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Free webinar – Easy Steps to Creating Conversations, March 16, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Do you spend a lot of time networking and wonder why?  The results just aren’t there!

Great networking skills can be taught, learned, and celebrated. Businesspeople are encouraged to attend the free webinar entitled “Easy Steps to Creating Conversations that Build Connections & Businesses” set for March16, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.  Janet Parnes, social conversation and etiquette consultant and nationally sought after keynote speaker, will lead the virtual presentation.

Parnes will share practical techniques that make you and others feel valued, understood, &  heard.

Topics will include –

  • Strategy that makes small talk more strategic and comfortable
  • Body language that makes others feel valued and heard
  • Tips for virtual networking—bridging the distance
  • Words that create an instant connection
  • Solution to a common  conversation conundrum

The free webinar is sponsored by Rockland Trust, My Pinnacle Network and South Shore Networking Professionals.

My Pinnacle Network hosts monthly meetings for business-to-business professionals at five locations throughout Massachusetts —Braintree, Mansfield, Needham, Pembroke, and Westborough; South Shore Networking Professionals which connects business people monthly at locations throughout the South Shore; and Rockland Trust, offering a wide range of banking, investment, and insurance services to businesses and individuals through retail branches, commercial lending offices, investment management offices, and residential lending centers located in Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as well as through online, mobile and phone banking.

Please RSVP for the event at  https://conta.cc/3sBQdSH, or contact Steven V. Dubin at SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or 781-582-1061.

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Listen up. Word of Mouth Referral and Networking – Free webinar set for Tuesday, January 21, noon.

Advertising and marketing can be complicated.  If you let it be. Word of mouth referrals are as old as neighbors sharing trusted resources.

A complimentary webinar entitled “Listen up. Word of Mouth Referral and Networking” will feature author, national keynote speaker and word of mouth expert Matt Ward. The virtual event is set for Thursday, January 21, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

Author of “MORE…Word of Mouth Referrals, Lifelong Customers & Raving Fans”, Matt Ward, founder of Breakthrough Champions, works with service professionals to build their client base through authentic relationships and creative use of word of mouth marketing.

The complimentary workshop will outline both the art and science of word of mouth marketing.  How to find good connections, nurture those connections and develop win-win pipeline of new referrals.  From thank you cards to networking events to social media, there are techniques that cut through the noise.

The event is sponsored by My Pinnacle Network which hosts monthly meetings for business-to-business professionals at five locations throughout Massachusetts —Braintree, Mansfield, Marshfield, Needham, and Westborough; South Shore Networking Professionals which connects business people monthly at locations throughout the South Shore; and Rockland Trust, offering a wide range of banking, investment, and insurance services to businesses and individuals through retail branches, commercial lending offices, investment management offices, and residential lending centers located in Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as well as through online, mobile and phone banking.

Please RSVP for the event at  https://conta.cc/2J2jvIY, or contact Steven V. Dubin at SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or 781-582-1061.

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Don’t accept less. Free webinar on Pricing Your Business Service is set for Tuesday, December 15, noon.

All too often professional service professionals such as accountants, web developers, lawyers, business coaches, financial consultants, advertising agencies and many other under charge for their service?  Why?  Good question.  One that this free workshop addresses.

“Pricing your Business Service” webinar is set for Tuesday, December 15, noon to 1:30 p.m.  Lisa Raiche, CPA, MST, founder and director of Bodhi Business Advisors based in Fall River, MA.  The accounting and trusted advisory firm helps start up and emerging companies.

The event is sponsored by My Pinnacle Network which hosts monthly meetings for business-to-business professionals at five locations throughout Massachusetts —Braintree, Mansfield, Marshfield, Needham, and Westborough; South Shore Networking Professionals which connects business people monthly at locations throughout the South Shore; and Rockland Trust, offering a wide range of banking, investment, and insurance services to businesses and individuals through retail branches, commercial lending offices, investment management offices, and residential lending centers located in Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as well as through online, mobile and phone banking.

The complimentary workshop will outline the price setting process – from determining overhead to choosing profit margin to positioning pricing negotiations.

Raiche has been providing trusted business advice for over two decades. She is a graduate of Bentley College – McCallum Graduate School of Business and the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth.  She is a Certified Public Accountant. 

“Most small to mid-sized professional service firms are too modest about pricing,” noted Raiche. She added, “Or they are unsure of how to demonstrate value for their pricing structure.  We help demystify the pricing process and help companies thrive. This workshop will provide actionable steps to improve pricing dilemmas.”

Please RSVP for the event at https://rb.gy/7rchpm, or contact Steven V. Dubin at SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or 781-582-1061.

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Real Estate-focused monthly networking group launched in Plymouth, MA.

 

 

From electrician to plumber to closing attorney, many professionals involved with residential real estate and home renovations could use new customers and more referrals.  My Pinnacle Network, with six existing groups throughout eastern Massachusetts, has launched a new networking group to help make those connections.

