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Brandi Kolosky Named One of the Most Inspirational Women

Brandi Kolosky has been selected as a nominee by Los Angeles Times for its annual ‘Inspirational Women Awards.’ With over 16 years of experience, she is a leading female in the Sustainability and FinTech industries. As a business development expert, she’s helped grow many companies around with her expertise in business development, marketing, public relations, and capital raising. Before moving to Los Angeles 2.5 years ago from Miami to join leading Cannabis, Venture Capital, and FinTech companies, Kolosky was hired to source low-cost energy for a crypto mining pod development company and invented the bypassing of flare on oil fields to power these mining operations, which is now Digital Stream Energy.

Los Angeles Times and B2B Publishing is excited to announce the Inspirational Women Forum & Awards event recognizing female business leaders who have demonstrated noteworthy success and accomplishments during the last 24 months. 

Brandi Kolosky is a polymathic business and marketing leader. Her roles have included International Business Development Director, Capital Fund Raiser, and Chief Growth Officer. She is known for pushing the boundaries of B2B and B2C globally. Her earlier career mentorship was under LINKS World Group, Marketing Expert & VP of Forbes LATAM, Edward De Valle, and led her to oversee the PR, Social Media & Ad buys for several Real Estate developments, including several Trump Properties before launching her PR, marketing, and business development company, House of Berlin, in 2012. 

Kolosky’s career leveled up when working directly with the CMO & CFO of FIA Formula1 Electric Racing. She helped curate the global race series marketing, sponsors, events, cross-branding, and investor relations. Her efforts introduced a $50M investment to the organization. 

January 2020, Brandi became the Managing Director of DealBox, the World’s first Venture Capital firm utilizing Blockchain technology. She oversaw roughly $400m in client marketing and investment raises.

Winter 2020, Kolosky was hunted and accepted the role as Chief Growth Officer of Plensy™, to interrupt, innovate, and revolutionize the financial ecosystem with a patent-pending DeFi lending points system known as Plensy™.

Her role with Plensy™ is to transform the antiquated traditional financial ecosystem and credit score rating, from the current loan processing methodology by offering lending services through the Plensy™ platform, starting with applying NFTs to Vehicle in what they are stamping as Auto Smart Loans. Kolosky’s current goal is to secure the Seed Round fundraising of $25m. 

More recently she has begun to collaborate with LogosCapital.io on her lifelong mission to create bonds and introduce the firm’s investment allocations focused on oceans, waters, forests, humanitarian, and smart cities. 

Lastly, Aspire Drinks, a healthy alternative energy beverage, has contracted her to supervise the West Coast expansion into Sam’s Club, Target, and Ralphs retail locations. And she is a silent partner in the first-ever design-build-lease industrial cannabis grow model, TriTerra.

Brandi has completed her certifications in Innovations of Financial Technology at the University of Michigan, Healing with Nutrition and Food as Medicine from both Health Science Academy and Monash University, as well as Certified to lead Sprints created by Google Ventures. 

Her past includes dancing professionally for 21 years and holds the Miss Gainesville / Miss FL Delegate titles. Kolosky is currently pursuing her helicopter and single-engine pilots licenses. 

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Chris Wiser CEO Of 7 Figure MSP™ Launches A Free CRM For Managed Service Providers

Austin Texas – September 23rd – Chris Wiser, CEO of 7 Figure MSP™, launches WiseTrackCRM, the first-ever complete sales and marketing platform built by an 8-figure MSP coach specifically for IT & managed service provider business owners. This software allows MSPs to organize follow-up, two-way texting, sales pipelines, appointment scheduling, sales funnels, and so much more.

7 Figure MSP™ is revolutionizing the MSP industry by taking a radical approach to sales and marketing education and coaching for MSPs. 

After speaking with tens of thousands of MSPs and IT professionals Chris Wiser discovered that there is a massive gap in the marketplace that needed to be filled. This is why he created WiseTrackCRM and is now giving away this valuable framework for free. He has kept it simple and streamlined so MSPs can see results ASAP.

WisetrackCRM is a complete, all-in-one sales and marketing software for MSPs. This free platform comes with a ready-to-launch funnel installed so MSPs can begin generating leads and booking sales calls immediately.

Also included in this free MSP CRM is a complete, done-for-you email and text message automation sequence that handles the follow-up process for the user allowing prospective clients to move seamlessly from lead to sale.

