your business to become your Lunatic Fans. Use the Latest Trends & Technology to get more of what you want--a positive, productive and PROFITABLE Business. Stop behaviors you don’t want and encourage behaviors you DO WANT (a positive environment within which to work)You will learn easy, quick and fun ways to Celebrate Everyday! Born Maureen Gail Mulvaney, she certainly lives up to her initials MGM…a Big Production. MGM is a multi-faceted Professional Speaker and Author who has spoken from Finland to Malaysia and in every corner of the USA. She has shared the stage with such notables as Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Ann Jillian, Lynn Sherr, Mary Higgins Clark and many others. Her audiences encompassed a broad spectrum of participants from all walks of life. MGM is the author of the best seller—The Women’s Millionaire Club~Success Recipes of Millionaire Women Entrepreneurs, The Stress Strategist, Any Kid Can be a Super Star, and co-author of Chicken Soup for the Teacher’s Soul, Mission Possible and Stinky David. MGM is a Super Star in her own right as she has earned the highly coveted National Speakers Association CSP-Certified Speaking Professional designation. Only the top 10% of all speakers, around the world, have achieved this designation. MGM has also been a Private Practice Therapist, Psychology College Instructor, Public Relations Executive and Special & Elementary Educator.



"It’s a Wrap" Patricia Drain

Patricia Drain		Patricia will provide the perfect ending for the perfect day. She will walk you through the valuable lessons learned from each the fabulous sessions and get your feedback about what you liked best and what you are going to do with it. Patricia will help you create a step by step formula for implementing all the valuable information you’ve gathered so you and your business will receive the maximum benefits from the day. Patricia Drain: Patricia Drain is a business strategist, MSI expert, ( multiple streams of income expert) internet marketing specialist and professional speaker. Patricia has over 20 years experience as a business owner in Phoenix, Arizona and has built and sold several companies to date. Patricia is the recipient of The Working Woman Magazines “Most Innovative marketing Award” … voted one of the “100 Most Influential People in Arizona” by the Phoenix Business Journal………winner of “Woman Business Owner of the Year” presented by the National Association of Women Business Owners. She has authored 7 books with her newest release being “What Should I Be When I Grow Up Now That I’m 40,50,60?” Her exclusive mentor programs and LIVE events are life changing for business professionals, speakers, and experts.



2012 SELECTED WORKSHOP PRESENTERS

“Stop doing it all yourself: Collaboration Pays off!" Debra Exner

Debra Exner		Do you buy into the maxim "If you want it done right, do it yourself?" What if you could open the door to innovation, new ideas and an optimal end result and enjoy your work even more? Collaboration unleashes the power that comes from complementary insights, skills, and talents. It creates outcomes that are better than single efforts and can be used for many aspects of your work, leadership, and creative efforts. Assess your collaborability and learn ways to make collaboration an every day practice and a source of energy and vitality. Solopreneurs and small business owners who have included collaboration in their practices report being transformed and renewed by moving beyond the “stand alone” model. According to the 2010 IBM Global CEO Survey, industry CEOs look for more creative collaboration and the ability to leverage the diverse talents of the workforce, especially during this complex economic time. Collaboration is even more important for your business! Attendees will learn: Expand your view of collaboration and its uses Use the Collaborability Assessment to identify areas of strength & opportunities for growth Define current barriers to effective collaboration and learn ways to address them Learn from a variety of models used by other business owners Debra Exner, PCC, CPCC, collaborates as a way of life. As a speaker, coach, trainer and facilitator, she helps her audiences assess their “collaborability” and learn ways to make collaboration an every day practice and a source of vitality. Debra brings over 20 years of experience in building high performing teams, a culture of innovation and communicative networks resulting in higher levels of engagement, service and profitability. Self-employed for over 25 years, Debra collaborates with colleagues and clients to maximize effectiveness and increase creativity. Debra is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and Vice President of NSA-AZ, is Past-President of the Phoenix International Coach Federation and plays bass with the Musica Nova orchestra.



