LUNCH and LEARN - and just talk about the speaking business!

Six NSA/C members met today in Raleigh for the latest lunch and learn. Mary Cantando, Deb Gauldin, Barnsley Brown, Emily Ballance, Rick Schlentz and Wally Adamchik talked about the highs and lows from the convention in San Diego and shared the one or two things we are each working on to help our business. We are already looking forward to NYC next summer. It was a lively and valuable session. I came away with one great idea from Mary Cantando and I look forward to using it.

The Lunch and Learns are usually held in the off months from a Chapter or National Event. So, mark you calendars for October 18. We will meet at 1130 in the Brier Creek area near RDU airport. Exact location TBD...

And save the date for speakers school on Nov 9, 10!

Jerry Fowler Update.....

Talked to Lib last night 8/7 and Jerry came through bypass surgery fantastically!  As of last night all the tubes had been removed, he had walked twice and was sitting in a chair when she visited today. 

 

Please continue to keep Jerry & Lib in  your prayers and don't forget to send him a card or note.

 

All The Best!

John Cooper VP of Membership

NSA Carolinas Community

To me community means a place where I can be with people I like. We learn from each other and we support each other. Clearly this NSA Carolinas News Blog fits my definition of community and I hope you make the most of this community. As you scan the previous posts you see advice about speaking, invitations to events where you can learn alot more about this incredible business, and support for our fellow members. At Speakers School in Charlotte in November each speaker will share a bit of what NSA means to them. I can tell you that NSA and the success of my business go together. I would not be where I am had I not joined NSA and got active. With convention behind us I invite you to visit this site often, to submit questions and to join us in Charlotte for our meetings. Welcome to the community.

Swanson Speaks - NSA, Ning & Teleseminars

I just have two words: NSA Convention. If you've been before, you know what I mean. If you haven't, you need to go. It was not only worth the time and money, it was life changing. We'll talk later. Okay, so I have more than two words. I'm a storyteller for gosh sakes, what did you expect?

I have just one word: Ning communities. I'm so excited I can't contain myself. This is the way to connect with your clients and your audiences after you leave. This is the way to continue the discussion. This is the way stay connected and provide more value by setting up communities with common interests. This is a way to promote yourself and your products. And it's free! http://www.ning.com/ I've set up a community myself if you are thinking about setting up one of your own: http://www.kellyswansonnetwork.ning.com/.

Okay, I have just one more word. Teleseminars. I'm convinced that it's a way to bring in money during the down times. To sell product while you sleep. As a means of creating more product. We'll talk more later. Just trust me on this. I'm already working on mine. Happy to share my findings with you later.

Kelly Swanson

VP Of Programs

Columbia, SC Lunch & Learn

Members Only Lunch & Learn

When: August 21st

Where: Radisson Hotel at the Bush River Road exit on I-20 in Columbia.

What Time: 11:45 am

The hotel is about a mile west of the I-26 and I-20 interchange going toward Augusta.

To help us reserve adequate space, please let me know at jerry@JerryBellue.comif you plan to join us.

One of the highlights will be the opportunity to compare notes and ideas from the San Diego convention.

Jerry Fowler - Needs Your Prayers & Cards

Jerry Fowler, husband of Past President Lib Fowler will be undergoing Triple Bypass Surgery on Monday August 6th at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. Lib & Jerry need our thoughts and prayers during this time. Both are in great spirits and ready to get the surgery over. There will be about a week's stay in the hospital.

I'm sure a card would be appreciated. Address: Jerry Fowler, 205 Scenic Circle, Spartanburg, SC 29316

A Hot Tip

NSA has a new virtual chapter NYNSA www.nynsa.org

For $25.00 you can become a member. Why? The have fantastic teleclasses monthly! Such speakers as NSACarolinas own Jeffrey Gitomer, Joe Calloway, Dan Burris and many more! $25.00 buys you a years membership to all the teleclasses and recordings. It also gives you access to the recording of ALL past teleclasses with notes!

This is a fantastic investment!

The Gold Microphone Program

Win a gold-plated microphone pin from NSACarolinas!

This program is open to all new members (joined November 2006 or later)

Complete the following and win the pin:
* Attend a NSACarolinas Board Meeting

* Ask 5 NSACarolina members for their best speaking tip. Submit these tips in writing to the VP of Membership, John Cooper

* Be a Meeting Greeter at a NSACarolina meeting

* Attend a regional Lunch & Learn

High Content Speaking Blog - Check It Out!

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