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Team Women Chapters
Opened September 2008:
Corona Crossing , CA
Jamie Lee
sjlee4@verizon.net
San Antonio, TX
Susy Williams
susywilliams@ymail.com
Dana Point,CA
Pamela Rumi
thebodymakeovercoach@cox.net
Team Women
FOUNDING PRESIDENTS
Needed:
If you are interested in starting your own Team Women chapter, click below to apply online.
Learn More
Birthday Wishes to...
Ginnie Flores
Carlsbad, CA
October 4
We want to honor our members on their birthdays!
E-mail the month and day to kristen@teamwomen.com
CHAPTER STANDINGS AS OF OCTOBER 1
Most Members:
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Santa Clarita , CA (Shelley Winsor) - 29 members!
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Marana, AZ (Julee Baxley) - 23 members!
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Seminole, FL (Kerrie Kosmitie) - 21 members!
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East County, CA (Kerri Shulman) - 21 members!
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Carlsbad, CA (Joy Brande) - 19 members!
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Scottsdale, AZ (Jeanna Zelin) - 19 members
Most NEW Members:
Congratulations to the chapters with 5 or more new members in September. The San Fernando Valley - West, CA chapter earned a new purple Team Women tablecloth!
San Fernando Valley - West, CA - 6 new members
Sierra Vista , AZ - 4 new members
Arrowhead Ranch, AZ; Downtown West Chester, PA; I-15 Inland Corridor, CA; Point Loma, CA; Tucson, AZ - 3 new members
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to October! New members this month will receive a signed copy of the book "Conversations on Success." Team Women Queen Networker Judi Finneran is a contributing author!
CHAPTERS
Every chapter with five or more new members in the month of October
will receive a new, purple Team Women tablecloth.
AND
Judi will also visit and host a Happy Hour for every chapter
that has ten or more new members in October.
To join, go to www.TeamWomen.com, print an application and fax it in!
Stay up to date on what's happening with Team Women!
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Q:Are the monthly calls recorded? If I miss one, how do I listen to it?
A: All Team Women calls are recorded. A .wav file is uploaded to the Team Women Members Only section.
Go to www.TeamWomen.com, click on the purple button on the left side of the page that says, "Members Only Login."
You'll be prompted to enter your email address and password. You would have been emailed your password when you first joined Team Women.
Once you've logged in, you'll see links to the 3 different types of calls offered by Team Women each month and you'll be able to download and listen to the files.
If you need your password or have any questions, please contact support@teamwomen.com.
Q: How do I know what chambers Team Women has joined?
A: At www.TeamWomen.com, click on "Resources" in the main menu. You'll see "Chambers" as one of the choices. If you click there, you will see logos from all chambers of which Team Women is a member.
Q: I have a Team Women question that is time-sensitive. What is the best way to get an answer ASAP?
A: Send questions, requests, and comments to support@teamwomen.com for the fastest response. There are several of us checking that email address all day. If you are not at your computer, the best way to reach us by phone is to call 866-560-6480, ext. 2 and leave a message.
Need some new ideas for your chapter? Here are some core professions to consider!
Accountant, Accounting Software, Acupuncture, Advertising, Print Advertising Specialties (Promotional Products,) Air conditioning/Heating, Appraiser, Architect, Artist, Assisted Living Home Manager, Attorney – Business Attorney, Copyright/Trademark Attorney, Family Law Attorney, International Attorney, Real Estate Attorney, Tax Attorney, Transactional Attorney – Trust & Probate Audits, Reviews & Financial Consulting, Auto Detailer, Auto Rentals, Auto Sales, Automotive Fleet Buying Auto Repair Bakery Bankcard/Merchant Services, Banker, Barber, Bartender, Beauty Supplies, Biofeedback Therapist, Bookkeeper, Building Contractor, Business Equipment, Candle Sales, Carpet Cleaning, Carpet Installation, Catering, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Rolfer, Chef, Child & School Advocate, Childcare/Babysitter, Chiropractor, Closet Designer, Clothing Coach, Business Coach, Executive Coach, Life Coach, Marketing Coach, Speech Coach, Weight Loss Coach, Coffee Services, College Consultant, Commercial Banking, Commercial Printing, Computer Consultant/Software Developer, Copy Center, Corporate Gifts/Gift Baskets, Corporate Trainer, Cosmetics & Make Up, Dental Hygienist, Dentist, Direct Mail Marketing, Disc Jockey, Dog Trainer, Dog Walker, Driver, Dry