October 13, 2007–Sam Silverstein, CSP

October 13, 2007–Sam Silverstein, CSP



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NSA-Arizona Program October 13, 2007

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon; networking 8:30 a.m.
Candidate Program: 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: NSA Conference Center, 1500 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ
Early Registration (by 5 p.m. Wed. Oct. 10): $30/members, $45/guests
Late Registration: $40/members, $55/guests
No refunds after 5 p.m. October 10, 2007.
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October 13–Sam Silverstein, CSP

Your Speaking Business . . . Keep It Real™

Is your speaking business thriving? Have you created multiple streams of income? Have any excuses for why things aren’t going the way you want them to?

Come hear Sam Silverstein, CSP speak as he shares what he has learned from 30 years of observing people and businesses. His list of the 10 reasons people fail will open your eyes to new possibilities. And this is no canned program. You will have input on the direction he takes this conversation on business. Whether you want to learn more about thinking strategically in your business, creating more products, technology, or sprucing up your marketing program, there will be no holds barred in Sam’s frank approach to building successful businesses.

sam_silverstein2.jpg Entrepreneur, author, and speaker Sam Silverstein has a solid track record of building million dollar results. The numbers speak for themselves–he has sold more than 100 million dollars of products and services and successfully sold one of his businesses to a Fortune 500 company. In his keynote No More Excuses!™ Mr. Silverstein entertains and challenges audiences internationally. Through the use of humor, sarcasm and a heavy does of the truth, Silverstein helps audiences realize that they alone must take responsibility for their choices, actions, and results. He is the publisher of the Build A Better Biz newsletter subscribed to by over 60,000 business professionals and the author of numerous books including The Greatest Secret To Business Success, Creating and Communicating A Memorable Marketing Message, The Success Model, The Power Of Choice, and Only The Best On Leadership. He is President-Elect of The National Speakers Association and the president of Sam Silverstein Enterprises, Inc. and BuildaBetterBiz.com.

Voice of Experience: Kia Ratliff, MBA CITRMS

Data Security Issues that Put Your Business at Risk

Current President of US Prevention Solutions, LLC based in Arizona, Kia will be discussing the data security issues that face almost every business, regardless of the size or yearly revenue. It does not matter whether you sell Mary Kay or own a dental practice. You could be exposing your clients to unnecessary risks if you:

  • Accept credit cards, debit cards, or checks
  • Store customer or client data
  • You have a DSL or wireless connection in your office You need to know the steps you MUST take today to protect yourself from fraud, lawsuits, a damaged reputation or WORSE.

Kia has an MBA and is a certified risk management specialist. She speaks to hundreds of business owners a month regarding data security and breach prevention. She works with industries and associations to provide relevant practical knowledge to business owners on the changing landscape of fraud detection, prevention, and mitigation. US Prevention Solutions, LLC provides seminars, workshops, and other tools help to corporate officers and HR professionals train their employees to properly collect, handle, store, and destroy data. In her spare time, Kia is a volunteer mentor for the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation.

Candidate Program

The Business Building Session, formerly Candidate Program, starts promptly at 12:15 and ends at 1:30 p.m.

Welcome to the Jungle: Your Survival Guide to the Speaking Profession

Are you exploring speaking as a profession? Our expert panel will guide you to discover the lay of the land, identify interesting species and avoid hidden dangers. You’ll learn all about the speaking profession from our seasoned guides: Marcia Reynolds CSP, Neil Dempster CSP, Kathy Christensen CMP

Don’t take this journey alone! Join us on Saturday, October 13th from 12:15-1:30 pm, immediately following the morning NSA program.

Come hear this outstanding program!


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NSA-Arizona Future Programs Lineup

Please note these future meeting dates!

2007 Programs

  • November 10, Mark Mayberry
  • December 8, Holiday Party

2008 Programs

  • January 12, Cheewa James
  • February 9, Marilee Driscoll
  • March 8, Vickie Sullivan
  • April 12, Karyn Ruth White
  • May 10, 30th Anniversary Special Presidents Event
  • June 14, Mike Rayburn