The team at WiseTrackCRM has also thoughtfully crafted and installed a complete sales pipeline that follows the proven principles taught inside the 7 Figure MSP™ Elite coaching program.

Upon registration, WiseTrackCRM users will gain access to a training vault with resources, trainings, and more done-for-you templates to make marketing their businesses easier. These tools will educate MSPs and business owners on how to efficiently and effectively leverage the software for their businesses.

Users of WiseTrackCRM will also become part of a private Facebook community managed by leading sales and marketing experts to help solve problems and accelerate their marketing and sales progress.

“The entire MSP industry tells business owners to use their PSA for all contact management – but in reality, it should only be used to manage clients” Chris Wiser stated when asked why he created this platform.

Using a true CRM to manage inbound leads along with true lead scoring and pipeline management in tandem with a robust PSA system is key to business success for MSP and IT business owners.

This Free MSP CRM is truly an all-in-one tech solution for marketing and sales. If you were to pay monthly fees for the software/programs to handle all of these functions included inside of WiseTrackCRM, it would be over $600 per month.

Current users of the software have the ability to create lead-generating websites and funnels, send automated email campaigns, curate a list of prospects, nurture leads from start to sale, and even schedule calls and appointments on a calendar that can be synced with Outlook365, Google, and more.

“Having one place to manage our sales and marketing process helps streamline our own company to have maximum efficiency as we continue to grow.” Paul Mancuso, current WiseTrackCRM user, and 7 Figure MSP™ Elite member.

For a limited time, new WiseTrackCRM users will also receive

  • LIVE Coaching Calls: Get the most out of your FREE CRM with guidance from top marketing experts
  • Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Marketing Campaign: Proven lead-generating system created by an 8 Figure MSP Coach
  • Monthly MSP CASH FLOW Workshop: How to double your current MRR In 6 months or less
  • The Daily Six: 6 FREE things you can do daily to keep your client pipeline full

Teaching MSPs to abandon the old-school habits of waiting for the next break-fix client or crossing fingers and hoping business shows up after sending direct mail, 7 Figure MSP™ helps MSPs turn IT into an ESSENTIAL service instead of a commodity. 

With a focus on improving current business strategies, defining solid business processes, and massively increasing MRR to be able to focus on growth and top-level service, MSPs in the 7 Figure MSP™ Elite program are quickly on their way to 7 Figures and beyond. 

7 Figure MSP™ advocates the importance of following a sales strategy and teaching MSPs to easily go from Hello to Close – often enrolling clients up to $500 per seat in any industry/any market. 

The launch of WiseTrackCRM is an extension of the services provided to IT & MSP business owners by 7 Figure MSP™ to help them streamline sales, marketing, and operational procedures to help with massive growth’

To Learn More about the FREE WiseTrackCRM for MSPs.

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The PRIDE Experience Launched by Amazing Digital Events: How to Produce Ridiculously Irresistible Digital Events

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The past 18 months have been difficult for individuals, families, and small businesses, including those who are used to speaking on stage in front of enormous crowds. You might be used to talking to people in person with a microphone, lights, cameras, and an audience that is glued to your message; however, what happens when you have to go digital? Amazing Digital Events, led by Ken Krell and his four decades of experience, have launched the PRIDE Experience, which is all about producing ridiculously irresistible digital events. Now, YOU can learn how to maximize YOUR brand, YOUR experience, and YOUR time by making sure you get the most out of every event you host, whether this is on a stage or in front of a video camera. 

The Goal of the PRIDE Experience: Set Yourself Apart from the Crowd

Today, people have shorter attention spans than ever before, which is why it is important for you to get their attention as quickly as possible. While this might be a bit of a challenge with a video camera, the PRIDE Experience will help you get there. If you are trying to deliver a message, sell a product or service, elevate your status, build your brand, or enter a new local market, then the PRIDE Experience could be just what you need to move your career forward. You deserve to run your own schedule on your own terms, which is why the PRIDE Experience can be a cornerstone of everything you do. 