Cleaners, Electrician, Entertainment, Escrow Officer, Esthetician, Event Planner, Event Speaker, Executive Recruiter, Feng Shui Consultant, Financial/Retirement Planning, Floor & Window Covering, Florist, Foreign Language Teacher, Furniture Rental, Furniture Upholsterer, Gardener, Gift Baskets, Grant Writer, Graphic Artist, Gymnastics Instructor, Hair Stylist, Handyperson, Hard Disk Crash Recovery, Headhunter, Health Care Organization, Healthy Food Delivery, Home Inspector, Homeopath, Home Remodeling, Home Staging, Professional Housekeeper, Housepainter, Housesitter, Image/Color Consultant, In-Home Care Nurse, Innkeeper, Insurance - Home/Auto Insurance - Life, Health & Disability, Insurance - Property & Casualty, International Conference Coordinator, Internet Marketing Expert, Interior Design, Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Fine Kitchen Tools Consultant, Landscaper, Makeup Artist, Management Consulting & Strategic Business Planning, Manicurist/Pedicurist, Marketing & Graphic Design, Marketing Workshops and Seminars, Marriage Counselor, Massage Therapist, Meal Assembly, Midwife, Minister/Clergy, Money Manager, Mortgage Lender, Mortician, Mover, Music Teacher, Notary/Fingerprinting, Nutritional Supplements, Nutritionist, Obstetrician, Online Party Expert, Optometrist, Painter, Payroll Company, Permanent Make-Up, Personal Assistant, Personal Chef, Personal Fitness Training, Personal Shopper, Pest & Termite Control, Pet Sitter, Payroll Company, Personal Concierge/Errands, Physical Therapist, Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Portrait Artist, Physician, Piano Teacher, Plant Service, Plastic Surgeon, Plumber, Pool Contractor, Prepaid Legal Services, Primary Care Physician, Printer, Printer Cartridges & Repair, Private Detective, Professional Gift Service, Professional Organizer, Professional Writer, Promotional Products/Clothing, Property Manager, Psychic Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Public Relations, Publicist, Publisher, Quilter, Quickbooks Advisor, Real Estate Appraiser, Realtor, Commercial Realtor, Residential Realtor, Reiki Master, Roofing, Seamstress/Tailor, Search Engine Marketing/Web Marketing, Shoe Repair, Sign Language Interpreter, Skin Care, Speech Therapist, Spiritual Advisor/Clergy, Staffing Specialist, Stockbroker, Stress Management Specialist, Supplemental Insurance, Tarot Reader, Teambuilding, Time Management Consultant, Title Insurance, Training/Developmental Training, Management Training, Technical Translator, Touchscreen Market Research and Surveys, Travel Agent, Tutor, Veterinarian, Video Production, Violin Teacher, Virtual Assistant, Voice Teacher, Weaver, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Consultant, Web Design & Hosting, Window Treatments, Wine Consultant, Vintner, Yodeler, Yoga Instructor, Zen Teacher
Think something's missing?
For any profession that is not a variation of any of the above, Team Women will pay $10!*
*For current Team Women members only. Only first member to submit a profession will receive reward. All awards are at Team Women owner's discretion.
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What Happens at a Team Women Meeting?
 This is the number one question I receive from prospective members. They understand it is about networking to build your business and just aren’t sure how the meeting runs to accomplish that.
Team Women has a standard agenda which is to be followed in all chapters. An analogy would be Weight Watchers Meetings. As a Lifetime Member of WW (12 times, under assumed names) I know what to expect when I attend a meeting anywhere in the world. I pull my card out of the box, go to the scale, hand over my book and card, get weighed and sit down. When the meeting starts recognition is done, awards given and a topic discussed. Each meeting is a little different in style, ambiance, etc. based on location and who the group leader is, but you always know what to expect and you feel comfortable visiting other locations.
Team Women Meetings are the same. A great benefit of being a TW Member is the ability to visit other chapters in which your core profession is open. This allows you to network with more women and enhances your membership.
Our agendas are designed with several purposes in mind:
1. To complete the meeting in exactly one hour. When making our schedules, we are often trying to fit in several different appointments. To do that we need to “know” how long we will be at each one.
2. To allow everyone to share who they are and what they do.
3. To have a Showcase Presentation which educates and informs the members of your chapter about your services to more easily generate referrals for you.
4. To recognize referrals!!!!!!!! This is why we exist and each meeting needs to share the excitement and motivation of seeing referrals passed and business done.
