Vision Board Workshop

When:

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)



Where:

InSights Group
7187 Grand River Rd.
Brighton, MI 48114





Hosted By:

InSights Group

www.insights-group.com

810.623.5839

 

 

Register for this event now at :

http://ping.fm/zWMll



Event Details:

Vision Boards... Join us for a fun time learning about and creating a Vision Board of your own.  Here is what we will cover:

1.  What is a Vision Board

2.  Why this works--scientific reasons

3.  What it will help you achieve

4.  Why would you want to do this

5.  How to do a Vision Board

You will leave with your own completed Vision Board.

 

Tuesday April 13

10AM-Noon

At InSights

 

Bring interesting magazines with lots of pictures of things, people, places, etc.  We will also have some magazines to use as well.  We will supply the core board, glue, scissors, words and phrases for your project.

Cost:  Materials  $7.00

Attendance:  Members of InSights:  Included in your monthly fee

                    Non-Members of InSights:  $10

 

Please plan to pay in cash at the door.  We would really appriciate that.

 

RSVP by April 11, 2010.

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Keep it Simple

In the world of social media, remember to keep your message simple. We recommend crafting the message as if presenting it to a fifth grader. Just because we know everything there is to know about our product/ service, it doesn’t mean that our prospects needs to know all of it. Keep your ideal client in [...] http://bit.ly/aY4jRR

Twitter Tip: Screentweet.com

You will want to check out the site screentweet.com. It’s a site that you can use to link photos, videos and pdf files into your tweets. Use your twitter username to sign in and give it a try. A neat feature is also the count of how many views your post has had…we met the company [...] http://bit.ly/a8vH1J

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The Hero Construction Company is coming to InSights?

InSights Flyer-Click this for more details.
The Hero Construction Company, in conjunction with InSights Group, will be running their international program for an adult audience on Monday, April 5th. Free of charge. RSVP HERE
This presentation is based on research being conducted right now at Stanford University by Dr. Phil Zimbardo and our partners at The Heroic [...] http://bit.ly/a5Zu8R

Have you RSVP?d?

Celebrate Spring at the InSights Group’s April 1st Celebration. We’ll have new artwork and photography being showcased in the gallery, food, fun, and enthusiasm to share! RSVP HERE
What are you doing to make your goals and dreams even bigger and more achievable for 2010? Get on the fast track with the InSights Group. We’re going [...] http://bit.ly/9MbwEj

Organic Marketing and the Brand of You

Organic Marketing ™ this week we looked at how important personal branding really is. Organic growth centers around one concept, YOU. When marketing a product or service, you are really marketing yourself.

Questions to consier when living your personal brand:

1. What is your intention?
2. Are you on purpose with your purpose?
3. What is the culture [...] http://bit.ly/98Fdjf

Motor City Connect turns 3!

We had a great time at the Motor City Connect Birthday Bash (3/26) in Troy. What an amaizng group of people! Congrats to Terry Bean (who had his very first published copies of his new book on hand–guess who got the first signed copy!) and Charlie Wollborg, the captains of the ship! It was great to hear a talk by [...] http://bit.ly/d9FFMZ

What is Persona Branding?

At the Insights Group, we teach something called Persona branding. It’s branding your name, your face, who you are and what you do – all as a complete package. It’s not leading with your company name. Quite honestly, it’s leading with your face and leading with your name, because that’s the most memorable part. That’s [...] http://bit.ly/dhnlsA

Personality anyone?

Personality:
A good practice for social media is to take a personality assessment to find out who you are, and even more importantly you can begin to think about the personality of your target audience. When you determine how to craft your message to each of the personality types, you will share in a whole new [...] http://bit.ly/b2QmKY

Social Media I

When:

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)



Where:

InSights Group
7187 Grand River Rd.
Brighton, MI 48114





Hosted By:

InSights Group

www.insights-group.com

810.623.5839

 

 

Register for this event now at :

http://socialmedia1april2010-rss.eventbrite.com



Event Details:

Everywhere we turn, we hear that social media has become an important force in business marketing, which is very true. Money goes where people go, and people are going to social media sites.

