Steve's Past Speaking Gigs
Title: Social Media Marketing: A Crash Course *Sold Out*
Description: Social Media Marketing is being discussed everywhere. Some say it is absolutely essential and others say they just don’t understand it. However few people say it isn’t important in this day and age. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of Social Media Marketing including answers to such questions as: What is the role of Social Media in Marketing? Is it right for your business? Which sites and tools should you be using? Should I outsource my Social Media Marketing?
Date(s): July 11, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Description: Social Media Marketing is being discussed everywhere. Some say it is absolutely essential and others say they just don’t understand it. However few people say it isn’t important in this day and age. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of Social Media Marketing including answers to such questions as: What is the role of Social Media in Marketing? Is it right for your business? Which sites and tools should you be using? Should I outsource my Social Media Marketing?
Date(s): July 11, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Comments From Anonymous Evaluation Forms
"Great energy and thorough. So much information. Steve is clearly an expert and his passion shows in his teaching."
"Why is this not being recorded (podcast and/or video) for those of us who want to refer back to this seminar? I'd pay money for that."
"Very easy to follow. Excellent!"
"Excellent as usual!"
"You came highly recommended from my Six Successful Women group and they were right on - thank you! Smart, succinct, engaging, content-rich and fun. You know your stuff and I learned a lot."
"Why is this not being recorded (podcast and/or video) for those of us who want to refer back to this seminar? I'd pay money for that."
"Very easy to follow. Excellent!"
"Excellent as usual!"
"You came highly recommended from my Six Successful Women group and they were right on - thank you! Smart, succinct, engaging, content-rich and fun. You know your stuff and I learned a lot."
Title: Social Media Conference: Presenter - Planning for Social Marketing
Description: So you have the basics of Social Media Marketing and know that there are literally thousands of social networks and sites you can use to promote your business. You also know that if you tackle just 1% of the available channels you won't have any time for the business of your business. But how do you do that without spending every waking hour doing it? You make a plan. In this course you will learn to construct a plan tailored to your unique business that you can put into action the moment you leave the classroom.
Date: June 23, 2011
Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: San Jose City Hall Rotunda - 200 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Description: So you have the basics of Social Media Marketing and know that there are literally thousands of social networks and sites you can use to promote your business. You also know that if you tackle just 1% of the available channels you won't have any time for the business of your business. But how do you do that without spending every waking hour doing it? You make a plan. In this course you will learn to construct a plan tailored to your unique business that you can put into action the moment you leave the classroom.
Date: June 23, 2011
Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: San Jose City Hall Rotunda - 200 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Title: Creating and Distributing Social Media Content
Description: You get it. Social Media is important. Toward that end you have created a plan and signed up for Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. The next step in your plan is to produce content to share with your Social Media circles. How do you do that without spending every waking hour doing it? This class will show you how to develop and distribute social media content without ignoring your core business while doing it.
Date: June 15, 2011 (also September 29th and December 13th)
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Description: You get it. Social Media is important. Toward that end you have created a plan and signed up for Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. The next step in your plan is to produce content to share with your Social Media circles. How do you do that without spending every waking hour doing it? This class will show you how to develop and distribute social media content without ignoring your core business while doing it.
Date: June 15, 2011 (also September 29th and December 13th)
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Comments From Similar Presentations In The Past
“This week I met Steve while he was presenting his "Creating and Distributing Social Media Content” Seminar for the Small Business Administration. I have been keeping up with social media pretty well, having two blogs, a twitter and facebook account, etc. But I was pleasantly surprised by how little I actually knew and how much Steve did. His presentation kept me fully engaged and transfixed for the seminar’s entire two hours. His accompanying hand out from the class is worth its weight in gold. If you have a chance to see Steve speak, don't miss him. He is serious about giving people the social media tools they need to succeed. And fortunately for all of us, he delivers.”
Robert Bostick, Founder, RQB Advisors
"I have had the opportunity to listen to Steven Toy through the SBA Entrepreneur Center in San Francisco, where he donates his time. His talk on Implementing a Winning Social Media Marketing Plan was so good that many of us watched our calendars for his next talk, which was Creating and Distributing Social Media Content. We were not disappointed! Steven knows his subject and how to articulate it, for the rest of us. He is professional and generous with his time. He is a good listener! I highly recommend all that Beema has to offer. I am a long time Bay Area women’s clothing designer of beautiful, high-end clothing. I strive for excellence in my work, and believe that Steven does too!"