The following is the standard Team Women agenda to refresh current members and share with potential members “what we do.”
Team Women Agenda
I. Meeting called to order by president on the hour. (Members and guests need to arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled start time to check in, pay dues, turn in referral forms and check business card box to stock your cards or replenish your supply of other members’ cards.
II. President Announcements Announcements include chapter business, (e.g., an expo you may be doing) or national announcements (e.g., Team Women University Calls)
III. 30 Second Commercials Each member has an opportunity to introduce herself and her business for a maximum of 30 seconds per person.
IV. Member Showcase(s): The members of your chapter are there to learn how they can best refer business to you. Your team is not there to be sold to. In a showcase, choose one particular area of your business and explain it in detail. Your members function as your outside sales team and business advocates, so the more they understand your business the more effective they will be.
V. Testimonials: Personal referrals and networking works! When you share what a great job someone else did (either providing you with a product/service or treating your referral well) it gives them credibility. It is important for each member in a chapter to try the product or services of the other members so they can speak from first hand experience.
VI. Passing of Referrals: This is one of THE MOST IMPORTANT things to have happen at a meeting. All referrals are turned into treasurer prior to the meeting to be tabulated and then distributed. WE DO NOT ask each person individually, “do you have referrals?” We focus on and celebrate the referrals that are passed and all are celebrated.
VII. Final Announcements and Reminders
VIII. Final round of 30 second commercials
IX. President closes the meeting on the hour
With chapters all over the country it is very important each chapter follow the standard agenda. Through a process of trial and error we have found what works best for our members.
If you have any questions about the agenda or need assistance in following the agenda, please send an email to support@teamwomen.com and we will be there to support you in every way! Your business success is our only goal!
Cheers,
Judi Finneran
Team Women
A Testimonial for the Team Women agenda and meeting structure: Team Manager Kristen Scott, who is also a member of the North County Inland, CA chapter, recently attended a meeting for another networking organization. The meeting was almost 2 hours long, disorganized, and various people around the room all did the same business and everyone was allowed to share all the different businesses they do. It was very confusing - even though there were only about 12 people there! Guests were given more time to talk than members, which makes no sense since members have paid to be there. All this made her really appreciate her experience with Team Women in a whole new way!
P.S. Not a member yet? Click HERE for membership information!
Joanne Foxxe, CRS, GRI, works with Kapalua Realty. Maui is a special place in Joanne's heart and feels so blessed to be working in paradise. Her main focus is on the Kapalua Resort, which is 23,000 acres on the north west side of the island, however, she does sell anywhere on Maui.
Joanne has been a licensed Realtor since 1986. She is licensed in California and Hawaii, recently making Maui her full time home. Joanne and her husband have invested personally in real estate for over 8 years on Maui. Their dream come true was to eventually move here full time.
She is a Certified Residential Specialist, and was president of the Northern Ca. Chapter in 2006, which values education and training to provide exceptional knowledge and service to her clients. Joanne is also an Aloha CRS Chapter member. Joanne has taken many courses to constantly improve her professionalism in this ever changing industry, in order to meet the needs of her customers. She has great negotiating skills, keeps up on the latest web and marketing venues, so her clients stay informed in the best way for them. Her marketing gives her sellers worldwide exposure. She is a member of Luxury Real Estate and is in the Who's who of Real Estate.
Joanne would love to help you purchase a gorgeous piece of the Kapalua paradise. Joanne listens, cares, and will negotiate for you the best possible price.
Here's what Joanne had to say about Team Women Maui: "We are a dedicated group of wonderful women. We are already passing referrals and making money! In Maui, our tourism is down, and times are tough, so our tough group gets going! I've met new women, who otherwise I would not have the opportunity to know and we are all dedicated to attending our meetings. I personally have had 2 great referrals from the group, and hope to have many more. I appreciate so much having that personal testimonial which stands me above the crowd. I have also given referrals, which have turned into business for the members. We are always keeping our eyes and ears open to bring in new members as well, as we'd like to grow our group."
