Phoenix, AZ | Napa, CA | Sausalito, CA
Also known as: RickBakas
Author, Certified Sommelier and Brand Strategist, Rick Bakas is globally recognized as a thought leader in the world of wine and social media. As the first Director of Social media in the wine industry, he influenced new ideas and new concepts that connect wineries to new consumers through tweetup tours and global online wine tastings. Rick specializes in translating personal and corporate brands to new media. He is an adviser at Bakas Media, a new media branding agency in San Francisco with results including, but not limited to the wine industry. Prior to entering the wine industry in , Rick spent eight years at NIKE, Inc where he worked on branding efforts for the NFLs Denver Broncos, New York Giants and the University of Oregon. Specialties Social Media Strategy, Mobile, Branding and Identity, Site Design, Grass Roots Marketing, User Experience Design, Wine and Food Marketing.
Santa Rosa, CA | Sonoma, CA | Provo, UT
Also known as: CYNDI707
California girl. Part nerd, part hippie. All heart.
Sonoma, CA | Rohnert Park, CA | Petaluma, CA
Also known as: karenclark
Nothing replaces connecting with people in person or by phone, and in my prior career as an active sales leader, I walked the walk as I sold, booked live demonstrations, and supported a sales team offline, while pioneering methods to expand my reach and service, and that of the overall organization, online. I now enjoy teaching others where, when, and how to spend their precious time to establish an ethical online presence, while remaining true to their principles and personal business. What makes me different My contentIts simple, easy to implement and profit-producing, yet based on years of practical experience and continued study of the topic. My deliveryI'm fun, friendly and inspire people to make the most of their social media time. Audiences find me relatable and take my training to heart. My professionalismI pride myself in exceeding my clients' expectations through timely and positive communication, flexibility and excellence. I never sell from the stage. My presenceI become part of your eventapproachable and accessible. I will never breeze in, "perform," sell product, and leave. I enjoy being there. My impactI empower entrepreneurs to focus, to be more efficient, and to get results fast. My emphasis is on learning to connect with people online and continue business in traditional ways, not to simply collect people to sell to. I have practical experience in both the sales field and at the corporate level, giving me a unique ability to meet the needs of both audience and organizerI've been there My years' Internet marketing expertise ranges from creating a comprehensive online presence on the web through all facets of social media, smart and ethical Search Engine Optimization techniques, the use of blogging and video for business, and more. This rich and practical experience results in inspirational, educational, and useful content. Member National Speaker Association, Women Speakers Association, Global Speakers Federation Specialties direct sales, network marketing, mlm, distributor training, support, direct selling, network marketers, internet marketing, social media marketing, public speaking, professional speaking, online presence coaching, direct sales speaker, direct sales trainer, network marketing speaker, network marketing trainer
