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Lucy Kelleher is the founder of Keep Them Loyal. In her "former" life as a litigation paralegal and elementary school teacher, she quickly learned how important building relationships was to a successful business. When she became a full-time entrepreneur, she realized that her relationships with clients and business partners was even more critical to her success. She no longer saw her contacts daily or even weekly! She had also started networking and needed to connect with potential referral partners and business resources. She began to create systems to ensure that she stayed connected as well as stayed “top of mind” to them.

She assists business owners grow their business by helping them build relationships with their clients and referral partners. We work one-on-one or in small groups to create their own client retention and referral programs by strategizing ways to stay connected.

What is a CRM? There are so many of them out there! How do I decide if I need one and then which one do I choose? Do they all cost money?

I have a stack of business cards from various events I have attended. What do I do with that stack of business cards?

I'm feeling overwhelmed that I am not handling the clients and leads that I have now - I'm hesitating in attending events and meeting new people. If I can't handle what I already have, how can I take on anything new?

What's a follow up process? How do I follow up? I can't meet everyone for coffee or talk to everyone I meet one-on-one. How do I decide who to meet and follow up with?

I network but I'm not getting anything out of it. What should I be doing?

lucy@keepthemloyal.com

www.keepthemloyal.com

With her extensive skill and experience in molecular biology, immunology and virology, registered Patent Attorney Dr. Lloyd helps companies protect their intellectual property. Dr. Lloyd represents and counsels clients in domestic and international patent and trademark prosecution, negotiation of patent licenses, and trademark coexistence agreements. She also represents clients in opposition and infringement cases before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, federal courts, the International Trade Commission, and in Inter Partes Reviews in front of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Combining her law degree with her doctorate in Molecular Biology, Dr. Lloyd brings her legal expertise to bear on patent application preparation and prosecution, both foreign and domestic, in areas ranging from biotechnology, molecular biology, immunology and virology to diagnostics, medical devices, therapeutics, small molecules, and pharmaceuticals.

Example Questions:

1. What is the most cost-effective way to protect my idea?
2. What do I do if someone has taken my idea?
3. What is the best way to protect my name?
4. Should I get a copyright registration for my material?

I have over 10 years’ experience as a patent attorney. Before becoming an attorney, I obtained a doctorate degree in Molecular Biology, and a bachelor’s of science degree in Microbiology, as well as worked in the biotechnology industry for several years.

http://www.leechtishman.com/laura-m-lloyd-ph-d/

Set up an appointment during her hours: llloyd@leechtishman.com

As one of the foremost branding photographers and image-based branding strategists in San Diego, Nikkie Achartz has leveraged her background in psychology, marketing, and sales, to help hundreds of entrepreneurs create a visual brand that boosts relationships, referrals, and revenue.

Beyond photography, Nikkie helps clients develop a comprehensive visual marketing and sales strategy that integrates the right mix of psycho-graphic behavioral profiling, impact driven images, and sales model development to build the KNOW ⇨ LIKE ⇨ TRUST ⇨ BUY relationship. She believes sustained profitability is a result of strong brands, strong buying triggers, and a streamlined sales conversion process.

You may want to ask Nikkie Achartz questions related to:

Guidance in helping you identify a target market that will properly value your services – If I “niche” will I be leaving money on the table from other potential sources?
Identifying the compelling fears, pains, and desires of your ideal client – How are you ideally positioned to meet the needs/wants of your target audience?
Support matching your brand with the ideal target market – Do you want high end clients, but have a bargain basement brand?
Understanding how much time you must spend “on” your business vs. “in” your business – How do you get off the feast-famine income roller coaster that often comes with a service-based business?
Understanding your revenue funnel and how to move potential clients from “hello” to bigger ticket packages – How are you converting inquiries to income in a way that allows prospects to easily “buy in” to your services without causing instant sticker shock?
Ways to add value so you don’t get caught in the discounting trap – In what ways are you standing out in the crowd of your competitors without engaging in a “race to the bottom” pricing plan?
Website: www.SNAPSavvyStrategies.com

Email: nikkie@SNAPSavvyStrategies.co

The Hera Hub Carlsbad Writer’s Lounge is simply a way to carve out time and space to write in a comfortable environment. Members enjoy the sense of accountability to work on writing their blog, content, bio, book, or anything!

Be encouraged, inspired, and held accountable by your peers!.

Judi Bonilla is an Entrepreneur, Director of Innovation, and Public Speaker with 8+ years focusing on social media marketing and strategy for small businesses. Judi work has been featured, or seen in the New York Times, Washington Post and been a speaker at SXSWedu. Judi is innovative, who leverages her social media experience to consumers, engage influencers, and strategic partners. She's an innovator and always looking to use social media to enhance storytelling.

1. What social media is the right platform for my market?
2. How do I improve my social media productivity?
3. How do I increase my social media following?
4. What do I tweet, Facebook, Instagram?
5. How do I automate social media?