Why the PRIDE Experience Will Help You and Your Brand

Just about everyone has had experience with Zoom during the past 18 months, and you might feel like you understand how this works; however, anyone can use Zoom and call their offerings virtual events; however, the PRIDE Experience will help you think differently. If you run a “virtual” event, there is a feeling that it isn’t real. Unfortunately, this is not going to help you sell products or build your brand because your audience IS real and they DEMAND something real from YOU. if you do not give them a real experience, you will never have their attention. That is why you need to change your STRATEGY. 

A 3-Day Event That Will Change Your Mindset

In just three days, you will learn everything you need to build your brand on the digital stage. You will learn how to focus on the END RESULT and work backward to form a strategy that will help you meet the needs of your audience. Then, just like that, YOU ARE IN CHARGE. You will learn how to captivate your audience, run an effective digital event, and maximize your profits. Using a model that has been perfected over decades, you will place yourself at the forefront of the minds of your audience, allowing them to see and experience your value for themselves. This is where you will learn the ins and outs of sales in the current environment, the importance of defining your strategy, and how to amplify your message to reach as many as possible. With the PRIDE Experience from Amazing Digital Events, Ken Krell will help you get there with his experience and innovation!

About the PRIDE Experience, Amazing Digital Events, and Ken Krell

Ken Krell is an experienced professional with more than 40 decades selling top-notch products and services from a variety of industries. Amazing Digital Events and the PRIDE Experience have been specifically designed to help people of all levels, ages, and backgrounds captivate audiences and make strong connections on the digital stage. The PRIDE Experience is a 3-day event that will help everyone get the most out of their time and connect with the audience. The PRIDE Experience is an event that will teach attendees how to build their brands. To learn more, website. You can also keep up with PRIDE Experience on the YouTube page, Facebook page, and Instagram page. Interested visitors should check back regularly as the information gets updated.

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Chirs Wiser CEO Of 7 Figure MSP™ Launches A Free CRM For Managed Service Providers

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Austin Texas – September 20th – Chris Wiser, CEO of 7 Figure MSP™, launches WiseTrackCRM, the first-ever complete sales, and marketing platform built by an 8-figure MSP coach specifically for IT & managed service provider business owners. This software allows MSPs to organize follow-up, two-way texting, sales pipelines, appointment scheduling, sales funnels, and so much more.

7 Figure MSP™ is revolutionizing the MSP industry by taking a radical approach to sales and marketing education and coaching for MSPs. 

After speaking with tens of thousands of MSPs and IT professionals Chris Wiser discovered that there is a massive gap in the marketplace that needed to be filled. This is why he created WiseTrackCRM and is now giving away this valuable framework for free. He has kept it simple and streamlined so MSPs can see results ASAP.

WisetrackCRM is a complete, all-in-one sales and marketing software for MSPs. This free platform comes with a ready-to-launch funnel installed so MSPs can begin generating leads and booking sales calls immediately.

Also included in this free MSP CRM is a complete, done-for-you email and text message automation sequence that handles the follow-up process for the user allowing prospective clients to move seamlessly from lead to sale.

The team at WiseTrackCRM has also thoughtfully crafted and installed a complete sales pipeline that follows the proven principles taught inside the 7 Figure MSP™Elite coaching program.

Upon registration, WiseTrackCRM users will gain access to a training vault with resources, trainings, and more done-for-you templates to make marketing their businesses easier. These tools will educate MSPs and business owners on how to efficiently and effectively leverage the software for their businesses.

Users of WiseTrackCRM will also become part of a private Facebook community managed by leading sales and marketing experts to help solve problems and accelerate their marketing and sales progress.

“The entire MSP industry tells business owners to use their PSA for all contact management – but in reality, it should only be used to manage clients” Chris Wiser stated when asked why he created this platform.

Using a true CRM to manage your inbound leads along with true lead scoring and pipeline management in tandem with a robust PSA system is key to business success.

This Free MSP CRM is truly an all-in-one tech solution for marketing and sales. If you were to pay monthly fees for the software/programs to handle all of these functions included inside of WiseTrackCRM, it would be over $600 per month.

Current users of the software have the ability to create lead-generating websites and funnels, send automated email campaigns, curate a list of prospects, nurture leads from start to sale, and even schedule calls and appointments on a calendar that can be synced with Outlook365, Google, and more.

“Having one place to manage our sales and marketing process helps streamline our own company to have maximum efficiency as we continue to grow.” Paul Mancuso, current WiseTrackCRM user, and 7 Figure MSP™ Elite member.

