About Us
Whether they break out in a cold sweat at the thought, or love every opportunity to meet and engage with people, participants feel happy and comfortable with their HOP experience.
People love that the structure makes it so easy to talk with each attendee face-to-face. Since they take just an hour, HOP events are a productive opportunity to discover and share opportunities, ideas, and resources.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” ― Helen Keller
HOP events are a model for connecting and engaging that can be licensed by organizations, schools, or groups of independent professionals - see more at https://hopconnections.com. With new GROWTH Groups forming, it's even easier to hold your own HOP every month!
Be sure to share events you're attending with your Alignable and other social connections! Sharing valuable tips, tools, and events keeps you visible and valuable, and builds your online relationships.
How We Got Started
HOP was developed to take away the pains of networking that keep over 50% of professionals from including it in their plans for growth, even though 100% know they should.
We love that you're here on Alignable-they are working to make networking easier too.
The products and services we offer
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"Jeri is an enthusiastic business women. Out front with providing options for businesses..."
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"Jeri is an enthusiastic business women. Out front with providing options for businesses nationwide to network and create collaborations. "
"This is a wonderful opportunity for people in Canton area. Thank you !"
Products & Services
Marketing is more difficult than ever. Referral groups and passive networking alone aren’t enough, and your value deserves to be visible to the peo...
Help Others Connect!
If connecting is valuable, being a connector is even more valuable.
HOP creates structured discovery that feeds deeper rel...
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Engagement raises productivity and builds relationship goodwill, driving attraction, retention, and revenu...
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I've used AI for years, and now use it every day, and I learned something new from her!"
"Collaborative and informative in helping other businesses!"
Recent Activity
Jeri from Hour of Power Speed Networking®|Hour of Power Connections® | Now piloting GROWTH Groups! Answered this on September 23, 2020
Yes! Love the ease of setting up Zaps and the time it saves. Our event attendees are automatically added to our Airtable base so we can provide attendees with a report of the connections they've made, and quickly view event attendance and share info with our event hosts, partners and mentors. ...
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Yes! Love the ease of setting up Zaps and the time it saves. Our event attendees are automatically added to our Airtable base so we can provide attendees with a report of the connections they've made, and quickly view event attendance and share info with our event hosts, partners and mentors. From there, if they select that they'd like to receive text and/or email notices of events, a Zap adds them to our SMS and/or email platforms.
Jeri from Hour of Power Speed Networking®|Hour of Power Connections® | Now piloting GROWTH Groups! Answered this on June 09, 2020
1) If you are hosting to provide opportunities for people to connect, and be valuable and visible to your audience, make the events about them. And if you are providing informational events, still make it about them ;-) 2) Host on a reliable, easy-access platform - here are some options:...
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1) If you are hosting to provide opportunities for people to connect, and be valuable and visible to your audience, make the events about them. And if you are providing informational events, still make it about them ;-) 2) Host on a reliable, easy-access platform - here are some options: Zoom.us, JitsiMeet.org, Remo.co, and a new really fun one just for iphones and android right now - connect.club. 3) Send meeting link info often before the event, and remind attendees right before so it's easy for them to find sign-in info! It can be really frustrating for people to have to search for the virtual event link. Networking has certainly changed for the foreseeable future! As has the definition of 'virtual', which used to mean passive networking on platforms like this - which we love. But now, you can actively network virtually, face-to-face! We've been asking for feedback, and so far, 85% will keep networking virtually. Will you take a minute to give us your input to help us provide better networking opportunities? Here's the super quick survey, or just reply on Alignable. https://t.co/jIM3nDonEr HOP events are virtual now - and free, and we plan to add the 1-Hour speed networking events nationwide. Here's more on HOP - https://www.hopspeednetworking.com/#About
Jeri from Hour of Power Speed Networking®|Hour of Power Connections® | Now piloting GROWTH Groups! Answered this on June 09, 2020
Networking has certainly changed for the foreseeable future! As has the definition of 'virtual', which used to mean passive networking on platforms like this - which we love. But now, you can actively network virtually, face-to-face! We've been asking for feedback, and so far, 85% will keep...