Having an account in a social media platform (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter) is not the same as having a social media "strategy", and having a strategy is essential for success.

Are you using social media to promote your business? Do you need to know how to create a Facebook, Linked In, Twitter or Blog strategy?

Are you using social media to promote your business? Do you have a LinkedIn account because once someone sent you an email to join? Do you have a Facebook account? Are you using it to connect with family and friends, or are you harnessing the power to promote and grow your business? Twitter? What's that all about?

We will cover each of the three top social media sites that you should be using for business in this workshop.

Learn more about the power of the LinkedIn system. How can you use it to further your business connections? Discover how to use the answers forum, and work the system through first, secon, and third level connections to meet and grow your sphere of influence. How can you reach 10million users? We'll show you how.

Learn how to use Facebook for business. What to do, what not to do, and cool tips and tricks will be discovered. Did you know that Facebook is the number one growing business tool for business promotion. We'll show you the keys for the best proven promotion strategies online. Better yet, we'll help you set up some specific ideas for your business, that you can start to use right away!

Is Tweeting right for you? Absolutely. Let's discuss your Twitter campaign and get you noticed, both locally and nationally as you share the word about what you are doing, right here, right now!

These are MUST KNOW practices for anyone who is looking for business growth and success. We'll help you get your profiles working for you, 24/7, and help you make the most of your online experience.

ANYONE at ANY experience level is welcome. We will cover everything from beginning basics to advanced user strategy. 

COST:  $40

We offer a 100% money back guarantee. If at the end of class you don't feel it was worth your money, you don't pay. It's as simple as that.

See you in class! Please, RSVP. Seats fill up quickly, and we want to make sure you get one!

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What should you say when you reach out to customers?

Reach out when they least expect it. What are some creative ways to reach out and say hello?
It’s thinking of you month.
Sell the experience – the love is in the details.
Send out thank you cards at Thanksgiving.
Create the experience where people are empowered to have the personal relationship with you.
In a recent discussion with our [...] http://bit.ly/d7WeuE

I knew it existed, but I had no idea?

Have you tried the new Google Earth?

 
 
This is a 3D model of the real world, based on real satellite images combined with maps, guides to restaurants, hotels, entertainment, businesses and more. You can zoom from space to street level instantly and then pan or jump from place to place, city to city, even country to [...] http://bit.ly/cynKH7

Success & Happiness

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. – Herman Cain
http://bit.ly/9LyBwj

Why Social Media?

When:

Tuesday, April 06, 2010 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)



Where:

InSights Group
7187 Grand River Rd.
Brighton, MI 48114





Hosted By:

InSights Group

www.insights-group.com

810.623.5839

 

 

Register for this event now at :

http://ping.fm/mQMec



Event Details:

Social Media Integration is a must for the 3 Dimensional New Media Marketing Model

 

Everywhere we turn, we hear that social media has become an important force in business marketing, which is very true. Money goes where people go, and people are going to social media sites.

Having an account in a social media platform (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter) is not the same as having a social media “strategy”, and having a strategy is essential for success.

Allan Curtis and Sandi Maki have a common sense approach to integrating social media into a business marketing plan, and would love to help you define, develop, implement and maintain a successful strategy.

The process begins with setting some social media goals, and incorporating the best elements of what is available in the social media world today, with the ability to grow and change tomorrow. A successful strategy can be developed utilizing your existing web presence, and gaining the maximum amount of traction by adding the most important social media elements to your marketing mix.

 

Now that you have been introduced to social media, I'll bet you feel overwhelmed, maybe even paralyzed. Well, you don't have to stay that way. Here is the very first step in the process:

Free Social Media Psychology Seminar

10am-12noon

 

This seminar is to help you get a better roadmap for creating your social media journey. As a result of this seminar, you will have a basic roadmap of what to do next and some directions how to get moving.

