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July 2018
Sandy is an incredible resource for bringing clarity and focus to branding yourself or your business on LinkedIn. Her approach hones in on the important questions that prompted me to reflect on my professional brand and challenged me in areas that needed to evolve in order to align with my company message.
Sandy truly knows the power of LinkedIn and the nuances that need to be in place in order to maximize the tool. Plus, her down-to-earth approach is very engaging and makes her fun to work with. I know she’s truly in my court and excited for me to succeed. I am grateful for her talent and highly recommend her to anyone looking to evolve their LinkedIn presence on a professional or organizational level. – Kim Bohr, CEO+Principal Consultant, The Innovare Group
December 2017
Sandy is an expert in building professional and personal brands online. I made the wise choice of contracting her services last year when I decided to make a shift in my career to further my personal development and increase my income while pursuing my passions.
Sandy’s advice and guidance helped me professionalize my LinkedIn account and leverage my network to open more opportunities. She was even able to connect me with other professionals in the areas of work I was exploring to give me better insight and a foot in the door. Since working with her, I have not only received numerous opportunities via LinkedIn, I have strengthened both my network and net worth.
I highly recommend engaging Sandy and seeing how she can help you further your career, build your brand or grow your business.
Marco L., Global Sales and Marketing Manager and Consultant, Digital Marketer, Entrepreneur
Sandy is an amazing resource and partner and so full of energy. I worked with Sandy during a job transition and was impressed by her deep understanding of LinkedIn and her ability to navigate the nuances of the platform to help me create a personalized, authentic profile that better captures who I am and what I have to offer. She also taught me how easy it can be to make simple changes to extend my personal brand whether that be through networking or social media. In addition, Sandy is very personable, customizes her approach and is all around fun to work with!
Rosanne K., Brand Builder | Marketing Director
Sandy’s help was quite valuable. She helped me learn the details around LI’s approach to showcasing its members, and how to get the most out of updating my profile – everything from what to put where to helping me wordsmith key sections of my profile. And I’ve already seen an uptick in Profile Views in the short time since we worked together.
Diana Rothschild, Head of Strategic Partnerships, TaskRabbit
I worked with Sandy while I was trying to generate some new work opportunities and needed some help marketing my personal brand. She helped me look at LinkedIn as a much more powerful tool than just an online version of my resume. Additionally, she helped me look at my accomplishments through a new lens. I think it’s often difficult to write about your own successes and it’s great to have a person who has worked with a wide variety of people and profiles help you discover ways to differentiate yourself. I highly recommend working with Sandy — she’s very welcoming, friendly, easy to work with and deeply knowledgeable about networking and LinkedIn.
Laura Z., Innovator | Pathfinder | Intrapreneur | Entrepreneur
March 2016
Sandy is a LinkedIn Ninja! She knows the ins and outs of the platform really well, and demo’d great tips and tricks that were new to our sales team. Besides helping us polish our profiles, Sandy showed us how to manage status updates to optimize our privacy and settings more effectively for sales prospecting and networking opportunities, post projects, and upload juicy, eye-catching content. She also ensured that each of our profiles – while distinct – reflected our firm’s brand, projecting a unified team presence on the platform. If you are looking to make more out of your presence on LinkedIn connections for leads, referrals or just general brand awareness, reach out to Sandy today!
Rhonda F., District Manager, Business Development Exec
Top 5 Reasons to Work with Sandy:
1) She’s a LinkedIn Guru!
2) She is personable AND professional
3) Even when you are lost in the process, she is patient and understanding
4) She can customize her training on the fly
5) By the end of a session you have the tools you need to be LinkedIn-mazing.
Thanks, Sandy! – Anne T., Small Business Marketing Consultant
February 2015
I asked Sandy to help me out with some strategic Linkedin advice that I needed to give me some confidence with a client, as LI isn’t my usual platform. Sandy was amazing! We had the best 2-hour video-based training session. She had stacks of ideas and suggestions for tweaking Linkedin profiles, groups and all sorts of tactical things to do to reach out to people and start conversations. I highly recommend Sandy to anyone wanting to optimize their LI profile! – Maggie Leslie, Integrated Marketing pro, small biz owner
January 2015
Sandy was invited to ProKarma’s Annual Global Summit as a guest speaker. She provided valuable insight into the trends in social selling and focused on maximizing how to best set-up and use LinkedIn. She has an in-depth knowledge and was able to keep the audience engaged by keeping the presentation interactive. The entire group came away with valuable information and we are already seeing a nice benefit in a short period of time. I would recommend her to anyone looking to learn valuable LinkedIn techniques.
