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11 Strategies for Hosting an Epic Wine Tasting Party

Dec 10, 2018

I’ve never seen my dogs so tired. No, we hadn’t gone on a 5-mile hike. Nor had the pups been out chasing squirrels all day. They were wiped out because the night before my sweetie and I threw a little wine-tasting party. There were people coming and going...

A Networking Success Story: Four on Friday

Nov 5, 2018

Sometimes my readers, audience members, clients, and even friends and family take my advice and (eureka!) get fantastic results. This is one of those times, so I think it’s worth sharing here. To begin, here’s a question I’m frequently asked when I present or when I...

How to exit conversations graciously

Oct 10, 2018

Ever wish you could exit, escape from, or even avoid a conversation? I don’t mean the difficult ones where it’s necessary to speak the uncomfortable truth, face the elephant in the room, clear the air, make a confession, or talk through a problem or...

Are your networking signals thoughtful and accurate?

Aug 29, 2018

Most of us have pet peeves when it comes to other people, especially other drivers. One of mine is when people don’t use their signal lights properly. Grrrr!!  You know exactly what I’m talking about.  A few examples: The driver who passes you, then darts back into...

Shannon Apperson, Manager, Rodan + Fields®

Jul 25, 2018

Our Consultants absolutely loved hearing from Patti. We received some really great feedback regarding her session and her participation at the event as well.

Ginger Kelly, VP of Marketing

Jul 25, 2018

As the opening keynote speaker for our event, Patti set the tone for the day with her charm and wonderful ideas… Ginger Kelly, VP of Marketing, RIM Architect LLC and 2018 SMPS Pacific Regional Conference Co-Chair

Declare your networking independence

Jul 3, 2018

July is a month where we recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the many freedoms we enjoy as Americans.  I’d like to suggest that one of the freedoms we enjoy be — hello! — how you network. And if you really hate that term, as many do (I can tell  by...

What don’t you want?

May 10, 2018

“Of all the ideas you’ve ever had,” he said, “that’s one of ’em.”  That was his kind way of telling me I had hit rock bottom with an idea. I was thrilled. This was years ago when I was a freelance copywriter and marketing...