Creative and technical people are notoriously bad at selling themselves. That’s probably why God created agents, though some would argue all agents are the spawn of the Devil. So MCAI offers a surfeit of practical sales and marketing suggestions from nationally recognized experts.

We’ve culled hundreds of ideas and down-to-earth, useful tips that YOU can use to improve your business, whether you’re a media company or a freelancer. You’ll be receiving the collected wisdom of business gurus of every stripe.

Topics include BRANDING, MARKETING, ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, SALES PITCHES, NEGOTIATING THE DEAL and more—all aimed at YOU!

You’ll get specific, valuable information you can put to work immediately, such as:

• 7 Tips for Building Your Personal Brand
• 9 Avoidable Selling Errors
• 7 Emotional Hooks for B2B Selling
• How to Sell MORE during the Meltdown
• The Ultimate Cold-Calling Tool
• 7 Steps to a Great Presentation
• 5 Important Pre-Closing Questions
• 6 Steps To The Perfect Customer Meeting
• The 4 Most Common Reasons Deals Don’t Close—And How To Fix Them

AND MORE….So don’t miss this special monthly meeting of the LA/OC Chapter of MCAI

As always, come early for networking over light food and bring plenty of business cards, headshots, resumes, etc. COME HUNGARY AND BRING A FRIEND

EVENT: MCAI LA/OC Chapter Meeting
DATE: TBA
TIME: 6:15 Social Networking over light food and refreshments. Program begins at 7:00 PM

LOCATION: OC SOUND STAGE http://www.orangecountysoundstage.com

17518 Von Karman

Irvine CA 92614

Just East of Main Street in the rear of the Von Karman Business Center

COST: Non-MCAI Members pay $17 at the door or $12 if prepaid via PayPal at the OC New Media Meetup Group http://www.newmedia.meetup.com/82/ Students and MCAI Members pay $5.

TO PRE PAY AND SAVE $5 REGISTER ONLINE AT: http://www.newmedia.meetup.com/82/