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New Testimonial: Darby Flynn

2010-02-10T21:03:00.001-08:00

"Rebecca truly is the quintessential networker in the Sacramento region. Gregarious and ambitious, she gains a lot of credibility running a networking organization having been a small business owner herself in Sacramento.

Rebecca is very knowledgeable about the business mixing climate and puts on a lot of quality events with Get Networking Now. Additionally, she is a great speaker and trainer and I would highly recommend her to facilitate networking for any business conference or training event.

Rebecca really knows how to work a room and is truly a skilled business relationship matchmaker. If you haven't met Rebecca yet, you should. Your business success may depend on it!"

--Darby Flynn

Happy Holidays from Rebecca Johnson & SacGNN.com

2009-12-19T22:08:00.001-08:00

Wishing you and yours all the best in 2010!

Enjoy our Holiday Message!

5 Days In 50 Seconds 12-20-09 from BAM! on Vimeo.

Rebecca Johnson Shares the Stage with Shari Fitzpatrick, the Berry Factory

2009-12-15T08:57:00.001-08:00

During Global Entrepreneurship Week, CSU Sacramento hosted a week of entrepreneurial focused events. The Kick-Off Event was November 16, 2009 in the Alumni Center. Key note speakers were Shari Fitzpatrick of "The Berry Factory" (Formerly Shari's Berries) and John O'Donnel, First President and CEO of Vision Service Plan (VSP) who mesmerized and inspired attendees by sharing their tips to building an entrepreneurial empire from scratch.

I had the honor of sharing the stage with these mentors, as I presented tips on how to successfully build a network of people that inspires and motivates you to reach your dreams. Some of the tips included:

*Don't be a wall-flower! Be bold and get outside or your comfort zone!
*It's not about collecting the dots, its about CONNECTING the dots!
*Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!

After my presentation, I moderated a several rounds of "Speed Networking", where participants were encouraged to find someone in the room that they did not already know and share, for one minute, their name, business or major (since a lot of our guests were students) and either their dream job or dream client that they would like to connected to.

The guests completed several rounds, exchanged information and business cards and left with more motivation to accomplish their entrepreneurial dreams!

Sample Writing: Sacramento Press

2009-12-15T08:51:00.000-08:00

There is no doubt our Capitol City businesses have suffered through our ever-changing economy. Businesses on multiple levels have had to make sacrifices; downsizing, cutting salaries, furloughing, laying off, and certainly cutting expenses. Small business, especially in Sacramento, is no exception. One expense that seems to be a commonality, is the Company Holiday Party.

Historically, no matter how large or small an office or business is, company's have celebrated the holidays and their accomplishments with their partners, employees, and sometimes, vendors and customers. It is a time when people put work aside, and come together over food, drinks, entertainment and memories that often survive the company itself.

This year, small and medium sized businesses, consultants, solopreneurs, coaches, recruiters, realtors and attorney's are all invited to participate in Get Networking Now's inaugural "Sacramento Region Company Holiday Party"! On Thursday, December 17, business owners, their employees, their vendors and key clients will enjoy a "BIG" celebration on a small business budget! Part of the proceeds will also benefit a local childrens' arts organization, Chalk It Up!

Chef Simon Mandell, co-owner of Courtyard D'Oro a new restaurant and banquet faciliaty in Old Sacramento, is preparing a "feast" for these hardworking entrepreneurs consisting of four cuisines, followed by dessert, dancing, music, entertainment. and "swag bags" with special offers, samples and promotions from local businesses. The event is scheduled from 6-10 pm at Courtyard D'Oro, which is located at 1700 Front Street under G Williker's Toy Emporium.

Ticket prices are $40 at the door, $35 presale. Special Pricing is available for small businesses with profiles on www.sacgnn.com and is FREE with paid monthly membership to Get Networking Now. Tickets may be purchased at: http://sacareacompanyparty.eventbrite.com/

Get Networking Now (SacGNN) is a local networking resource assisting small and medium sized businesses to grow "small talk" into "BIG Business" through education, training and networking events. SacGNN offers a free online community for local business owners to exchange leads, information, and resources and assist one another in growing their businesses in Sacramento.

