Valley Lead Group Recruits Professionals
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- For Rob Palowitz, the Valley Lead Group gave him the professional network needed to increase his business, Palo Creative, to where it is today. Now as president of the lead group, he’s encouraging other professionals to follow suit.
Valley Lead Group is a closely knit organization of 15 core decision makers and business owners who work within the Mahoning Valley. It was founded by local professionals to serve local businesses. Other than being local, the only other requirement is to “be serious about your business,” Palowitz said. “As with anything else, what you get out of the Valley Lead Group is what you put into it. What I’ve gotten in business is tenfold what it’s cost me as a member. Our members will be quick to talk about your business to their contacts, but you have to be an active participant.”
Palowitz encourages new members to find their “power partners,” that is, the members whose related industry and professional expertise makes them more likely to provide leads. By networking with these “power partners” and maintaining a good rapport, they will serve as an “extension of your sales force,” he says.
The lead group maintains a strong philanthropic element that encourages members to give back to their communities. It has openings for representatives from several industries, including printing, banking, title insurance, auto repair, carpet cleaning, florist, dentist, signs/banners, contractor (plumbing) and contractor (electrical).
The group meets at 7:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Davidson's Restaurant in Cornersburg. Those interested in joining can call Palowitz at 330 599 4141, ext. 4140. More information can be found on the website below.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
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