Kristen C., VP Strategic Accounts, ProKarma
I had the pleasure of working with Sandy of Bella Domain Media at one of our LinkedIn Live events. Sandy graciously agreed to speak on Marketing on LinkedIn at our event with the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce. She was friendly and outgoing. Her presentation was engaging and her messages hit home with the audience. Sandy continues to be a resource for me to bounce ideas off of. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her and I appreciate her knowledge and diligence with our event.
Renee M., SMB Marketing at LinkedIn
September 2014
Sandy is a valuable resource for developing entrepreneurs like myself. Sandy’s insights and recommendations are clear and actionable. Her excellent “Making Connections Matter” webcast (9/25/2014) on using LinkedIn was packed with easy-to-digest information. There was not a piece of “fluff” in the whole hour. (THANK YOU for valuing my time!) Previously, I had no idea that LinkedIn could be a strategic platform for me and had pretty much ignored it. After Sandy’s webcast, I now realize that it will be indispensable. If there were stars here, I’d give Sandy a 5-star rating!
Susan Hesselgrave, Style with Susan
Thanks so much for your willingness to talk to WIC this week. I loved the audience’s reaction to you – though they’re always welcoming, I don’t usually hear such immediate laughter and warmth from this audience, but you had them from the very start. I had a number of people come up and thank me for bringing you to speak and /or saying how much they enjoyed your talk. I hope you sold a few books. Thanks again.
Sandra C., Programs Director, Women in Consulting (WIC)
April 2013
I hired Sandy to help beef up my LinkedIn profile, and was very pleased with her services. She thoroughly explained how to raise my profile, walking me through every step, and I came away feeling significantly more informed and confident about making the most of this networking tool. She’s a great asset for any small business owner.
Laura H, Magazine and Corporate Communications Writer
March 2013
The two hours I spent with Sandy discussing my objectives and reviewing my LinkedIn profile were the best, most cost-effective two hours I’ve spent in a long time! Not only is Sandy an expert at virtually every aspect of LinkedIn, but also she makes the entire process fun and enjoyable. What’s more, since I’ve made the changes Sandy suggested, I have seen an increase in both the quality and quantity of my business leads. That’s ROI defined.
Emily C, Communications pro, small biz owner
February 2013
Sandy offered a “Making Connections Matter” webinar for my company along with an industry organization, Women in Facilities Maintenance & Construction. It’s obvious that Sandy loves what she does, is great at it and lives it every day. She only had one hour with us during a webinar to educate us on how to improve our networking skills. The result? 100{60023c7b1960a5fb9dae172379ca3153ba00fa4679a2b03978f428523be766b5} of our attendees polled said they enjoyed the webinar. More importantly, I look forward to staying in touch with Sandy and using her tips at an upcoming trade show that I will be attending.
Diane Connolly Kidawa, NEST International/Women in Facilities Maintenance & Construction
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November 2010
Sandy presented an excellent webinar on the “12 Rules of Effective Networking” for WITI (Women In Technology International). Her book “I’m at a Networking Event – Now What???” was just ranked #1 on Inc.com’s 2010 Holiday Business Book Gift Guide, and based upon her webinar, I can understand why. She covered all aspects of networking, from how to prepare to how to follow-up. Congratulations Sandy on your book and your excellent webinar! For anyone who needs to learn how to network more effectively or just needs to polish up their skills, she is a great resource.
Kathy Hill
Women In Technology International
October 2010
I had the pleasure to gain Sandy’s insight on the business development of my company Vinoetic Inc. Sandy brings a generous spirit in her approach, both in sharing relevant information, perspective and her undeniable desire to see her clients succeed. Sandy’s background in brand development and especially her experience in market research of consumer data presented her as an ideal sounding board for Vinoetic. Sandy quickly captured the essence of Vinoetic via targeted and educated questions. Even more impressive was her ability to grasp our company’s long-term vision. She helped us shape our key messages to our clients in a way that spoke genuinely about who we are and why we do what we do. I recommend her work and look forward to utilizing her enthusiastic talents in the future.
Todd Nagle, CEO
Vinoetic
June 2010
Sandy’s not comfortable with the title, “Guru” – but that’s exactly what she is… A networking GURU, with the moxie and insights to truly help people improve their networking skills. Sandy’s straightforward approach is a breath of fresh air, as it lets both her and anyone she’s consulting get to the heart of the matter and start solving problems. Sandy recently spoke with my networking group, and everyone left smarter than when they arrived.
Kelly Evans, Founder
One Connection Away
I attended a One Connection Away event and Sandy was the guest speaker back in July. I really liked her – she was fantastic and so knowledgeable!!
