[Michelle Sterling]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

My business partner and I are rolling out a new product called Network Dating TM from our company, Dating Success Strategies.

There has been some debate about how it will be received; therefore who better to ask than the public.

Please tell us your thoughts. Thanks!


“Dating with Purpose!”
An Interactive Workshop Brought to You by
The Founders of Network Dating TM - Dating Success Strategies

Want to improve your dating success?

Want to learn how to make a lasting impression?

Want to get a call back because you’ve established rapport?


Networking does not stop with business; it just begins there. Network Dating TM is a fun, interactive and social program which enables you to apply your business networking skills to dating. Watch your dating success soar through the Network Dating System TM of establishing rapport. Increase your chances of winning a second date. Don’t be the last to learn about the new way to speed date.

A dramatic rise in online dating has had a notable result -- a renewed appreciation for face-to-face meetings. In the San Francisco Bay Area alone, there are more than 300,000 selective singles. Given these statistics, finding a mate or even a date can be very difficult.

“Dating With Purpose TM” provides you with the knowledge and strategies to begin new relationships or enhance your existing ones. Our Network Dating TM program will position you to be at the top of your game and enable you to put your best foot forward.

“Dating With Purpose TM” will help you to:
¨Master the art of conversation and build rapport
¨Break the ice with conversation starters
¨Sell yourself in a compelling manner and intrigue your date
¨Bridge conversation gaps
¨Ask strategic questions to elicit positive responses
¨Make a memorable impression
¨Learn to actively listen and get the results you desire
¨Work a room with comfort and style
¨Detach from a conversation gracefully
¨Cultivate valuable connections and follow-up in a timely manner

This interactive workshop will present new dating opportunities and maximize your time and effort at social events.

How It Works:

Michelle T. Sterling, AICI, the Dating Image Coach, will guide you through the fundamentals of “Dating with Purpose TM” prior to beginning Network Dating TM. Learn how to achieve dating success and meet a potential mate at the event.

Dating Success Strategies introduces “Dating With Purpose TM”

Date Thursday, November 6, 2003
Time 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location 160 Brannan Street,San Francisco
Ages 25 - 40

Cost | Registration

$30 Early Bird (sign up before Oct 30)
$35 Regular Price
*Snacks and Beverages Provided.
Space is limited so register now!

Register now by emailing
dating@globalimagegrp.com.

[Onyx]

Hi Michelle.

Looks very intersting! As your copy indicates, the market is certainly there. One thing that concerned me about this was how much you'd charge, but then when I got to the bottom I saw it was a very modest price.

I think you will do very well with this and like how you have pitched it. The demands of modern life mean that there are whole sections of the community who do not get the opportunity to socialise in a natural way. These are often people who have been busy building up a business or looking after children. Finally they have time available to devote to a partner, but they've completely lost confidence in themselves.

The course looks as though it will be very valuable and even quite fun. I can imagine there will be a few happy couples who actually build up a relationship right there!

The only part I didn't like was the use of the word 'mate'. It sounds way to primitive to me. Just doesn't fit in with the tone of the article.

Good luck with this one - I think it will be a great success!

[ericesquire]

Sounds like a great idea! There are a lot of people out there (mainly guys) who can't talk to the opposite sex for beans - they need the help!

My only question is this...how many people will you, Michelle, have the time to go through the program with at one time? If everything goes well, don't you think you'd be overwhelmed?

[Michelle Sterling]

Thanks for your comment, Eric.

There will be 3 of us hosting the event. I will be the key note speaker and then the others will help individuals during the break out sessions.

So we are planning on having 15 men and 15 women.

It's managable.

Having these clients turn into one-on-one clients will be managable as well.

[Michelle Sterling]

Here is another question though.

The guys that do need help...do you think they would swallow their pride and come.

There's been a debate that men don't like to be think or be told that they are doing something wrong. So those men are not likely to come.

What are your thoughts on that?

If you were single and in the area, would you come?

[ericesquire]

That is a very valid issue - men do have a lot of pride and therefore you may have an issue getting them to come. I would definately spend some time devising a marketing strategy that would put men at ease about this event. I think that I would come, but it would take some work on the event planners behalf.

[Michelle Sterling]

So what type of language would propel you or help you make the decision?

The purpose of this event is not to point out that you, the invidual, are deficient in talking to women.

It's meant to be an event. Something fun, where you can meet people. And dating should be thought of as something that is fun for men.

Therefore we are pitching it as = use your networking skills and learn about more techniques to refine your skill set to get more dates.

Networking is about building relationships. Dating is about building relationships. Therefore dating should be as easy as networking. Use those skills to your advantage.

Does that makes sense?

[ericesquire]

Totally makes sense, and it sounds good. Let me give it some more thought and perhaps I can give you some other suggestions coming from my point of view (the mans).

[Michelle Sterling]

Great. Thanks. Appreciate it.

[ericesquire]

How is Global Image Group doing? I was really interested in your business when you first joined and haven't had an update for a while. Hope all is well Michelle!

[Michelle Sterling]

Global Image Group is doing great.

Many client inquiries; we are expanding the team; we are getting great press coverage. I'm being interviewed tomorrow for the radio by Female Entrepreneur Magazine. An article just came out a couple weeks ago on us in 4 publications of Manhattan Media. We are filming a video this weekend for the website. Therefore we are definitely expanding our market share.

So when do you think Global Image Group will be able to serve you? Remember personal branding is just as important as company branding and should resonnate and be congruent. If not, the message is lost and so is credibility.