Sunday, April 5, 2015

21 Connections April 1st Edition Learn, Speak and Socialize


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Public Speakers Association: Mississauga 
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April 23rd
Public Speakers Association: Toronto Chapter
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21 Connections will be providing your information on 3 areas. Learn. Speak & Socialize. Amazing articles and videos in this edition.
  Special Video of the week   
                                                                                                Tribute to Donna Messer: The Queen of Business Networking in Canada Read more         
Socialize:
  

What would Jim Carrey do?
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Constant Contact Certified 2015
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Special events:

April 22nd (evening) Cash flow game
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April 26th  Caribbean News event
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  Get Connected 21st Century: Online & Offline Strategies that work!            

                    

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 Jim Pagiamtzis
 Founder of 21 Connections and Director Public Speakers Association Toronto, Mississauga and Core Certified Solution Provider Constant Contact

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Journey to Panam/Parapan Store at Eatons Centre (Toronto)


                   I was on cycling trek for the day when I stopped by the Eaton Centre to visit a friend when I came across the  Toronto 2015 Official boutique that was being set up. The game are 100 days and less away!
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Jim Pagiamtzis at the Toronto 2015 Official Store at the Eaton Centre in Toronto


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Saturday, April 4, 2015

Media Release: Constant Contact Certified 2015



                                                        
                 


                                                                   
                                               
Jim Pagiamtzis 21 Connections Named a Constant Contact Certified Solution Provider

Toronto,ONT  marketing expert to help small businesses and nonprofits
achieve meaningful marketing results

Toronto,ONT — April 3rd – Jim Pagiamtzis Founder of 21 Connections, has been named a Certified Solution Provider by Constant Contact®, Inc., the trusted marketing advisor to more than 600,000 small organizations worldwide.

As a Certified Solution Provider, Jim Pagiamtzis has completed the Constant Contact Certification Program which provides training on the Constant Contact Toolkit™, marketing best practices, and business development. This training imparts industry-leading knowhow on marketing and services to create meaningful results for program participants and the clients that they serve.

“Jim Pagiamtzis is a SME on Constant Contact & how it can be used as a valuable marketing tool to engage your audience to attract future business. His direction and mentorship towards setting up my newsletter was clear & concise. I would recommend any one to seek his council if they are interested in developing any kind of marketing campaign with Constant Contact” Sujit Reddy HR Specialist, Public Speaker Association Member, Int’l Published Co-Author and Coach


Jim Pagiamtzis is the Founder of 21 Connections; he shares Learn, Speak and Social strategies that work!  Jim's articles have been included in numerous small business and professional publications, blogs and online sites. He has an online radio show and has interviewed and written spotlight features on more than 50 entrepreneur and professionals.

“Our Solution Providers are an incredibly valuable asset to small organizations—they’re the agencies, consultants, designers, and developers who we trust to provide hands-on assistance to small businesses and nonprofits. The certification program gives our most engaged Solution Providers access to the education that keeps them on the leading edge of marketing best practices. Small organizations can be confident that when they’re working with a Certified Solution Provider, they’re getting quality expertise that will drive the success of their business,” said Arthur Steinert, vice president and general manager, channel partner sales and marketing, Constant Contact. “By becoming a Certified Solution Provider, Jim Pagiamtzis has shown true commitment to understanding and implementing best practices in online marketing—and delivering measurable results for the clients that seek the services of  21 Connections.”




About Constant Contact, Inc.
Constant Contact helps small businesses do more business.  We have been revolutionizing the success formula for small businesses, nonprofits, and associations since 1998, and today work with more than 600,000 customers worldwide.  The company offers the only all-in-one online marketing platform that helps small businesses drive repeat business and find new customers. It features multi-channel marketing campaigns (newsletters/announcements, offers/promotions, online listings, events/registration, and feedback) combined with shared content, contacts, and reporting; free award-winning coaching and product support; and integrations with critical business tools – all from a single login.  The company’s extensive network of educators, consultants/resellers, technology providers, franchises, and national associations offer further support to help small organizations succeed and grow. Through its Innovation Loft, Constant Contact is fueling the next generation of small business technology.

Constant Contact and the Constant Contact Logo are registered trademarks of Constant Contact, Inc. All Constant Contact product names and other brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Constant Contact, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
                                                                                                                                        

Media Contact:
Jim Pagiamtzis
21 Connections
416-894-7859
jim@pagiamtzis.com


                                                               






                                                                      

Friday, April 3, 2015

Tribute to Donna Messer The Queen of Business Networking of Canada




 It is with deep sadness that Donna Messer the Queen of Business Networking passed of away on Friday April 3,2015. She has taught and inspired many.

