An update on me, the Rising Star


I wanted to let all readers know a few significant things about me since I last posted here.

1. I obtained my marketing management certificate from the University of California-Riverside Extension in December.

2. I was named a "Rising Star" by the university this month. This recognition is given to students who did well in their program, and now have demonstrated success outside the classroom.

3. Pen Porter has grown quite a bit since summer. My biggest client right now is the Jurupa Valley Chamber of Commerce, because I'm serving as its marketing manager. So, you will usually find me during the day at 7920 Limonite Ave., Suite B, Jurupa Valley instead of at my official address on Juan Diaz. By working as the marketing manager, I get more exposure to the businesses closest to my home, and I get a fairly quiet place to work.

4. I decided I needed a quieter place to work because I know business will grow in 2014. I have joined a new business networking group called VIP Mastermind Club. This is organized by one of my early clients, Allegra Marketing Print Mail and features mentoring from a fantastic business man in Australia, Exponential Marketing Strategist Marc Dussault. You can read some of my earlier blog posts for a glimpse at how valuable that is.


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