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New Year Kickoff with Social Media Summit 2015

Alison Stripling • Nov 18, 2014

One Word

In 2013, I wanted to follow the idea of choosing “ one word ” (or phrase) to focus on during the year. It’s much simpler than resolutions and easier to focus on…since it is only supposed to be a few words.

This is what I posted to Facebook a the start of 2014:

Last year I started picking a “one-word theme” for the entire year. I choose HAPPINESS for 2013. Thinking back now, my theme should have been PUSH since I felt like I broke through barriers starting in January of last year, and I’m happy to say that I’m a better person for it. Yes, PUSH fused with HAPPINESS was a great combination for 2013. What’s in store for 2014? I have two theme candidates. SHARE because I’m camera shy and I want to get over it. (Maybe my theme should be SELFIE. LOL) My other fav is INCREASE because I love the boldness of the word. Is two too many? Would you share your one-word theme?

I received many replies. CREATE. DIET. SUCCESS. HAPPINESS. APPRECIATE. HEALTHY.

Love them all.

I haven’t chosen my one word theme for 2015 yet. But what I do know is that I want to set goals, kick off 2015 with a bang, and hit the ground running.

Set Goals for 2015

Now is a perfect time to do it start setting those goals. BEFORE it gets crazy busy.

If your goals include making new business connections in the East Bay and learning about the power of social media, join us for Social Media Summit 2015 . It’s Tuesday, January 27 from 5:30-9:30 pm at Laptop Lounge in Walnut Creek. 

Here’s a quick summary what we’ll cover:

Most entrepreneurs and small business owners are drowning when it comes to social media.

And if you’re like the more than 50% of both B2B and B2C marketers*, one of your biggest challenges is producing engaging content. How do you keep your business lean while consistently publishing share-worthy content?

If you’re challenged with creating content, driving traffic and getting subscribers, turning followers into customers, and driving sales with social media, this event is for you.

Join us for an evening with our dynamic keynote, Ally Greer from Scoop.it, our insightful panel of five local experts, dinner (and drinks!), and networking.

Social Media Summit 2015

Here’s a link to the event page . Tickets are $49 until November 30, 2014. Get them at the Early Pass price.

I hope to see you there!

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