For a limited time, new WiseTrackCRM users will also receive

  • LIVE Coaching Calls: Get the most out of your FREE CRM with guidance from top marketing experts
  • Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Marketing Campaign: Proven lead-generating system created by an 8 Figure MSP Coach
  • Monthly MSP CASH FLOW Workshop: How to double your current MRR In 6 months or less
  • The Daily Six: 6 FREE things you can do daily to keep your client pipeline full

Teaching MSPs to abandon the old-school habits of waiting for the next break-fix client or crossing fingers and hoping business shows up after sending direct mail, 7 Figure MSP™ helps MSPs turn IT into an ESSENTIAL service instead of a commodity. 

With a focus on improving current business strategies, defining solid business processes, and massively increasing MRR to be able to focus on growth and top-level service, MSPs in the 7 Figure MSP™ Elite program are quickly on their way to 7 Figures and beyond. 

7 Figure MSP™ advocates the importance of following a sales strategy and teaching MSPs to easily go from Hello to Close – often enrolling clients up to $500 per seat in any industry/any market. 

The launch of WiseTrackCRM is an extension of the services provided to IT & MSP business owners by 7 Figure MSP™ to help them streamline sales, marketing, and operational procedures to help with massive growth’

To Learn More about the FREE WiseTrackCRM for MSPs Click Here.

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Four types of relationship building opportunities most professionals ignore when networking: Ross B. Williams of Modern Profits

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Orlando FL – September 17, 2021 – When networking most professionals seek out one type of relationship, potential clients. They are leaving the most influential types of relationships on the table and missing out on massive personal and business growth in their life. 

When going to a networking party most professionals have one goal in mind…

Get a new client or make a sale.

This process can actually stop them from attaining the goal at hand. This sounds crazy, right? How does going after a goal stop them from reaching it?

The answer is when it comes to sales and client acquisition there is a lot of psychology and emotions that a prospect or potential client goes through when making this decision. When someone at a networking event makes an introduction with the goal of selling in mind it is obvious and it’s a turn-off to the new prospect.

There is always that person at these events that will run full speed ahead with their business card in hand ready to distribute it. Nobody enjoys talking to this person.

Then there is the guy that won’t stop talking about their product and how good it is. This is an immediate turn-off. Even if the person is slick and good at their craft people will still get the sales vibe and move on.

Now the question is if sales aren’t the main objective what is the purpose? What is the benefit?

Not that opportunities aren’t important but, there must be a focus on the four other relationship opportunities to exponentially take people’s lives and businesses to the next level.

Since the first relationship type (Clients) was already discussed, take a look at the other four relationship opportunities people forget about when networking:

2-Referral partners:

People never know who the person you are talking to knows, how big their network is, or how influential they are. Even though they may not be a potential client for themselves this connection could potentially fuel their business with referrals, if they like the person and if they know what that person does. A good referral partner could be 100 times more valuable than a client if the synergy is good.

Unfortunately many times the second someone realizes the person they met isn’t a potential client they shut down the conversation and move on leaving mountains of future referrals on the table.

3-Resource Providers

It is important that people accept and realize they don’t know everything and don’t have all the answers. This is why resource relationships are so important.

Resource providers have the knowledge, tools, or services that could make a person’s job easier, more profitable, scalable, and even give more free time. Even though this type of relationship may not be a potential client, it could help someone acquire new clients to scale and help them live a better life. It is important to recognize other’s skillsets and how they can help.

This may end up in a purchase but it will likely be worth it.

4- Partnerships

Two heads are better than one. Many times when people meet they find their skillsets or products have great synergy and could possibly have more growth potential together. Or they could reach a whole new audience as a team then they could going at it alone.

Often when two people meet a whole new idea comes to life and they can start a new business together while still running their current business.

If this connection was ignored because they were not a potential client your new opportunities never would have formed.

5- Friendships

This is is the most important type of relationship someone can create at a networking event. Friends make life happier and more enjoyable. When people meet at an event, they already have similar interests and now can do these things together.

People will say they don’t need more friends, they are here to do business not make friends. It is a fact that friendships evolve, people evolve, so to achieve growth people can not remain stagnant.

