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sweet business connections
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HELLO
from the
DIRECTOR

When the CEO of Chocolate Blues Business
Networking Festivals, Jennifer Martin, called
me in March of 2013 and suggested I look at
coming to work for Chocolate Blues, I was elated
as I could use my gifts of connection through this
amazing festival.
Nothing is more exciting than to see the magic happen when people help
each other out. I truly believe that when you pour out blessings, they come
back to you tenfold. Throughout the nation, Chocolate Blues has done just
that: it has helped create jobs, bring millions of dollars through referrals at
these events, and developed long lasting business relationships in a fun
and festive way where sweet business connections are made. But for it to
become a reality here in Colorado, movement had to take place, so I am
going to talk to you for a moment about a formula for success.
As soon as Jennifer asked me to think about it, I thought about how I could
do this along with my other responsibilities. What if no one comes? What if
no one signs up? What if ….? What if…..? What if….? Does that ever happen
to you? Have opportunities arisen for you only to be stopped short by your
fears of the unknown? How do we change our thinking so that we don’t feel
like we are out of options? Can you ever be out of options? Albert Einstein
said, “We cannot s