"Three Steps to Making Selling Simple" Nancy Sanders

Nancy Sanders		Many business owners have a business because they are passionate about creating, doing or working in their business, however when by owning a business you also become a CFO, CEO, Janitor, Administrative Assistant and perhaps most importantly Sales Manager! Sales can be the most challenging piece of building a business, because without sales you have no business. No matter what school of sales gossip you subscribe to you, there are three sales values that remain true. Three Dog Marketing believes in keeping it simple, Relationship, Value and Follow Up. Learn how to integrate these elements into your sales program in order to ensure the best results for your business! 1. What actions must you take to develop a strong relationship and build trust with your 2. Being able to clearly communicate your value is the first step in increasing revenue. Learn how to identify your value and communicate it to your market. 3. Everyone knows, “the money is the in the follow-up.” Most businesses fail to follow up. Understand the value of follow up and develop proven systems to ensure your sales success. Nancy Sanders is an award winning marketing expert, author and business owner with an MBA in Global Management and a BS in Marketing. She has generated millions of dollars in revenue and profits for both small businesses and Fortune 500 companies by building strong relationships, creating value for her clients and implementing simple marketing strategies. Nancy believes that marketing and sales can be easy and her goal is to guide other businesses to success. Last year Nancy launched her latest venture - THREE DOG MARKETING. In this short amount of time she has created extraordinary results but more importantly, Three Dog Marketing has taught her several valuable lessons on collaboration, strategy, the importance of value and has reaffirmed her commitment to building quality sustainable relationship in her community.



"Find Out How to Make Facebook Your Friend" Donna Newman

Donna Newman		Roll-up-your-sleeves because Donna Newman, co-founder & social media architect of WeBuildYourSocialMedia.com, will show you HOW to build your business on Facebook and increase your visibility, credibility, and chosen-ability! Participants will learn real “Googlicious” tactics on how content spreads, lasts & gets you found! … And, these are the very tactics, that when consistently employed, help your Fan Page go from Zero to hundreds or even thousands of engaged Facebook Fans! Big Ideas participants will learn in clear, well-organized ways: - 7 step-by-step tactics for Optimizing Fan Page - How to Map out a do-able Daily Posting Strategy - What to write & where to find Real, Relevant and Relaxed Content - Google Cares about what you Post - A Reaction/Response Policy to Wall postings - 5 tips to Boost Engagement - 3 Steps to Repurpose your Content so you’re seen as an Expert How many of you wish you had a Social Media Superwoman on your shoulder every step of the way so you didn't get into a mess with Social Media? The type of Superwoman that will help you through all the confusion and lead you to success? That’s Donna Newman. Donna is Co-Founder and the Social Media Architect behind WeBuildYourSocialMedia.com. She has helped hundreds of business owners and impacted thousands more with Actionable Social Media Strategies that deliver results for clients including Dr. Mikel Harry of Six Sigma, the American Dental Association, Lost Angels Foundation of Hope, realtors, Hand & Stone Spa, among others. As well, her FAV success story is being a wife and mom of four kids. “Like a ship avoiding icebergs” is how Donna cheerfully describes the running of her life.