We'll see you soon.

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Your personal brand is so important

We will be covering personal branding in depth in Organic Marketing ™ on Wednesday, and will be helping you create your own personal brand. I came across this online, and thought it was worth sharing. Let’s explore the question, what is brand identity really about?
Is it about the image that you think you are creating?
Is [...] http://bit.ly/cpl3IJ

Social Media Boot Camp - 1 Day Program

When:

Friday, April 23, 2010 from 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)



Where:

InSights Group
7187 Grand River Rd.
Brighton, MI 48114





Hosted By:

InSights Group

www.insights-group.com

810.623.5839

 

 

Register for this event now at :

http://socialmediabootcampinsights-rss.eventbrite.com



Event Details:

Learn how to use Social Media to build a 3 Dimensional Marketing Campaign in New Media at this super charged one day boot camp.  

Navigate New Media Choices

Achieve Specific Results

Set Your Measurables

Re-Write Your Advertising and Marketing Rules

Create a Personalized Sytem

Get Top Results using free Social Media Tools

Develop a Strategy that allows you to respond quickly to market conditions.

This is a hands on, guaranteed

business building course with emphasis on the Psychology of Marketing

 

®    Strategies for Marketing

®    Social Media Psychology

®    Defining the Map of Sites for your Business

®    Google Strategies, What the Search Engines Like

®    Blogging

®    Twitter 

®    LinkedIn

®    Facebook

®    Email Marketing

®    Persona Branding

®    Organic Marketing Strategy

 

 

Location:

 7187 E. Grand River Avenue

Brighton, MI 48114

www.insights-group.com

 

Location and Time:  Insights Group / 9:30am-5pm both days

Setting a Media Strategy Boot Camp Program Testimonials

Boot camp has totally revolutionized my brain. We celebrated personal strengths, identified our target market, got tools and skills to design a step-by-step practical strategy to take our goals to the next level. Complete with follow-up support and accountability, all while connecting with like minded, inspirational professionals among the best in their fields! Super fun-not only the information "priceless," you will walk away believing, knowing success is for you. -Jen McClure, Senior Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics

I went from “I don’t want anything to do with social media” to “how exciting is this!” I can’t learn the skills fast enough. Website, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In, YouTube, my vision for my business went from local to worldwide! How belief blowing is that? Plus I am scaring my kids! Always Fun! -Sherri Richards, Rise Consulting

I believe that the social media scene is in its infancy stage. Attending the Social Media boot camp at InSights with Sandy and Al was such an eye opening experience for me. Until the boot camp experience I could not see the big picture and the value of social media in my marketing mix. The information they presented should be heard by all. I could have not figured this out without the InSights Team, their help and guidance. Thank you Sandy and Al, you’re the best!  Great program! -Linda Houston, Houston Photography

It gives you the tools to market your business while also educating you about why you are in business and reminds you what you are passionate about. -Besty Rackliffe, Smiling Eclectic Designer of openDesigns

Running a business can be so overwhelming. Boot Camp helped me create a picture of what I wanted my business to be and how I could get there. It helped connect all of the pieces of marketing to create my message, therefore creating MY brand! -Christa Braun, Coupons4Livingston.com

Traditional marketing is not working. Boot Camp gets you to think out of the box. Social Media is intimidating and InSights is a great home to learn how to use it. -Amy Iverson, Finished Basements Plus

The reason to come to boot camp is because you leave having a more specific idea of who you are, what you do and why you do it. The education on social media is just icing on the cake. -Nicole Doyle, Entertaining at Home

