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Mary Kurek - Professional Networker & Visibility Consultant

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The Perfect E3

Posted Sun, 06/27/2010 - 12:53 by mary

June 25, 2010: Exactly one week ago today, I was sitting at LAX staring across the isle at a guy I was pretty sure was the idiot who cheated on Sandra Bullock. BTW, Sandy, he’s put on a few pounds since the split. Looked completely miserable – I’d say that I love the justice here…but who doesn’t look miserable at crack of dawn at LAX?

A Little Executive Coaching for Mr. Brett Favre

Posted Wed, 08/19/2009 - 14:53 by mary

Given Mr. Favre's on-and-off approach to his career of late, it's obvious the man has had some difficulties figuring himself out. Even though he's landed with the Vikings, whatever was holding Favre back has gotta be lurking around.

Hunting Down the Elusive Dollar

Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 11:50 by mary

There's always someone between you and what you want. (Quote from me)

It's simple and it's basic. If you want a new car, you need a salesman, you want a job, you need an employer, you want a house, you need a real estate agent, you want a baby...well, I think you know.

The Ideal Chamber - Summer 2010

Posted Mon, 08/09/2010 - 10:48 by mary

The Ideal Chamber newsletter is published quarterly by former Chamber Exec turned Visibility Consultant, Mary Kurek. It's free to Chambers or anyone, so hit the subscribe RSS feed button bottom left to keep it coming.

Chambers Without Borders - Becoming Community Change Agents

Game Developer Asks How To Pitch - Industry Expert Answers

Posted Thu, 07/29/2010 - 15:56 by mary

I am regularly referring to industry experts on all kinds of biz issues that my game developer friends hit me with, so, I thought it fitting to dedicate a little space to matching some of those nagging questions with expert answers.

The Perfect E3 - Part 2

Posted Sun, 06/27/2010 - 15:06 by mary

Continued from The Perfect E3 article that begins with What Doesn't Work at E3.

What does work at E3

Day in the Life of a Professional Networker

Posted Mon, 05/24/2010 - 14:52 by mary

The day begins at 7:30 am with a "hello" skype from a PR/Marketing friend in India. He's with an e-learning company that is currently promoting some kid-friendly educational apps. We talk about whether or not the company he works for would be interested in seeking more government opportunities. I have a resource for him. Given the time difference, we decide to continue the discussion later. He goes to dinner and I grab a second cup of coffee and finish social media development.

Business Lessons Learned From Professional Networking

Posted Wed, 05/12/2010 - 17:23 by mary

You don't make dozens of business connections a week without learning a few things about how to create productive interactions. As a professional networker, I spend hours talking with company heads, technical and artistic talent, and media sorts.

Like most of us, I keep re-learning some basics, but it's the surprises that I experience that teach the most about "opening doors" and keeping them open.

The Ideal Chamber - Spring 2010

Posted Thu, 04/29/2010 - 15:29 by mary

The Ideal Chamber newsletter is published "almost" monthly right here by former Chamber Exec turned Visibility Consultant, Mary Kurek. It's free to Chambers or anyone, so hit the subscribe RSS feed button bottom left to keep it coming.

How Are You Courting and Using Heavy Hitters

Game Talent Connections on Facebook

Posted Tue, 04/13/2010 - 16:57 by mary

For the last several months, I have had conversations with game industry talent as well as developers who are putting together a publishing business.

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