Each month members of our chapter of Leads Club hold one meeting in which we try to attract as many guests as possible. It's more fun, and members and guests are exposed to a wider group of people in their own businesses and trades.
The next guest event is on 1December 2010. It's at 7.15am at Brisbane Workers Club, 2 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington (entrance off Given Terrace). All welcome!
If you want to attend, contact our director Jason Bragger: jason@dolfinwise.com.au or phone: 07 3831 5990
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Successful mixers
We have had two successful mixers in the last couple of months. Each month a member hosts a social event, designed to profile their business, and have other members attend in a social setting outside the usual format of Leads Club meetings.
Members can hold the mixers themselves or co-host with one or 2 others.
October's mixer was co-hosted by Andrew Gibbs, chartered accountant, and Stephen Page of Harrington Family Lawyers at Andrew's office. It was a roaring success.
November's mixer, held last week, was hosted by our Director, Jason Bragger at his Dolfinwise office. Members attending were able to meet several financial planners (both from Dolfinwise and elsewhere). Thank you, Jason!
Members can hold the mixers themselves or co-host with one or 2 others.
October's mixer was co-hosted by Andrew Gibbs, chartered accountant, and Stephen Page of Harrington Family Lawyers at Andrew's office. It was a roaring success.
November's mixer, held last week, was hosted by our Director, Jason Bragger at his Dolfinwise office. Members attending were able to meet several financial planners (both from Dolfinwise and elsewhere). Thank you, Jason!
New management team
We have a new management team. Jason Bragger, of Dolfinwise is our new director. Dave Challinor of Fortified Finance and Leasing is our new assistant director, and Rob Caughey of Action Coach remains in the role of the hard working recorder.
The change in the management team is in accordance with the usual 6 month rotation of positions that our Leads Club enjoys, like other Leads Clubs. The turnover is designed to give all members a go.
Jason and Dave replace outgoing director Stephen Page of Harrington Family Lawyers and Stewart Jones of Betta Computers.
The change in the management team is in accordance with the usual 6 month rotation of positions that our Leads Club enjoys, like other Leads Clubs. The turnover is designed to give all members a go.
Jason and Dave replace outgoing director Stephen Page of Harrington Family Lawyers and Stewart Jones of Betta Computers.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Bridge to Brisbane
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| Stephen and Stewart, happy after completing the race! |
Our T shirts were provided courtesy of national director Catherine Lonergan, who called on the skills of a Leads Club member at another chapter to design the shirts.
"It was another wonderful race. Even if not racing, the spectacle of the day was more than worth the early start," said Stephen.
"I thought it would be much more arduous than it was. I had a great time," said Stewart.
National Director in town
Leads Club Australia national director Catherine Lonergan was in town on Saturday, and our director, Stephen Page, was lucky enough to catch up.
Catherine was in Brisbane for the first Australia and New Zealand Dubli conference. DubLi is a web platform originating in Dubai. It is a world wide online trading firm. It is composed of two very unique and individual business models; DubLi.com - a reverse auction portal for high level branded merchandise and DubLi Network - the business opportunity where anyone can establish their own business in a competitive market; with little if no risk.
Catherine was in Brisbane for the first Australia and New Zealand Dubli conference. DubLi is a web platform originating in Dubai. It is a world wide online trading firm. It is composed of two very unique and individual business models; DubLi.com - a reverse auction portal for high level branded merchandise and DubLi Network - the business opportunity where anyone can establish their own business in a competitive market; with little if no risk.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Visit to Whittier Leads Club
Our director, Stephen Page of Harrington Family Lawyers recently spoke at Whittier Chapter of Leads Club in Los Angeles.
Those attending Whittier Chapter included fellow guest speaker Lisa Bentson, director Mark Villalobos, and assistant director Richard Montano.
Stephen spoke about our chapter, and how he became involved in Leads Club.
Whittier Chapter is a thriving chapter at Whittier, which is southeast of Los Angeles, but about 30 minutes north of Anaheim. The chapter was founded 15 years ago. Members were keen to give each other leads, and the number of leads (and their value) were monitored so that the success or otherwise of the chapter and each member in it was able to be measured. It was clear that networking within the club had been so successful that in addition to the business each member gave to the others that friendships had evolved.