The people that believe the statement “You can’t teach an old dog a new tricks” have not yet attended the Insights Group Marketing Boot Camp with Sandi Maki and Al Curtis and trust me they should! I don’t consider myself “old”; however, I am experienced in the marketing field and thought I knew everything about marketing until I attended the boot camp. After working for a large corporation as a Marketing Specialist, I knew how to market but with the support of a large budget. Now that I am a small business owner, my marketing budget is limited.  At boot camp I learned how to market my company in an organic way that fits within my budget.  The information that is taught at boot camp is so impactful and a great way to benefit any company.  I highly recommend  boot camp as it is an outstanding program that teaches how to market  in an organic, low budget and very powerful way. Great job Sandi and Al for developing a program that will help business owners reach the ultimate dream of having a successful company. –Marcy Hornsby-Mohr, Solutionologist, Your Insurance Solutions

 

 

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What?s your personality?

So many media choices, such little time? What is a small business owner or entrepreneur to do?
The most important part of social media marketing is packaging your message so people can pass it on. I love this commercial. What’s your epsonality?

This is one of my favorite ad campaigns. I saw the first ads on the [...] http://bit.ly/bSaQIE

InSights Health Fair

When:

Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM - Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 4:00 PM (ET)



Where:

InSights Group
7187 Grand River Rd.
Brighton, MI 48114





Hosted By:

InSights Group

www.insights-group.com

810.623.5839

 

 

Register for this event now at :

http://ping.fm/ca4jB



Event Details:

Saturday, May 22, 2010

10:00 AM – 4 PM

 

We have been listening to your requests and are announcing the InSights first ever, Health and Wellness Fair.

We are looking for Vendors to participate who have something to share that is related to the Health & Wellness industry. 

 

Vendor Space Fees        InSights Members                   Non-InSights Members

     2 x 2 Table                          $25                                $35

     8’ Table                              $50                                $75

 

We are also looking for Vendors to present 20 to 25 minute classes.  These can be demonstrations such as fitness, yoga, dance, martial arts, etc. or informational classes to educate people on therapies, products, or any health topics that people want and need to know about.  Open to other ideas along that line as well. Let me know what else you come up with.  Classes will be FREE with entry to the event.  

 

 

Suggested Attendee Donation of $5 collected at the door will be donated to support a local charity.

 

We are looking for food vendors who can offer a selection of healthy choices.

We are also considering a “Farmer’s Market” with vendors setting up outside.

 

Looking for other ideas you may have, or would like to see as part of this function.

We also need volunteers to participate on various levels. Let me know how you can help with that. 

 

We want to make this a successful event for both vendors and participants.

Please pass this info on to other Health & Wellness practitioners who have something interesting and of value to share.       

 

 

Please contact Kathy Jerore for an application, more information, questions, referrals, to reserve your space, or if you would like to promote a class. Thanks!

Cell # 248-974-2062

Email: inharmony51@hotmail.com

Or on Facebook by clicking here 

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Face Reading, and why everyone should know how?

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Time to set yourself ahead of your competitors?
 
Time to improve your personal and business relationships?
Tuesday, March 23
9 Am-5 Pm



Who hasn’t said to himself, at least once in his life,
life would be so much easier
if it weren’t for all the people I have to deal with? [...] http://bit.ly/bigjjh

Help the InSights Group win the FB Fan Page Duel!

InSights Group-Business Strategy, Networking & Coworking Help! The InSights Group is in a duel competition with John Pullum – Motivational Speaker, Corporate Entertainer, Television Host. Help us reach 1000 fans first! Share with your friends!
CLICK HERE TO FAN INSIGHTS!
Visit FB to Fan John Pullum, an all around fun and funny guy!
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Shifts and Mindsets

As I sit in front of my computer, I am reflecting back on how much the world has changed in the last several years. I’ve witnessed the evolution of a whole new business climate. There is a new richness to be had within this world. Those business owners that don’t make the shift into this [...] http://bit.ly/bdOpj3

Here are some outside articles worth a look?

