The Power of Networking

Networking is one of the most valuable benefits of PBA membership. If you haven't yet tapped into the power of networking for your business, we hope that this issue of the newsletter will inspire you to take those first steps. A strong network means that you have personal business advisors available by phone or email whenever you need them. As our new Salon/Spa Leadership Council member Kendall Ong says, "You can have your own Board of Directors if you participate and network with other members!"

There are various ways to get involved in PBA networking-regional networking groups (described in our cover story on page 4), email listserves, one-on-one phone calls and more. Well, here's a new method to add to your networking arsenal: PBA Beauty Circle.

PBA is hitting the road with a series of networking receptions at major trade events. We've already hosted a reception in Long Beach in conjunction with ISSE and a distributor breakfast at Chicago Midwest. Here's what's coming up next:

Beauty Circle: New York

in conjunction with IBS New York
Sunday, March 11
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Top of Copa Room at the Copacabana

Beauty Circle: Orlando

in conjunction with Premiere Orlando
Saturday, June 9
Peabody Hotel

Beauty Circle: Las Vegas

in conjunction with Cosmoprof North America
Salon/Spa-Only Networking Round Tables
Sunday, July 15
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

PBA Annual Business Forum
Monday, July 16
8:00am - 10:00am
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

Reception before City of Hope
City of Hope ticket required
Monday, July 16
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

Distributor-Only Networking Round Tables
Tuesday, July 17
8:00am - 10:00am
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

Beauty Circle events are open to members and those considering membership, and they are complimentary. They are timed to be convenient for those in town for the related events. So watch your mailbox and inbox for your invites! And please feel free to bring an industry friend when you come, especially if they're not a member and could use some encouragement to join. To learn more, please visit www.probeauty.org/beautycircle/.

The great thing about networking is that it works both ways. Not only do you learn valuable insights, but you are empowered to realize how very much you also have to offer. PBA member Gene Juarez has said, "If you become a giver, all your mistakes will be unique." Here's to building an industry where mistakes only have to happen once!

Steve Sleeper
PBA Executive Director