Loretta Warner
"Engaging sense of humor, attentive, great feedback, very informed and knowledgeable. Has the demeanor of Matt LeBlanc. Handles stream of consciousness questions very well. Compassionate, well rounded vision of common folk. Acknowledges class with respect. Very conscious of educating entire class. Inclusive, ALWAYS had an answer, remembers and validates his audience. Super relevant, innovative, current topics. Should be teaching at CCSF, because they need him."
"Excellent once again. I hope to be successful enough to hire your services."
"Best session I have been to at the SBA."
"Outstanding, humorous, on-topic and answered all concerns very well, wisely and graciously."
"Steve Rocks!"
"Steve, as always, is amazing. Very informative, witty, clever and hilarious! There is always a golden nugget of information I can use for my particular business. Love it!"
"Very well spoken. Answers questions. Has extensive knowledge about social media. I would tell a friend about his services."
"Steven Toy's lectures are full of knowledge and business ideas/solutions which help you become a better business. He made it EASY to use the internet as a vehicle to get your message out there. It was jumbled up before in my mind."
"Great - Lots of information and Steve is very generous in his presentation!"
"Clear objective of class outline. Very comprehensive topic discussions. Very knowledgeable in the field!!!"
"Very interactive and helpful. Steve was able to respond to all questions. He kept class focus on ultimate marketing/sales objective."
"One of the best business workshops I have ever attended! Dynamic, energetic speaker. Extremely knowledgeable. Very useful information. Thank you Mr. Toy and SBA!"
"The Best Class This Year!"
"Steven is very knowledgeable - both in terms of this topic and relating to each individual's business and applications. The mark of a great educator."
"Mind Boggling!"
"Tough, varied subject to teach to a group that included beginner to advanced social media users. Steven did a great job."
"Excellent presentation of a subject with many intricacies."
"Very informative. Best structured SBA Class I have attended. Entertaining."
"Thank you! Such an informative and interesting class! I really enjoyed the enthusiasm, expertise and fun! I'm ready to go look up keywords right now (after I find my inspiration of course :-) ). Thank you for everything!"
"Extremely well organized. Incredible depth of knowledge. Great class. Thanks."
"Wow! So knowledgeable! I'd love to take Steve's other classes!"
Robert Bostick, Founder, RQB Advisors
"I have had the opportunity to listen to Steven Toy through the SBA Entrepreneur Center in San Francisco, where he donates his time. His talk on Implementing a Winning Social Media Marketing Plan was so good that many of us watched our calendars for his next talk, which was Creating and Distributing Social Media Content. We were not disappointed! Steven knows his subject and how to articulate it, for the rest of us. He is professional and generous with his time. He is a good listener! I highly recommend all that Beema has to offer. I am a long time Bay Area women’s clothing designer of beautiful, high-end clothing. I strive for excellence in my work, and believe that Steven does too!"
Loretta Warner
"Engaging sense of humor, attentive, great feedback, very informed and knowledgeable. Has the demeanor of Matt LeBlanc. Handles stream of consciousness questions very well. Compassionate, well rounded vision of common folk. Acknowledges class with respect. Very conscious of educating entire class. Inclusive, ALWAYS had an answer, remembers and validates his audience. Super relevant, innovative, current topics. Should be teaching at CCSF, because they need him."
"Excellent once again. I hope to be successful enough to hire your services."
"Best session I have been to at the SBA."
"Outstanding, humorous, on-topic and answered all concerns very well, wisely and graciously."
"Steve Rocks!"
"Steve, as always, is amazing. Very informative, witty, clever and hilarious! There is always a golden nugget of information I can use for my particular business. Love it!"
"Very well spoken. Answers questions. Has extensive knowledge about social media. I would tell a friend about his services."
"Steven Toy's lectures are full of knowledge and business ideas/solutions which help you become a better business. He made it EASY to use the internet as a vehicle to get your message out there. It was jumbled up before in my mind."
"Great - Lots of information and Steve is very generous in his presentation!"
"Clear objective of class outline. Very comprehensive topic discussions. Very knowledgeable in the field!!!"
"Very interactive and helpful. Steve was able to respond to all questions. He kept class focus on ultimate marketing/sales objective."