  I had read her articles for years before I had the great honor to speak with her on the phone and meet her a various events in the Toronto. Most recently in Sept 2014 at the International Centre for The Franchise show

 Below is an interview she did with Jennifer Beale
                                                            


                            



                                                                
Donna Messer and Jim Pagiamtzis at the Franchise Show at Int'l airport on September 2014

She fought a valiant and dignified battle with cancer, which cannot come as a surprise to anyone who knew her. Donna was always strong willed, focused and dignified. She passed away peacefully with family by her side, support and love all around.

We thank the nursing staff of the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for their wonderful care. You all truly made a very difficult time more bearable.

There are certain points in time when the stars mysteriously align. Today was one of those days. On Friday, April 3rd, Donna was born, and also passed. Both dates were a Good Friday, and fell within Passover. Both dates also mark the headnote and footnote in the story of an amazing soul.
Those of us who were touched by, and had the opportunity to talk to Donna are truly fortunate. We rejoice her presence on earth and remember our time with her well. It is presumed that she is currently in charge of networking in heaven.

Donna was a mother, grandmother, businesswoman, public speaker, accomplished writer, friend and mentor. She was a positive and welcomed impact on her community and a highly sought after source of knowledge and support.

Our mom influenced a great many people's lives and has not only been a supporter but also a champion for countless causes, charities, small businesses and individuals. It her spirit, there is a Legacy Foundation in the works. It will be established as soon as possible in her name.
For those of you in Donna's network, we will be in touch with details regarding an upcoming celebration of her life.

With our deepest love,

Richard, Debbie, Lauren. Madison, Keegan and family

What would Jim Carrey do? Moment of brilliance shared


          In September 2014 I ventured into the world of acting and what an experience it was.

        I did eight auditions and I got them all! Yes you read it correctly!

                      I have to admit in the beginning it was very stressful and exciting to try and impress the directors and producers for the various roles I was going after. As time passed it become little easier.

             One memorable audition I want to share happened in November where I went to audition for a roles that I didn't know much about. Going blind into a role doesn't give you a framework to work with.

                I walked into the audition room and I was given an air duster and told to sell it. I was very confused and bewildered and then the casting director Albert Frank said "make the impossible possible" and  the I had a epiphany and I asked the question "What would Jim Carrey do?" and then all the movie I had watch the Canadian superstar do over the years from Dumb and Dumber, The Mask, Liar Liar flashed through my mind

  I began to say things like "This is not just for your computer you can use it for your arm pits, your hair and anything else"  Albert Frank expression was priceless!

       Every audition I did after that I used the same question, from dancing merenge with an invisible woman at the Fraser Institute in Toronto to acting as doctor and villain.

         Moral of story:  It's not just watching a movie, but turning the ideas upside down and acting and thinking a different way. That gets people attention!                


                                                        


                                                                    MAGIC is HERE
                                                                    

Panam-Parapan event at Royal Ontario Museum a huge success!


                             It was amazing evening to with 1000+ Panam/Parapan volunteers at the Royal Ontario Museum. It was great to walk around and see how really BIG dinosaurs were when the roamed the earth millions of years ago.

           To learn more about the games click here


                                                                                  
Royal Ontario Museum from Bloor street

ROM Foyer

Mike Clemons and volunteers

ancient artifact


Jim Pagiamtzis and PACHI



Mike Clemons sharing to volunteers

Jim Pagiamtzis taking a swing

Jim Pagiamtzis and the Budhha

Jim Pagiamtzis at the Volunteers banner

Mike Clemons and Jim Pagiamtzis

Mike Clemons and Mrs Hicks

Panorama shot of volunteers

Saad Raffi and Jim Pagiamtzis

Scavenger hunt
                                                                     
Team Awesome getting ready for Scanvenger hunt


Shared Email Marketing Strategies at North Humber Campus a massive success!


         It was an amazing evening to share insights on email marketing at North Humber College.

            Have the opportunity to share strategies on email marketing using Constant Contact and also have them actually do a campaign was event better to learn do apply the concepts I had shared throughout the event.
                                                                 

North Humber College

                                                                     
Jim Pagiamtzis and Rob Campbell