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Networking has certainly changed for the foreseeable future! As has the definition of 'virtual', which used to mean passive networking on platforms like this - which we love. But now, you can actively network virtually, face-to-face! We've been asking for feedback, and so far, 85% will keep networking virtually. Will you take a minute to give us your input to help us provide better networking opportunities? Here's the super quick survey, or just reply on Alignable. https://t.co/jIM3nDonEr HOP events are virtual now - and free, and we plan to add the 1-Hour speed networking events nationwide. Here's more on HOP - https://www.hopspeednetworking.com/#About
Jeri from Hour of Power Speed Networking®|Hour of Power Connections® | Now piloting GROWTH Groups! Answered this on June 09, 2020
Networking has certainly changed for the foreseeable future! As has the definition of 'virtual', which used to mean passive networking on platforms like this - which we love. But now, you can actively network virtually, face-to-face! We've been asking for feedback, and so far, 85% will keep...
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Networking has certainly changed for the foreseeable future! As has the definition of 'virtual', which used to mean passive networking on platforms like this - which we love. But now, you can actively network virtually, face-to-face! We've been asking for feedback, and so far, 85% will keep networking virtually. Will you take a minute to give us your input to help us provide better networking opportunities? Here's the super quick survey, or just reply on Alignable. https://t.co/jIM3nDonEr HOP events are virtual now - and free, and we plan to add the 1-Hour speed networking events nationwide. Here's more on HOP - https://www.hopspeednetworking.com/#About
Jeri from Hour of Power Speed Networking®|Hour of Power Connections® | Now piloting GROWTH Groups! Answered this on June 09, 2020
Networking has certainly changed for the foreseeable future! As has the definition of 'virtual', which used to mean passive networking on platforms like this - which we love. But now, you can actively network virtually, face-to-face! We've been asking for feedback, and so far, 85% will keep...
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Networking has certainly changed for the foreseeable future! As has the definition of 'virtual', which used to mean passive networking on platforms like this - which we love. But now, you can actively network virtually, face-to-face! We've been asking for feedback, and so far, 85% will keep networking virtually. Will you take a minute to give us your input to help us provide better networking opportunities? Here's the super quick survey, or just reply on Alignable. https://t.co/jIM3nDonEr HOP events are virtual now - and free, and we plan to add the 1-Hour speed networking events nationwide. Here's more on HOP - https://www.hopspeednetworking.com/#About
Jeri from Hour of Power Speed Networking®|Hour of Power Connections® | Now piloting GROWTH Groups! Answered this on June 09, 2020
So, networking has changed a bit! Virtual used to mean on sites like Alignable, and now there are virtual speed networking, roundtable, and casual events that offer more active networking 'face-to-face'. In our recent ongoing new normal survey, 85% have responded so far that they will continue...
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So, networking has changed a bit! Virtual used to mean on sites like Alignable, and now there are virtual speed networking, roundtable, and casual events that offer more active networking 'face-to-face'. In our recent ongoing new normal survey, 85% have responded so far that they will continue networking virtually. (Weigh in: https://t.co/jIM3nDonEr) Here are some great resources to find virtual networking events: HIOSocial.com, Eventbrite.com, Meetup.com, and, of course, HOPNetworking.com. We'll be adding more 1-hour super productive virtual speed networking events nationwide very soon.
Jeri from Hour of Power Speed Networking®|Hour of Power Connections® | Now piloting GROWTH Groups! Answered this on December 04, 2019
You are a hypnotist, Brian? You can still use the advice given for bands...make sure there are live recorded examples of how entertaining you are! Marketing and advertising work best when you use multiple, integrated strategies. In addition to the solicitations you are sending out, consider 1)...
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You are a hypnotist, Brian? You can still use the advice given for bands...make sure there are live recorded examples of how entertaining you are! Marketing and advertising work best when you use multiple, integrated strategies. In addition to the solicitations you are sending out, consider 1) what motivates your audience - what pains or desires do they have that you solve 2) how will you be changing clients lives for the better 3) who else is marketing to the same people you are, and 4) what else are the people you are marketing to interested in Armed with that info, 1) craft several Themified Value Introductions for your business and get some face-time in your market while you practice relaying your value at networking events. Unlike a postcard, which is great for a special offer or visibility, face-to-face builds trust and a network of people who will remember and refer you when there is a need. 2) Check that your website, email and ads are all about your best potential clients, not you! "You want to have the type of event people talk about for years - or decades! People who have hired Brian Hook Enterprises get that kind of wow factor...check out this video and testimonials." How many "I's" and We's can you change in your copy and content to You's and They's? People pay more attention when something is about them. 3) Reach out to businesses (in your chamber and association) who share your best client prospects and develop an offer together with them. Maybe they want to get a product into college dorms and would love the exposure of offering a freebie when you are booked, or you could take $ off of a booking for anyone who orders a minimum quantity of their product or service. Cross-promote!