"One of the best business workshops I have ever attended! Dynamic, energetic speaker. Extremely knowledgeable. Very useful information. Thank you Mr. Toy and SBA!"
"The Best Class This Year!"
"Steven is very knowledgeable - both in terms of this topic and relating to each individual's business and applications. The mark of a great educator."
"Mind Boggling!"
"Tough, varied subject to teach to a group that included beginner to advanced social media users. Steven did a great job."
"Excellent presentation of a subject with many intricacies."
"Very informative. Best structured SBA Class I have attended. Entertaining."
"Thank you! Such an informative and interesting class! I really enjoyed the enthusiasm, expertise and fun! I'm ready to go look up keywords right now (after I find my inspiration of course :-) ). Thank you for everything!"
"Extremely well organized. Incredible depth of knowledge. Great class. Thanks."
"Wow! So knowledgeable! I'd love to take Steve's other classes!"
Title: How To Present Yourself and Your Business
Description: Come learn how to present effectively so you can raise money, sell products or your services in any venue whether it is one-on-one, a large crowd or on camera. This class will help you put your best foot forward no matter the topic or the venue.
Date: June 1, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Description: Come learn how to present effectively so you can raise money, sell products or your services in any venue whether it is one-on-one, a large crowd or on camera. This class will help you put your best foot forward no matter the topic or the venue.
Date: June 1, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Comments From Anonymous Evaluation Forms
"One of the best classes attended at the SBA."
"A great speaker. I learned a lot and Steven was focused on giving value/solutions to our specific problems. The speaking examples were great. I was wowed by how quickly Steven diagnosed problem areas and immediately offered solutions."
"I got a different approach to how to present myself and some very valuable tips. This class was time well spent."
"Extremely knowledgeable. Steve provided awesome feedback to participants. Funny to!!"
"Mr. Toy was very professional, offered many helpful tips and engaged the audience. I Very much appreciated the presenter."
Opening at the Punch Line Comedy Club
I'll be one of the opening comics for the Ko Comedy Show at the Punch Line Comedy Club on June 6th. The headliners are Kabir "Kabeezy" Singh and Sammy K Obeid. Both are hysterical so it is guaranteed to be a funny night.
Date: June 6, 2011
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, California
Facebook Event Page: http://on.fb.me/mzV2ca
Date: June 6, 2011
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, California
Facebook Event Page: http://on.fb.me/mzV2ca
Title: Do You Have an Effective Website for Your Business? **SOLD OUT**
Description: You’ve heard it said a million times, “You have to have a good web site to effectively market your business.” Is that true? What determines effective? Does an effective web site need to have all the latest technologies to be effective? How do you build an effective web site on a small business budget? These and many other questions will be explored in this workshop. At the end of this class you will know how to define what is effective for your business specifically and the steps you need to take to make it happen. As with most of Steven’s classes there will be a lot of interaction as he looks to give specific recommendations to each attendee about their unique business requirements.
Session 1 SF Small Business Week San Francisco Small Business Week is an opportunity to celebrate the innovation and impact small businesses make in San Francisco every day. We work hard to inspire, honor, educate and connect all of the small businesses in San Francisco.
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Time: 9:00-10:30am
Location: SF State Downtown Campus at 835 Market Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
Description: You’ve heard it said a million times, “You have to have a good web site to effectively market your business.” Is that true? What determines effective? Does an effective web site need to have all the latest technologies to be effective? How do you build an effective web site on a small business budget? These and many other questions will be explored in this workshop. At the end of this class you will know how to define what is effective for your business specifically and the steps you need to take to make it happen. As with most of Steven’s classes there will be a lot of interaction as he looks to give specific recommendations to each attendee about their unique business requirements.
Session 1 SF Small Business Week San Francisco Small Business Week is an opportunity to celebrate the innovation and impact small businesses make in San Francisco every day. We work hard to inspire, honor, educate and connect all of the small businesses in San Francisco.
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Time: 9:00-10:30am
Location: SF State Downtown Campus at 835 Market Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
Title: Implementing a Winning Social Media Marketing Plan **SOLD OUT**
Description: So you have the basics of Social Media Marketing and know that there are literally thousands of social networks and sites you can use to promote your business. You also know that if you tackle just 1% of the available channels you won’t have any time for the business of your business. That’s why you need a plan. In this course you will learn to construct a plan tailored to your unique business that you can put into action the moment you leave the classroom. It is impossible to navigate the all of the Social Media options that exist without a plan. Signing up for this course is the first step to getting the plan you desire and need.
