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“Wouldn’t it be cool if …”

More networking opportunities New ways for OWNers to spread ideas and earn income Empower OWNers and Members to direct the future of The OWN… New Facets of

Your feedback is important to us. Please provide input on your “OWNer Opinion Slip.”

Giving Back: The Future of  The ASK  The TEND  The SEVEN

Social + Structured + Networking

The ASK  Speed dating meets networking  Share a need / fulfill others’ “asks”  What is an “Ask?”- Something you need:  Ask for a new client  Ask to close a sale  Ask for advice  Ask for wishlist items

The ASK  Helps bridge the gap from OWNers to Members.  Encourages inter-network referrals  Provides free networking opportunities If public speaking isn’t your thing, The ASK is.

The ASK  Vote! Please use Opinion Slip Item #1 to suggest:  Frequency of The ASK  Preferred day(s)/time(s) of The ASK

Teach | Enrich | Nurture | Develop

T each, E nrich, N urture, D evelop  OWNer-led workshops and classes  Ticketed (or free), minute events  Art Classes  Workshops  Lectures or Informational Speeches  OWNers keep ½ ticket sales. The OWN covers fees.  Hosted in The Commons/ Facilitated by The OWN…

T each, E nrich, N urture, D evelop  Supported By The OWN:  “Plug & play” advertising pieces created by Projex  Customized Event Tickets- The OWN handles processing  An opportunity to give promotional business items/ sell merchandise  Discounts available from The OWN Member- Simpsons Printing  The TEND is recorded for your use! Sell videos later, or post to YouTube for more exposure.

T each, E nrich, N urture, D evelop  Multiple benefits:  Educate attendees  Help OWNers gain business exposure  Public speaking practice  Generates additional income  Possible CEU credits for some attendees We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves. ~ Galileo Galilei

The TEND  Vote! Please use Opinion Slip Item #2 to suggest:  Frequency of The TEND  Preferred day(s)/time(s) of The TEND

Advise | Guide | Direct

The SEVEN  7 members, bi-monthly or quarterly meetings  The SEVEN:  2 Operators of The OWN  1 OWNer  1 Member  1 Mentor  1 Financial Advisor  1 Key Community Individual  1-2 year “term” allowing multiple inputs

The SEVEN  Three-fold purpose:  Advisory  Council  Future Direction/ Involvement  Addresses:  Current operations  Future direction  OWNer applications and submission forms A company and community so extraordinary shouldn’t be limited to one person’s best ideas.

The TEND  Vote! Please use Opinion Slip Item #3 to:  Nominate individuals for The SEVEN  Please provide names & contact info

OWNer Ambassadors  OWNers take on more inclusive roles/responsibilities  What roles are available?  “Director” roles such as:  “Director of Health and Wellness”  “Director of Art and Design”  Specific task roles such as:  “Master of Ceremonies”  “Event Coordinator”  Supervised subcommittees assist The OWN and expand service offerings  Ambassador submission forms reviewed by The 7

OWNer Ambassadors  OWNer benefits:  Active voice in company processes  Additional exposure within the Network/ Community  Operational involvement potential  Potential discount on The OWN’s services for active roles  Benefits to The OWN:  Avoid costly hiring/ raising OWNer costs  Client-driven business model  Enables offering more services & creative directives

The TEND  Vote! Please use Opinion Slip Item #4 to:  Suggest a role YOU would like to take on (include title)  Suggest a meeting time to discuss options with Sam. We will follow up to schedule a time.

We appreciate your involvement and feedback for the future! Please feel free to stay and enjoy networking! Special Thanks to our Affiliates, Partners, and tonight’s sponsor: Thank you!