There are four short questions that will prove why Friendship relationships are the most important relationship someone can make when networking:

When someone is asked for a referral, who do they refer them to? (A FRIEND)

When someone needs or wants a business partner, who do they go to first? (A FRIEND)

When someone needs knowledge, help, or assistance who is most likely to give it to them? (A FRIEND)

When someone is ready to buy something who do they buy from first? (A FRIEND)

If someone networks with the sole purpose of making friendships they will build a community so strong that all their referral partners, business partners, resource providers, and clients will be one message, one phone call, or one beer away.

Learn more about Modern Profits next networking party.

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Is Plensy™ Leading the Race Against The Cabinet of US’s Proposed Public Credit Reporting Plan?

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The Credit Reporting and Lending Industries have long needed a breakthrough in alternative scoring and lending. Now more than ever, especially due to the COVID-19 economic hardships brought on by COVID-19, creditworthiness is perilous for citizens of the United States and globally. In March of 2020, then-Senator, now Vice President publicly Tweeted, “We must suspend wage garnishment, car repossessions, credit card interest and penalties, and any negative credit reporting for the duration of the pandemic (including for at least 120 days after this is over).”

Several years ago, the Founder & CEO of Plensy™ Sam Errama, who provides Lead Generation services for Automotive Dealerships through his company Pownder®, recognized crippling profit margins and punished consumers. These dealerships’ sales departments expressed their inability to provide loan options to customers, and Mr. Errama dived into creating a new points-based lending system and platform called, Plensy™.  

Sam Errama further elaborates, “After witnessing firsthand numerous potential buyer’s credit reports with low or no scores at all in the automotive market, I knew the painful car buying and lending process needed disruption.”  

The credit scoring system used by Americans today was implemented in the ‘80s using an antiquated mathematical algorithm equation. Plensy™’s new lending-points system leverages modern data analytics and algorithmic models to accurately assess a borrower without Increasing credit risk or any basis of discriminatory racial effects and is set to begin beta testing with the automotive market in 2022. By expanding the marketplace, diversifying risk, and creating social impact, Plensy™ is the most intricate and needed part of the equation to disrupt the monopolized for-profit companies —Experian, Transunion, and Equifax.   

Two hundred twenty million US Citizens’ social security, lending collections, and payment data are absorbed by these companies without consumers’ permission or approval, punishing them on race, hospital bills, inquiries, and everything in between. In addition to charging a subscription fee to view credit scores, the big-3 even lower consumer scores when their credit is pulled for lending or applications for homes. 

Demos, a think-tank organization, published a paper written by Associate Director Amy Traub in April of 2019, titled “Establish a Public Credit Registry”; now under Biden’s plan, the monopoly is under a financial microscope. Plensy™ is leading the race and well ahead of this proposed campaign.  

“Plensy™ has solved it. It’s time we evolved with it. So, humanity can thrive, not just survive, by bringing blockchain technology and asset-backed tokenized loans to the credit and lending industry. We are ready to engage with like-minded VC’s and Angel Fund Groups to pursue this endeavor further,” Brandi Kolosky, Chief Growth Officer of Plensy™, further expresses.  

While past performance may be a sufficient indicator for a borrower whose financial circumstances have not changed, that is not the case for many borrowers. In addition to traditional jobs and professions, many borrowers supplement their income through non-traditional means such as e-commerce, multi-level marketing, app driving, and food delivery services. Financial conditions change rapidly, and failure to acknowledge those changes puts a borrower at a significant disadvantage. 

Under the traditional model, a borrower’s credit score can be updated monthly or at least every 45 days. This lag in real-time data is woefully inefficient for today’s fast-paced economic environment, where transactions can be completed within a matter of nanoseconds using blockchain technology.

The current credit scoring system does not consider other important factors, such as government regulations, market conditions, the borrower’s expenses, employment history, the loan terms, or the total down payment the borrower is willing to pay on the transaction.  

The process to obtain lending-points is simple and without cost, through the Plensy™ App. Connect your bank accounts, add proof of rental or mortgage payment history, upload copies of your legal identifications such as driver’s license or passport, as well as additional variables that can raise your lending points.  

Plensy™ issues these lending points based on a lending point application programming interface (API) that inputs the data into the Plensy™ algorithm. The API is available to sellers and calculates the borrower’s tier-based upon relevant data inputs. A borrower may change their tier anytime, without penalty or fees, by changing input variables, such as the amount of down payment, the purchase of warranties or additional insurance, or liens on other assets. 