Date: May 2, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Description: So you have the basics of Social Media Marketing and know that there are literally thousands of social networks and sites you can use to promote your business. You also know that if you tackle just 1% of the available channels you won’t have any time for the business of your business. That’s why you need a plan. In this course you will learn to construct a plan tailored to your unique business that you can put into action the moment you leave the classroom. It is impossible to navigate the all of the Social Media options that exist without a plan. Signing up for this course is the first step to getting the plan you desire and need.
Date: May 2, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Comments From Past Anonymous Evaluation Forms
"Steve is motivating, intriguing and always holds my attention. That is Amazing!"
"Great interaction, great content, examples and ideas. Excellent source of reference material."
"You're so smart. Thanks for all of your great ideas given so spontaneously."
"Steve is excellent! Very knowledgeable and good listener. Thanks Steve!!!"
"Steve Toy's lectures are the best Marketing Solutions Seminars. Very informative for the start-up business and entrepreneur."
"Very informative, lots of brainstorming. Steve has a nice manner and enthusiasm."
"Great interaction, great content, examples and ideas. Excellent source of reference material."
"You're so smart. Thanks for all of your great ideas given so spontaneously."
"Steve is excellent! Very knowledgeable and good listener. Thanks Steve!!!"
"Steve Toy's lectures are the best Marketing Solutions Seminars. Very informative for the start-up business and entrepreneur."
"Very informative, lots of brainstorming. Steve has a nice manner and enthusiasm."
Title: AIA April Forum - Tapping Social Media
Description: How do you tap into the power of social media? Whether your goal is promotion, establish expertise, a luncheon invitation, or sharing valuable information, our speaker will illustrate social media features and provide a case study of one of our chapter members. Be prepared to engage in a fun exchange with social media and marketing experts.
Participants will learn how to use social media to...
About AIASMC: Founded in 1983, the chapter's primary purpose is to represent local architects in public affairs and to be an architectural resource to the community. By focusing on community involvement and member support, we work to make sure that your concerns and interests are reflected in public policy matters affecting communities in San Mateo County.
Date: April 27, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, San Mateo
Description: How do you tap into the power of social media? Whether your goal is promotion, establish expertise, a luncheon invitation, or sharing valuable information, our speaker will illustrate social media features and provide a case study of one of our chapter members. Be prepared to engage in a fun exchange with social media and marketing experts.
Participants will learn how to use social media to...
- Genterate awarenes
- Establish a need for service
- Create positive associations.
- Drive Action/Traffi
- Establish/Regain Trust
About AIASMC: Founded in 1983, the chapter's primary purpose is to represent local architects in public affairs and to be an architectural resource to the community. By focusing on community involvement and member support, we work to make sure that your concerns and interests are reflected in public policy matters affecting communities in San Mateo County.
Date: April 27, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, San Mateo
Title: Social Media Marketing: A Crash Course *SOLD OUT*
Description: Social Media Marketing is being discussed everywhere. Some say it is absolutely essential and others say they just don’t understand it. However few people say it isn’t important in this day and age. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of Social Media Marketing including answers to such questions as: What is the role of Social Media in Marketing? Is it right for your business? Which sites and tools should you be using? Should I outsource my Social Media Marketing?
Date: April 25, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Description: Social Media Marketing is being discussed everywhere. Some say it is absolutely essential and others say they just don’t understand it. However few people say it isn’t important in this day and age. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of Social Media Marketing including answers to such questions as: What is the role of Social Media in Marketing? Is it right for your business? Which sites and tools should you be using? Should I outsource my Social Media Marketing?
Date: April 25, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Comments From Past Anonymous Evaluation Forms
"Steve is hilarious! His energy and humor keeps the class fun and engaging. Very informative class. Can't wait until the next one."
"Lots of info, great energy and enthusiasm. Steve tailored comments to class. Kept command. Really great."
"Wow! So much info to take in but Steven did a wonderful job of distilling it into manageable bites."
"Out of the 5 or 6 classes I have been to at the SBA Steve's was the best by far."