– Louise
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Karrie McCracken
Seattle Pacific University
Sandy provided an outstanding presentation on Networking at the Roche Palo Alto Career Transition Center. She was engaging and high energy but most of all afterward people kept saying, “now I can do this.” She gave very specific examples that allowed people to walk out and try what she suggested. She brought it to a very personal level and allowed people to lose their fear of networking!Rebecca Kieler, hired Sandy for a Networking Training/presentation in 2010Patricia here, I met you Wednesday evening at the event in Cupertino. I appreciated your talk and your feedback. I have read your book and am committed to starting proactive networking.During the networking session, you wisely (and gently) pointed out that I needed to get clear on my goals. It basically hit me right between the eyes! I have been flirting with finding a new role for a year, and haven’t been clear.You asked for an answer about what I was looking for – the answer is a “Program Management role.” I will work to fill in some details and get my communications in line with that goal. Thank you for sharing your expertise and getting me focused.
All the best,
Patricia D.November 2008
Sandy provided our Columbia Hospitality sales directors with training in LinkedIn. She was extremely helpful in explaining and demonstrating various ways LinkedIn can help our sales team find appropriate business connections. She also provided the training with an uplifting tone that kept everyone engaged and excited about learning. Top qualities: Personable, Expert, CreativeShelley Tomberg
VP Sales and Marketing
Columbia HospitalityOctober 2008Sandy works at great length to understand the context of her engagement — the business model, history, competitors, technology, etc., which helps her be more effective in her work. During her work at Jobster, she was great at representing our organization while reaching out to potential partners, establishing many new relationships, and mending any past relationships that may have gone sour. Sandy was responsible for forging many of the successful partnerships we have today. I’d happily work with Sandy again given the opportunity.
Jeff Dixon
VP of Product Development
Jobster Inc./Recruiting.com
Sandy is a creative professional who is very knowledgeable and committed to her profession. Her expertise and guidance have helped me on many different levels.
Victor Pascual, Graphic designer, formerly at GA Creative
April 2007
Sandy has an amazing ability to develop business channels, viable leads, and growth strategies. Sandy, through Bella Domain, provided valuable direction to my company in developing a growth strategy and selecting tactics to implement that strategy. I highly recommend Sandy to businesses looking to grow.
Jeanette Nyden
J. Nyden & Associates
October 2006
Sandy is a phenomenal networker; creating mutually-beneficial strategic alliances and relationships across companies and channels. Her drive, business savvy, and ability to deliver results is unparalleled.
Kendra Fuller
Director of Human Resources
formerly with Catalysis Corporation
August 2006
Sandy was known at TriNet as the person who could get things done. I often went to her for advice. She’s the kind of person who will be successful in whatever she does.
Yvonne Saucedo
VP, Human Resources,
Claria Corporation
May 2006
Sandy has been working with us on a new channel project here at PayScale and done a great job of helping us to define and begin penetrating into the PEO and HR Consulting segments.
Mike Metzger
CEO
PayScale, Inc.
October 2005
I had the privilege of working with Sandy at TriNet for three years. She is a consumate marketing and business development professional with great focus on the end result. Sandy is very skilled at making connections, building relationships and maximizing opportunities.
Barbara Bevilacqua
Managing Director
TriNet, Inc.
September 2005
At TriNet, Sandy worked above and beyond by showing boundless energy and a certain knack for getting connections made and things to happen. She’d be a powerful addition to your team.
John Bobincheck
Director of Marketing
formerly with TriNet, Inc.
September 2005
I am so excited about the Crain’s piece and I am sure it is because you were so proactive with them and in my mind it is because of you that we’re there so I thank you immensely! Great, good work! So glad you’re on our team!
Virginia K. Lionberger
Owner Mane Event, LLC
February 2005
Thank you so much for your time yesterday. I cannot tell you how
valuable your information was to me. I am looking at my schedule to
see when I can start my group, and I am more motivated now.
Thank You.
Ariel “Art” Goodman
Mortgage Advisor
HomeStart Mortgage
May 2004
Sandy was instrumental in connecting us with Stedman Graham for our first full day conference celebrating International Women’s Day. Mr. Graham was an inspirational part of our message that day. Sandy’s hard work to negotiate his participation and coordinate all communication made this portion of the conference effortless and a great success. [Sandy also came up with the name “Passport” for the now annual event.]
Anne McLain
Passport 2004 Chair
March 2004
Sandy has done a great job at DI, she’s generated a lot of business development activity and created some high profile relationships. We’re lucky to have her.
Joe Born, co-founder
Digital Innovations, LLC