"The Art of Professional Connections" Gloria Petersen

Gloria Petersen		The need for strong people skills is on the rise! Employers are looking for people who will help them enhance their one-on-one interactions with clients, management, and peers. And companies are seeking to do business with individuals who exude professionalism in a wide variety of situations and venues. Professionalism is where it starts! A professional connection is a connection that is made with the utmost adherence to business etiquette, protocol, and ethics. This workshop will assist you in building relationships with great competence by exuding the highest standards, exemplifying professional presence, and commanding business-building people skills. The objectives of this workshop are to … 1. Acquire the interpersonal skills needed to meet, greet, and interact with people in a professional and confidence-inspiring manner; 2. Utilize your personal interaction skills from mix-and-mingle networking activities to business meetings; and Employ the business etiquette and protocol needed to take your business strategy to the next level. Gloria Petersen Author, Speaker, Trainer Gloria Petersen is Founder and President of Global Protocol, Inc. As a speaker and trainer, audiences are energized by Gloria’s down-to-earth style because she inspires them to take control of their careers and to serve as role models for others. She is the author of a series of four books titled The Art of Professional Connections. This series takes you from impressive interactions and networking to entertaining clients in a wide variety of venues. Gloria has also hosted the FOX television series, “Image of Success,” and served as an etiquette judge on The Learning Channel’s reality television show, “Faking It,” (a segment was featured on The Oprah Show). Credentialed as a CPP (Certified Protocol Professional), Gloria Petersen is a graduate of the Protocol School of Washington® and The Professional Image Institute, followed by extensive training from Dale Carnegie and Associates. She continues to focus on keeping her knowledge current by conducting surveys, attending frequent symposiums, and monitoring the business climate for emerging issues.



"7 Keys to Prosperity in Business & the 7 Ruts that Repel Richness!" Nathalie Ekobo

Nathalie Ekobo		This dynamic interactive presentation gives you a simple action plan to more success and wealth, and how to fill in those ruts forever! Powerful exercises, crucial techniques and learning to expand your awareness are just some of the things that will be revealed. You will be inspired to start immediately to allow MORE ABUNDANCE in your life and business—guaranteed. Attendees will learn: 1. How to use Nathalie's “Invisible Advertising Dialogue” technique to convert casual Prospects into SERIOUS Clients 2. The #1 Secret in Becoming a Client-Magnet, Not a Client-Repellent 3. How to Eliminate Procrastination FOREVER--this common Rut to Success Needs to Go--No Excuses! 4. How to Step OFF of the roller coaster ride of Overwhelm 5. The 3 Major Keys to Generate MORE Money in Business in the next few days Nathalie Ekobo, MBA, MA, the International Alchemist, has facilitated workshops and Mastermind Programs for thousands of women entrepreneurs and small business owners across Europe, Australia and the United States. She’s a Master Energy Healer, Business Coach, Intuitive and an internationally recognized speaker who’s been featured as an expert in the award-winning film “Breakthrough”. Nathalie is famous for demonstrating to her audiences how to double their business without burning out. Ms. Ekobo has received several awards and accolades and inspires people to turn their business into gold!



"Why Women Entrepreneurs are Broke" Lainika Johnson-Colbert

Lainika Johnson-Colbert		In the US today, one-third of small businesses are owned by women. A 2007 study done by the US Small Business Administration proved that self-employed women earn less per hour than both salaried women and self-employed men. This has to stop. In Why Women Entrepreneurs are Broke, you will learn the top 10 reasons women entrepeneurs struggle to turn a profit, the resources available to help you and the tools you need to develop and acquire at each stage of your business. Lainika Johnson-Colbert is a spokesperson, motivational speaker and systems expert. She is the national president of FEMnomenal Women in Business and president of the Phoenix chapter of National Sales Network. Lainika’s extensive background in project management, Human Resources and business development has allowed her to teach thousands of women how to start, develop and grow their small businesses by using a systematic approach and by applying Fortune 500 business principles to their processes. Since 2005, Lainika has been a regular contributor to Sonoran Living Live on ABC 15 in Phoenix, AZ. She has been featured in the Phoenix Business Journal, AZ Magazine, The Arizona Republic, Raising Arizona Kids and San Tan Monthly. Her weekly radio show, Urban Corporate Radio, celebrates diversity in the workplace, and her lifestyle website, Lainika.com, helps women live better and smarter every day in every area of their lives. Lainika became the president of the National Sales Network’s Phoenix chapter in January of 2011. The National Sales Network is a national organization that focuses on the training and development needs of African-American sales professionals. In 2009, Lainika created FEMnomenal Women in Business to train and develop female entrepreneurs. FWIB seeks to provide access to resources and tools that will enable the entrepreneur to increase market awareness and drive profits. This is largely achieved through strategic alliances with such organizations as SCORE and local Chambers of Commerce. The second chapter of FEMnomenal Women in Business was successfully launched in Sacramento on February 10th, ,2011 with a Vegas launch planned for late 2011. You can see Lainika live on ABC 15’s Sonoran Living Live on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 11 am.