"One of the most informative SBA sessions I've attended. Steve moved through the material well while handling audience participation smoothly. Excellent presentation."
"Excellent Overview. Very informative. I look forward to the next two seminars."
"Always Love taking classes with Steve. He Keeps my interest and is easy to understand."
"Lots of info, great energy and enthusiasm. Steve tailored comments to class. Kept command. Really great."
"Wow! So much info to take in but Steven did a wonderful job of distilling it into manageable bites."
"Out of the 5 or 6 classes I have been to at the SBA Steve's was the best by far."
"One of the most informative SBA sessions I've attended. Steve moved through the material well while handling audience participation smoothly. Excellent presentation."
"Excellent Overview. Very informative. I look forward to the next two seminars."
"Always Love taking classes with Steve. He Keeps my interest and is easy to understand."
Title: Creating and Distributing Social Media Content
Description: You get it. Social Media is important. Toward that end you have created a plan and signed up for Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. The next step in your plan is to produce content to share with your Social Media circles. How do you do that without spending every waking hour doing it? This class will show you how to develop and distribute social media content without ignoring your core business while doing it.
Date: March 21, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Description: You get it. Social Media is important. Toward that end you have created a plan and signed up for Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. The next step in your plan is to produce content to share with your Social Media circles. How do you do that without spending every waking hour doing it? This class will show you how to develop and distribute social media content without ignoring your core business while doing it.
Date: March 21, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Comments From Past Anonymous Evaluation Forms
"Engaging sense of humor, attentive, great feedback, very informed and knowledgeable. Has the demeanor of Matt LeBlanc. Handles stream of consciousness questions very well. Compassionate, well rounded vision of common folk. Acknowledges class with respect. Very conscious of educating entire class. Inclusive, ALWAYS had an answer, remembers and validates his audience. Super relevant, innovative, current topics. Should be teaching at CCSF, because they need him."
"Excellent once again. I hope to be successful enough to hire your services."
"Best session I have been to at the SBA."
"Outstanding, humorous, on-topic and answered all concerns very well, wisely and graciously."
"Steve Rocks!"
"Steve, as always, is amazing. Very informative, witty, clever and hilarious! There is always a golden nugget of information I can use for my particular business. Love it!"
"Very well spoken. Answers questions. Has extensive knowledge about social media. I would tell a friend about his services."
"Steven Toy's lectures are full of knowledge and business ideas/solutions which help you become a better business. He made it EASY to use the internet as a vehicle to get your message out there. It was jumbled up before in my mind."
"Great - Lots of information and Steve is very generous in his presentation!"
"Clear objective of class outline. Very comprehensive topic discussions. Very knowledgeable in the field!!!"
"Very interactive and helpful. Steve was able to respond to all questions. He kept class focus on ultimate marketing/sales objective."
"Excellent once again. I hope to be successful enough to hire your services."
"Best session I have been to at the SBA."
"Outstanding, humorous, on-topic and answered all concerns very well, wisely and graciously."
"Steve Rocks!"
"Steve, as always, is amazing. Very informative, witty, clever and hilarious! There is always a golden nugget of information I can use for my particular business. Love it!"
"Very well spoken. Answers questions. Has extensive knowledge about social media. I would tell a friend about his services."
"Steven Toy's lectures are full of knowledge and business ideas/solutions which help you become a better business. He made it EASY to use the internet as a vehicle to get your message out there. It was jumbled up before in my mind."
"Great - Lots of information and Steve is very generous in his presentation!"
"Clear objective of class outline. Very comprehensive topic discussions. Very knowledgeable in the field!!!"
"Very interactive and helpful. Steve was able to respond to all questions. He kept class focus on ultimate marketing/sales objective."
Competing at Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club *Placed First*
I will be in the lineup at the legendary Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club going punchline to punchline with the best comics in the Bay Area. Come on by...I could really use you vote.
Date: March 16, 2011
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Date: March 16, 2011
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Title: How To Present Yourself and Your Business *Sold Out*
Description: Come learn how to present effectively so you can raise money, sell products or your services in any venue whether it is one-on-one, a large crowd or on camera. This class will help you put your best foot forward no matter the topic or the venue.
Date: March 2, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Description: Come learn how to present effectively so you can raise money, sell products or your services in any venue whether it is one-on-one, a large crowd or on camera. This class will help you put your best foot forward no matter the topic or the venue.