http://linksharegrow.com/link-10-ways/
4) Build your social media presence - connect with people you've met at networking events you attend (a lot of them) and share things of value to them (industry tips, tools, ideas, fun stories, funny sayings they can share, more about hypnotism they never new, etc) so they remember you and refer you when they hear someone talking about a party or event entertainment needs. Integrate your marketing efforts - focus attention on social media and live networking as well as marketing (being visible and valuable) and direct advertising.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140825153107-2453416-the-3v-s-of-marketing-visibility-value-and-virtue/
Jeri from Hour of Power Speed Networking®|Hour of Power Connections® | Now piloting GROWTH Groups! Answered this on November 01, 2019
Great tips! #BetterTogether Starting a networking group of your own is easier together too! Try it with the support of an organization, and a team of 5 - with free tools and marketing support from HOP Networking. Events are free to start, and local professionals are loving them.
To be...
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Great tips! #BetterTogether Starting a networking group of your own is easier together too! Try it with the support of an organization, and a team of 5 - with free tools and marketing support from HOP Networking. Events are free to start, and local professionals are loving them.
To be relevant and memorable when you introduce yourself, try the Themified Value Introduction. Tools and more info are at hopnetworking.com.
Jeri from Hour of Power Speed Networking®|Hour of Power Connections® | Now piloting GROWTH Groups! Answered this on July 18, 2019
Sounds like a valuable service to provide! I agree with those who said the first step is research and identification of pain in the market and clarifying your UNIQUE solution to it. Here's a simple one-page plan to guide you in defining your...
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Sounds like a valuable service to provide! I agree with those who said the first step is research and identification of pain in the market and clarifying your UNIQUE solution to it. Here's a simple one-page plan to guide you in defining your value.
http://linksharegrow.com/Assets/Template-MarketOne-Sheet.pdf
Who has most of that pain and what would be more valuable in alleviating it than what they have to give up to get the relief?
It's called themifying your value, and you can find tips and samples here: hopspeednetworking.com/themify.html Once you clarify your themified value, phone calls are the best way to determine that and discover warm leads while you're at it. "I'm reaching out to learn more about driving traffic to a tradeshow booth. Can you tell me what your experience has been and what has or hasn't worked well?" Or, if you have already worked with tradeshow clients with success, "If you're like my clients, you probably spend time before tradeshows to look for fresh ideas on attracting traffic to your booth. Since attendees love to have something valuable to take home, would you benefit if that was a caricature of them that includes your booth and logo?"
Networking is the next best way to discover and nurture warm leads to grow your business. Find speed networking events, and get great at several different themified value introductions to relay there and at other networking events - I would suggest joining and engaging with chambers of commerce & industry organizations as you are likely to meet businesses there who exhibit, and many of the organizations themselves hold tradeshows. You might also discover others who are in touch with your ideal client and partner with them in your marketing efforts. And use social media - provide valuable tips and tools for exhibitors that have nothing to do with you, and make sure your social media platforms - twitter, facebook, linkedin, instagram, alignable - all have your brand, themified intro, and an easy way to work with you. Scope out other caricature artists websites and social media and see what they are doing. Reach out and share ideas!. Here are a couple more resources that might help you develop a sales and marketing plan to make your market aware of what you do and the value to them:
http://linksharegrow.com/Assets/MarketingPlanIntakeForm.pdf
http://linksharegrow.com/Assets/SocialMediaPlanningForm.pdf
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Jeri from Hour of Power Speed Networking®|Hour of Power Connections® | Now piloting GROWTH Groups! Answered this on June 03, 2019
That may be the wrong question! Sure, you want people to find your website, but the end goal is clients or customers. What is the pain those customers|clients have and how do you uniquely solve it, and what other things are those people doing every day? Be there! Ditto to D Marchione -...
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That may be the wrong question! Sure, you want people to find your website, but the end goal is clients or customers. What is the pain those customers|clients have and how do you uniquely solve it, and what other things are those people doing every day? Be there! Ditto to D Marchione - 'Pick the social media platform(s) that make sense.' and Maury Kosh - put another way 'themify' your value (tips here for introductions to your business at events and on social media platforms), and those who said put your website link wherever you can that your market might engage with it. And definitely use face-to-face to spread the word. Even better, use face-to-face to help OTHER people who will then spread the word about you! Give first - share people, tips, tools and opportunities you discover while networking or browsing that might be valuable to your ideal clients|customers. You need a website to add trust, visibility, and a way for your market to take action, but you just might find a better way than your website to grow your sales as you meet people face-to-face. People you meet can give you insights into where THEY want to see you and how THEY want to do business with you! #themify #linksharegrow
