Speaking
Sam Maropis a real businessman, first and foremost. He lives and breathes small business and loves all of it; the challenges, the people, the finances, the dreams. Coming from a family of small business owners himself, he grew up living the true American Dream…watching his relatives create and operate their local businesses while taking care of their families, providing a good education for their kids, and enjoying life in general. This well-rounded, can-do independent spirit carries through today, he owns several small businesses, and has all the ups and downs that go with it. He is passionate about the success of his and others’ endeavors.
You’re going to immediately see his experience when he’s talking to your audience. Sam is practical, friendly, and positive. His stories (he’s Greek; he has a thousand of them!) illuminate his can-do attitude and his belief in the indomitable spirit of small business owners. At the same time, he takes care to nurture and inspire the overlooked aspects related to achieving one’s goals. As a speaker, he makes the room feel immediately more comfortable, as he connects with many different types of people. Everyone feels like Sam is talking directly to him/her as individuals. His speeches are always thought-provoking, allowing the audience to participate in their own way in the subjects Sam enjoys discussing: business, entrepreneurism, making a great idea a reality.
The great thing about Sam’s message is the way he can tie together many different parts of his life to flavor the points he makes. And he’s done a lot of amazing things! Owned different types of businesses, including a B2B commercial business, direct marketing, real estate investing, consulting, business coaching; and worked in the corporate world for a “mega-corporation” as well. His travels have taken him all over the world in pursuit of new experiences, the gift of a world view for his children, and of course good food. (It’s a Greek thing again.) Almost everyone he meets becomes his friend or business associate, so be ready! He’s likable, and and absorbing — qualities which shine through and set him apart from the all-business, overpowering “motivational” speakers out there. And that’s his best aspect: instead of pounding you over the head with advice, your audience will feel like they’ve had it in them all along.
Hire Sam for your next event; meet and learn from someone who knows what it means to simultaneously run a business, live fully, give back, and have a great time! Your audience is going to walk away all smiles.
Keynote speeches:
- The Small Business Dream: How a Great Idea Takes Shape
Someone looking to start a small business in today’s crazy economy needs motivation and, most importantly, inspiration. Someone who has started a small business needs to know that they made the right decision as they face their first hurdles. Even the astute corporate career person must think like an entrepreneur to grow within his company. This presentation focuses on understanding what it takes to succeed in a small business, and how to use small biz thinking to solve problems.
- Understanding Small Business for the Enterprise Audience
Big Business gets it, or should I say, “talks it”; and that is, marketing to small business customers. With over 14 years experience with AT&T and running numerous small businesses, Sam Maropis understands how a disconnect can occur between the marketing and sales departments of big corporations when marketing to Small Biz. This speech focuses on improving relations with small business owners, marketing to them, and better understanding how the small business owner thinks and operates. Your audiences will enjoy, laugh, and learn what’s important to this eclectic and profitable market.
- Bigger than You: Find Your Passion and Take Off!
That spark that all successful people have is infectious. You know it when you see it; a small business owner’s enthusiasm not only makes her excited to get moving every morning, but it transfers to the people she meets regardless of their trades, careers or vocations. Our economic and spiritual health depends on our ability to become passionate about our dreams. One by one, passion creates passion — which creates success on a grand scale.
- Leaning Into Risk
Risk is a part of every small business. For some people, the fear of it never goes away; other times it is kept at bay, or handled on a need-by-need basis. Risk is defined differently for each individual. Small business owners need to learn to brave risk and understand their instincts in the face of it. The choices you leave behind as you proceed into “risky” territory may actually provide the energy that propels you through it to the next level. No success is without risk.
- Sales & Marketing – The #1 Critical Component to Business Success.
Sales is the most important part of a small business. Understanding the types of sales and potential alternative markets will lead a new small business owner to profitability. Without this clear understanding, the business is destined to fail — even if you know your what you’re doing in all other aspects of your business. Lets make sure this does not happen by using discipline and creativity to make that all important first sale.
Half day and full day seminars:
Both Jen McGahan and Sam Maropis bring their unique set of experiences to these seminars. Offering participants the ability to gain a unique set of experiences having both speakers for the seminar.
A partial list of seminars:
- Bigger than you – understanding your critical role in passion.
Spend a half a day or a full day learning how to use passion to succeed. So many people need to unleash their passion in the business they want to start or have started, and to engage others in their passion. This workshop will inspire participants to succeed.
- Succeeding at Sales – Without sales the business will not succeed. Period.
All businesses need sales. This workshop will help small business owners understand and embrace sales. With an understanding of the many different types of sales that impact their business. Additionally, if a small business owner needs to hire sales folks, there is a need to manage and motivate these sales folks to help accomplish the business owners needs of bringing in needed revenue.
For more information or to discuss future speaking engagements, please call us at 210-492-1326 or email us at Info@ChartingDreams.com
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