Joanne Fox
Kapalua Realty
jofoxxe@aol.com
808-665-3761
www.joannefoxxe.com
New Team Women Members
During September 2008
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Name |
Core Profession |
Chapter |
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Name |
Core Profession |
Chapter |
| Debbie Troutt |
Scrapbooking |
Arrowhead Ranch, AZ |
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Barb Mazurek |
Women's Purses |
Arrowhead Ranch, AZ |
| Laurie Farquhar |
Designer Clothing |
Arrowhead Ranch, AZ |
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Peggy Shulha |
General Contractor |
Barrington, IL |
| Malisa Gauslow |
Candle Consultant |
Central Whidbey, WA |
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Jaime Lee |
Skincare |
Corona, CA |
| Pamela Rumi, PhD |
Fitness |
Dana Point, CA |
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Theresa Reilly |
Financial Planner |
Downtown West Chester, PA |
| Kellie Gaglioti |
Spa |
Downtown West Chester, PA |
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Karen Pryor |
Marketing |
Downtown West Chester, PA |
| Sandy Lyons |
Jewelry Consultant |
East County, CA |
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Eden Nullar |
Scrapbooking |
East County, CA |
| Patty Snyder |
Home Energy Specialist |
Henry County, GA |
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Patty Traber |
Real Estate |
Henry County, GA |
| Candace Conradi |
Skincare |
I-15 Inland Corridor, CA |
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Emily Glasser |
Acupuncurist |
I-15 Inland Corridor, CA |
| Beth Galloway |
Healthy Chocolate |
I-15 Inland Corridor, CA |
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Nicole Matilsky |
Life Insurance |
Irvine, CA |
| Kathy Villa |
Esthetician |
La Costa, CA |
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Felicia Corbett |
Financial Planner |
La Costa, CA |
| Tia Martin |
Cleaning Specialist |
Marana, AZ |
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Maria Espinoza |
Appraisal Service |
North County Inland, CA |
| Tonya Lenz |
Picture Framing |
North County Inland, CA |
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Judy Kittoe |
Kitchen Tools |
North Phoenix, AZ |
| Brooke Thompson |
Skin Care |
North Sacramento, CA |
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Shari Weller |
Skincare |
North Scottsdale, AZ |
| Lee Davis |
Jewelry Consultant |
North Scottsdale, AZ |
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Donna Kobayashi |
Fine Fashion Jewelry |
Oro Valley, AZ |
| Alida Sieminski |
Skincare |
Oro Valley, AZ |
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Katherine Bouglai |
Life Coaching for Singles |
Pasadena, CA |
| April Suchanek |
Skincare |
Pasadena, CA |
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Sandy Colyer |
1031 Exchanges |
Point Loma, CA |
| Kimberly Parker |
Events and Parties |
Point Loma, CA |
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Jackleen Holton |
Intuitive Life Coach |
Point Loma, CA |
| Sheila Tunick |
Staffing Services |
Rancho Bernardo, CA |
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Susan Sharpe |
Life Coach |
Rancho Santa Fe, CA |
| Mary Cuccia |
Jewelry Consultant |
Sacramento, CA |
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Susy Williams |
Skincare |
San Antonio, TX |
| Nancy Kay Chase |
Supplements |
San Antonio, TX |
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Jamee Panger |
Decorative Expressions |
San Benito County, CA |
| Elise Shuben |
Scrapbooking |
San Fernando Vly - West, CA |
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Lori Rosenberg |
Women's Clothing |
San Fernando Vly - West, CA |
| Gina Lapiner |
Financial Investments |
San Fernando Vly - West, CA |
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Alesia Stanford |
Health & Life Insurance |
San Fernando Vly - West, CA |
| Pauline Steinberg |
Jewelry Consultant |
San Fernando Vly - West, CA |
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Jennifer Perry |
Adult Novelty Gifts |
San Fernando Vly - West, CA |
| Lydia Donaldson |
Bed & Bath Linens |
Santa Clarita, CA |
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Deborah Olson |
Architecture |
Seattle, WA |
| Lisa Thompson |
Jewelry Consultant |
Sierra Vista, AZ |
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Sharon Peterson |
Real Estate |
Sierra Vista, AZ |
| Amy Hays |
Mortgage |
Sierra Vista, AZ |
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Delores Putnam |
Air Purification |
Sierra Vista, AZ |
| Kate Deering |
Fitness |
Solana Beach, CA |
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Pam Furlong |
Printing Services |
Tucson, AZ |
| Lisa Quiglay |
Title Agent |
Tucson, AZ |
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Diana Weeger |
Retail Banking Services |
Tucson, AZ |
| Michele Burkholder |
Financial Planner |
West Chester, PA |
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Debbie Reichert |
Health & Wellness |
West Chester, PA |
| Kathleen Fitzpatrick |
Appraisal Service |
Yorba Linda, CA |
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NEW!! FOUNDING PRESIDENT REFERRALS!!
