Who's Hiding in Your Address Book? Introducing The Ideal Network for Successful Women
By Mary Kurek
Not your usual networking club!Note: If you are here because you've read the book...scroll down to find out how to access The Ideal Network Master ClubIf you don't know about The Ideal Network Club...Here's the story: Created by Author, Networking Expert, and Former Chamber of Commerce Director, Mary KurekThe Club was developed by Mary while testing out (The Ideal Network System) that was presented in her book, Who's Hiding in Your Address Book?The system was tested by a pilot group of business women who all experienced amazing success. These women were all members of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce in Morehead City, NC.Working together, Mary and the Chamber leaders put together the "bones" of The Ideal Network Club - with the Carteret County Chamber serving as the model.In January of 2008, the Carteret County Chamber launched their official first Club with a "packed house."Their initial Club added approximately $1,500 to their income (net) and they have the potential of easily doubling that (or more) during the year.Early comments from participants were astounding, proving that the Club and programming is meeting the needs of members. Read this article written by Julie Naegelen, Membership Director of the Carteret Chamber. (Pdf) about her Chamber's incredible experiencewith their Club.The Club revolves around a series of 1 1/2 hour workshops that aredesigned as activity-based and results-oriented sessions. Participants often see successful connectons for publicity opportunities and leads to potential clients almost immediately! MaryKurek, Inc. provides programming content and support. It meets the Chamber mission -- adds income to yourbudget, and is a valuable recruitment and retention feature.If you are a Chamber of Commerce interested in producing your own Ideal Network Club, visit the link below for everything you want to know. There, you'll find pdf links to the Operating Guide, Income-Worksheet forfiguring how how much your Chamber could make with the Club, and theAgreement. http://www.marykurek.com/chambers.html
Created by Author, Networking Expert, and Former Chamber of Commerce Director, Mary Kurek
The Club was developed by Mary while testing out (The Ideal Network System) that was presented in her book, Who's Hiding in Your Address Book?
The system was tested by a pilot group of business women who all experienced amazing success. These women were all members of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce in Morehead City, NC.
Working together, Mary and the Chamber leaders put together the "bones" of The Ideal Network Club - with the Carteret County Chamber serving as the model.
In January of 2008, the Carteret County Chamber launched their official first Club with a "packed house."
Their initial Club added approximately $1,500 to their income (net) and they have the potential of easily doubling that (or more) during the year.
Early comments from participants were astounding, proving that the Club and programming is meeting the needs of members. Read this article written by Julie Naegelen, Membership Director of the Carteret Chamber. (Pdf) about her Chamber's incredible experiencewith their Club.The Club revolves around a series of 1 1/2 hour workshops that aredesigned as activity-based and results-oriented sessions. Participants often see successful connectons for publicity opportunities and leads to potential clients almost immediately! MaryKurek, Inc. provides programming content and support. It meets the Chamber mission -- adds income to yourbudget, and is a valuable recruitment and retention feature.
If you are a Chamber of Commerce interested in producing your own Ideal Network Club, visit the link below for everything you want to know. There, you'll find pdf links to the Operating Guide, Income-Worksheet forfiguring how how much your Chamber could make with the Club, and the
Agreement.
