The March  3, 2010 meeting will be held at

 Marcello’s Restaurant
645 W. North Ave, Chicago
Map to Restaurant

 MSPC Consultants College

The "Consultants College" concept in professional society meetings (originally conceived by Dave Taylor in 2003) and introduced in May of 2006 and Peer NetWORKING introduced in June of 2008 are the format for tonight's program.

5:00 P.M. Registration

5:20 P.M. Pre-Dinner Program

 THE LAST DAY OF THE PROJECT IS
THE FIRST DAY OF UNEMPLOYMENT
Presenter: Richard Burghraef, Randolph Sterling, Inc.
 

This program will feature comments and suggestions on the following issues that independent consultants deal with every day: 

·       Balancing sales efforts with delivering consulting services to clients

·       Finding clients that “get it”

·       How can you differentiate your self from other service providers?

Part of the program will be a working session designed to involve the audience in developing answers to some or all of these issues.

Richard Burghgraef, President and CEO Randolph Sterling Inc.  Prior to founding Randolph Sterling Inc. in 2003, Rich Burghgraef earned experience as a sales account executive, sales manager, sales consultant, operations manager and an employment services professional.  He has worked with individuals as well as organizations including Pfizer, Schering Plough, Seton Hall University, KSR Fasteners, Inc., Carlson Wagonlit, Milmour, Alliance for Affordable Insurance, Elite Staffing and Howard Johnson Hotels.  Rich’s track record as a leader in sales, training and management has provided the foundation to strategically lead sales professionals to outstanding results.

As an avid baseball fan, Rich, who is also the author of  Closing the Deal-Hot Sales Strategies That Make Money,  knows that much like the ball player who goes up to bat every time understanding that the odds are not in his favor but still knows he can get a hit, the sales professional goes into every call knowing he can make the sale even though there are a million reasons not to buy.  With Rich’s consultative approach, every sales professional can learn how to overcome the odds.

Rich holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Marketing from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business.

Randolph Sterling, Inc. is a sales solutions company whose main goal is to assist growth oriented clients improve their overall sales and sales process through management services, process development/improvement, inside sales, and sales peer advisory groups.

6:15 P.M. Announcements/Introductions

6:30 P.M. Networking

7:00 P.M. Dinner

8:00 P.M. After Dinner Program
 
INFORMAL NETWORKING AND CONVERSATION
 
Informal networking and conversation about business issues and relationships.
9:00 P.M. Adjourn
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MEETING FEES AND RESERVATIONS
Meeting fee includes dinner and program.  Meeting reservations are online and require
payment in advance using PayPal.  The meeting fees are listed below.  Walk-ins are
always welcome and will be required to pay the appropriate Late Registration Fee.
 
Made By MIDNIGHT the Monday before the scheduled meeting:
 
·       Members/Spouse
$40.00
·       Non-members:
$55.00
 
Made afterwards or at the door:
 
·       Members/Spouse
$45.00
·       Non-members:
$60.00
 
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