Once the loan terms are agreed upon, and the parties enter into a contract to repay the loan, the loan contract is uploaded on the Plensy’s digital platform. A smart contract created by blockchain technology allows full transparency of terms to all interested parties. The asset, title, and tokens associated with the loan are all linked by a smart contract. Tokens are released to the network for trading based on the value of the asset. Plensy™’s Blockchain technology allows for transparency of a digital asset’s current value by maintaining a decentralized public ledger available to the public.  

More About: Plensy™ is a patent-pending points-based lending platform on the blockchain. We seek to disrupt the antiquated automotive lending system by offering asset-backed tokenized loans.

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The Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Networking Revealed by Ross B. Williams of Modern Profits

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Orlando, Florida—September 15th, 2021—Networking is a great way to meet new people, build relationships, and grow your business. However, networking can be tricky. Here are five mistakes that people make when networking. Learn how to avoid these common mistakes, and start building strong networks today.

Mistake #1: Not Having a List of Contacts

When you’re attending a networking event or party, it is very important to be prepared with a list of contacts. Using the internet and social media, you can actually put together a list of potential contacts you want to meet before attending the event. These are people you want to build relationships with. They could become future clients, people that could refer you to potential customers, or people that can offer goods, services, or knowledge to help your business grow.

I recommend making a list of ten people you want to me before going to an event. There are two very easy ways to do this. The first is to go to the event page and see who is attending, read their profile, and add them to your “Dream Business Connections” list. The second is to visit the event web page and see who the sponsors are, discover if any of the sponsors would be a good contact for you as a potential client, referral, or joint venture.

When you arrive at the event you now have a plan of who you want to meet. This will not only help you connect with people quickly it will have a ripple effect for you to meet everyone not on your list as well.

Mistake #2: Not Being Prepared

Too many times I see people coming to networking events and parties, and they are just not prepared. They miss out on opportunities to make contacts and connections for the future as well as growth for themselves and their company.

When you go to a networking party or event there are three key things you need to be prepared for success. First of all, how are people going to get in contact with you and follow up? This can be done through the use of business cards (traditional or old fashion), a digital card that you can text or tap to exchange info, or a QR code.

If you do forget your contact materials, another simple method, but often forgotten, is to just type the name, phone number, and emails into the contact section of your phone and add them to your contact list. I always recommend when doing this, to save the name of the event in their contact name and then send a short text to them, saying Great to meet you, with your first and last name afterward. That way, not only will they know it’s you. The next day, you can refer back to your text messages sent to remember who you met the night before. Otherwise, they will get lost in your sea of contacts.

Key number two, for being prepared is to look the part. You want to look polished, well dressed, and groomed. You do not want to come in sweaty after a workout or look like you just rolled out of bed. You want to come in dressed to impress as if you were going to meet the client of your dreams because you just might.

Key number three is all in the name. Take the stress off of people having to remember so many names or forgetting your name if they met you in the past. It’s simple, just wear a name tag. They are usually provided for free when checking in at a networking event. However, you can tell the pros when they have custom name tags already created.

Mistake #3: Talking Too Much

There is nothing more annoying than the person who talks too much. The person who doesn’t read the uncomfortable body language, the person who plows through a conversation as no one else exists. It is very important to not be that person!

Be the person who is listening and attentive. Have you ever heard that saying, the last person to speak wins? I want you to win.

People enjoy talking about themselves, which is why we fall into this trap very often, naturally. It is important to be conscious of this, take a step backward, and allow others to speak about themselves. While you listen, make eye contact, smile, and follow up on their stories with questions getting them to talk more.

If you can master this skill people will gravitate towards you, they will remember you, and they’ll want to build relationships, partnerships, and businesses with you.

Mistake #4: Talking Too Little

When at a networking event, you need to make an impact so people remember you. If you are the quiet person in the circle you may be forgotten. The people interacting are the ones who leave an impression.

I know this can get a little confusing because in mistake #3 I told you not to talk too much, here is the way around that. In order to speak without speaking too much, it is important to ask questions. This way you’re interactive, speaking, communicating, and people are excited and engaging with you. You become a leader heading conversation, yet allowing others to feel empowered.

By empowering others to tell their story and not speaking about yourself you become liked and trusted by others.