For more information on this event, or Get Networking Now, please contact Rebecca Johnson 916-868-7562 or rebecca@sacgnn.com

Original Posting: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/18389/Sacramento_Small_Business_Celebrate_the_Holidays_in_a_BIG_Way

SacGNN Featured on Fox 40's Sacramento Scene Blog !

2009-12-15T08:48:00.000-08:00

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The local "Sac Get Networking Now" group (www.sacgnn.com) is hosting a holiday party. This means dozens of connections in once place, in an upbeat, festive, no-stress environment.

So who will you meet?
*Local SacGNN members
*Individuals like Yourself
*And... SacGNN is inviting local businesses to host their holiday party at the event... inviting employees, vendors and customers.

This Thursday, December 17th from 6pm - 10pm at the Courtyard D'Oro on 1107 Front Street
in Old Sacramento. Dinner, Dancing, Entertainment, Dessert and Swag Bags provided with ticket. Enjoy 4 cuisines, live entertainment and a No Host Bar. Proceeds benefit "Chalk It Up!" a local children's art organization.

Entry is $30 with SacGNN.com Profile, $35 without Profile and $40 at the Door.

Group rates are available for businesses, associations, networking groups and chambers.

Call 916-868-7562 for more information or check out the website.

Rebecca Johnson Speaks at Success With Purpose Summit

2009-09-07T14:15:00.000-07:00

Join Us for the

Success with Purpose Summit
Live In Abundance, Do It With Passion,
Guided By Spirit™

October 24th and 25th, 2009

In Sacramento, California
At LeRivage Luxury Hotel
On the Sacramento River

This Two-Day Event Will Feature Amazing Speakers
Offering Their Expertise In Many Areas
You Will Be Poised and Ready for the Changes Ahead
So You Can Make Money While you
Fulfill Your Purpose

Rebecca Johnson will be a Guest Speaker
at this wonderful 2 day event!

Rebecca Johnson:
“Especially Now: Making Connections That Count”

Rebecca Johnson is an expert at showing entrepreneurs, management teams, and small business owners how to effectively network, build relationships and leverage those
relationships to grow their business on and off-line. Her company, Get Networking Now helps hundreds of business owners connect with their ideal clients. Recently, her personal network has increased over 1000%.

“In a "down economy", business owners/entrepreneurs have a prime opportunity develop new business concepts. This requires "out of the box" thinking, developing creative mediums to reach their audience and taking advantage of the array mediums that are available to them.”

Register Here: http://www.karenlkeeney.com/events.htm and use the promo code SacGNN and receive a special gift from Rebecca Johnson at the event!

Rebecca Johnson Arrested for a "Good Cause"

2009-08-15T12:13:00.000-07:00

Rebecca Johnson is committed to community outreach and working with the Non-Profit Community. In June, 2009, she was "arrested" by the Muscular Distrophy Association and had to "bail out" by raising funds for this wonderful cause!

Here is her "Wanted" video, using her creativity to reach out to her community partners to help her reach her "get out of jail" goal!!

Rebecca Johnson is WANTED!!! from ImageCorp Media on Vimeo.

5 Days in 50 Seconds Video

2009-08-15T12:10:00.000-07:00

Rebecca Johnson c0-created "5 Days in 50 Seconds", a video produced weekly, to provide Sacramento Business Owners with the top 5 recommended networking events for the upcoming week!

Check out this sample:

5 Days In 50 Seconds 6-22-09 from ImageCorp Media on Vimeo.

Testimonials

2009-08-15T12:04:00.000-07:00

Here are some testimonials from local business owners:

“Rebecca is my total "go to gal" for networking. If I need information on a networking event or a networking group, Rebecca can tell me all about it. By tapping into her networking knowledge and experience, I can make the most of my time by attending area events that will be most beneficial to my business. I am also loving the new upgrades to the GetNetworkingNow.com website!!! Keep up the good work Rebecca!” August 18, 2008

Karen Wells , Owner/Regional Developer , SalesPartners - N. California/N. Nevada
was a consultant or contractor to Rebecca at Get Networking Now!