Here’s an article about the Misconceptions of SEO. Worth a peek to see what’s what.
Here are eight ways to ruin your social media strategy. Excellent article!
The best and worst of 2009 via HubSpot
Social Media as a Catalyst










[...] http://bit.ly/djmJqM

InSights Group Party!

Celebrate Spring at the InSights Group’s April 1st Celebration. We’ll have new artwork and photography being showcased in the gallery, food, fun, and enthusiasm to share! RSVP HERE
What are you doing to make your goals and dreams even bigger and more achievable for 2010? Get on the fast track with the InSights Group. We’re going [...] http://bit.ly/9STYlr

What does culture have to do with it?

Oh, just about everything. Think about it. The culture that a company maintains is just as important as everything else that they do. What is the culture of the company you work for, whether it’s a large company, or just yourself. Is the focus fun and personal growth, or is it bottom lines and profits? [...] http://bit.ly/9jSpDl

Social Media/New Media Two Day Boot Camp. Have you registered?

Click here to reserve your seat at the March 18th-19th 2010 and kick start your social media strategy!
SO many marketing choices. What is the right way to promote your business in today’s market? How can you spend your time and money in the best way possible, to get the best results with a minimal dollar [...] http://bit.ly/9GSsdL

Celebrate Spring Party @ InSights with the Enthusiastic Coworking Community!

When:

Thursday, April 01, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (ET)



Where:

InSights Group
7187 Grand River Rd.
Brighton, MI 48114





Hosted By:

InSights Group

www.insights-group.com

810.623.5839

 

 

Register for this event now at :

http://ping.fm/DPcK9



Event Details:

Celebrate Spring at the InSights Group's April 1st Celebration. We'll have new artwork and photography being showcased in the gallery, food, fun, and enthusiasm to share!

What are you doing to make your goals and dreams even bigger and more achievable for 2010? Get on the fast track with the InSights Group. We're going to amazing places! 

Join us Thursday, April 1st, 2010 for our Celebrate Spring Party to get you networked with the movers and shakers of the South Eastern Michigan!  

We'll also be launching some new Mastermind Group opportunities beginning in May, put your name in the hat for some new Success in the next part of 2010! Your next step is going to require bigger dreams and the ability to see the picture on top of the mountains, as we put into practice everything we teach and learn. We've seen the HUGE results from working smarter and focusing on the right elements. It takes productive and positive behavior, goal setting, and prioritizing activities that will put you in the best position possible. Working smarter, not harder, and harnessing the laws of the universe. If you become like the people you associate with, and the books that you read, just wait until you hear who we are hanging out with, and the books they've written! --THINK BIG! --We have some AMAZING NEWS coming out of the INSIGHTS GROUP that will impact the entire community. BE THERE ON April 1st for the BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS!

It's a simple concept, really, and maybe it's just that easy.

Who? Sandi Maki, Allan Curtis and a really fantastic group of local business owners, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts. This meeting is open, so even if you are just curious and want to find out what the InSights Group is all about, come along!

What? Celebrate Spring Party!

Where?  InSights Group's Clubhouse & Conference Center, 7187 Grand River Rd., Brighton

When?  Thursday, April 1st^th, 2010 from 6pm-9pm

Why? There is only one direction to go, and that is forward.  Why not take the express lane?!

Cost? None! We only ask that you RSVP to events@insights-group.com, via the calendar on the website, or by calling 810-623-5839

*Our Enthusiastic Community Members will be treating us to appetizers and desserts, and some wine and cheese bars as well. Join us and bring a friend, or two!

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Organic Marketing Tic Tac Toe

So it’s been a year since we launched the Organic Marketing Tic Tac Toe Game. You can now find the concept on webinars, cds, and lectures with the InSights Group. Let’s take a peek at an original post about the new idea:
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Do you Twitter? -Do you use it, do you use it effectively? *IN

When:

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)



Where:

InSights Group
7187 Grand River Rd.
Brighton, MI 48114





Hosted By:

InSights Group

www.insights-group.com

810.623.5839

 

 

Register for this event now at :

http://ping.fm/SPasu



Event Details:

Learn how to use Twitter for business. What to do, what not to do, and cool tips and tricks will be discovered.