Members spoke positively about a recent mixer involving the local chamber of commerce.
Lisa Bentson is the president of Ali Lassen's Leads Club and is the daughter of the founder, Ali Lassen. Lisa was the other guest speaker on the morning, and quickly engaged with chapter members.
Lisa and all the members of the Whittier chapter were friendly and inviting. Stephen was made to feel very welcome. Well done!
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| Richard Montano, Stephen Page, Lisa Bentson, Mark Villalobos |
Those attending Whittier Chapter included fellow guest speaker Lisa Bentson, director Mark Villalobos, and assistant director Richard Montano.
Stephen spoke about our chapter, and how he became involved in Leads Club.
Whittier Chapter is a thriving chapter at Whittier, which is southeast of Los Angeles, but about 30 minutes north of Anaheim. The chapter was founded 15 years ago. Members were keen to give each other leads, and the number of leads (and their value) were monitored so that the success or otherwise of the chapter and each member in it was able to be measured. It was clear that networking within the club had been so successful that in addition to the business each member gave to the others that friendships had evolved.
Members spoke positively about a recent mixer involving the local chamber of commerce.
Lisa Bentson is the president of Ali Lassen's Leads Club and is the daughter of the founder, Ali Lassen. Lisa was the other guest speaker on the morning, and quickly engaged with chapter members.
Lisa and all the members of the Whittier chapter were friendly and inviting. Stephen was made to feel very welcome. Well done!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Upcoming mixer
Although Brisbane Central Leads Club is a business club, designed to grow each member's business, we also like to meet socially once a month. We call this a mixer. The purposes of this are:
- for the members to see each other member's business
- see how they do business
- increase trust and camaraderie among members, and
- therefore generate more leads within the club.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Top 5 ways of growing a business using a blog
There are five top ways of growing a business by using a blog, according to one of our members. Stephen Page of Harrington Family Lawyers and author of the Australian Divorce Blog and the Australian Gay and Lesbian Law Blog said those ways were:
1. Create a blog that has a name related to your field of expertise.
For example, if you know about widgets, you might call your blog Simply Widgets.
2. Post items on the blog regularly.
There need to be regular blogposts. Don't let the blog go stale- no one will look at it.
3. Show your expertise in your field by the content of your blogs.
Stephen authors two different blogs: one focussed on divorce and family law, and the other on a different market- those of LGBTI people. The contents of one do not necessarily refelct the contents of the other, given their separate market positions. What is written must reflect your expertise and reputation. Write something knowledgable and you will appear knowledgable. Write something trashy, and you will probably attract clients you don't want.
4. Google remembers
Your reputation may be lost very easily from a blogpost. Assume that everything that you write will be viewed forever: all your typos, grammatical mistakes, or worse, any unprofessional content. Google and other search engines will scoop it up and serve it to any prospective customer or employer.
5. Link your blog to your other online presence
A blog is not the be all and end all of an online presence. Work out what works for you. When you do, makes them all work together. Stephen uses Linkedin and Twitter, in combination with the blogs to put out a more powerful message.
1. Create a blog that has a name related to your field of expertise.
For example, if you know about widgets, you might call your blog Simply Widgets.
2. Post items on the blog regularly.
There need to be regular blogposts. Don't let the blog go stale- no one will look at it.
3. Show your expertise in your field by the content of your blogs.
Stephen authors two different blogs: one focussed on divorce and family law, and the other on a different market- those of LGBTI people. The contents of one do not necessarily refelct the contents of the other, given their separate market positions. What is written must reflect your expertise and reputation. Write something knowledgable and you will appear knowledgable. Write something trashy, and you will probably attract clients you don't want.
4. Google remembers
Your reputation may be lost very easily from a blogpost. Assume that everything that you write will be viewed forever: all your typos, grammatical mistakes, or worse, any unprofessional content. Google and other search engines will scoop it up and serve it to any prospective customer or employer.
