Tired of your expertise staying hidden? "Writing & Influence," hosted by Elaine Acker, features interviews with accomplished writers and empowers business executives to confidently unleash their thought leadership through compelling content. Discover how to trust your instincts, silence your inner critic, and publish content that truly showcases your unique value. Each episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build your influence and grow your business using the power of words. Ready to turn your expertise into impact? Learn how to transform your knowledge into a powerful content strategy that leads to real results—all with the help from Elaine and her guests!
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Tired of your expertise staying hidden? "Writing & Influence," hosted by Elaine Acker, features interviews with accomplished writers and empowers business executives to confidently unleash their thought leadership through compelling content. Discover how to trust your instincts, silence your inner critic, and publish content that truly showcases your unique value. Each episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build your influence and grow your business using the power of words. Ready to turn your expertise into impact? Learn how to transform your knowledge into a powerful content strategy that leads to real results—all with the help from Elaine and her guests!
Ep 5 Elevate Your Influence at Conferences: An interview with Pandora Hodges
Writing & Influence
19 minutes
11 months ago
Ep 5 Elevate Your Influence at Conferences: An interview with Pandora Hodges
Elevate Your Influence at ConferencesShow NotesSummaryIn this interview, host Elaine Acker and guest Pandora Hodges, founder and CEO of Sharpline Sales, discuss strategies for elevating your influence and making the most of conference experiences. They cover topics like crafting a compelling value proposition, building referral networks, and preparing ahead of time to connect with the right people at conferences.Guests• Pandora Hodges, CEO of Sharpline Sales Topics discussed• Elevating your influence at conferences• Crafting a value proposition• Building referral networks• Preparing for conferencesKey Takeaways• Have a clear, concise value proposition prepared ahead of time to share with new connections• Leverage conference networking opportunities to identify and cultivate the right referral partners• Allocate time after a conference to follow up with new contacts and continue building those relationshipsNotable Quotes• “When you have referral partners, it really is like making more than one of yourself, because if you groom that relationship and you invest in that person, they’re going to represent you in the way that you’ve taught them.” — Pandora Hodges• “The reason I like this worksheet is I can go into a group that is new to me. And if I follow this template, I am gonna be able to share who I am and people are gonna come to know me and be able to refer me quickly.” — Pandora HodgesEntities Mentioned• Catherine Brown• Grow 2025• Sell Well• Tech Collaborative in Houston, TexasResources:Who We Are, Who We Serve PDFWho We Are, Who We Serve TemplateThe challenge for many businesses in today’s market is not just being seen but being remembered. Sparx360 Publishing turns business leaders into thought leaders with a proven process for writing and publishing that helps elevate their brand. We'll help you turn your ideas into words, and words into engaging content, including books, cookbooks, blogs, sales pages, and more. Finding the right words that effortlessly connect with customers can be easy!Invite your friends and colleagues to subscribe to the Cover-to-Cover Influence email series. It's a bi-monthly series that includes valuable tips for elevating your brand with content, and free resources that will help you make more sales and increase revenues.And Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn!
Writing & Influence
Tired of your expertise staying hidden? "Writing & Influence," hosted by Elaine Acker, features interviews with accomplished writers and empowers business executives to confidently unleash their thought leadership through compelling content. Discover how to trust your instincts, silence your inner critic, and publish content that truly showcases your unique value. Each episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build your influence and grow your business using the power of words. Ready to turn your expertise into impact? Learn how to transform your knowledge into a powerful content strategy that leads to real results—all with the help from Elaine and her guests!