If you are not currently using Twitter for  your business, you need to! Learn how to connect your event feeds,  comments to Facebook and more with this dynamic application.

Learn etiquitte of how to post, what to post, and most importantly, what should you include in your profile.

If you don't have a Twitter account we'll walk you through setting one up. If you do have one, we'll make sure you know about all the tools you should be using.

Cost: $30

Gold and Silver Members - FREE of charge

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Do you Twitter?

Recent polls at InSights show that about half the people in the room at a local networking event have at least heard of twitter. The other half laugh at the word. You have to admit, at first it sounds kind of silly. For the purpose of this discussion, let’s start with what twitter is:

Now that [...] http://bit.ly/cQBJrP

What is your sentence? ? Dan Pink

Two questions that can change your life from Daniel Pink on Vimeo.
http://bit.ly/a8BPmU

Appreciation

1. _____!!! (you fill in the blank with what you think I’d say!)
2. The community that has embraced the InSights philosophy, and who are willing to share positive energy with others.
3. Reading the book Tribes by Seth Godin and realizing that we’ve got an awesome tribe right here, right now.
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Social Media Automation

How does social media automation work?

The basic social media automation roadmap:

http://bit.ly/bDRmaO

What are you waiting for?

The theme of the week here at InSights is what are you waiting for. We recently lost a friend that was close to us and our families. I think this past week’s events have served as a pretty significant reminder that we have a gift each day that we are here. Everyone has aspirations, goals [...] http://bit.ly/atFF2w

InSights introduces Enthuisiast Victor Banta with a special message this weekend:

CONTACT:               Victor Banta, Photographer,  734-417-1930
                            Victor@VictorJBanta.com,  www.VictorJBanta.com
 “FROM HELL TO HAITI”
Humanitarian Aid Volunteers to Give Visual Presentation
Hell, MI—A presentation sure to touch the hearts of all who experience it, titled “From Hell to Haiti” and featuring emotional photos and videos taken during an eight-day humanitarian mission just three weeks after the earthquake that devastated [...] http://bit.ly/aM8Qr7

Import your Blog into your Facebook Fan Page, a video tutorial

This is a how to video going step by step through importing your Blog into your Facebook Fan page.

What else would you like to know how to do? Video tutorials are produced on demand, so let us know what you need!
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Have you reserved your seat for Boot Camp March 18-19?

Click here to reserve your seat at the March 18th-19th 2010 and kick start your social media strategy!
SO many marketing choices. What is the right way to promote your business in today’s market? How can you spend your time and money in the best way possible, to get the best results with a minimal dollar [...] http://bit.ly/diH7kn

Stand your ground

We have so much fun here at InSights with all the fresh, fun and interesting things we get to do. We had our first meeting of the InSights Speakers Clubhouse today. It’s Toastmasters, Public Speaking, and Improv training all rolled into one fun filled hour for people to practice and become more comfortable in front [...] http://bit.ly/dpcGjv

Are You Your Business? Is Your Business You?

We sometimes hear, “My business or profession is not what I AM, it’s what I DO.” But is your business really some completely separate entity?
If you’re a one-person business, I will argue that your business is, at the very least, an extension of you, a reflection, a representation, of what and who you are. Your [...] http://bit.ly/9i6fnm

What is a Mastermind Group and how can it help a horse business?

What is a Mastermind Group and how can it help a horse business?.
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Brett?s Thoughts

http://bit.ly/9xaSkI

Wayne Dyer?s Awakened Life Series Part 3

http://bit.ly/adLvJi

Wayne Dyer?s Awakened Life Series Part 2

http://bit.ly/cC51v9