How to Collaborate With & Profit From Your Local Chamber of Commerce
with Chuck Moran
Episode Overview
Episode Sneak Peek
0:00 Welcome!
2:07 Show Giveaways
6:52 Introduction: Chuck Moran
10:18 Why the local networking groups are important
12:05 What does the chamber of commerce do? What's their responsibility?
13;38 Formation day of the first chamber of commerce in the world
17:24 Do most cities or small towns have their local chamber of commerce?
19:38 Reasons to join a local chamber of commerce
22:00 Are there any downsides to joining a local chamber of commerce?
24:33 If you're a service-based entrepreneur, you won't find competition in a local chamber of commerce
25:50 What are the upsides?
31:38 What are some businesses you might have created by being a member of the chamber of commerce?
33:05 Member's Monday – Lunch and Learn
35:10 Tell us about your program and packages that you pitched in the chamber
39:29 How did you repackage it?
42:38 What made the chamber of commerce decide to say ‘yes' to your offer?
49:05 Having a guide/mentor can help a lot
48:37 Summary
50:22 “If you know 10% more than the market that you're trying to approach, you're an expert” – Chuck Moran
50:35 The real value is the participation of the mentor/guide in any course
54:48 How to connect with Chuck Moran
Who is Chuck Moran?
Chuck is the Owner and Chief Bald Guy at Bald Guy Studio in Charlottesville, Virginia. With over four decades of experience in graphic design and marketing communications, Chuck specializes in website design, branding, social media and print design for organizations of many sizes.
The largest online project he worked on was for the University of Virginia, where he managed a 50-person team that re-developed a 5,000-page website.
Chuck has recently launched a training that teaches people how to make effective educational and marketing videos with their smartphones.