External Consulting Interest Group

Orlando Business Journal’s Smart Reader Seminar

Where can I get more warm leads to minimize cold calling? How do I read articles to get the most information that will benefit my business? How do I get all the information I need in less time? What events should I attend to make the best connections? Our next speaker has answers to these and many other questions.

Get ready for an eye opening tour of the Orlando Business Journal to learn how it can help you leverage your sales efforts and business needs. The Orlando Business Journal is not just a newspaper. It is Central Florida's premier source for business news and sales leads. In this presentation, you will learn how to get qualified sales leads, obtain accurate contact information, and create networking strategies to develop new business. Specifically, it will cover:

• Targeted reading techniques using the Orlando Business Journal
• How to identify new prospects and top-quality leads
• Tips for more powerful networking
• Resources for seeking out new networking opportunities
• Business information to help you achieve your sales goals
• How to recognize sales leads within stories and features
• How each section of the paper can help you grow your business
• Best ways to get your story into the Orlando Business Journal

Our speaker will be Ameen Hafez. Ameen is responsible for building the brand/audience of the Orlando Business Journal in print, on-line and in-person to the Central Florida business community. Ameen is in charge of creating and maintaining strategic partnerships with leaders of top organizations, local businesses, chambers and associations for business development and win/win relationships. Ameen graduated from UCF with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Minor from the DeVos Sports Business Management Program.

Feel free to bring your lunch and please note the change in date. This meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19^th instead of Friday due to room availability.

Reservations are required for effective meeting planning and are easily made via the GOOD website. Also, should any meeting details be changed, we will be able to notify you if you are on the RSVP "yes" list.

Click on this link for a map to the location: https://goo.gl/maps/521bk