Friday, March 12, 2010

"Developing Effective Referral Strategies"

Many of you will remember the great workshop put on by Mathieu Powell and Dan Harsent for HOST called “Marketing for Jack” – tons of useful information for solopreneurs.

They’re back!!

“Everything You Need to Know about Word of Mouth or Referral Marketing you can learn from Nike”

Word of Mouth or Referral based Marketing is the most powerful, least-cost, and efficient marketing there is!  

Interactive, with take home handouts, and should be a lot of fun! 

How do you rate as a referral marketer? How much time should you spend networking?  You’ll be surprised!  Discover how to get over “wallflowerness” at events and how to create a system of specific actions.

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10am-noon. Doors open at 9:45 for networking.
Membership $100 or a $15 drop-in fee.

Pantry Restaurant
202-3214 Douglas St.
Victoria, BC

(250) 475-3306

See www.host-victoria.org or phone 250-598-6326

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Bios of our presenters:

Dan Harsent is a former radio salesperson who now runs A1 People Care Ltd—a Victoria based home support agency. Dan is also one of the top reps.  in Canada with the Ribbon Gift & Incentive Program and has just been recognized as such and will be interviewed for a North America wide publication. 

He is a Certified Radio Marketing Consultant, member of the OK Radio Group Million Dollar Club.

As a one time busker on the streets of France, Dan is happiest when in front of a group of people.  

Mathieu Powell is owner of the Innovative Media Group Ltd. and a BC Marketing Representative for Senior Living Magazine.

He is past President of HOST, a freelance writer, public speaker and expert Marketer.  Previous workshop presentations have included “Marketing for Jack” with Dan Harsent, “Organic Marketing for Organic Business Growth” and “Networking 101”. 

Mathieu is also happiest when presenting to groups.