Received Social Media Rockstar - Through online and in-person social media strategy.
Selected to speak at SXSWedu by SXSW Advisory Board - By developing a social media strategy.
Social Media reach of over 843,000 individuals

Contact Judi: judi@judibonilla.com

With her extensive skill and experience in molecular biology, immunology and virology, registered Patent Attorney Dr. Lloyd helps companies protect their intellectual property. Dr. Lloyd represents and counsels clients in domestic and international patent and trademark prosecution, negotiation of patent licenses, and trademark coexistence agreements. She also represents clients in opposition and infringement cases before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, federal courts, the International Trade Commission, and in Inter Partes Reviews in front of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Combining her law degree with her doctorate in Molecular Biology, Dr. Lloyd brings her legal expertise to bear on patent application preparation and prosecution, both foreign and domestic, in areas ranging from biotechnology, molecular biology, immunology and virology to diagnostics, medical devices, therapeutics, small molecules, and pharmaceuticals.

Example Questions:

1. What is the most cost-effective way to protect my idea?
2. What do I do if someone has taken my idea?
3. What is the best way to protect my name?
4. Should I get a copyright registration for my material?

I have over 10 years’ experience as a patent attorney. Before becoming an attorney, I obtained a doctorate degree in Molecular Biology, and a bachelor’s of science degree in Microbiology, as well as worked in the biotechnology industry for several years.

http://www.leechtishman.com/laura-m-lloyd-ph-d/

Set up an appointment during her hours: llloyd@leechtishman.com

The Hera Hub Carlsbad Writer’s Lounge is simply a way to carve out time and space to write in a comfortable environment. Members enjoy the sense of accountability to work on writing their blog, content, bio, book, or anything!

Be encouraged, inspired, and held accountable by your peers!.

Judi Bonilla is an Entrepreneur, Director of Innovation, and Public Speaker with 8+ years focusing on social media marketing and strategy for small businesses. Judi work has been featured, or seen in the New York Times, Washington Post and been a speaker at SXSWedu. Judi is innovative, who leverages her social media experience to consumers, engage influencers, and strategic partners. She's an innovator and always looking to use social media to enhance storytelling.

1. What social media is the right platform for my market?
2. How do I improve my social media productivity?
3. How do I increase my social media following?
4. What do I tweet, Facebook, Instagram?
5. How do I automate social media?

Received Social Media Rockstar - Through online and in-person social media strategy.
Selected to speak at SXSWedu by SXSW Advisory Board - By developing a social media strategy.
Social Media reach of over 843,000 individuals

Contact Judi: judi@judibonilla.com

Lucy Kelleher is the founder of Keep Them Loyal. In her "former" life as a litigation paralegal and elementary school teacher, she quickly learned how important building relationships was to a successful business. When she became a full-time entrepreneur, she realized that her relationships with clients and business partners was even more critical to her success. She no longer saw her contacts daily or even weekly! She had also started networking and needed to connect with potential referral partners and business resources. She began to create systems to ensure that she stayed connected as well as stayed “top of mind” to them.

She assists business owners grow their business by helping them build relationships with their clients and referral partners. We work one-on-one or in small groups to create their own client retention and referral programs by strategizing ways to stay connected.

What is a CRM? There are so many of them out there! How do I decide if I need one and then which one do I choose? Do they all cost money?

I have a stack of business cards from various events I have attended. What do I do with that stack of business cards?

I'm feeling overwhelmed that I am not handling the clients and leads that I have now - I'm hesitating in attending events and meeting new people. If I can't handle what I already have, how can I take on anything new?

What's a follow up process? How do I follow up? I can't meet everyone for coffee or talk to everyone I meet one-on-one. How do I decide who to meet and follow up with?

I network but I'm not getting anything out of it. What should I be doing?

lucy@keepthemloyal.com

www.keepthemloyal.com

With her extensive skill and experience in molecular biology, immunology and virology, registered Patent Attorney Dr. Lloyd helps companies protect their intellectual property. Dr. Lloyd represents and counsels clients in domestic and international patent and trademark prosecution, negotiation of patent licenses, and trademark coexistence agreements. She also represents clients in opposition and infringement cases before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, federal courts, the International Trade Commission, and in Inter Partes Reviews in front of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Combining her law degree with her doctorate in Molecular Biology, Dr. Lloyd brings her legal expertise to bear on patent application preparation and prosecution, both foreign and domestic, in areas ranging from biotechnology, molecular biology, immunology and virology to diagnostics, medical devices, therapeutics, small molecules, and pharmaceuticals.

Example Questions:

1. What is the most cost-effective way to protect my idea?
2. What do I do if someone has taken my idea?
3. What is the best way to protect my name?
4. Should I get a copyright registration for my material?

I have over 10 years’ experience as a patent attorney. Before becoming an attorney, I obtained a doctorate degree in Molecular Biology, and a bachelor’s of science degree in Microbiology, as well as worked in the biotechnology industry for several years.

http://www.leechtishman.com/laura-m-lloyd-ph-d/

Set up an appointment during her hours: llloyd@leechtishman.com