Date: March 2, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Comments From Anonymous Evaluation Forms
"Incredible Class - I learned things about presentation and sales, which I had never learned before. Great Presentation" Hassan Zee
"Great as always. Funnier than ever. Very quick on the adaptability to each situation."
"Kept my interest, great content, good examples, related very well to the entire audience. Kept us all engaged. Excellent articulation in layman's terms for us all to grasp."
"As always Steven was a wealth of good information. I'm not sure I will be presenting to a room full of people any time soon, but I feel like I have guidance on next steps. Thank you Steven!"
"Steven is engaging and fun as a presenter. His confidence put me at ease and sure I can learn."
"Great as always. Funnier than ever. Very quick on the adaptability to each situation."
"Kept my interest, great content, good examples, related very well to the entire audience. Kept us all engaged. Excellent articulation in layman's terms for us all to grasp."
"As always Steven was a wealth of good information. I'm not sure I will be presenting to a room full of people any time soon, but I feel like I have guidance on next steps. Thank you Steven!"
"Steven is engaging and fun as a presenter. His confidence put me at ease and sure I can learn."
In The Lineup at Castagnola's Comedy Club
I will be in the lineup at the beautiful second floor venue with floor to ceiling windows overlooks the world famous Fisherman’s Wharf and the Pier 47 San Francisco fishing fleet for Comedy and Cocktails. What could be better.
Date: February 19, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 286 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Date: February 19, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 286 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Title: Implementing a Winning Social Media Marketing Plan *Sold Out*
Description: So you have the basics of Social Media Marketing and know that there are literally thousands of social networks and sites you can use to promote your business. You also know that if you tackle just 1% of the available channels you won’t have any time for the business of your business. That’s why you need a plan. In this course you will learn to construct a plan tailored to your unique business that you can put into action the moment you leave the classroom. It is impossible to navigate the all of the Social Media options that exist without a plan. Signing up for this course is the first step to getting the plan you desire and need.
Date: February 7, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Description: So you have the basics of Social Media Marketing and know that there are literally thousands of social networks and sites you can use to promote your business. You also know that if you tackle just 1% of the available channels you won’t have any time for the business of your business. That’s why you need a plan. In this course you will learn to construct a plan tailored to your unique business that you can put into action the moment you leave the classroom. It is impossible to navigate the all of the Social Media options that exist without a plan. Signing up for this course is the first step to getting the plan you desire and need.
Date: February 7, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Comments From Anonymous Evaluation Forms
"Thanks Steven for your fast & Furious introduction - I really appreciated the individualization - awesome!"
"Excellent interactive class with high audience participation."
"Great practical advice delivered in a clear cut manner."
"Very generous presentation. Engaging and relevant."
"Workshop was great. I picked up a lot of important information to guide me with my business. I would strongly recommend this to anyone that wants to learn about how to implement a social media plan."
"Steven listens well and seems to care about everyone's success. He also has a great deal of useful knowledge to share. Organized, thorough and well prepared."
"As good as the Crash Course Class. Very clever and humorous. Can't wait until the next class."
"Great presentation. So many ideas and directions that I would never of thought of on my own. Thanks!"
"Fantastic! Useful and personal information. Love that the presentation focused on people in the class. I can't wait until his next class."
"Very knowledgeable about subject, excellent presenter and excellent at engaging with and responding to attendees."
"Excellent interactive class with high audience participation."
"Great practical advice delivered in a clear cut manner."
"Very generous presentation. Engaging and relevant."
"Workshop was great. I picked up a lot of important information to guide me with my business. I would strongly recommend this to anyone that wants to learn about how to implement a social media plan."
"Steven listens well and seems to care about everyone's success. He also has a great deal of useful knowledge to share. Organized, thorough and well prepared."
"As good as the Crash Course Class. Very clever and humorous. Can't wait until the next class."
"Great presentation. So many ideas and directions that I would never of thought of on my own. Thanks!"
"Fantastic! Useful and personal information. Love that the presentation focused on people in the class. I can't wait until his next class."
"Very knowledgeable about subject, excellent presenter and excellent at engaging with and responding to attendees."