We have a new offer for Team Women members ONLY. The first member to refer a Founding President in a new state (no current Team Women chapters) will earn a $100 reward. Each month we will have a Bonus State. Be the 1st to refer a Founding President for the Bonus State and your reward will be $150!
 The Bonus State for October is....Maine!
Here is a list of states without a Team Women chapter. Who do you know?
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, DC, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming.
In October, we will award our 1st $100 prize!!! Kerrie Kosmitis of FL referred Susy Williams in TX and Team Women San Antonio is set to have a Grand Opening Meeting on October 14.
Congratulations Kerrie and welcome to the TEAM Susy!
Not a member but have a Founding President to refer in an open state?
Join your local Team Women chapter and take your $100 or $150 reward off your membership fee!
**Reward fee will be paid AFTER new chapter has 1st meeting.**
** indicates that Judi Finneran will attend
Chapter Openings
Wednesday, October 8th, 12pm - Team Women Cherry Hill, NJ** Meeting, Media Friendly PR
Wednesday, October 8th, 6pm - Team Women West Chester, PA** Meeting, Landmark Americana
Monday, October 13th, 12pm - Team Women Dana Point, CA** Grand Opening, Adventura Sailing Association
Tuesday, October 14th, 11am - Team Women San Antonio, TX** Grand Opening, The Plaza Club
Booths/Events
On Tuesday, October 7th, 11:30-1pm, Team Women Delaware County, PA will hold a Networking Social at Burlap and Bean in Newtown Square. For more information or to RSVP, contact Melody McHugh at melodymchugh@comcast.net or 610-996-6550.
On Tuesday, October 21st 5-9pm and Wednesday, October 22nd from 8am - 7pm** Team Women will have a booth at the California Governor and First Lady's Conference on Women in Long Beach, CA. All booth staffing spots are filled.
On Wednesday, October 22nd from 7-8:30, Team Women Augusta County, VA will hold a mixer at Stone Soup.
On Monday, October 27th from 5-8pm, Team Women East County, CA** will be hosting a Business Mixer at Bistro D'Vine. Contact Kerri Shulman for information or to RSVP - kerrishulman@marykay.com, 858-395-8013.
Other
Tuesday, October 7 - Team Women President's Call - 9am Pacific
Tuesday, October 21 - Team Women All Member's Call - 9am Pacific
Tuesday, October 28 - Team Women University - 9am Pacific
(see below for more information)
Not Near any of these Events?
Send a fabulous female business owner on your contact list
to these events and keep track of how many of them join!
For any 3 new members you refer, you receive a $25 "thank you" check from Team Women!*
(*only current members are eligible for referral incentive program)
**Are you looking for a meeting in your area?
Click here to view the National Team Women Calendar.**
Does your chapter have an upcoming event you would like listed in the Ezine?
Please make sure you get us the information before the 1st of the month.
We will list only special chapter events, not personal parties.
Email date, time, location, and description to support@teamwomen.com.
"People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them." - G.B. Shaw, Mrs. Warren's Profession, 1893
"Team Women is the only networking group membership that I renewed. It is by far the best networking group out there for women entrepreneurs." - Jen O'Sullivan, TW Stevenson Ranch
"Being a member of Team Women Stevenson Ranch has given me opportunities that I would not have gotten without the wonderful support of the women in this group. Not only the referrals and money made, but also with the camaraderie with the women involved!" - Amira Mendias, TW Stevenson Ranch
 "Being a member of this group has helped me to grow my business, and as a business owner, I find Team Women Stevenson Ranch to be a wonderful resource with regard to the support and encouragement I receive." - Debbie Penny, TW Stevenson Ranch
"The ultimate marketing experience where others market for you!" - Marcy James, TW Stevenson Ranch
"Our members are devoted to helping one another in building our respective businesses." - Elaine Giftos Wright - Team Women Stevenson Ranch
"Thanks- very inspiring newsletter. I’ll keep that in mind for the last 3rd of the year!" - Merilyn Steele, TW La Costa
Have a Team Women Testimonial to share? Email it to: support@teamwomen.com.
"If you can open your mind to the opportunities, you will do well;
regardless of what the economy does." - Kevin Grauman
Don’t Wait to Make Joining Team Women Your New Year Resolution! 
Team Women is committed to being the most affordable, best return on investment business networking group in the country.
Don’t wait until January to jumpstart your business. Join a Team Women Chapter from October 1st thru December 31st for the price of $249. Effective January 1st, 2009 the annual membership rate will be $269.00. Annual renewals will remain just $199 if you renew prior to your expiration date.