http://www.marykurek.com/chambers.html
Now, let's talk about:THE IDEAL NETWORK MASTER CLUBIt is not only available FREE to purchasers of Who's Hiding in Your Address Book? as a bonus, but also to participants in any Chamber-hosted Ideal Network Club.If you own the book, check the offer just after the"Introduction." If you don't own it, you can buy Who's Hiding in Your Address Book? now!Master Club members will get to take advantage of specialoffers from Ideal Networkers, free teleclasses to furtherboost their business, network with other Ideal Networkers,and grab some great tips and resources.If you are ready to take advantage of your FREE membership as a book owner or as a Chamber member, here's what you need to do:Click the button below to be taken to the registration page. You will be asked for the ISBN # from the front of Who's Hiding in Your Address Book? Look for it in the book.Here's a hint -- the first number is "9." You will also be asked to provide the name and location of your Chamber if you are a Chamber-sponsored Ideal Network Clubmember. Answer that question if it applies.Upon submitting your registration, you will automatically be directed to a page providing you a user name and passwordfor the Master Club area. Print that out for future access.You'll have immediate access to the Master Club area from the user name/password page.Your user name and password will also be included in the confirmationnotice e-mailed to you shortly, so make sure your "spam catcher" doesn't prevent you from receiving it. Print and save.Here's your sign up button If you are a member of your local Chamber of Commerce and are interested in helping your Chamber to begin an Ideal Network Club, read on and refer the proper Chamber decision-maker to this Web site or have them contact Mary Kurek, Inc. at 252-269-0751 or e-mailmary@marykurek.com.________________________________________________________________________________What makes The Ideal Network Club different from other networking clubs:It is...# 1 -- Based on the unique new system from the book. The author/developer of the system provides the materials,direction, Chamber training and support.# 2 -- Action-oriented meetings focused on a specific goal that centers on marketing and publicity opportunities.# 3 -- Fun and challenging. Members are expected to share, tap their own creativity, and be willing to work with other members to achieve mutual goals.Check these quotes from happy Ideal Network Club Members:“I thought I was there just for support, but I walked away with some great tips; in fact, the information I learned from the orientation meeting blew my socks off! I can’t wait for the first session!” T. Taylor, Interior Decorator“I can’t believe I came away from the orientation meeting with so much information; I feel like I’ve already gotten my money’s worth and we haven’t even had the first session yet!” Marika Carey of Taylor’s Creek Massage and Bodyworks, Beaufort, NCAs the facilitator for the Carteret County Chamber's IdealNetwork Club, Debbie Godwin, from AmeriSuites, Pine Knoll Shores,NC, was asked to conduct her own "Ideal Email Campaign" beforethe session on the topic and report the results to the group. Here are her comments:“I couldn’t believe how quickly it started to work. I sent out my email and within 11 minutes, I already had two responses; within 4 hours time I had a response from six of the 16 e-mails I sent out!”The Carteret County Chamber in Morehead City, NC is the model forThe Ideal Network Club. They already have a waiting list for their next Club. Should you have questions about how they operatetheir Club or would like more success stories, feel free to contact them at 252-726-6350. Ask for the Membership Director. Got a question you want to ask Mary Kurek? E-mail__________________________________________________________________________
“I can’t believe I came away from the orientation meeting with so much information; I feel like I’ve already gotten my money’s worth and we haven’t even had the first session yet!” Marika Carey of Taylor’s Creek Massage and Bodyworks, Beaufort, NCAs the facilitator for the Carteret County Chamber's IdealNetwork Club, Debbie Godwin, from AmeriSuites, Pine Knoll Shores,NC, was asked to conduct her own "Ideal Email Campaign" beforethe session on the topic and report the results to the group. Here are her comments:“I couldn’t believe how quickly it started to work. I sent out my email and within 11 minutes, I already had two responses; within 4 hours time I had a response from six of the 16 e-mails I sent out!”The Carteret County Chamber in Morehead City, NC is the model forThe Ideal Network Club. They already have a waiting list for their next Club. Should you have questions about how they operatetheir Club or would like more success stories, feel free to contact them at 252-726-6350. Ask for the Membership Director.
As the facilitator for the Carteret County Chamber's IdealNetwork Club, Debbie Godwin, from AmeriSuites, Pine Knoll Shores,NC, was asked to conduct her own "Ideal Email Campaign" beforethe session on the topic and report the results to the group. Here are her comments:
“I couldn’t believe how quickly it started to work. I sent out my email and within 11 minutes, I already had two responses; within 4 hours time I had a response from six of the 16 e-mails I sent out!”
The Carteret County Chamber in Morehead City, NC is the model forThe Ideal Network Club. They already have a waiting list for their next Club. Should you have questions about how they operatetheir Club or would like more success stories, feel free to contact them at 252-726-6350. Ask for the Membership Director.
Got a question you want to ask Mary Kurek? E-mail