“Rebecca has been a great resource for Sacramento business owners through her company Get Networking Now! I recommend that all business owners join Get Networking Now!” August 4, 2008

Kevin Nakano , Owner , Nakano Realty
worked directly with Rebecca at Get Networking Now!

“Rebecca's company offers incredible resources for networking. I have never seen a company keep professional as up-to-date and "Get Networking Now". My team and I have been having a lot of success by using her tools.” July 24, 2008

Top qualities: Great Results , Good Value , Creative

Robert Black
hired Rebecca as a Networking in 2008

“Rebecca is resourceful and always ready to help others. She brings a lot of value to anyone doing business in the Sacramento region and beyond!” July 14, 2008

Stephanie Chandler , Owner , BusinessInfoGuide.com
worked directly with Rebecca at Get Networking Now!

Speaker Topics for Rebecca Johnson

2009-08-15T11:54:00.000-07:00

When planning your next meeting,

consider the proven advantage of Rebecca Johnson's

information packed seminars to help you Get Networking Now!

Networking:

Networking 101: Don't just sit there, Get Networking Now! How to get out there and make connections

Networking 102: Beyond the Basics. I'm Networking, but now what? Techniques to take your networking to a higher level

Networking at the Speed of Light: Ultilizing Speed Networking Techniques to Jump Start Networking in your Group!

Social Media:

Online Marketing: Building the Bridge Between on and offline marketing techniques

Social Media 101: Just the basics please! What is social media, why should I use it and how?

What's Your ROI (Reputation On the Internet)? Pitfalls to avoid, Social Networking Ettiquette, and how to revive a tarnished rep online

Putting a Face to Facebook: Using Facebook to expand your relationships on and offline

Thinking Outside the Box: Using Social Mediums to meet new people, connect and grow your business!

To Book Rebecca Johnson, Call 916-868-7562 NOW!

GNN Online: How Social Networking is Stimulating Sacramento's Economy!

2009-03-16T11:15:00.000-07:00

Visit Get Networking Now! Sacramento

GNN Mentioned on News 10 Online!

2009-03-03T20:48:00.000-08:00

Earlier this week, Katrina Sawa with Jump Start Your Marketing was a guest expert on News 10 Online, talking about "How to start a business in any economy".
She was kind enough to tell viewers about Get Networking Now! as a resource for finding networking events in the Greater Sacramento Area!
Thanks Katrina!

Professional Speaking Bio

2009-02-23T22:58:00.000-08:00

Rebecca Johnson Get Networking Now!

Rebecca Johnson is the founder of Get Networking Now and Get Social Networking Now! She is an expert at showing entrepreneurs, management teams, and small business owners how to effectively network, build relationships and leverage those relationships to grow their business on and off-line.

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work, as she has always had a passion for helping people grow and prosper. While working in the Social Work arena, she found herself enjoying the art of “relationship building” and found a passion for taking an idea and working to bring it to “life”. This sparked a chain reaction of ideas and Rebecca quickly found herself being an “accidental entrepreneur”.

Rebecca started a security guard business with her husband in 2003. As the CEO and Marketing Manager for Cerberus Protection Services, Inc. Rebecca understood the benefits of networking from her time as a social worker. She began to seek out opportunities in her local area and quickly realized how much time she was spending just trying to find networking opportunities in her area. What she did find, she used to build a network of people around her that sent her customer referrals, employees and business service providers.

Noticing that there was a missing resource in the Sacramento area, she launched Get Networking Now! with a web design partner (whom she met through networking) in 2007. Her goal at the time was to allow business owners like herself, to have an online “one-stop-shop” for finding the opportunities to build a supportive network in her community. It has since blossomed into a full service on and offline promotional company helping businesses find creative ways to market their products and services. Get Networking Now! provides hundreds small and medium sized businesses with resources, networking events, and promotional opportunities in the Sacramento area.

Rebecca is a public speaker in her community and promotes business networking education as a keynote speaker for events, chambers, and universities. Rebecca has created opportunities for other speakers by offering opportunities and classes through Get Networking Now! live events and teleseminars. She is also actively involved with the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento Speaker’s Network, E-Women Network and various community/volunteer agencies.

