How Drinking Wine (responsibly) Helped Me Build My Business
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How Drinking Wine (responsibly) Helped Me Build My Business

How Drinking Wine (responsibly) Helped Me Build My Business  I think a glass of wine is one of the best ways to celebrate the end of a busy Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (with Olivia Pope, of course!),  and Friday. There’s not much a good wine doesn’t compliment; a delicious meal, some dark chocolate, doing the…

How to Get Sponsored by Watching Your Favorite TV Show
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How to Get Sponsored by Watching Your Favorite TV Show

  “Winter is coming.” That’s a phrase I hear all too often around this time of year (and it’s not winter at all). You probably already know what I mean. Usually the whisper of these words means Game of Thrones (GoT) is back on and it’s time for tons of Facebook posts about the complex…

Sponsorship: What Can it Do for My Business?
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Sponsorship: What Can it Do for My Business?

  You know what I love about questions? All the juicy information you can get by simply asking one. Grab your favorite glass of cab, mine is from Jordan Winery, and let’s chat about what Sponsorship can do for you. WHAT IS SPONSORSHIP? Let’s start with the facts: What is sponsorship? Sponsorship is like advertising….

3 Things Dark Chocolate Will Teach You About Sponsorship Success
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3 Things Dark Chocolate Will Teach You About Sponsorship Success

If you’re anything like me, you have a few guilty pleasures. A good book, your favorite movie, that go-to dessert, or a glass of wine! That said, I have a confession. I love dark chocolate. I love the way you can taste the sweetness long after you’ve finished it. More importantly, I love the way…

5 Elements of a Winning Sponsorship Presentation
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5 Elements of a Winning Sponsorship Presentation

You’re ready! You’ve got an idea you’re excited about and can’t wait to start implementing it. You mapped out your schedule and put together all the necessary information for the plan to go with your idea. You’d love to give it just one last once over, though – maybe a “presentation checklist” if you will….

How to Ask for a Sponsorship with Confidence
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How to Ask for a Sponsorship with Confidence

You’ve done the prep work, and now… The time has come: you’ve picked up the phone. You’ve sent emails. You’ve made connections. You’ve written and sent out sponsorship proposals. A potential sponsor has reached out to you, asking for a meeting where you will present your sponsorship proposal and idea. You do a little excited…

How To Grow Your Business Like Olivia Pope (Part 1)
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How To Grow Your Business Like Olivia Pope (Part 1)

Have you ever wanted to grow your business? If you’re anything like me, the answer is yes! Most business owners have rituals – daily habits or routines – and I’m no exception. Every Thursday night, I grab my favorite wine glass and pour a glass of cabernet sauvignon from Jordan Winery or Nickel & Nickel…

How Mulan’s Perseverance Will Land You Sponsorships
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How Mulan’s Perseverance Will Land You Sponsorships

The day is here: you’re ready for a meeting with your potential sponsor. You’re nervous, but feeling optimistic. You’ve got all your ducks in a row: Business plan? Check. Contact info? Check. Clearly defined values and mission? Check. Yup! You’re ready. There’s lots of buzz going on in your mind, wondering how the meeting will…

Sponsorship Training – 3 Questions to Building Sustainable Sponsorship
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Sponsorship Training – 3 Questions to Building Sustainable Sponsorship

I love sponsorship training! Seriously… when I get on the phone with a client, I’m always excited to help them figure out how to get sponsored, from the basics to the dirty details of the actual launch. However, often my work isn’t logistical. A question I encounter often is: “How do I know what I…