San Diego Business Showcase

March 10th, 2010 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Events | 1 Comment

The San Diego Business Showcase is being held Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The event is sponsored by several of the local Chamber of Commerces and Business Associations in San Diego County.
I spoke with Scott Ashton, Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and Colm Kelly, Smarter Small Business about the expo on North [...]

Felena Hanson, Perspective Marketing and The Business Women’s Mega Mixer

January 28th, 2010 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Events | 1 Comment

North San Diego Business At Large
Show Notes: Special Episode, January 27, 2010

Felena Hanson, Perspective Marketing, was my guest. Felena brings over twelve years of marketing and management experience to the table. She’s not only an industry expert but also a marketing professor, author, and international speaker. So, naturally we started our conversation with marketing with [...]

Review of Score Women’s Networking Breakfast in San Diego

January 25th, 2010 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Score | 9 Comments

The Score Women’s Networking breakfast was held Friday, January 22, 2010 at Morgan Run Country Club.  If you follow me on Twitter, you probably saw the tweets from the breakfast.
I’ve been attending the Score Women’s Networking Breakfasts, each month, since 2004. When I started networking at the breakfast, there were two breakfasts each month, one [...]

Score San Diego Women’s Breakfast Photos

January 24th, 2010 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Networking | 1 Comment

The Score Women’s Networking breakfast was held Friday, January 22, 2010 at Morgan Run Country Club. These are photos of some of the exhibitors at the breakfast. If you follow me on Twitter, you probably saw the tweets from the breakfast.
Shown in the slideshow:
Carolyn Gross, Carolyn Gross
Sadie King, The Conscious Cook
Leslie Osterman & Pam Bothelo, [...]

Tools and Tips for Success in 2010

December 14th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Online Radio Show | 3 Comments

North San Diego Business @ Large
Show Notes:  December 11, 2009

Interview with Lisa Bentson, Leads Club, about business networking. We discussed what types of groups you should consider joining and how to maximize your memberships.
Interview with Barbara Eldridge, Mind Masters, about setting goals for your social media. We also discussed measurements and how to track your [...]

Interview with Paul O’Neal, Vista Chamber of Conmmerce

September 12th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Vista Chamber | 1 Comment

North San Diego Business At Large
Show Notes: September 11, 2009

On Friday, September 11th I interviewed Paul O’Neal, President and CEO of the Vista Chamber of Commerce.  I’ve been sharing with the North San Diego business community what the Vista Business Expo has been like for several years.  One of my first podcasts was with Jim [...]

Vista Chamber of Commerce Sundowner

August 10th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Vista Chamber | No Comments

The Vista Chamber of Commerce will be holding it’s monthly Business Sundowner on Thursday, August 13, 2009.
Celebrate, Connect, Enjoy the Vista Chamber of Commerce and Business Park Council’s special networking event located in the Vista Business Park. The Vista Business Park is located at DJO, 1430 Decision Street. The admission is $5 for members and [...]

North San Diego Businesses Welcome 6 Degrees San Diego

July 16th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Networking | 1 Comment

The North San Diego County business community welcomed 6 Degrees San Diego to the Sheraton, above Legoland July 15th. Matt Greene recently expanded 6 Degrees San Diego to North County.
Here are the businesses I met last night:
Stan Quinn, Quinn’s Rapid Websites
Peter Turner, Paradigm/Magic Lantern
Dr. Carolyn Humphreys, Synchronicityhc
Bridget Ayers, GSW Consulting
Pamela Cook, Unlimited Benefits
Lisa Whalen, Whalen [...]

July 10th Espisode of North San Diego Business At Large

July 10th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Online Radio Show | 2 Comments

It’s Friday and that means North San Diego Business @Large, 3pm PT. Today I’ll be interviewing Bridget Ayers, GSW Consulting, about her business and how she uses social networking to market her business online.
I’ve been teaching small business owners how to create a blog in 90 minutes and I wanted to share some of that [...]

North San Diego Business @Large Podcast

June 20th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Podcasts | 1 Comment

On Friday, June 19, 2009 Lisa Bentson, Leads Club Inc., and I discussed low cost marketing strategies and networking tips.

We talked about the different types of business networking opportunities various organizations provide. We also discussed follow up strategies. One strategy Lisa and I agree on is the use of handwritten notes.  Here’s a shameless plug [...]

Four Chamber Mixer at Tri City Wellness in Carlsbad

June 18th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Chambers | 2 Comments

Are you building your million dollar database? Tonight is the once a year, four Chamber mixer at Tri City Wellness, located at 6250 El Camino Real (just south of Palomar Airport Road). The festivities begin at 4pm, complete with a tropical theme. Aloha shirts anyone?
There is a $20 charge, but there are plenty of hors [...]

Audio of Tim Templeton, Referral Of A Lifetime, Speaking To The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

June 5th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Audio | No Comments

Tim Templeton spoke to the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce today about Networking Excellent. He was gracious enough to allow me to record his presentation.  This is that audio:

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Bloblive San Diego

January 5th, 2009 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Events | 2 Comments

There is an interesting event I’ll be attending Wednesday evening, Bloblive, even though it’s in the Gaslamp district at Henry’s Pub. This exciting event begins at 6pm and you’ll be done by 9pm.
Bloblive is about exchanging ideas with your fellow "big thinkers." It’s the perfect time of year to bounce your new ideas and marketing [...]

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Sundowner

August 19th, 2008 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Carlsbad Chamber | 1 Comment

On Wednesday, August 21st The Lund Team will host the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Sundowner at their facilities located at 6114 Innovation Way in Carlsbad’s Bressi Ranch.
During the luau, the tropical artwork of renowned local artist Wade Koniakowsky will be on display for everyone’s enjoyment. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Hawaiian attire.
Enjoy a [...]

Networking Your Business

August 10th, 2008 | Posted by Debra Simpson | Category: Marketing, Networking | No Comments

Solopreneurs have to network in their local business communities, especially if they are geographically bound. I, personally network with a couple of organizations.
Anyone who knows me, knows I network extensively at our Carlsbad’s Chamber of Commerce. I also am a member of Leads Club, which is a weekly structured referral exchange organization. I also attend [...]