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• Watch the Video: Keynote Speaking Masterclass with Mark J. Lindquist

  • Start
    Sunday, March 15, 2020
  • End
    Monday, March 15, 2021
  • Location
    at your computer

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  Guest Speaker: Mark J. Lindquist

  Keynote Speaking Masterclass:
  How We Earned $1 Million Dollars in the First Four Years as a Professional Keynote Speaker
  
  Mark J. Lindquist began speaking professionally in 2014 and less than four years later he has earned over one million dollars as a keynote speaker.  During this session he will show you every step of the process he followed to go from zero in 2013 to hundreds of keynote speaking gigs in 32 states for everybody from the Girl Scouts to the Fortune 500 during those four years.  He has built his keynote speaking empire on a 99.9% word of mouth basis and has developed a system that generates five-figure sales leads while he sleeps. His client list now includes: Microsoft, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Walmart, Lenovo, Philips, IBM, Deloitte, UPS and hundreds more.
  

  Takeaways:
  

  • Audience members will have the opportunity to see first-hand the speaking style, structure, and attention to detail that has led Mark to build a client base of hundreds with a marketing budget of ZERO.
  • Attendees will walk away with an individualized list of the things that they need to work on to put themselves on track to build a keynote speaking business similar to the one Mark has built.
  • Mark will share the audience engagement techniques that have consistently led to over 100+ laughs in a 90 minute keynote and 99% eyeballs (nobody on their phone, leaving the room, or daydreaming) during his keynotes.
  • Professional speakers will get advice on topics such as: negotiation, AV tips, rehearsal strategies, business structure, audience engagement techniques, discovering your best humor, and working with speaker bureaus.

  Mark J. Lindquist is a nationally recognized motivational speaker and world-touring entertainer who has performed live for over 4 million people in 22 countries and 44 states throughout his career. As an actor, he has appeared in ABC’s LOST, CBS’ Hawaii Five-O and the Universal Studios movie “Battleship.”  Mark is a former Sergeant in the United States Air Force and an Afghanistan War Veteran who currently lives in Phoenix, AZ.
  

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• Virtual Coffee Break with NSA-MN

  • Start
    Wednesday, March 25, 2020
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  • End
    Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    on your computer

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  Join your colleagues for a virtual mid-week coffee break for networking. We want to make sure everyone in our association has the opportunity to stay connected during this downtime.

  You will receive Zoom login details by email after you register. The same login can be used for all sessions, and you only need to register one time.
  

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• Watch the Video: Virtual Master Class -- Relatability: The Humanity of Speaking

  • Start
    Tuesday, March 31, 2020
  • End
    Wednesday, March 31, 2021
  • Location
    on your computer

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  Guest Speaker: James Robilotta, CSP
  
  Master Class
  Relatability: The Humanity of Speaking

  Relatability is one of the most powerful tools we have as speakers. When we see ourselves in someone else we believe that we can. So if you are not delivering relatable stories in your talks then you, at best, leave your audience impressed but unable to connect with your message. This session will change that.  Using improv comedy games and a process James calls "Story Mining" you will learn that you have more stories than you think. After coming to this session you will leave with at least 3 new stories to incorporate into your talks, blogs, videos, podcasts, dinner table conversations. You will also leave inspired to put more YOU in your talks because relatability leads to memorability, and memorability leads to more opportunities. 
  
  Key takeaways for attendees:
  

  • You have more stories than you give yourself credit for, we just need to uncover them.
  • Relatability is critical as a speaker – the audience must see themselves in you if you want your message to truly resonate and stick.
  • Attendees will leave with at least 3 new stories to tell on stage or in their writing.

  James Robilotta, CSP® is an author, professional speaker, personal coach, and improv comedian.   After nearly 15 years, of speaking to audiences willing and unwilling, he has found that we as humans can’t learn from people who are perfect, we learn from people who are imperfect.  Stories in your authentic voice and words powerfully connects you with your audiences to create a genuine impact and memorability in your presentations.
  

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• Maintain Business Continuity – It’s Time to Drive and Thrive

  • When
    Monday, April 06, 2020
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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    on your computer

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  Guest Speakers: Jeffrey Hayzlett and Theresa Rose
  
  Maintain Business Continuity – It’s Time to Drive and Thrive
  

  Today’s obstacles create today’s opportunities. While everyone else waits for tomorrow, leaders act in the moment.
   
  We invite you to attend a special, interactive gathering to discuss winning strategies to overcome the newest obstacles before us. As the world adapts the pace of business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s critical to maintain business continuity. We must drive and thrive!
   
