For many years, PROCONNECTLA has provided a forum for business professionals to voice their professional concerns, share their experiences and mastermind innovative solutions to a myriad of business issues that impact us all. We’ve tackled topics like how to stay vital by going viral; examined new rules, approaches, and strategies for ensuring connection amid crisis; shared tips for taking stock and taking charge of our immediate future.

So here’s a thought: In today’s reliably maddening climate of miscommunication,distrust and disconnection, how about striking a blow for clarity, consideration and exploration?

How about a little Mind Surf?

We’re all looking for answers. And whether we enjoy success in that search, whether we experience fruition or frustration at any given moment, it’s still a given that we could all benefit from a little extra input, an alternative outlook, an injection of youthful perspective and/or a profoundly experienced veteran presence. What’s more, we all have experience, perspective, and profundity— both professional and personal — to share.

GIVE SOMETHING, GET SOMETHING. WHAT A CONCEPT.

It’s a big ocean of dreams and ideas (and answers) out there. If you don’t get wet, you don’t get better. Paddle out with us. Let’s help each other see the potential, master the currents, and catch a wave.

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We challenge. We share. We listen. We learn.

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MIND SURF IS…

MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF COLLECTIVE, CRITICAL, COLLABORATIVE BUSINESS EXPERIENCE.

ROBERTA NADLER

For more than 30 years, Southern California native and UCLA graduate Roberta Nadler has served as a promotional product and marketing consultant, using her advertising background – business acumen and creativity – to help clients improve revenue by developing big-picture solutions. Beloved by her clients, Roberta is known for her imaginative spark, her infectious optimism, a profound passion for excellence and a highly charged work ethic characterized by unimpeachable integrity.

Roberta’s extensive client list – made up of non-profits, small businesses and large corporations – including Dignity Memorial, SynerMed, the Los Angeles Times, Saving Lives Camarillo, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and ARAMark.

SCOT SIMMONS

Multi-faceted content writer, brand specialist, business coach and CEO of The Simmons Group, a Los Angeles-based Brand Content & Consulting Firm, Scot is a veteran of more than 40 years in the diverse, demanding fields of education, marketing, advertising and public relations.

He has, to date, published two celebrated works of fiction, MR. COLEMAN and CREEK SONGS (and Other Seductions), and an e-book entitled The Five Foundations of Effective Promotion Writing. Works in progress include LIFE SONGS (Echo and Flash) and PATHWAYS: A Celebrations of Self in Words and Image. His core abiding belief in the transformative power of story – grounded in clear, concise, compelling content — has shaped his career and continues to fuel his success as a consultant and thought leader in the local business community.

He has helped tell the stories and define the brand identities of a listing of prestigious client, including: Spectrum Brands; Dairy Queen International; Redken NYC; Space Maintainers Laboratories; Design Center South; Hartley Medical; Mustang Marketing, Inc.; Kinamed Bio-Engineering; Prudential; Mobil; and Financial Diligence Partners.

STEVE KALLEN

Master Salesman, Seasoned Entrepreneur, Universally Disliked Curmudgeon, Steve is a Foodservice industry veteran of 30+ years, encompassing all sales aspects of the industry and versed in the delicate balance of national branded products and private label / fighter brands in order to deliver necessary corporate profitability. But that’s just the start…

Certified Tequila Catador (Academia Mexicana De Catadores De Vino Y Mezcal) and facilitates tequila tastings in the greater Los Angeles area.  Tequila tastings can be daunting…but not when orchestrated by a Certified Catador.

EBAY Power Seller since 2002…with a proven track record of selling stuff (ranging from civil war antiquities to diamond faced and bezeled Rolexes) on behalf of customers varying from the Hollywood Studios to the little old lady in Pasadena.

Certified Master Club Fitter in the golf industry, with a lengthy track record of celebrity club fittings.  Volunteer on the PGA Tour…LPGA Tour…PGA Tour Champions (formerly the Senior PGA Tour and Champions Tour)…and Southern California based Celebrity Charity Golf Tournaments.  Member of both the USGA and SCGA.

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CONTACT US

For information regarding PROCONNECTLA meetings, postings and events, call 818.486.6390 or please fill out the form below:

active Members

SCOT SIMMONS Author/Content Writer/Brand Strategist The Simmons Group 818.486.6390 scot@scotsimmons.com www.scotsimmons.com

ROBERTA NADLER CEO/Consultant, Promotional Advertising, Strategies & Materials Connect the Dots Advertising 866.977.7792 roberta@connectthedotsadvertising.com www.connectthedotsadvertising.com

STEVE KALLEN Senior Sales Consultant, EBAY Power Seller Steve Kallen Enterprises 818.307.5093 stevekallen7@gmail.com

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