WESOS Gold Coast: She Sells-And She Does It Her Way

Join us in Gold Coast on Thursday, April 9, at 6:00 pm for a networking session and an informative and insightful presentation by our featured member speaker, Dr. Donna Smith Bolinger.

This conversation is for women business owners who are already showing up — at WESOS events, networking breakfasts, chamber meetings, and community gatherings — but walking away with a stack of business cards and zero new clients. Women who are genuinely likable, well-connected, and great at building relationships, but who have never been taught the bridge between making a connection and making a sale.

It also speaks directly to career women in client-facing or business development roles who rely on relationships to grow their book of business but feel uncomfortable making "the ask" — whether that's asking for a referral, a contract, or a meeting that moves things forward.

🌟 Key Takeaways:

1. Visibility isn’t the problem—conversion is.

These women are already doing the “right” things: showing up, networking, building relationships. The gap isn’t effort—it’s not knowing how to turn those interactions into actual revenue.

2. Likability without strategy stalls growth.

Being personable and well-connected is a strong foundation, but without a clear process to guide conversations toward business outcomes, those connections stay social instead of profitable.

3. The real blocker is discomfort with asking.

Whether it’s asking for a sale, referral, or next-step meeting, there’s a hesitation around making direct asks. That discomfort is the exact point where opportunities are being lost—and where the biggest growth potential sits.

MEETING SCHEDULE:

• 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Arrival & Open Networking
• 6:30 PM Meeting & Presentation Begins
• 8:00 PM Meeting Concludes

WHAT TO BRING:

• About 30 business cards
• Your planner/calendar
• Something to take notes with
• A 30-Second Elevator Pitch about you/your business
• A friend! Invite them to register as a guest.

IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING YOUR RSVP:

Please be aware, we value your reservation as a commitment. Repeat offenders will automatically be moved off the attending list for:

• RSVPing "Yes" and not attending the meeting [no call-no show]
• Cancelling your RSVP less than 24 hours before the meeting begins (especially, when there is a waitlist)
• Consistent tardiness. Understandably, cars break down & people get sick which is why we run on a "3 strikes and you're out" policy.
• We thank you for your understanding as we do our best to accommodate everyone who wants to attend our meetings.

Join us to grow your personal and professional skills, network, and grow authentic relationships! Simply reserve your spot for this event with the appropriate ticket type as either a paid WESOS Network Member or as a Non-Member (Guest).

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Host or Publisher WESOS Network: Gold Coast, IL