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As a professional FUNdraiser I have raised over $100,000 in the last six months. Preparing an ask is a skill that can be translated to every aspect of your biz -- asking for the job, the referral, the sale, invaluable feedback. This is one of the scariest terrains in bizness and one of the most essential to consistent prosperity. Learn how to use your tone of voice, establish rapport, be vulnerable and assertive.

32 Bizniks attended this event

  • Allison Nelson
    Organization Consultant
    Seattle, Washington
  • Annie Jacobsen
    Personalized Move Manager
    Seattle, Washington
  • Beth Schermer
    Energy Worker and Feng Shui...
    Seattle, Washington
  • Bryan Brewer
    Business Plan Consultant, Entreprenurial Coach
    Seattle, Washington
  • Catherine Nunkai
    Creative Web/UX Designer
    Woodinville, Washington
  • christine bradley
    education mentor/tutor
    seattle, Washington
  • David Clark
    Career Genie
    Kirkland, Washington
  • David Leonard
    Commercial Banking
    Bellevue, Washington
  • David Busby
    Business Technology Guru
    Seattle, Washington
  • Dawn Renee Mallory
    Dare To Wear Black Shampoo
    Seattle, Washington
  • Geoff Koepp
    Financial Advisor Planner
    Bellevue, Washington
  • Gina DuVall
    Business Consultant & Results Coach
    Olympia, Washington
  • Glenn Martin
    business owner and nonprofit board...
    Auburn, Washington
  • Hoan Do
    National Speaker and Relationship Marketing...
    Federal Way, Washington
  • Jane Tuttle
    Business Ownership Coach
    Edmonds, Washington
  • John Locke
    Open Source consultant/developer
    Seattle, Washington
  • Julie Grebenau
    On Air DJ, Electronic Musician...
    Seattle, Washington
  • Karen Johanson
    Extreme sports/editorial/advertising photographer
    Seattle, Washington
  • Kelly Hobkirk
    Branding, Copywriting, Marketing, Websites
    Seattle, Washington
  • Kurt Baur
    Electrical Contractor
    Seattle, Washington

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  • Kate Phillips
    Posted by Kate Phillips, Carnation/Seattle, Washington | Sep 23, 2008

    Hi Aaron, I'm not positive I can make it, but will know in advance and will be able to cancel if necessary. How long do you think it will last?

    Kate

  • Aaron Silverberg
    Posted by Aaron Silverberg, Seattle, Washington | Sep 24, 2008

    Hi Everyone,

    Venue Change -- Please note that we are meeting at the GREEN LAKE LIBRARY from 6 to 7:45PM

    Thank you so much Aaron

  • Kate Phillips
    Posted by Kate Phillips, Carnation/Seattle, Washington | Sep 25, 2008

    I hope to catch you another time, doesn't look like next Thursday works well for me.

  • Susan Gold   ASP, IAHSP, RESA
    Posted by Susan Gold ASP, IAHSP, RESA, Seattle, Washington | Sep 26, 2008

    Hi AAron. Didn't you used to be my tennis coach?

  • Aaron Silverberg
    Posted by Aaron Silverberg, Seattle, Washington | Sep 26, 2008

    Hi Susan,

    I sure was. Glad to see on Biznik.

    Would you send me a compliment on my tennis teaching?

    Thank you!

    Best Aaron

  • Shane Petersen
    Posted by Shane Petersen, Seattle, Washington | Sep 30, 2008

    I would love to attend....but I cant miss the vice-presidential "debate".

  • Mike Bloom
    Posted by Mike Bloom, Seattle, Washington | Sep 30, 2008

    Aaron, Hi, I would love to be there too but I am going to be watching the debate also. Hope things have been going well for you.

    Your IJ Pal, Mike Bloom

  • Lisa Hay
    Posted by Lisa Hay, Issaquah, Washington | Sep 30, 2008

    I would also like to attend, but I will be watching the VP debate. It would be great if you could schedule another event soon!

  • SUZANNA -
    Posted by SUZANNA -, Seattle, Washington | Sep 30, 2008

    I can't attend, as I'm in the final throws of preparing for a big event on Monday, Oct. 6th, but I would be interested in attending something of this nature in the future. Thanks for hosting it!

  • Catherine Nunkai
    Posted by Catherine Nunkai, Woodinville, Washington | Sep 30, 2008

    This sounds like just what I need! I'll watch the VP debate on YouTube the next day.

  • Carrie West
    Posted by Carrie West, Bainbridge, Washington | Sep 30, 2008

    This sounds like a great event. However, I've got another commitment that night. Would you offer it another day or evening, please? Carrie West

  • Aaron Silverberg
    Posted by Aaron Silverberg, Seattle, Washington | Sep 30, 2008

    Kate,

    Sorry we'll miss you. There will be encores to "Making the A$K", like "Allowing the Receive".

    I just signed up for your groovy Coaches Corner (Smokin' Coachin' ?!!!) Thanks for getting us coaches together!

