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The Networking Masters : : Co-Founder and Inspired Action Purposeful Networking Expert
Gina Bell is the co-Founder of Networking Masters International and creator of JV Mavens Partner and Prosper Network; Contributing author to the newest book in the wildly popular Power of Mentorship series called “The Power of Mentorship for the Home Based Business” and co-author to the forthcoming book entitled “Help! My Networking’s Not Working”, the first in “The Networking Masters to the Rescue” series of books. Gina’s passion is to work with motivated entrepreneurs who are ready to identify and eliminate their resistance to self-promotion and success. Magnetic self-marketing principles; creative no and low cost marketing strategies; and success planning from the inside out serve to create an authentic marketing focus that motivates both the entrepreneur and their prospects to take action. An advocate of life-long learning and mentorship, Gina’s personal mantra is “Get Inspired, Be Inspiring!” It pays to stay in touch with this serial-entrepreneur as there are always exciting opportunities brewing.

The Networking Masters : : Co-Founder and Follow Up Keep In Touch Expert
Steve Bell is contributing author to the best selling book “Masters of Sales” and co-founder of “The Networking Masters” and “The Networking Masters Telesummit” an educational site and event that help business professionals strengthen networking and sales skills. Steve has extensive experience in the Telecommunications / Electronics Industry where he won many internal awards for his sales and management achievements. His diverse experience and achievements makes him sought after speaker and trainer for both local and International events.

The Networking Masters : : Facebook For Business Expert
Mari Smith has been dubbed “the Pied Piper of Facebook” by Fast Company. She is a Relationship Marketing Specialist and Facebook Business Coach. Mari helps entrepreneurs to strategically grow their businesses using creative zero cost online marketing techniques. Her passion is teaching professionals how to develop powerful profitable relationships using social media, particularly Facebook. www.marismith.com; www.whyfacebook.com

The Networking Masters : : Go-Giver Principles Expert
Bob Burg shares information on topics vital to the success of today’s business person. He speaks for corporations and associations internationally, including fortune 500 companies, franchises, and numerous direct sales organizations. Bob has shared the platform with legends such as Zig Ziglar, Jim Roan, Brian Tracy, DeNNis Wait-ley, Debbie Fields, T. Harv Eker, CNN’s Larry King, Radio Legend Paul Harvey, Tom Hopkins, Mary Lou Ret-ton, Coach Lou Holtz, the late Og Mandino and former U.S. President Gerald Ford, and countless others. His book, “Endless Referrals: Network Your Everyday Contacts Into Sales” has sold over 175,000 copies. His newest book (co-authored with John David Mann) is entitled, “The Go-Giver” . . . a business fable. Bob is a staunch advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. An animal-advocate, he is a member of the Board of Directors of Safe Harbor: the Humane Society of Northern Palm Beach County. www.burg.com

The Networking Masters : : Networking Via Groups and Associations Expert
Sheri McConnell is the President and Founder of two national organizations–the National Association of Women Writers (www.naww.org) and the Association of Web Entrepreneurs (www.aweconnect.com). She teaches women writers and entrepreneurs how to discover, create, and profit from their intellectual knowledge. Sheri has a Masters of Arts in Organizational Management and a Bachelors in Social Work. She has four published books for women writers and in February 2007 she started a new site— www.createyourgroup.com and published Create Your Association–The Complete Blueprint and Tool Kit for Building a Profitable and Sustainable Membership-Based Business for anyone wanting to create a profitable membership-based business from their home. Her latest venture—a high level product for lifestyle entrepreneurs–My Millionaire Friends is at www.my-millionaire-friends.com You can visit Sheri and see all her companies at www.sherimcconnell.com and to access her free article archive. Sheri lives in San Antonio, Texas with her husband, their four children, a weenie dog, and two cats.

The Networking Masters : : Referral Mastery Expert
From Adelaide to Arkansas – Kentucky to Kuala Lumpur – Vancouver to Vladivostok, Geoff Kirkwood has entertained audiences for nearly 20 years. More than 5000 people have learnt better presentation and speaking skills from Geoff Kirkwood. He has shared the stage with such luminaries as Les Brown (motivational speaker), Ivan Misner (founder of BNI) and Paul Keating (a previous Prime Minister of Australia). He was a District Governor of Toastmasters International in 1984/85 and the President of the National Speakers Association of Australia in Queensland in 2001. He is the creative brains behind such ideas as International Networking Week® and International Networking Day®. The event of International Networking Day® has been embraced worldwide by Governments, Corporations and numerous entrepreneurs in 37 countries. It was even proclaimed in the US House of Representatives. In addition he created the ultimate referral trademark of Who Can You Refer Today?® Having led the growth of Business Network International (BNI) in Australia from 40 chapters to 170 in just 6 years he has proven experience as a leader. As National Director for BNI in Australia he was responsible for Australia achieving the highest percentage growth in the world in 2004 as well as 3rd highest in 2003. Honoured by BNI for his creative work, he is now regarded as the Referral Master™ His theme of “Challenge the Impossible” epitomizes his attitude to life. Learn more about Geoff at www.geoffkirkwood.com

The Networking Masters : : Understanding Personality Types Expert
Michael Goldberg is a dynamic speaker, writer, consultant and the founder of Building Blocks Consulting. He is an expert at helping sales folks and business owners gain more laser-like focus, attract more prospects to the pipeline, create more quality referral streams, and write more business! Described by clients as a “spark plug”, Michael is a master at invigorating and engaging audiences. His style is “in your face” and high energy. His content is “real world” and can be applied immediately. The Building Blocks to Success, Michael’s online newsletter, focuses on helping businesses in sales, service, communication, and leadership and reaches thousands of subscribers. www.buildingblocksconsulting.com Michael is an active member of the National Speakers Association, serving as an officer to the regional chapter. He was asked to serve on The National Board of Advisory in his first year as a member of the National Speakers Association. Michael is currently an award winning adjunct professor at Rutgers University and frequently volunteers as a speaker at organizations focused on career search.