Rebecca has been featured as a networking expert on “The Rebel Woman Show” with Jann Taber, in the National Networking Magazine and e-zine, and on several teleseminars with other marketing and business experts.

Don’t just sit there, Get Networking Now!

Full Bio

2009-02-16T13:26:00.000-08:00

Rebecca Johnson Get Networking Now!

Rebecca Johnson is the founder of Get Networking Now! She is an expert at showing entrepreneurs, management teams, and small business owners how to effectively network, build relationships and leverage those relationships to grow their business. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work, as she has always had a passion for helping people grow and prosper. While working in the Social Work arena, she found herself enjoying the art of “relationship building” and found a passion for taking an idea and working to bring it to “life”. This sparked a chain reaction of ideas and Rebecca quickly found herself being an “accidental entrepreneur”.

Rebecca started a security guard business with her husband in 2003. As the CEO and Marketing Manager for Cerberus Protection Services, Inc. Rebecca understood the benefits of networking from her time as a social worker. She began to seek out opportunities in her local area and quickly realized how much time she was spending just trying to find networking opportunities in her area. What she did find, she used to build a network of people around her that sent her customer referrals, employees and business service providers.

Noticing that there was a missing resource in the Sacramento area, she launched Get Networking Now! with a web design partner (whom she met through networking) in 2007.

Her goal at the time was to allow business owners like herself, to have an online “one-stop-shop” for finding the opportunities to build a supportive network in her community. It has since blossomed into a full service on and offline promotional company helping businesses find creative ways to market their products and services. Get Networking Now! provides hundreds small and medium sized businesses with resources, networking events, and promotional opportunities in the Sacramento area.

Rebecca is a public speaker in her community and promotes business networking education as a keynote speaker for events, chambers, and universities. Rebecca has created opportunities for other speakers by offering opportunities and classes through Get Networking Now! live events and teleseminars. She is also actively involved with the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento Speaker’s Network, E-Women Network and various community/volunteer agencies.

Rebecca has been featured as a networking expert on “The Rebel Woman Show” with Jann Taber, in the National Networking Magazine and e-zine, and on several teleseminars with other marketing and business experts.
Don’t just sit there, Get Networking Now!

Testimonial:
“My favorite speaker of the afternoon was Rebecca Johnson of Getting Networking Now! She was spunky and understood and explained, the true meaning networking.:- Carlos Rivera, Photographer

Get Networking Now!

2009-02-16T01:20:00.001-08:00

Get Networking Now! Is an advanced Business Networking Resource for the Sacramento and surrounding areas. We offer both online and offline networking strategies that allows an entrepreneur to save time and money.

Find local networking events, charitable giving opportunities, ribbon cuttings, classes and trainings, chamber of commerce events, teleseminars, and vendor opportunities!
Develop your networking and relationship building skills!
Learn how to leverage relationships for optimal business success!
Find tips and tools to help you affordably (and effectively) grow your business!
Learn how to utilize Web 2.0 (New Media) techniques to drive business to you 24 hours a day optimize your visibility online!
Create an online and offline networking plan to generate business and save you Time and Money!

We take the "Work" Out of Networking!

Public Speaking

2009-02-16T01:00:00.000-08:00

Rebecca fell into the relm of Public Speaking as a student at CSU Sacramento in 1996. Her many jobs in the social work field required her to speak and train in front of small and large sized groups and she quickly developed a passion for it.

In 2009, one of Rebecca's goals is to speak to local organizations, networking groups, chambers of commerce and to teach workshops on social media, lead generation and networking.
She is currently exceeding her goal, with 5 speaking engagement requests in the first few weeks of the new year.

In 2008, she was a guest on Jann Taber's "The Rebel Woman Show", the Sacramento Wedding Network, and Global Entrepreneurship Week in Sacramento. She is a regular facilitator at the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce, and in the various networking groups that she participates in.

Please Select a Video:

Get Social Networking Now!

2009-02-16T00:45:00.000-08:00

Get Social Networking Now!, a division of Get Networking Now!, a business based in Sacramento, CA is dedicated to helping businesses connect & succeed! We are here to help you develop and maintain relationships through online and offline social networking. We offer Social Networking Profile Creation Services and Ongoing Social Networking Profile Maintenance Services. In addition, we offer Custom Social Networking Profile Layouts, Online Classified Posting Services, Email Marketing Services, E-Blast Services, E-Commerce Setup, Logo Development, Virtual Assistant Services and Search Engine Optimization.