The first meeting of My Pinnacle Network-Plymouth’s Real Estate-only group is scheduled for Thursday, June 8, 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. at the Keller Williams training room, 91 Carver Road, Plymouth, MA, (Exit 6, the Plaza that also includes Job Lot and Papa Gino’s). Thereafter, the group will meet the second Thursday of each month at that same time – 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. and the same location.

Other real estate related professions expected to participate in this group include an accountant, architect, asbestos removal, bank, cabinetry, chimney sweep, cleaning services, closet organizer, contractor – builder, contractor- remodeler, driveway/paving, dry basement, estate sale business, fencing, flooring, fuel provider, furniture, handy man, hardscape/mason, home inspection, insulation services, interior Design, internet services, irrigation services, landscape contractor, marble & granite, mold remediation, mortgage broker, mover, painting contractor, pest control, plumbing/HVAC, photographer, property management, radon remediation, roofer, security – alarm Systems, solar design/installation, signage, storage, title search, tree surgeon, truck rental, waste management and window replacement.

In the real estate-related world, it is all about WHO you know. A networking group helps expand that personal advocacy. My Pinnacle Network is NOT your old boys’ network. There are no gongs, hoopla or annoying ceremonies. The format is to get to know, support and learn from each other.

The business model is based on a simple premise. Most people buy from someone they know, like and trust. And they buy from those referred and introduced to them by someone they know, like and trust.  Other My Pinnacle Networks are located in Bourne, Braintree, Mansfield, Marshfield, Newton and Westboro.

Membership is $250 for the year. For more information, visit http://www.MyPinnacleNetwork.com or call (781) 582-1061.

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My Pinnacle Network recognizes region’s best connectors with  Networking Ninja Award winners.

 

 

My Pinnacle Network, the business to business networking group with monthly meetings in Bourne, Braintree, Mansfield, Marshfield, Newton, and Westborough, MA, recently announced the winners of its third annual Networking Ninja Awards. The Networking Ninja Awards were created to recognize the region’s best networkers in four separate categories: Best Connector (helping bring people together); Most Ubiquitous (appears to be at every networking event); Most Altruistic (does most for others); and Brightest Beacon (adds energy to networking events).

Jim Hickox, owner of Apple Corps Cleaning Service of Weymouth took home the honors as Best Connector. He is a member of My Pinnacle Network-Braintree Third Thursday.

Michelle Resendes of Cape Cod Broadcasting Media in Hyannis won the Most Ubiquitous Networking Ninja Award. She is a member of My Pinnacle Network-Bourne.

David Allen, owner of Balance Wealth Advisors in Wellesley won the Most Altruistic Networking Ninja Award. He is a member of My Pinnacle Network-Westborough and My Pinnacle Network-Newton.

David DeBlasio of DeBlasio New Media Marketing in Dedham won the Brightest Beacon honors for the second consecutive year. He is a member of My Pinnacle Network-Mansfield.

“We had a number of networkers nominated for these awards and these individuals stood out as the cream of the crop in our region,” said Steve Dubin, founder of My Pinnacle Network. “Each of these winners has proven themselves to be first-rate connectors who are givers first, which is how they ultimately receive referrals for their respective businesses.”

Voting for the Networking Ninja Awards took place from January 1 through February 28 on the My Pinnacle Network website, www.mypinnaclenetwork.com. Others nominated for awards include: George Rolfing of Brookline Transportation; Itamar Chalif of Rockland Trust; Robert Viamari of Cape & Plymouth Business Magazine; Roy Pacitto of Bryley Systems; Steve Wilson of Office Furniture Consulting; Dave Flaherty of Aflac; Sheldon Prenovitz of ABResources; Bill Tkowski of FMC Partners; Matthew Mensch of Law Office of Matthew Mensch; Lois Drukman of Walter May Insurance; Neil Policow of Leaderboard-Boston; Nicole Connolly of PhotoFabulousYou.com; Pam Snell of ACTSmart; Will Shain of TAB; Michael Mills of Business Coaches and Associates; and Murray Vetstein of Source4.

Awards were distributed to the winners at a joint networking event hosted by the South Shore Professional Networking Group and My Pinnacle Network on March 22 at the Cask & Flagon in Marshfield. The event was held during South Shore Professional Networking Group’s regular meeting night, the third Tuesday of the month.

“We can’t thank Lois Drukman, Mark Roos and the rest of the South Shore Professional Networking Group for sharing their meeting night for our awards ceremony,” noted Dubin. “Networking really starts with giving and the SSPNG team exemplifies that philosophy.”

My Pinnacle Network hosts business-to-business networking groups in the towns of Bourne, Braintree, Mansfield, Marshfield, Newton and Westborough. For information about My Pinnacle Network, please visit www.MyPinnacleNetwork.com, or contact Steven V. Dubin at SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or 781-582-1061.

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Networking Boot Camp. Practical tips to make the most of handshake to handshake encounters. Free seminars in Pembroke.

MPN Logo low resGathering a pile of business cards at networking ev
ents, but not leveraging those relationships to grow your business?  Anxious about working the room at yet the next networking event?