Mistake #5: Not Following Up

So many times people go out of their way getting dressed up, driving through rush hour traffic, spending money going to these networking parties, having cocktails and appetizers, and they go home with dozens of business cards yet do nothing with them. It’s just a waste.

If you’re gonna put the energy into it, follow up. The big growth happens after the event not during the event. The power is in the follow-up.

If you connected with people at the event on social media, shoot them a message say hey it was great meeting you. If you got their business card, drop them an email or maybe even make a phone call. Try to schedule a Zoom meeting where you guys can chat one on one, or meet in person for coffee or lunch.

A great reason to follow up a month later and build the strongest relationship is to invite them to go to the next networking event with you.

There is power in numbers!

The growth is in the follow-up.

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OnlineBusiness.com Reports on Post-Pandemic Rebranding and Its Global Impact

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New York, NY –  The internet has always connected companies with a global audience and customer base, however, in a post-pandemic world, the ‘digital marketplace’ for the attention of that global audience has only increased in competitiveness. Instead of going out to their local stores, many consumers are spending their time on the internet as opposed to going out to a physical store to shop for things such as apparel, groceries, food or home supplies. This has opened the door for opportunities to many companies both domestic and international to reach those consumers.

Many businesses that were otherwise flourishing were hit hard by the unexpected pandemic. As we have crossed the year mark since the pandemic hit in the US, businesses are still understanding and learning to adapt to today’s digital landscape. And for some companies, they have been able to rebrand themselves successfully during the pandemic by understanding the needs of the new ‘stay at home shopper’.

One such company that has risen during the pandemic is SHEIN.com. A Chinese company that strictly has its roots in a digital marketplace, they learned to understand and connect with today’s online consumer. Beginning as SheInside.com and also owning an international domain SHEIN.cn, SHEIN acquired SHEIN.com for a high five figure deal to solidfy their rebrand and maintain a stronger connection with their audience. 

Understanding that one not only needs a strong digital presence by way of advertising to their target audience, there is also a need to ensure a strong first impression. And it’s the owning and using of a premium domain name that enhances a company’s first impression when a customer browses their website. By acquiring a shorter, memorable .com, SHEIN was able to secure a brandable name that has stuck in the minds of thousands of shoppers, enabling it to become one of the most downloaded apps this year, even more downloaded than the Amazon app at one point.

This acquisition represents a trend in international companies willing to pay top dollar upgrading to a better domain when rebranding. It has been noted that 70% of companies in Fortune China 100 use .com for their corporate domains. 

One such company, 360.cn, has made the transition to .com by paying a whopping $17M to acquire and upgrade to 360.com.

“Strong sales rely on a business’s ability to strengthen its brand within the marketplace and consumer mindshare. By securing the .com extension, businesses are able to alter its perception to its customer base from an international entity to a US-based operation despite having roots in another country. Companies who invest in shorter .com domains will continue to reap rewards in the future,” says Anthony Santiago, marketing director of OnlineBusiness.com

It is not just the .com element of a domain but those that are short in name also seem to be the domain of choice for Chinese companies looking to upgrade to a premium domain name. 

These examples show the importance of a .com and the far-reaching effects it has both domestically and internationally. 

To learn more about OnlineBusiness.com, visit their website or learn more by contacting the team directly at contact@onlinebusiness.com.

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OnlineBusiness.com is a digital marketplace for premium domains and starter sites. They specialize in helping their clients to acquire the best domain name to increase credibility and brand power. Currently, they list over 3,500 domain names with a combined valuation of over $5M. To learn more visit https://www.onlinebusiness.com.

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OnlineBusiness.com Reports Top Public Domain Sales for August 2021

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New York, NY – To conclude Q3 of 2020, OnlineBusiness.com looks at the top domain sales for the month of August. Domain sales continue to stay hot for the year with many names selling for top dollar without any slow down for this trend. As a digital marketplace for premium domains and starter sites, OnlineBusiness.com always looks at the latest domain sales and looks to keep their audience in the know for the latest trends and notable sales. 

For the month of August 2021, according to DNJournal.com, the top three highest report domains are:

  • Marketing.com for $2,500,000
  • WorldClass.com for $400,000
  • Bowman.com for $281,000

Following last month’s press release highlighting the demand of domains with all-time high sales continuing, Marketing.com is the latest domain to sell in the 7-figure range. WorldClass.com and Bowman.com both sold in the 6-figure range to round out the top 3 reported domains sold in August 2021.