Resume

2009-02-15T23:33:00.000-08:00

September 2008-Present
Big Fish Entertainment
Entertainment Manager and Marketing Director
Management of talent, marketing, promotions and Public Relations; event coordination, show production; Personal Assistant to Owner and Comedian, Ellis Rodriguez.

April 2006- Present
Get Networking Now! and Get Social Networking Now!
Founder, Promotions Specialist
Internet Marketing, Event Planning and Promotion, PR, Networking, Consultation and Training, Public Speaking, Business Development; Social Media Trainer

July 2005- April 2008
Cerberus Protection Services, Inc.
President, Marketing Manager of Security Guard and Locksmith Company
Customer Care, Quality Assurance
Responsible for over all management of marketing, PR, Human Resource Management
Business Management and Development , Networking

May 2005- April 2008
CA Mentor Network
Mentor Coordinator, Direct Service Employee Supervisor
Case Management and event coordinator for adults with Developmental Disabilities
Supervision, recruitment and management of Direct Service Employees
Leadership Development, Facilitation of Groups, Crisis Intervention

September 2003-May 2007
Arden Christian Church
Director of Youth Ministries/Special Event Coordinator
Implemented programs for youth and young adults including Special Events, Community Outreach Projects, Group Facilitation and Coordination, leadership and administration
Implemented marketing techniques, internet marketing, email marketing

February 2004-May 2005
Milhous Children’s Services
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist /Site Manager
Provided Mental Health Support Services to SED Youth (Sacramento MHRS #1000)
Management of Level 14 Residential Care Facility for SED Teenagers
Employee Recruitment, Training, Quality Assurance

Other Positions Held:
Grant Coordinator for SB65 Grant, Modesto City School District
Middle School Prevention Specialist, San Juan Unified School District
Case Manager, Diogenese Youth Services

Education: Bachelor of Social Work, CSU Sacramento 1998

Continued Education: NextLevel Business Development Course, Internet Marketing and Social Media, Human Resources, Business Development,

Affiliations and Memberships:
Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, Sacramento Speakers Network, Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Member, EWomen Network, American Business Women Association, Sacramento Children’s Home Guild, Celebrate Natomas Planning Committee, UC Davis Young Adult Cancer Advisory Board, Sacramento Heart Gallery, Sacramento Breast Cancer Resource Center

Social Networking

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Rebecca believes that Social Networking has been a primary key to her success in building an online presence, generating leads and building trust throughout the Internet world. She has build an extensive following on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn, FastPitch Networking, Plaxo, and other popular social networking sites. She has also created her own social networking site for the Sacramento Area, to encourage economic stimulus at the local level.

Rebecca has extensive experience in building profiles, generating "friend" lists/followers, and providing updates that generate feedback and leads. Her clients have been impressed by her extensive knowledge on social networking and her ability to absorb and disseminate all of the new information about social media/social networking that is developed on a daily basis.

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Founder of Get Networking Now & Get Social Networking Now!

2009-02-15T17:06:00.000-08:00

Rebecca McEntire-Johnson

916-868-7562

rebecca@getnetworkingnow.com

http://www.getnetworkingnow.com/

http://www.getsocialnetworkingnow.com/

Overview:
Rebecca Johnson is a networking expert and the founder of both Get Networking Now! and Get Social Networking Now!: two online resources that help entreprenuers take the "work" out of networking both on and off line.
She has a passion for building relationships, community organizing and bringing people together. Currently she workswith small to large businesses helping them build a presence online and in person, by helping them build a strategic networking plan and providing solutions to implement their plans on time and under budget.

As a former social worker, Rebecca knows and sees the value in building relationships with perspective clients. She is actively involved in many chambers, networking groups, local service and charitable organizations and in known in the Sacramento and surrounding areas as someone you want to have on your team when promoting an event.

Her creative approach to networking and marketing has proved beneficial to her own businesses as well as the businesses of her customers.