The Art Of Sales Conference in Toronto

The Art of Sales Conference is coming to Toronto on January 28, 2014. Tickets are expected to sell out for this event. This conference is geared for the sales and business professional but if you have a creative inclination and want to understand and learn some tips from a list of professionals in sales, then this event is for you! It's a great way to learn the best practices, trends and even create a greater network in your respective industry. Want to learn how to generate leads or follow up on contacts and create synergies through collaboration. It will be covered and much more at this conference.

Esteemed Speakers:

Daniel H. Pink: Author of 5 provocative books including a New York Times bestsellers.

Mathew Dixon: Executive Director with CEB sales and marketing.

Porter Gale: Marketing Expert with over 20 years of experience in branding, SM and advertising.

Dan Roam: Author of International Best Seller "The Back of the Napkin"

Stephen Shapiro: Authority in innovative culture, collaboration, and open innovation.

Jim Fannin: Business Consultant, Author

Info on the Conference:

Date: Tuesday January 28th, 2014

Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Time: 9am - 5pm

To get a SPECIAL OFFER on purchase of tickets use code "TWITTERFAN32"

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For more info: The Art Of Leadership

Twitter: @TheArtOf

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Disclosure: I received compensation for this post. However, all opinions expressed are 100% my own. 

Brooklyn Smorgasburg is a food market heaven.

I recently re-visited the Smorgasburg in Willamsburg, Brooklyn. It's located across the river from New York. It's my second time visiting this food fair. Admission is FREE and numerous food vendors are selling food items at reasonable prices. Lowest price: $2 drinks-Highest price: $16 lobster rolls. I enjoy visiting this market because of all the different cultural foods that are available.

One major change from last year, the location has moved 10 metres next door to an even larger area by the water. I noticed more vendors this year compared to last year. It seems to be getting bigger every year. Keep in mind that an even larger open space is adjacent to the current location. I highly recommend you visit Williamsburg and many other food markets in the NYC area. The DUMBO and Seaport food markets are on my bucket list next time. Don't stick to the obvious tourist destinations and explore some of the more obscure locations the city has to offer. I'm not going to keep on talking here and rather show you the visuals of some of the food and vendors at the market.


Chicharon is pork rinds, popular in filipino culture.


Most of the food pricing was on average $5-$7. Highest was lobster roll at $16


This is Bolivian food. It's called Saltenas. It's pastry encased in juicy stew. Similar to empanadas. Served with cheese and hot sauces. $6.00 each.



I wanted to try this but did not get a chance because I had the Bolivian Rose Petal Lemonade Soda pictured below. That was a treat!





I love the simplicity and chicness of this Indian treat.









The last 4 photos are from Bon Anchovies-Bon Jovi play on words. I tried the deep fried anchovies with dipping sauce and enjoyed it. Not the biggest fan but it was good. I think the two seafood sandwiches would have been a better choice.





It was nice to see another Filipino booth " Lumpia Shack" representing. They specialize in "Lumpia" basically a spring roll. They had different variation made fresh on the spot. It was tasty and a different take on a traditional filipino food.


This is a Persian Fusion dish? Chips with Persian yogurt and Iranian Shallots with bacon. This was very savoury. $4 bucks


This was a unique and created the most attention. It's like sticky rice in a sugar cane. Creative presentation and tasty.


It's wings from Buffalo in NYC. Nothing better than traditional Anchor Bar style wings.

I thought the "People"s Pop" was the best simple but effective vendor on the sunny, humid day at the food fair.


I hope you enjoyed my quick and rough review of my recent visit to NYC Food Market.
For more info, check the website for details: Brooklyn Flea

Toronto Festival of Beer - July 27-29th

Well the summer is here in Toronto so you know what that means right? It's time for another year of the Toronto Beer Festival. If you've been living under a rock it's the summer party of the year. This year the Toronto Beer Festival will be held again at the BandShell Park at Exhibition Place in Toronto.

There will be over 60 breweries featuring over 200 brands of beer at this event. NEW this year is a Food Truck component to the event with over 10 different food vendors. Music from various bands including Salt-N-Peppa. So if you been to the BeerFest before you know it's fun and it always sells out. There is a NEW World of Beer Pavillion focusing on Quebec which will focus on the regions food and drinks. Here is your opportunity for $5 off the admission. Just use CODE "click" to redeem a discount on your ticket purchase.

Purchase tickets: BEERFEST TICKETS The ticket will include 5 tokens, festival sampling cup and a pocket guide. So come out and have some fun. Sunday July 29th from 1pm-8pm Rain or Shine!

Art of Leadership. Are you coming?

What is the Art of Leadership? It is a one day conference that features 6 international bestselling authors and visionaries talk about leading by example. The list looks like a who's who of some interesting books and reads. I'm going to be honest and tell you that I haven't read any of these books. Joining over 1,300 leaders in their respected line of work is an opportunity that cannot be missed. Just look at the companies below.

This event has peeked my interest because it's about "Leadership". Leadership doesn't usually mean leading a group of 50 people in a business or just being the boss. Leadership is much more. Leadership in your actions and what you do in your life or community are probably more important. At least that's what I think for myself. You can be a leader to many people or even just to yourself or a single person. I'm hoping to attend the event to learn more about being a leader and overall positive and contributing member to the community around me. So I hope you can join in or attend and find some inspiration or maybe you just need that kick in the butt to get you motivated.

For more details on this event, visit TheArtOfLeadership or REGISTER for the June 5th event at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Here is a CODE to give you $50 off your ticket admission: TOSOCIAL

You really need to check the site to see the authors lineup in detail. Here is a quick list of author/visionaries that will be scheduled to present.


Marcus Buckingham

Vijay Govindarajan

Chester Elton

Susan Cain

Stephen Shapiro

Leonard Brody

I look forward to this event and hope you can attend and learn something new! Let me know if you are going. :-)

Win a pair of tickets to Cookies and Champagne

My friends at Hip Urban Girl have given me the opportunity to giveaway a pair of tickets to the 2nd Annual Cookies & Champagne party on November 29th being held at the Arta Gallery in the Distillery District.

This is a "Ladies Only" event. Mix champagne and various types of cookies and you have yourself a definition of a good time!
So if you are a baker this a great way to show your culinary skills. If you don't have the time to bake you still can enjoy the cookies and champagne too! From what I'm hearing the Hip Urban Girls have a lot of surprises to come!

Buy tickets here

To win a pair of tickets all you have to do is tweet:

" @clickflickca I want cookies and champagne! #ClickFlick "

I will select a winner on Monday November 21 at noon. Ladies can only enter this contest. I will use @TwtrTwtrChknDnr to randomly select a winner.
Good luck ladies! For the guys reading, don't worry! My next giveaway is just for the men. :-)