Wednesday Oct 8, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
8:30AM - 8:55AM REGISTRATION ( COME A BIT EARLIER IF YOU WANT TO ORDER COFFEE OR BREAKFAST)
9AM - 11 AM ( MEETING -- PROMPTLY STARTS AT 9 AM)
Announcements :
Please invite a guest to our meeting -- and don't forget to register for the meeting.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - VERNON HILLS
FOR OUR ENGAGING SPEAKERS MEETING ON OCTOBER 8 , 2025 - WE WILL BE MEETING AT THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AGAIN :
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
975 LAKEVIEW PKWY
VERNON HILLS, ILLINOIS 60061
( It's located near Hawthorn Mall )
You might want to bring a few single ($) bills for coffee.
For November's meeting, E.S. will have a new home back in Libertyville and you'll be given the address as soon as it is confirmed.
8:30 - 8:55 AM Registration 9:00 - 11:00 AM meeting promptly starts at 9 am Mark Ratfelders will present the " Success Nugget" "30 Second Intro " Coaching -- Jackie Koukol and Ronnis Oher Our Guest Speaker is : Ron Goldblatt Talk Title: " Drink Slowly and Enjoy the Chat : A Guide to Turn Online Connections into Lifelong Customers " Highlights of the talk: - Discussion is based on a new marketing guide - Drink Slowly and Enjoy the Chat soon to be on Amazon in digital and paperback formats. - Why slowing down and connecting with new and existing customers is the SECRET to long-term business growth. - How to build Loyalty with Purpose by giving back and creating meaningful ties with your community. - Practical steps to stay connected with customers through key online initiatives including building reviews, website, messaging and social media. - How to enhance your online profile so you show up when people are searching. - Simple , do-it-yourself strategies that any small business owner can apply. - The role of AI in shaping online searches and how to use it to your advantage over our competitors. About Ron: Ron Goldblatt is the Founder & Owner of Northshore Loyalty, a digital-first local marketing agency based in Chicago's North Shore. He works with a diverse group of businesses including restaurants, boutiques, home services and professionals to optimize their online presence, strengthen community ties, and build their customer loyalty with a purpose. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience and real client results, Ron shows business owners how to turn online searches into sales and first-time visitors into lifelong repeat customers. You don't want to miss Ron's talk -- " Drink Slowly and Enjoy the Chat " next Wednesday - 10/8/2025. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and please bring a GUEST. Fondly, Marianne |