Title: Social Media Marketing: A Crash Course *Sold Out*
Description: Social Media Marketing is being discussed everywhere. Some say it is absolutely essential and others say they just don’t understand it. However few people say it isn’t important in this day and age. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of Social Media Marketing including answers to such questions as: What is the role of Social Media in Marketing? Is it right for your business? Which sites and tools should you be using? Should I outsource my Social Media Marketing?
Date: January 24, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Description: Social Media Marketing is being discussed everywhere. Some say it is absolutely essential and others say they just don’t understand it. However few people say it isn’t important in this day and age. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of Social Media Marketing including answers to such questions as: What is the role of Social Media in Marketing? Is it right for your business? Which sites and tools should you be using? Should I outsource my Social Media Marketing?
Date: January 24, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Comments From Anonymous Evaluation Forms
"Steve is hilarious! His energy and humor keeps the class fun and engaging. Very informative class. Can't wait until the next one."
"Lots of info, great energy and enthusiasm. Steve tailored comments to class. Kept command. Really great."
"Wow! So much info to take in but Steven did a wonderful job of distilling it into manageable bites."
"Out of the 5 or 6 classes I have been to at the SBA Steve's was the best by far."
"One of the most informative SBA sessions I've attended. Steve moved through the material well while handling audience participation smoothly. Excellent presentation."
"Excellent Overview. Very informative. I look forward to the next two seminars."
"Always Love taking classes with Steve. He Keeps my interest and is easy to understand."
"Lots of info, great energy and enthusiasm. Steve tailored comments to class. Kept command. Really great."
"Wow! So much info to take in but Steven did a wonderful job of distilling it into manageable bites."
"Out of the 5 or 6 classes I have been to at the SBA Steve's was the best by far."
"One of the most informative SBA sessions I've attended. Steve moved through the material well while handling audience participation smoothly. Excellent presentation."
"Excellent Overview. Very informative. I look forward to the next two seminars."
"Always Love taking classes with Steve. He Keeps my interest and is easy to understand."
In The Lineup at Castagnola's Comedy Club *Standing Room Only*
I will be in the lineup at the beautiful second floor venue with floor to ceiling windows overlooks the world famous Fisherman’s Wharf and the Pier 47 San Francisco fishing fleet for Comedy and Cocktails. What could be better.
Date: December 17, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 286 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Date: December 17, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 286 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Title: Creating and Distributing Social Media Content *Sold Out*
Description: You get it. Social Media is important. Toward that end you have created a plan and signed up for Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. The next step in your plan is to produce content to share with your Social Media circles. How do you do that without spending every waking hour doing it? This class will show you how to develop and distribute social media content without ignoring your core business while doing it.
Date: December 1, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Description: You get it. Social Media is important. Toward that end you have created a plan and signed up for Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. The next step in your plan is to produce content to share with your Social Media circles. How do you do that without spending every waking hour doing it? This class will show you how to develop and distribute social media content without ignoring your core business while doing it.
Date: December 1, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Comments From The Presentation
“This week I met Steve while he was presenting his "Creating and Distributing Social Media Content” Seminar for the Small Business Administration. I have been keeping up with social media pretty well, having two blogs, a twitter and facebook account, etc. But I was pleasantly surprised by how little I actually knew and how much Steve did. His presentation kept me fully engaged and transfixed for the seminar’s entire two hours. His accompanying hand out from the class is worth its weight in gold. If you have a chance to see Steve speak, don't miss him. He is serious about giving people the social media tools they need to succeed. And fortunately for all of us, he delivers.” December 3, 2010
Robert Bostick, Founder, RQB Advisors
Robert Bostick, Founder, RQB Advisors
Comments From Anonymous Evaluation Forms
"One of the best business workshops I have ever attended! Dynamic, energetic speaker. Extremely knowledgeable. Very useful information. Thank you Mr. Toy and SBA!"
"The Best Class This Year!"
"Steven is very knowledgeable - both in terms of this topic and relating to each individual's business and applications. The mark of a great educator."
"Mind Boggling!"
"Tough, varied subject to teach to a group that included beginner to advanced social media users. Steven did a great job."
"Excellent presentation of a subject with many intricacies."
"Very informative and concise. Gave serious, useful info for attack plan for marketing oneself."
"The Best Class This Year!"
"Steven is very knowledgeable - both in terms of this topic and relating to each individual's business and applications. The mark of a great educator."
"Mind Boggling!"
"Tough, varied subject to teach to a group that included beginner to advanced social media users. Steven did a great job."