"Be a Control Freak and Watch Your Business Thrive" Mary Cravets

Mary Cravets		Tired of being beaten around by the economy and other forces beyond your control? Become a Control Freak! Master the Control Freak concepts – aspects of your business that you have 100% control over – and your business will thrive, regardless of outside circumstances. Attendees will learn: - Increased awareness of 5 areas of their business where they have 100% control (mindset, goal setting, follow up, time management, & “one thing”) - Why mastering these concepts is critical to surviving the ups and downs of the economy - How to make simple changes in each area to see big improvement in their business Mary Cravets is a true blue entrepreneur, business mentor, speaker, and certified Control Freak. With past experience including successful careers in the corporate world in Silicon Valley, real estate and a top seller in direct sales, Mary attributes her success to her consistent attention to the fundamental, 100% controllable aspects of business. These concepts now make up the core of her Control Freak programs.



"Working Together Without Going Insane, Understanding DiSC Behaviors" Lynn Murphy

Lynn Murphy		Ever feel like you’re the only sane person in the room? Do the working styles of others drive you crazy? In this session, you will explore working styles based on the DiSC model, and delve into the impact of differing styles on group dynamics, relationships, and conflict resolution. We’ll take a light-hearted look at what it is about other styles that drives you crazy, and what you can appreciate about other styles. Learn how different working styles can compliment your own, how you can build stronger working relationships, and how to hang on to a few more shreds of sanity. Attendees will learn: • Understand the different DiSC behavioral styles • Explore the benefits and challenges of each style • Recognize the impact that these differences have on communication and relationships • Learn to recognize others’ styles, and make communication less stressful Include a short biography outlining your credentials and the expertise that qualifies you to teach this topic. Lynn Murphy, M.Ed., is a workshop leader, facilitator, executive coach, and former classroom teacher. In her customized, interactive, and engaging workshops, her clients learn valuable skills and techniques that help them achieve greater success and satisfaction in their businesses. She has used the DiSC system for over 20 years, and finds that individuals can create more harmony in their working relationships when they understand and appreciate differences in behavioral styles.



"Increase Your Author-Ity: How Publishing a Book Can Help You Build Your Brand Laura Orsini

Laura Orsini		Business coaches often speak about “finding more money in your business.” The easiest way for any business owner to find more money is by becoming a subject matter expert in your industry –and nothing says expert like having a book to your name! We are living in the information age, where new wealth will not be created by discovering a new gizmo or gadget – the surest path to greater wealth and increased brand identity is by selling what you know. If you are an expert who has been toying with the idea of writing a book, you will want to make sure to attend this workshop. And if you are a business owner who doesn’t think you’re an expert, you need to sit in the front row! Attendees will learn: • Where to start if you have an idea for a book – and how to find a topic if you don’t have one yet, but see the value in becoming an author • The basic steps – and costs – involved in publishing a professional quality book • What a platform is and how to get one • Best practices for authors around blogging and social media • Why a successful author must learn to think like a marketer Laura Orsini is an editorial, marketing, and design consultant based in Phoenix, Arizona. She works primarily with socially conscious speakers, coaches, and authors interested in self-publishing their books. After years of working as an editor to help her clients get their books written and published, Laura started to notice that most of them had very little skill when it came to marketing the books they’d worked so hard to create. It was a natural fit to expand her services to include the marketing aspect. She now specializes in teaching her writers to think like marketers. She also incorporates enthusiastic expertise in the areas of communication, creativity, brainstorming, visualization, inspiration, networking, and social media into her work.