If you have been sitting on the fence, it is time to jump off and jump into Team Women!!! We want to support you in growing an extraordinary business!
"I think there is something, more important than believing: Action! The world is full of dreamers, there aren't enough who will move ahead and begin to take concrete steps to actualize their vision." - W. Clement Stone
Team Women University
 Did you miss the call in September with Michelle Berquist? Here are a few thoughts from members who were on the call:
I really enjoyed the Team Women University featuring Michelle Bergquist. I have been intending to start a client database, but was unsure of the software to use, or the way to do it, and was not completely motivated. After listening to Michelle, I now know what database system to use, how to set up my database, and how to use it as a tool to improve and increase my business. Also, starting this database has gone from the bottom of my list to the TOP of my list as I realize how it will help to streamline my business and provide better service to my clients. Thank you Michelle, and thank you Team Women! - Emily Pettycrew, Team Women Sacramento, CA
I enjoy speakers who are sharp, articulate, and truly offer tools that can be immediately implemented. Ms. Bergquist really delivers. I look forward to hearing more great ideas from her in the future. I can’t wait to purchase my copy of her book ‘How to Build a Million Dollar Database’. - Sandy Kane, Team Women Irvine
Michelle generously shared her system of building a Million Dollar Database. Two nuggets of information I found most helpful — customize fields (in database software) and appreciate your clients! Hey, we all like to be appreciated and customizing fields to gather 'intel' will allow me to appreciate my clients in a way that speaks directly to them. I needed a push to implement this in my business. I will now make this a priority. Participating in the call was well worth my time! - Cynthia Nicholson, Team Women Sacramento
The guest speaker for October's Team Women University call on Tuesday, October 28th at 9am pacific will be Gayle Zinda.
 Gayle Zinda gives new relevance to the tired old cliche of “lemons to lemonade” and elevates it with greater meaning! Gayle’s unique history in the cancer field includes experience as a nurse, cancer care business owner, activist and cancer survivor herself. Gayle offers a treasure trove of twenty plus years of rich stories and the motivation to make a difference for all involved in the cancer fight. Gayle has a great gift of connecting with her audience as she shares her personal stories of struggle, strife and success! Gayle Zinda is also a national award winning author for her book, Pink Lemonade. Gayle travels the country with her oldest son Adam in a 31' Pink RV called the "MOTORVATOR" raising cancer awareness on the way to speaking engagements. Together they have traveled over 40,000 miles from coast to coast.
Gayle will bring us her unique perspective on life while sharing things she has learned along the way as a female business owner. She will let us "behind the scenes" of creating a business from the big picture to the nitty gritty. Please mark you calendars and don't miss this call!
An email will follow with details.
Not a Team Women member? You can join us on the Team Women University call for just $10, which will be applied to your membership when you decide to join Team Women in October!
As new members of the Kingman Chamber of Commerce, Team Women Kingman had a ribbon cutting at their meeting on September 30th at 5:30pm. The Chamber Board and Ambassadors were in attendance, and the chapter was able to invite any and all women interested in Team Women.
Got News? Share it with us! Send it to support@teamwomen.com
Tracking the Source of Your Business
Where does your business come from? Do you know? Are you tracking it? When spending precious marketing dollars it makes sense to ensure you are receiving the biggest bang for your buck! For example, when a Team Women member called to renew her membership, she shared this with me:
 "I totaled up the following costs for the past year: membership fee, chapter dues and I even added the cost of the Team Women Cruise. I then calculated how much income I had which came to me either directly or indirectly from my Team Women chapter and renewing was a no brainer. My income over and above my costs was $1100."
This is a great example of evaluating where you want to spend your marketing dollars. On the Team Women University Call this past week, Michelle spoke about including in your database the source of each new person you add. Besides impressing them with remembering where you met them, you can quickly see what you have done that has worked when they do business with you.
For the 4th quarter, make it a goal to see where your business came from in 2008. Set up a system to track all business in 2009, create a report of the information, and evaluate it every quarter. Another thing to track is the "lifetime value of a client." For those people who consistently send you business, remember to acknowledge and thank them.
If you have been doing an ad for 6 or more months and you have not recouped the cost of the advertising dollars spent, rethink if you want to continue doing the ad. If you have a car sticker on your car which has successfully generated business, determine if it needs to be updated.
The bottom line is to find what works and do more of it and stop doing what does not work.
"Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use."- Earl Nightingale
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