Speaking Testimonials, cont'd

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is training its managers on networking skills, and Sharan Tash spoke to a group of our managers on Networking tips, first impressions, and the importance of networking in general.  Sharan’s enthusiasm for the topic and common sense approach was invaluable in helping these managers gain the skills they need and experience some real-life examples of how networking can benefit our company and their pizzerias.  She brought a passion to the training that was contagious, and now a number of our managers have jumped on the networking band wagon!  Thanks, Sharan.

Mindy Kaplan
Director of Marketing
Malnati Organization, Inc.

Sharan Tash combines energy with a strong knowledge base in networking.  She recently brought new life to our learning audience with down-to-earth advice and tools to facilitate presenting, listening and sharing.  Sharans passion for her work is contagiousand she inspired my colleagues to network more effectively.  What a great sessionwe plan to bring her back soon.

Sharon and Steve Weinstein , Royal Diamond Wellness Consultants and
Nikkens Wellness Consultants of the Year for North America/2006

Sharan Tash proved that networking acitivity leads to sales. We are a new (18 months) and growing Divisional Office specializing in individual health insurance. Despite the fact that many of our reps have sales backgrounds, they weren't savvy to the ways of networking. At the end of 2005, Sharan spoke to about 24 agents for under half an hour. She makes networking attractive and natural. The presence of of The Professional Networker site makes execution of her lessons easy. Net, net: Sales are up 14% in the first five weeks of 2006. Sharan Tash brings inspiration and implemenatation that equal results!

Rebecca Bloomfield,
Affordable Helath Insurance

I recently met Sharan Tash, "The Professional Networker" when she was a guest speaker at one of our networking group meetings in Skokie.  Sharan's presentation was so dynamic and informative that after our meeting I asked if I could meet with her sometime so that I might be able to learn even more from her.  Sharan and I met and if you can even believe it during our meeting I was introduced by Sharan to two other people who have given me referrals!   Networking works and Sharan has shown me the tools that have helped my business grow.

Scott Epton
Money Mailer of the North Shore

Success Stories, cont'd

Two people found our Barrington networking group through your site. One has attended our meetings twice and is becoming a member. The other will be our guest at our next meeting. I'm glad Pro*Alliance is listed on your Web site.

Janice Long
JANLONG COMMUNICATIONS

I was on The Professional Networker Website several weeks ago, logged on events in Aurora, IL set my schedule and this week went to the after-hours networking meeting. I met the Director of the Chamber and I will be joining the Aurora, Chamber. I also met with several other business owners that will be great to network with for business and personal. We often miss understand the power of true networking, if we have a give verse get attitude great opportunities can open up. If we have the mindset that beyond business networking we take time to build a genuine relationship to seek first to understand, before we are understood, we will learn much about others. Case in point, after spending time learning about each others business and what a referral would be we started chatting about other topics, discovered we have two common friends and found out the their daughters had an interest in going to the youth group at the same church we attend. I believe when we take time to learn about others, and not just what I can get from networking, we will see new opportunities and how partner alliances can grow. I knew about the Aurora, Chamber but because I saw it on the The Professional Networker Website, it sparked the motivation to set, plan and attend. Thanks Sharon for your time, attention and building a great new platform of information and connecting with other like minded professionals around Chicagoland.

Brian Anderson
BA Search Group

Sharan spoke to our network group at the Skokie Chamber of Commerce.

Sharan simply transcends all the others in her field. She is superb! Sharan radiates energy like no other speaker I have ever heard, and I have heard many. Your skills to network will immediately be enhanced by listening to what Sharan imparts to her audiences. Listen to Sharan, implement her strategies and your business will grow, guaranteed.

Bob Pielet
Your PC Help Desk and a member of the Skokie of Chamber of Commerce

Testimonials, cont'd

I wanted to let you know how beneficial your networking site has been for my growing business.  

I frequently count on your listings. Right from the start, I have made connections and gained opportunities that I would not have known about otherwise. 

I especially appreciate the ease and quickness of finding all the information I need!  A simple mouse-click onto the listings I?m interested in gets me all of the additional information I'm looking for.  

Thank you for providing this terrific service!

Robin Courchesne-Sato
Clarity Virtual Assistance

“I joined the Professional Networker group not sure exactly how having online access to the Chicagoland area networking events would truly be beneficial. I was pleasantly surprised during my first search how easy it was to navigate the system and hone in only on the geographical areas that were of interest to me. This feature alone is a time saving benefit. Even more impactful, I found notices of events that were of interest to me that I did not even know existed. The Professional Networker system works!“

Deborah Chambers Chima,
Chambers Consulting Group, Ltd.

The Professional Networker has been one of the most valuable business networking tools I use to grow my business.  There is no other "one-stop-shopping" location on the web or anywhere else to get a list of community networking events throughout the Chicagoland area.  I have learned as a self-employed entrepreneur, that though I am in business for myself, I must have professionals like Sharan Tash, a.k.a. "The Professional Networker," on my team.  If you need to be plugged into Chamber events, clubs, luncheons, Expo’s—the network: you need to be on The Professional Networker team!

Andy P. Kinne,
Alliance for Affordable Services

"Thank you for the welcome and the website. I am really excited about your website. I have been looking for something like this for the past year. One place for everything. I can use all the help I can get right now since I know so few people in this area so this website is literally a Godsend. I was amazed at what you had put together so far. I will be getting the word out about your website to whoever I can!"

Gennie Richardson
Arbonne Independent Consultant

“Sharan has the gift to quickly analyze situations and bring together people who should meet. Her memory to recall people and events amazes all who know her. Sharan is the ultimate networker. Sharan has taught me how to network, which has created numerous business opportunities for me.”

Patrice Oster
National Realty Network, Northfield, IL

“Sharan has brought networking to a new level. Sharan is a true giver and without hesitation has provided me with valuable information about events and individuals, which has resulted in new clients.”

Rosalyn Kaspi
Life Success Coach

“Sharan Tash is the consummate networker. First of all, she seems to know just about everyone. But more importantly, she’s committed to helping everyone. The very day after one of our first meetings, she sent me a list of at least a dozen contacts she thought might be beneficial for my business. The word ‘pro-active’ defines her. In addition, I’d add ‘energetic,’ ‘enthusiastic’ and ‘charismatic.’”

Holly Kahan
HollyBarry House, Ltd., Highland Park, IL

“I first met Sharan in my capacity as the Managing Director for eWomenNetwork, Chicagoland. In my view, she is the perfect example of a networker: gracious, giving and above all professional. Sharan is the picture of The Professional Networker.”

Sharan serves in a leadership capacity on the boards of many organizations. She has provided me with numerous business leads, and is the ultimate networker in the northern suburbs - and perhaps all of Chicagoland.

Karla Williams, Managing Director,
Chicago, eWomenNetwork

After having gone to about five or six networking events every month over the past six years, there were some who dubbed me “The Networking Queen.”  It is a pleasure since meeting Sharan Tash to pass my crown on to someone who is now teaching me some new things in this arena.  There is no where I go where Sharan’s name is not well known.  There are very few I meet who do not know Sharan, who do not mention what an outstanding, wonderful person she is,  or how her networking skills have helped them.  Her smile, her energy, her talent, and her genuine concern for connecting people are gifts and inspiration for anyone in the business of business or the business of life.

Linda I. McCabe, Optimal Level
Center for Professional Development