Most people are not comfortable with networking, yet they understand that networking can be the straightest line to their next client.  The “Networking Boot Camp” seminar will provide actionable, practical tips of how to effectively work a room, network strategically, and build relationships that lead to new business.

The free seminar will be held Wednesday, June 8, 8 a.
m. – 9:30 a.m., at the training room of ACTSmart Inc. 70 Corporate Park Drive, Suite 1225, Pembroke, MA  02359.

Panelists include Steve Dubin, founder of My Pinnacle Network, a group of six business to business networks and PR Works, a full service marketing firm based in Plymouth, MA and Nancy OKeefe, founder of Simple Small Business Solutions offering business strategy and implementation that improves results based in Plymouth, MA and also President of the South Shore Women’s Business Network, providing members with resources and support they need to grow.

Networking tips and tactics will include how to work a room, how to stand out in a crowd, how to manage the exchange of
business cards, how to select someone to talk with, how to get a prospect to open up, how to disengage, how to pick the right events, planning ahead, and how to follow up and take effective next steps.

Although the seminar is free and seating is limited to 20.  Please RSVP to Steve Dubin, SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com, 781-582-1061.

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Celebrate Networking Ninja Awards at St. Patrick’s Week event, March 15, at Mayflower Brewery, Plymouth.

The public is invited to toast My Pinnacle Network’s Networking Awards as part of the St. Patrick’s Week Celebration to be held on Tuesday, March 15, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Mayflower Brewery, 12 Resnik Road, Plymouth, Mass.Mayflower IPA photo

In addition to the awards and networking, guests can sample some of the brewery’s finest lager. Buffet dinner will also be served.  The event is free. Cash bar will be available.

Networking awards will be given for several categories including Best Connector (helping bring people together); Most Ubiquitous (appears to be at every networking event); Most Altruistic (does most for others) and Brightest Beacon (adds energy to networking events).

“We created The Networking Ninja Awards to recog
nize the contributions of our area’s best connectors and networkers, who continually add to the well of cosmic goodwill, “noted Steven V. Dubin, one of the founders of My Pinnacle Network.  He continued, “This event is a great way to meet other business leaders in a relaxed, fun setting.”

For reservations, contact Steve Dubin, Sdubin@MyPinnacleNetwork, (781) 582-1061 or visit www.MyPinnacleNetwork.com.

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Networking is a necessity – Tips on making it less painful. Free seminars in Braintree and Plymouth.

Nervous about networking?  Frustrated about your networking results? Uncertain about how to follow up?  Going to a lot of networking events or participating in referral networking groups and wondering if it’s a waste of time?  Most people are not comfortable with networking, yet theystevewsj understand that networking can be the straightest line to their next client.

The “Networking is a necessity” seminar will provide actionable, practical tips of how to effectively work a room, network strategically, and build relationships that lead to new business.  Business professionals can choose from two dates and two locations for this presentation.  The seminar is free.

The seminar will be held Wednesday, March 16, 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., at the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, 134 Court Street, Route 3A, Plymouth, MA  02360.  The second option is the following Wednesday, March 23, 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., 25 Braintree Hill Park, Suite 200, Braintree, MA  02184.

Panelists include Steve Dubin, founder of My Pinnacle Network, a grou
p of six business to business networks and PR Works, a full service marketing firm based in Plymouth, MA and Ken Cheo, President of Our Sales Coach based in Braintree, MA, helping small business owners and select salespeople double or triple their sales faster.

Networking tips and tactics will include how to work a room, how to stand out in a crowd, how to manage the exchange of business cards, how to select someone to talk with, how to get a prospect to open up, how to disengage, how to pick the right events, planning ahead, and how to follow up and take effective next steps.

Although the seminars are free, seating is limited to 20.  Please RSVP to Steve Dubin, SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com, 781-582-1061.

 

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“LinkedIn – Your Prospecting Tool” workshop, May 28, Randolph, MA

Many have a LinkedIn account, few have any idea of what to do with it.

The LinkedIn – Your Prospecting Tool hands-on seminar teaches you the specifics of how to mine LinkedIn for leads, introductions and referrals.  The workshop is sponsored by My Pinnacle Network, the Business to Business monthly network with locations throughout Eastern Massachusetts.

Eric Warner, President of Praxis Growth Advisors, Inc., a management consulting and leadership development firm and an authorized provider of Sandler Sales Training, will lead the session.  www.praxis.sandler.com.

Participants will learn how to connect directly with your targeted prospects and how to take a proactive approach to warm lead generation.

In addition, attendees will also have the opportunity to update their LinkedIn photo. Nicole Connolly of PhotoFabulousYou will also be on hand to take photos specifically sized for LinkedIn. The cost for LinkedIn head shot is $40, $60 if you want your photo retouched. Please contact Nicole at nicole@photofabulousyou.com to schedule your photo session.

The educational event will take place on Thursday, May 28, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. the Comfort Inn 1374 N Main St, Route 28, Randolph, MA‎ (just off Route 128).  Cost is $9.95.  Seating is limited to 50 people.  To RSVP, click here or email SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or call (781) 582-1061.

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