  Jeffrey Hayzlett – Primetime TV & Podcast Host, Chairman & CEO C-Suite Network, Keynote Speaker, Best-Selling Author and Global Business Celebrity – will present time-tested tips, steps, and strategies to overcome any obstacle facing you and your business..
   
  This session will include a panel moderated by Theresa Rose, Vice-President of Thought Leadership for The C-Suite Network. She will lead an interactive discussion, followed by brief strategies from knowledgeable thought leaders and experts from a variety of industries.
   
  Come learn, share, and cheer. Join us to discover:
  

  • Why now is the best time to start a podcast
  • The one thing that can land you over 300 speaking gigs
  • How to pivot your canceled events to virtual presentations
  • Jump starting your coaching practice and build an online community
  • How to digitally build and monetize your community
  • Why you should create an audiobook immediately
  • These and many other topics

  Registration for all levels of membership is free, but you must register to receive the Zoom link. Registration for non-members is $50.
  

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• Virtual Chapter Meeting: How to Continue to Build and Grow Your Speaking Business During Uncertain Times

  • When
    Thursday, April 16, 2020
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    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    On your computer

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  Guest Speaker: Debbie Allen, CSP
  
  VIRTUAL MASTER CLASS: How to Continue to Build and Grow Your Speaking Business During Uncertain Times

  This inspiring online Master Class will help you to get into action now, get more creative with your marketing, and build more powerful business relationships during down time.

  Don't just sit back and wait for things to turn around… take action now!

  Discover how to create a successful ‘new normal’ in your speaking business by learning how to reinvent, create multiple income streams and learn new business skills.  Learn how to be pro-active and look for opportunities to build stronger client and business relationships for long-lasting success. Uncover new ways to gain customer loyalty, give back to your clients, and create outstanding value as an expert who speaks professionally.
  
  Learn how to:
  

  • Stay motivated and take action now to grow your business during down times.
  • Create a ‘new normal’ by reinventing the way you do business forever.
    
  • Gain customer loyalty by giving back and making a difference in challenging times.
    
  • Build stronger client relationships and business partnerships.

  Your Master Class Presenter:
  Debbie Allen, CSP has been a full time professional speaker and business consultant, plus a member of National Speakers Association for over 25 years. Debbie is a bestselling author of nine books and is a VIP Contributor for Entrepreneur Magazine. Expect high-value and quality content on this complimentary Master Class. Learn more about Debbie Allen’s extensive business and speaking background at www.DebbieAllen.com
  

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• Professional Video Shoot

  • When
    Thursday, May 28, 2020
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    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Metropolitan Ballroom

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  Do you wish you had a professional video to highlight your speaking skills? Does your most recent video feature you in a mullet or other 80s hairstyle? If so, it's time for a refresh and we have the perfect opportunity you!
  
  You'll receive a 10-minute professionally filmed and edited video by Dan Lipman of Video My Story. Your video will be filmed on the beautiful newly-remodeled stage at the Metropolitan Ballroom.
  
  Includes:
  

  1. Professional videography with 4-5 HD Cameras and wireless microphone
  2. One edited video with camera angles switching like “academy awards”
  3. Link to download web ready HD video file easy to upload to YouTube and add to website 

  This package is available to you at the super discounted rate of $250. Spots are limited so grab yours today! 
  

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• Gala

  • When
    Thursday, May 28, 2020
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    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN 55416

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  Please join us an evening of celebration, recognition, and the ceremonial passing of the gavel to the incoming Board of Directors. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a delicious dinner,  and conversation with friends.

  We are in for a FUN evening with guest emcee Rob Ferre who is sure to make this a memorable event!
  

  It’s time for the Best Game Show Ever with your host, Rob Ferre, GSP (Game Show Person). In this highly interactive experience, Rob will engage the audience in a variety of games and activities where you could win cash, take home prizes, and gain the admiration of your peers. Hailing from Salt Lake City, Rob has been speaking to and entertaining audiences for over 20 years. He spent three years amusing audiences from all over the world at the family entertainment capital of the world in Orlando. There he worked for Disney, Universal Studios, and Nickelodeon as a game show host and DJ. Rob has been in front of audiences from Italy to Dubai and all over the continental United States. He is currently the halftime game show host for the Utah Jazz. Rob is president of the NSA Mountain West chapter and is delighted to bring the Best Game Show Ever to the great north of Minnesota!
  

  Suggested attire is formal or cocktail wear. Black tie optional.

  This is a complimentary event for NSA-Minnesota members and Speaker Academy members as part of their dues. Tickets for Guests and NSA national members (who are not members of the local chapter) are  $75.  
  
  

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