5. Link your blog to your other online presence
A blog is not the be all and end all of an online presence. Work out what works for you. When you do, makes them all work together. Stephen uses Linkedin and Twitter, in combination with the blogs to put out a more powerful message.
5 ways to build a business
There are 5 ways to build a business, according to one of our members. Rob Caughey of Action Coach business coaching, recently spoke about those five ways, which he emphasised all business owners need to know, and remain focussed on if they are to succeed in business. Rob also mentioned that by focusing on all of the 5 ways and not just one or two, can lead to exponential profit in the business.
1. Leads
Focusing on leads or new business helps grow the business as a whole. Many businesses focus on new business.
2. Conversion Rate
As Rob showed, by increasing the conversion rate of new leads will directly lead to a large increase in profit.
3. Number of transactions
It is one thing to have an increase in the number of customers who have converted form leads, it is another to engage at a greater level with each and every customer. The classic example that Rob talked about came from McDonald's: "would you like fries with that?"; which in enough sales led to an increase in sales (and profits) for McDonald's.
4. Average Sale
By focusing on the average sale will enable the business owner to focus on increasing the amount of that average sale.
5. Margins
Sales revenue is not enough. There also needs to be a focus on the profit margin, including increasing it by reducing costs.
1. Leads
Focusing on leads or new business helps grow the business as a whole. Many businesses focus on new business.
2. Conversion Rate
As Rob showed, by increasing the conversion rate of new leads will directly lead to a large increase in profit.
3. Number of transactions
It is one thing to have an increase in the number of customers who have converted form leads, it is another to engage at a greater level with each and every customer. The classic example that Rob talked about came from McDonald's: "would you like fries with that?"; which in enough sales led to an increase in sales (and profits) for McDonald's.
4. Average Sale
By focusing on the average sale will enable the business owner to focus on increasing the amount of that average sale.
5. Margins
Sales revenue is not enough. There also needs to be a focus on the profit margin, including increasing it by reducing costs.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
New Members Wanted
Brisbane Central Leads Club is seeking new members in the following categories (each member on acceptance will be the only member in that category):
We meet each Wednesday at 7am at Paddington. Our club is dynamic and growing. Members are focussed on growing their businesses and those of other members.
To contact us, phone our director, Stephen Page on 07 3221 9544 or email him spage@harringtonfasmilylawyers.com .
You are more than welcome to come for a visit and work out for yourself if there is a suitable fit.
- commercial solicitor
- marketing/PR
- web developer
- general insurance broker
We meet each Wednesday at 7am at Paddington. Our club is dynamic and growing. Members are focussed on growing their businesses and those of other members.
To contact us, phone our director, Stephen Page on 07 3221 9544 or email him spage@harringtonfasmilylawyers.com .
You are more than welcome to come for a visit and work out for yourself if there is a suitable fit.
Visit from National Director
Last week our club was visited by Leads Club Australia national director, Catherine Lonergan. Catherine spoke of:
- how she is mentored by and continues to be inspired by Lisa Bentson, President and CEO of Ali Lassen's Leads Club (and daughter of the founder Ali Lassen).
- how Leads Club continues to inspire her.
- her pride in Brisbane Central Leads Club, including its stewardship under outgoing director Gino Saggiomo and how the club has continued to grow and prosper.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Thank you, Gino
For the last 6 months, our club has been led by our director Gino Saggiomo, with assistance from assistant director Stephen Page and recorder Kim Matheson.
Thank you to all, but especially a big thank you to Gino. Gino has made us focus on what we need to: growing the club and making it a dynamic and healthy one that is able to focus on building leads and members.
Thank you to all, but especially a big thank you to Gino. Gino has made us focus on what we need to: growing the club and making it a dynamic and healthy one that is able to focus on building leads and members.
Welcome to Andrew, Rob, Val, Ang
Welcome to our new members:
- Andrew Gibbs, chartered accountant of Kearney and Gibbs Chartered Accountants
- Rob Caughey, business coach of Action Coach
- Val Wilson, secretary and bookkeeper, of Val's Secretarial and Bookkeeping Service
- Ang Li, solicitor of Peter G Williams and Associates
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