Katherine McGraw-Patterson, Business and Brand Strategist
Katherine McGraw Patterson (known most widely as KP) offers clients expertise and knowledge gained over 20 years’ experience in marketing support for professional services firms. She first established an independent consulting service in Hong Kong in 1999, and after several years of success in the international market, Katherine returned to the U.S. in 2002, where she applied this critical experience in addressing the marketing needs of small businesses here in the U.S., and founded Smart Fish Marketing in 2006. Since then, she has helped small business and entrepreneurs in a myriad of industries across the US, Canada, and the world in developing their brands and creating stunning marketing materials that attract customers and drives revenue.
Today, KP empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners to transform their business through greater profit, greater clarity, and greater satisfaction by helping them build actionable strategies in their business. She uses her personal and professional experience to help bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to by identifying a clear vision and a solid strategy to achieve proactive growth. KP is passionate about helping business owners understand how their unique talents, brand, and ideal audience influence everything they do in their business – from marketing and messaging, to products, pricing, and services delivery, through to networking and how they show up in the world. She encourages her clients to operate with a clear awareness of their goals and objectives, so that they can be purposeful and intentional about the actions they take in their business.
Find out more at KatherineMcGrawPatterson.com.
Steve Black, Marketing Consultant/Sales Trainer/Public Speaker
Having worked with Tom Hopkins and Brian Tracy for nearly 20 years, Steve has spoken to, consulted with, and coached over 500,000 business people to over achieve their goals. He believes the key to economic strength for America starts with Small Business Success, and is committed to exposing Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Professionals, and Salespeople to the strategies and tactics that will allow them to thrive in the New Economy.
In his role as a Professional Speaker he has been fortunate to have been able to impact the lives of so many people, and to have learned so much along the way. In his role as a Marketing Consultant, he has developed extensive online and offline marketing systems that are used by business owners and entrepreneurs across the country. Social Media & Internet Marketing are two passions of Steve’s, and he loves helping others learn how to utilize these tools for profit.
As a Business Trainer & Sales Trainer, Steve has been able to leverage all he has learned for the great ones like Brian Tracy, Tom Hopkins, Zig Ziglar, and Tony Robbins to affect many people’s careers. Steve is very grateful to his mentors who have been so generous with their teachings, and his goal is to give back to and help as many people as he can.
Over the last three years, with the explosive growth of Social Media, he has acted as a Social Media Consultant, having authored several books on Social Media Strategy and How To Utilize LinkedIN, Facebook, and Twitter for Business & Profit. He has also authored E-Books on article writing, Blogging For Profit, Search Engine Optimization, and List Building.
Find out more at https://www.businesssuccesstraining.com/about-us/.
Mary Roberts, Lincoln Park Emporium
Mary Roberts and her husband Odie have owned and operated Lincoln Park Emporium in Historical Downtown Greeley since 2009. The Emporium has stores inside like Miss Mary’s Kitchen, Owlz Used Books, the Bedding Balcony, and The Gift Shop with “Made in Greeley” items.
They moved to Greeley in 2005 from Portland, Oregon with plans to retire but fate had another plan. They had not worked in retail before but thought they might be able to learn. (?) Odie worked in the Aerospace Industry for 30 years and Mary worked in the Criminal Justice system for 30 years, so they had management, finance and human resource skills. Support from the Greeley area community has made it possible to stay open.
Always a joiner, Mary is active in Rotary, Assistance League of Greeley and Friends and Newcomers. She serves on the GURA Board and the High Plains Library District Board. Gathering with other business owners has been one of the best parts of owning a business so that’s her other activity.
Lincoln Park Emporium, 822 8th St, Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 351-6222
Jennifer McRae, Crown Travel & Events
Jennifer McRae started her career the travel business in 1988 when she received her Travel & Tourism Certificate and worked in large hotels in Denver and Northern Colorado. Mrs. McRae started Crown Travel & Events in 2011 and is a successful travel professional. She is currently working on her Master Cruise Counselor (MCC) Certification after receiving her Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC) Certification in July 2018 with CLIA (Cruise Line International Association). Jennifer attends travel training’s throughout the year and online to keep up with today’s changing markets. She specializes in group cruises and tours& All-Inclusive vacations; along with putting together family reunion vacations, Destination Weddings and specialty groups. She has a heart for non-profits and enjoys planning fun-raising events and trips.
Crown Travel & Events began in October 2011. We are a full service Travel Agency & Event planning business. Our events are focused on small businesses and speakers. We can assist with grand openings, appreciation events, fundraisers, trade shows and more. We are able to assist when planning family events and travel, such as family reunions and parties. Combining the events and travel gives us an edge when negotiating deals on our client’s behalf. The only event that Crown chooses not to do is weddings; however, we can assist in destination weddings.
Travel is something everyone should do at least once a year. We at Crown Travel & Events, know that these are special times and we do all we can to make them just that. Let us help you with all your travel needs at no extra cost to your pocket book.
Contact Jennifer McRae with Crown Travel & Events at 970-381-6922 or CrownTravelEvents@gmail.com or http://CrownTravelEvents.com
Interested in being one of our Guest Speakers in 2020?
Fill out a GBWN Speaker Application and email it to Sela Young at selawithpremier@gmail.com