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BOLD, BEAUTIFUL...BOSS: ? Don't miss out on this year's Women of Color Business Summit (WOCBS) happening in 2 weeks! Learn from the experts and expand your career on Wednesday, October 16th, 8am - 5pm, at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. https://lnkd.in/e-Uebr2M Speakers and Session Leaders as pictured below left to right: Raquel Graham, Founder & CEO, Roq Innovation Angela Dingle, President & CEO, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Erika Gibson, AVP & Dir, Responsible Sourcing and Supplier Diversity, Liberty Mutual Insurance Stacey Luster, General Counsel, Worcester State University Anjali "Ann" Ramakumaran, CEO, iTech Solutions Ahfeeyah C. Thomas-Salomon, Supplier Diversity Corporate Relations Manager, Center for Women & Enterprise Dr. Karen Baldeschwieler, Co-founder, Zenagos, Affordable Small Business Consulting Marie Boone, MHS- Your Catalyst Consultant, Co-Founder / Managing Partner, Freeman-Boone Investment, LLC Mavis Chin, Small Business Consultant, Co-founder, Zenagos, Affordable Small Business Consulting Stacey Coombs, Small Business Consultant, Co-founder, Zenagos, Affordable Small Business Consulting Meghan Cunningham, Director of Certification & Supplier Diversity, Center for Women & Enterprise Katishia Gallishaw, MSA, MASF, Expert CFO Services for Small Businesses / KG Virtual CFO Dr. Dr. Sheri-ann S. McLean-Williams, Founder & CEO, Mclean Coaching and Consulting, LLC Monica Meadows, Aviation Business Consultant, Co-founder, Zenagos, Affordable Small Business Consulting Petula Payne, MBA, VP, Supplier Diversity & Sustainability, State Street Samilys Rodriguez, Director of Career Development & Industry Inclusion, AGC MA Sika Sedzro, CEO, Uncut Lab, LLC Kimberly E. Zouzoua, VP Strategic Partnerships, Center for Women & Enterprise #womenofcolor #femaleentrepreneur #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurlife #womenofcolorinbusiness #womenofcolorleaders #womenofcolorleadership #womenofcolorleadtheway #womenofcolorbusinesswomen #womenofcolorbusinesssummit #womenofcolorbusinesses #womenofcolorbusinessowners #womenofcolorworkshops #centerforwomenandenterprise #womenleaders #womeninbusiness #community #womenempoweringwomen #commonweathofmassachusetts #bostonimpact #newenglandworkshops #girlboss #cwe #diversity

Toyota has committed to investing a further $500 million in Joby Aviation. A big day for us and a great little film to celebrate (including our first non-Joby liveried aircraft!) Enjoy! #joby #airtaxi #toyota #evtol

When entrepreneurs focus on building their business, they often spend countless hours perfecting their product or service and ensuring top-notch customer service. While this level of dedication is essential, there’s one critical aspect that frequently goes overlooked: the experience of leads. Potential customers, or leads, represent the next wave of growth for a business. Failing to give them the attention they deserve could mean missed opportunities. The Importance of a Positive Lead Experience A business that provides a memorable, helpful experience to its leads lays the groundwork for future success. A positive lead experience makes it more likely that leads will: 1. Convert into customers Leads who feel valued and understood are more likely to make a purchase. 2. Refer others People are inclined to share positive experiences with friends and colleagues. By ensuring that your leads feel cared for, you're expanding your potential audience. 3. Become brand champions Some of the most loyal customers start as leads who were treated with respect, patience, and support. They not only return but also promote your brand with enthusiasm. Get some tips on how to increase lead engagement by reading the full blog article at the Zenagos, Affordable Small Business Consulting website here: https://lnkd.in/e3sAQ674 #smallbusiness #salestips #entrepreneurs #zenagos #zenagosexperts

Our day has been bustling with UAS, Civil Air Patrol, and NCDOT photogrammetry plane missions, showcasing the diversity of resources at our disposal. Huge thank you to our tireless pilots and crews who continue to tackle numerous missions. ?? French Broad River at Horse shoe ?? Lake Lure ?? Swannanoa River along Azalea Road E. in South Asheville #Drone #Photogrammetry #Helene #UAS

In the fast-paced world of sales, connecting with potential clients is more important than ever. The key to forging these connections often lies in the art of storytelling. A well-told story can captivate an audience, build trust, and ultimately, drive sales. Here’s a powerful five-step framework that can guide anyone through the process of effective storytelling during a sales conversation. 1. Identify the Hero Every great story needs a hero, and in sales, that hero is always the customer or client. This isn't just a figure of speech—it's a mindset. Viewing the customer as the hero centers the entire narrative around their needs, aspirations, and challenges. It’s about stepping into their shoes and understanding their journey. By doing this, a salesperson can ensure that their approach resonates on a personal level with the client. This step is crucial because when the customer sees themselves as the hero of the story, they are more likely to engage emotionally and invest in the solution being offered. 2. Describe the Villains Once the hero is established, the next step is to introduce the villains of the story. These villains represent the challenges, problems, or pain points that the customer is facing. Every customer has their own set of “villains” that hinder their success or satisfaction, whether it's inefficiency in their operations, high costs, or a lack of time. By clearly identifying these challenges, the salesperson can create a sense of urgency and make the customer more receptive to the solutions that will be presented. 3. Introduce the Tools Read the full post in the Ask Zenagos blog: https://lnkd.in/etiSw_GA To get a monthly summary of our posts in your inbox and learn about upcoming free webinars, subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eqE6G_NF #salestips #Sales #entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #AffordableConsulting #affordablesmallbusinessconsulting #ZenagosExperts #Zenagos

We’ve signed a multilateral agreement with three Abu Dhabi government departments to establish and scale Joby’s electric air taxi service in Abu Dhabi and beyond. The agreement covers the potential to develop a full air taxi ecosystem, including training, infrastructure development, flight operations, and a manufacturing presence in Abu Dhabi, and unlocks the opportunity for inter-Emirate air taxi services. Read more:? https://lnkd.in/euFxBFF3

We want to give a huge shoutout to all of our partners and organizations without them, we wouldn’t have been able to achieve the remarkable successes that we have today! We're excited to continue reaching new heights with you! Learn more about becoming a partner of Stratus Financial: https://lnkd.in/guNvQJDc Flight School Association of North America | SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo | EAA | AOPA | Atlanta Flight, Inc. | 2MQ Consulting | #FlyToSuccess #Aviation #StratusFinancial #FlightSchool #pilot #aviationdaily

Applications open soon for entry-level air traffic controllers. If you have questions about filling out your application, what training will look like or life as an air traffic controller, sign up to chat all things ATC with our team of hiring experts. Register at www.faa.gov/be-atc. #BeATC