Affilate Events
SMLA is committed to providing sales and marketing leaders with the tools and resources they need to enhance performance. Partnering with other organizations provides more ways for sales and marketing leaders to connect with the people and resources they need to be successful.

StrengthsFinder Train-the-Trainer
This Train-the-Trainer workshop will be facilitated by Strengths Coach and former SMLA presenter Erin Passons.
March 5 – 6
Register (early bird discount available until January 31st, 2019).
May 7 – 8
Register (early bird discount available until March 31st, 2019).
August 20 – 21
Register (early bird discount available until June 30th, 2019).
For the early bird discount use Promo code: “EARLYBIRDTTT”

The San Diego chapter of the American Marketing Association (San Diego AMA) is a professional organization that is committed to developing powerhouse marketers within the San Diego business community.

We offer certificate programs, professional development courses, and customized corporate training programs. Join us for our first courses in Orange County!

SOAR Open Forum
You’ll Learn to: How to reach decision-makers and high-influencers on the telephone. What to say once you reach them in order to get an appointment. How to get past gatekeeper blockades ethically – with ease. How to convert a send me something request to an appointment. How to handle voicemail. How to increase appointments through a compelling value statement. How to make fewer dials with greater contact and do so ethically.
SMLA Members and Affiliates save $100: Enter the code “SMLA”
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6 Degrees Business Networking
We believe one of our basic human needs is to connect and belong to a community. At 6º, being socially connected is a lifelong passion. Our mission is to connect our community invaluable, long-lasting business relationships while developing the future leaders of San Diego.

San Diego Business Services Alliance
Meetings are held the third Friday of each month and are free to attend for first-time visitors.
When: 7:45-9:30 AM
Where: Mintz Levin – 3580 Carmel Mountain Rd #300, San Diego, CA 92130

8-week Foundations Class
Like achieving success in most things in life, the more effort put in, the faster and quicker the results. The goal of Foundations is to provide a solid basis for understanding and applying the Sandler Selling System.
8-week course:
1) Why Have a System?
2) Bonding and Building Rapport
3) Making Up-Front Contracts
4) Questioning Strategies
5) Pain
6) Uncovering the Budget
7) The Decision Making Process
8) Closing the Sale