    Best to you Aaron

  • Aaron Silverberg
    Posted by Aaron Silverberg, Seattle, Washington | Sep 30, 2008

    Hey Shane,

    Sorry we'll miss ya. Enjoy the debate. It'll take a lot of "dissent" to finally bring us together eh?

    See you at the next one

    Best, Aaron

  • Aaron Silverberg
    Posted by Aaron Silverberg, Seattle, Washington | Sep 30, 2008

    Hey Mike,

    Good to hear from you buddy! Hope you're enjoying "painting the town".

    Rock on bro!

    Aaron

  • Aaron Silverberg
    Posted by Aaron Silverberg, Seattle, Washington | Sep 30, 2008

    Hay Lisa (sorry I couldn't resist....)

    Sorry to miss you. We'll have another "Make the A$K" soon. Feel free to ask any questions.

    Best to you, yours, mine, ours and theirs, Aaron

  • Aaron Silverberg
    Posted by Aaron Silverberg, Seattle, Washington | Sep 30, 2008

    Ola Suzanna,

    You're welcome. Hope your Oct 6th event shines! There will be a follow up class. Let me know more specifically what you wish to manifest.

    Thanks Aaron

  • Aaron Silverberg
    Posted by Aaron Silverberg, Seattle, Washington | Sep 30, 2008

    Catherine,

    Great OUT OF THE BOX THINKING!!!!!!!

    Love, Aaron

  • Aaron Silverberg
    Posted by Aaron Silverberg, Seattle, Washington | Sep 30, 2008

    Hi Carrie,

    Yes, I'm committed to offering "Making the A$K" again. If you have any special requests, specific day, etc. please don't hesitate to ask?!

    Thank you for being committed Aaron

  • Katherine Hernandez
    Posted by Katherine Hernandez, Seattle, Washington | Oct 01, 2008

    Aaron,

    Thanks for hosting this event. Looking forward to it!

    Katherine

  • Debra Synovec
    Posted by Debra Synovec, Seattle, Washington | Oct 02, 2008

    Aaron,

    Sorry I have to cancel becaiase I was really looking forward to this but I was cutting it rather close before and the change of venue means I will too late. I hope you host a similar event in the near futre!

    Debra

  • Amy Woidtke (woid-key)
    Posted by Amy Woidtke (woid-key), Greater Seattle, Washington | Oct 02, 2008

    Oy vey...tis not a good day for the back. I am hurting a lot and really just want a stiff drink and to not think about biz for the rest of the nite. I had to force myself to focus enough to work today because of project deadlines.

    Since you are doing the event again, I am going to reschedule to come to the next one, take a nap, go have a stiff drink and watch OTHER people work at winning the VP debate.

    No more work today for this lady.

    I left message for Emily and Beth. Spoke directly with Dawn so all have been notified of the change.

    Hope I'll be forgiven for being a non-attendee this time around.

    Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful skills. Looking forward to the next one soon!

  • Avi Leanne Taylor
    Posted by Avi Leanne Taylor, Seattle, Washington | Oct 02, 2008

    Owie, I'm hurtin today too, but veeery much looking forward to the next as my widdle head doesn't want me to make the drive tonight 0:( Amy, see you in dream land and Aaron, stoked for the next one! Perhaps in the next month? And by that I just mean to say, ooOoh soon please :) Grazie mille, Avi

  • Michelle Basey
    Posted by Michelle Basey, Kirkland, Washington | Oct 03, 2008

    Wow, I am sooo bummed at the venue change! I arrived at greenlake 1/2 late hoping to sneak in unnoticed. Low and behold a sign!

    When I got home to my cell phone still on the charger there was a lovely message from the fabulous Lisa about the new location.

    Thank you Aaron for your efforts to notify everyone in multiple ways, truely a great host!!

    I hope the next one flows with my universe as "go"!

  • Dawn Renee Mallory
    Posted by Dawn Renee Mallory, Seattle, Washington | Oct 03, 2008

    What a GRRREEEAAATTT evening Aaron! I so appreciate the work you did with me ... and that goes for the whole team!, I came away with a sincere AH-HA experience that will stay with me for my new adventures in the A$K!!!

    PS... Just have to A$K...Will you please send me your flaky friends?

  • Aaron Silverberg
    Posted by Aaron Silverberg, Seattle, Washington | Oct 03, 2008

    Amy, Avi, Debra and Michelle,

    I'm sorry you couldn't make it. It went fabulously. I will definitely hold an encore very soon.

    Feel free to contact other participants especially Dawn, Stan, Geoff, Ruth, Mimi, Lisa and Bryan to hear their receives.

    I sent out a detailed message to the group de-briefing on the event . If you didn't get that and would like that just let me know.

    May your giving and receiving be bounteous and fulfilling...

    Aaron

Event Location

Lake City Public Library

12501 28th Ave. N.E
Seattle, Washington 98125
Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:00 PM

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