The Networking Masters : : Networking and Communication Expert
Susan RoAne leads a double life as a bestselling author and a sought-after keynote speaker. Known as “The Mingling Maven®,” she gives her multi-generational audiences the required tools, techniques and strategies they need to connect and communicate in today’s global business world. Her practical, informative, and interactive presentations are known for what The San Francisco Chronicle calls her “dynamite sense of humor.” Her groundbreaking best-selling book, How to Work a Room®, has allowed Susan to be considered the undisputed and original networking and conversation expert. Susan has sold over a million books worldwide. Susan RoAne is consistently called upon by the media to share her savvy socializing strategies. Susan’s chapter teaches us simple fail safe techniques for using our communications to fosters great relationships between the seller and the buyer. Susan can be found at www.susanroane.com

The Networking Masters : : Building Social Capital Expert
Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder & Chairman of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization. BNI was founded in 1985. The organization now has over 5,000 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world. Last year alone, BNI generated 5.5 million referrals resulting in $2.2 billion dollars worth of business for its members. Dr. Misner’s Ph.D. is from the University of Southern California. He has written ten books, including his New York Times Best sellers: Masters of Sales, Truth or Delusion? and Masters of Networking. He is a monthly columnist for Entrepreneur.com and is the Senior Partner for the Referral Institute – a referral training company with trainers around the world. In addition, he has taught business management and social capital courses at several universities throughout the United States and now sits on the Board of Trustees for the University of the Rockies. Called the “Father of Modern Networking” by CNN and the “Networking Guru” by Entrepreneur magazine, Dr. Misner is considered to be one of the world’s leading experts on business networking and has been a keynote speaker for major corporations and associations throughout the world. He has been featured in the L.A. Times, Wall Street Journal, and New York. Times, as well as numerous TV and radio shows including CNN, CNBC, and the BBC in London. Dr. Misner is the Founder of the BNI Misner Charitable Foundation and was recently named “Humanitarian of the Year” by a Southern California newspaper. He is married and lives with his wife Elisabeth and their three children in Claremont, CA. In his spare time!!! he is also an amateur magician and a black belt in karate.  Networking Now Blog.

The Networking Masters : : Cold Calling Expert
Wendy Weiss, The Queen of Cold Calling, is an author, speaker, sales trainer, and sales coach. She is recognized as one of the leading authorities on lead generation, cold calling and new business development and she helps clients speed up their sales cycle, reach more prospects directly and generate more sales revenue. Her clients include Avon Products, ADP, Sprint and thousands of entrepreneurs throughout the country. Wendy has been featured in BusinessWeek, Entrepreneur Magazine, Selling Power, Sales & Marketing Management and various other business and sales publications. She is also a featured author in two recently released books, Masters of Sales and Top Dog Sales Secrets. Wendy is the author of the book, Cold Calling for Women. She is also a former ballet dancer who believes that everything she knows in life she learned in ballet class. www.queenofcoldcalling.com

The Networking Masters : : Abundant Networking Expert
Kim George is the bestselling author of Coaching Into Greatness: 4 Steps to Success in Business and Life published by Wiley & Sons. The book introduces the concept of AQ, Abundance Intelligence, and how people can eliminate the barriers that keep them from doing what they can do. Kim is the Founder and CEO of The AQ Institute, a coaching, consulting and training company focused on bringing Abundance Intelligencetm to the world and contributing author to Masters of Sales. Kim is a recognized expert in the areas of Social Capital and Strategic Alliances. As Pioneer Coach for the Social Capital & Networking community, Kim collaborated with Dr. Misner in developing a 25 hour curriculum. In addition, Kim conducts a widely popular seminar on Abundant Networking. For more information, visit www.AbundantNetworking.com

The Networking Masters : : Leveraging Linked In Expert
MaryPat Kavanagh, aka The Queen of Connections and the Queen of Marketing, is the President and Chief Marketing Strategist of Strategic Results Marketing. She has been an entrepreneur since she was 20 years old. She currently lives in Utah and devotes her time to creating strategic marketing plans as well as creating profitable relationships for her clients and implementing cutting-edge social marketing techniques. For more information about MaryPat, go to www.QueenofMarketing.com.

The Networking Masters : : Fearless Networking and Self Esteem Expert
Dr. Joe Rubino is a certified success coach in life planning technology, an internationally acclaimed personal development trainer, success coach, best selling author and the cofounder of The Center for Personal Reinvention, an organization committed to the personal excellence and empowerment of all people. He is the co-developer of the life changing course, Conversations for Success, a program that provides participants with the tools to maximize their productivity and personal effectiveness with others. As a retired dentist and former owner of an extraordinarily successful multi-specialty dental practice, he is also a national lecturer on dental practice management, productivity enhancement and relationship building. He currently serves on the advisory boards of a number of multi-million dollar international corporations. He is widely published in numerous health professional and business publications. His vision is to personally impact the lives of twenty million people to be the best that they can be and to shift the paradigm around resignation that is that anyone can affect positive change in their own lives and in the lives of others if they believe they can.