As OnlineBusiness.com reported last month, more businesses are continuing to reexamine their digital strategy to ensure a strong digital footprint as consumer habits have continued to shift to online stores.

“Blockbuster domain sales in the six and seven-figure range continue to take place with no signs of slowing down. Across the board in every industry we see more companies realizing the importance of acquiring their best name – and that usually means paying top dollar for a .com” said Michael Santiago, founder of OnlineBusiness.com.

Demand for domains, especially consumer-facing premium domains, has increased and is projected to continue trending upwards throughout 2021. OnlineBusiness.com continues to add to its domain portfolio in emerging industries such as CBD, Cannabis and Cryptocurrency.

To learn more about OnlineBusiness.com, visit their website or learn more by contacting the team directly at contact@onlinebusiness.com.

About OnlineBusiness.com

OnlineBusiness.com is a digital marketplace for premium domains and starter sites. They specialize in helping their clients to acquire the best domain name to increase credibility and brand power. Currently, they list over 3,500 domain names with a combined valuation of over $5M. To learn more visit https://www.onlinebusiness.com.

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Why .com Domains Rule in Customers’ Mind Says OnlineBusiness.com

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New York, NY – Since the invention of the internet back in the early to mid 1990’s, the dot com domain extension has always been synonymous with the world wide web. Categorized as a gTLD, Generic Top-Level Domain, which is the last end of a domain name after the dot, ‘.com’s’ make up the core group of gTLD including .net, .org, and .info. And while new gTLD extensions continue to pop up as the internet expands and innovation comes to fruition, dot com is still considered the ideal gTLD for businesses and investors. OnlineBusiness.com explores some examples that highlight dot com’s continued dominance and also discusses the future of gTLD extensions. 

“Having the ability to control and manage a unique domain name or brand across multiple extensions is very powerful,” said Anthony Santiago, Marketing Director at OnlineBusiness. “First, your brand is protected from others for such a small investment if you are hand registering. The .com extension will always command a higher price in the market due to user behavior online. The .com is synonymous with a website. Other extensions like .co are a suitable replacement if the .com is not available.”

One example OnlineBusiness.com highlights that clearly shows the importance of a dot com domain in today’s digital landscape is Mural. Mural is a company that has tripled its annual recurring revenue in the last year and has switched its domain to Mural.com assumingly paying a high price tag to acquire it from Grupo Reforma, which is one of the largest print media companies in Mexico. They originally were known as Mural.ly and then switched to Mural.co before ultimately switching to Mural.com. 

Mural may have started with the domain Mural.ly to align with the trend with the increase in popularity of these ‘new’ gTLD such as .co’s, .io’s and .ly’s in recent years. However, as one can see there came a point in which Mural felt it was in their best interest to acquire and rebrand to Mural.com as they continue to grow in brand and revenue. Since acquiring the domain, they have raised another $50 million in Series C funding this year.

This isn’t to say with dot com still averaging 3 out of 4 every gTLD domains, other gTLD haven’t tried to innovate the market. Since 2011, ICANN, The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, assigned to unify the internet, has allowed companies to register their own gTLD such as .oldnavy and .google. And although some companies are looking to be at the forefront of this, there are other companies that have scaled back their efforts in this arena. 

Three dot brand TLD experiments have called it quits this year which included a university, an insurance company and a consumer goods company and have cancelled their TLD brands:

  • Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) (TLD: .rmit)
  • Swiftcover Insurance Services Limited (TLD: .swiftcover)
  • Dabur India Limited (TLD: .dabur)

Due to saturation of the core gTLDs and new TLD trends, as mentioned in a 2018 Wired feature, it may very well be that the landscape may start to shift to give more market share to other gTLD extensions within 5 years but as it stands .com’s still hold the most value for companies and organizations looking for a premium domain today.

To learn more about OnlineBusiness.com, visit their website or learn more by contacting the team directly at contact@onlinebusiness.com.

About OnlineBusiness.com

OnlineBusiness.com is a digital marketplace for premium domains and starter sites. They specialize in helping their clients to acquire the best domain name to increase credibility and brand power. Currently, they list over 3,500 domain names with a combined valuation of over $5M. To learn more visit https://www.onlinebusiness.com.

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