Business Networking Referral Connector

• Mar 2002 - Present

We decided to expand our company nationally by bringing on business partners through franchises. i Take The Lead is now in 5 states and growing! We love to help professionals increase their sales, improved their business referral networking skills and add value by teaching others how to increase their referrals.

Business Networking Referral Connector

• Mar 2002 - Present

I Take The Lead is a networking referral leads group organization and may be the answer for some of your business needs. We help small business owners and sales professionals increase their referrals, so they can build a prosperous business while doing what they love to do. Along with offering two kinds of business referral groups - B2C networking groups & B2B networking groups, other benefits i Take The Lead offers all members include the following:* Special Guest Speaker meetings – We have a variety of Special Guest Speakers who speak on subjects that add value for other professionals/businesses and are of interest to the general business public. Subjects include marketing, social media, networking. communication, etc. All members are welcome to attend all Special Guest Speaker meetings, for no additional fees.* New Member Orientation is free and optional for all members, new or seasoned.* Free Business Workshops to help members with their business needs and networking needs* Free Webinars and Teleminars that cover a variety of business subjects* Periodic FREE Mixers – i Take The Lead members periodically host Free Mixers. Usually there are 50 or 60 people in attendance, with several guests. Always a great way to network, see old friends, and invite your customers, etc.* Lead With Heart – The non-profit branch of i Take The Lead. Get involved and network with lots of others, while giving back to the local community.* FREE Membership Fees – All members can get FREE membership, while helping to build the membership in their groups. Ask us about the Travel Club.I love our business - promoting networking referral groups! Not only do I get to meet new professionals all of the time; I also help our group members by providing a variety of training on networking, recruiting, etc. Additionally, I schedule and promote events such as free workshops, Special Guest Speakers, free mixers, free speed networking, our new Networking Webinar on Tuesdays 3 PM Pacific Time.

Business Networking Referral Connector

• May 2007 - Present

We formed Lead With Heart, a non-profit foundation, in 2007. Based in Oregon, this is a vehicle our members can use to help local families in need and those are who are less fortunate. i Take The Lead Inc, not only creates business referral networking groups; it is also a company with a heart. We formed Lead With Heart, a non-profit foundation, in 2007. Based in Oregon, this is a vehicle our members can use to help local families in need and those are who are less fortunate. i Take The Lead Inc, not only creates business referral networking groups; it is also a company with a heart.

Account Representative

• 2003 - 2005

I helped businesses achieve success by advertising in the yellow pages. I helped businesses achieve success by advertising in the yellow pages.

Loan Officer

• 2000 - 2002

Regional Director

• 1996 - 2002

Membership Manager

• 1998 - 2001

As the Membership Manager, it was my responsibility to recruit new members to the Gresham Chamber of Commerce. As the Membership Manager, it was my responsibility to recruit new members to the Gresham Chamber of Commerce.