"Excellent presentation of a subject with many intricacies."
"Very informative and concise. Gave serious, useful info for attack plan for marketing oneself."
In The Line Up at the Legendary Purple Onion - Comedy
Come laugh your head off at the finest new stand-up comedians in town, and me, while having a cool cocktail and tasty food.
The Purple Onion is an icon in the history of San Francisco for over fifty years. In the 1950′s and 1960′s, this cellar nightclub was vital to the legendary stand-up scene in North Beach. Such legends as Phyllis Diller and the Smothers Brothers got their start here, and comedy luminaries like Woody Allen, Richard Pryor, and Lenny Bruce performed here as well.
Date: November 29, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 140 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA Google Map
Come laugh your head off at the finest new stand-up comedians in town, and me, while having a cool cocktail and tasty food.
The Purple Onion is an icon in the history of San Francisco for over fifty years. In the 1950′s and 1960′s, this cellar nightclub was vital to the legendary stand-up scene in North Beach. Such legends as Phyllis Diller and the Smothers Brothers got their start here, and comedy luminaries like Woody Allen, Richard Pryor, and Lenny Bruce performed here as well.
Date: November 29, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 140 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA Google Map
Title: How To Present Yourself and Your Business
Description: Come learn how to present effectively so you can raise money, sell products or your services in any venue whether it is one-on-one, a large crowd or on camera. This class will help you put your best foot forward no matter the topic or the venue.
Date: October 26, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Description: Come learn how to present effectively so you can raise money, sell products or your services in any venue whether it is one-on-one, a large crowd or on camera. This class will help you put your best foot forward no matter the topic or the venue.
Date: October 26, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Comments From Anonymous Evaluation Forms
"Steven condensed into a nutshell how I should present my product. Very cool. Thank you."
"Thanks for making Public Speaking not so scary."
"Excellent speaker. Very helpful and full of important information on how to best present my business. I really enjoyed the class and felt very comfortable."
"Learned some really great pointers on my marketing pitch for my business. Very, very useful class for a small business owner. Steve made the class very interesting."
"Thanks for making Public Speaking not so scary."
"Excellent speaker. Very helpful and full of important information on how to best present my business. I really enjoyed the class and felt very comfortable."
"Learned some really great pointers on my marketing pitch for my business. Very, very useful class for a small business owner. Steve made the class very interesting."
Title: Creating and Distributing Social Media Content
Description: You get it. Social Media is important. Toward that end you have created a plan and signed up for Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. The next step in your plan is to produce content to share with your Social Media circles. How do you do that without spending every waking hour doing it? This class will show you how to develop and distribute social media content without ignoring your core business while doing it.
Date: August 30, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Description: You get it. Social Media is important. Toward that end you have created a plan and signed up for Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. The next step in your plan is to produce content to share with your Social Media circles. How do you do that without spending every waking hour doing it? This class will show you how to develop and distribute social media content without ignoring your core business while doing it.
Date: August 30, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Comments From Anonymous Evaluation Forms
"Very informative. Best structured SBA Class I have attended. Entertaining."
"Thank you! Such an informative and interesting class! I really enjoyed the enthusiasm, expertise and fun! I'm ready to go look up keywords right now (after I find my inspiration of course :-) ). Thank you for everything!"
"Extremely well organized. Incredible depth of knowledge. Great class. Thanks."
"Wow! So knowledgeable! I'd love to take Steve's other classes!"
"Thank you! Such an informative and interesting class! I really enjoyed the enthusiasm, expertise and fun! I'm ready to go look up keywords right now (after I find my inspiration of course :-) ). Thank you for everything!"
"Extremely well organized. Incredible depth of knowledge. Great class. Thanks."
"Wow! So knowledgeable! I'd love to take Steve's other classes!"
Title: How To Present Yourself and Your Business
Description: Come learn how to present effectively so you can raise money, sell products or your services in any venue whether it is one-on-one, a large crowd or on camera. This class will help you put your best foot forward no matter the topic or the venue.
Date: July 19, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Description: Come learn how to present effectively so you can raise money, sell products or your services in any venue whether it is one-on-one, a large crowd or on camera. This class will help you put your best foot forward no matter the topic or the venue.
Date: July 19, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA
Comments From Anonymous Evaluation Forms
"Extensive knowledge and experience about presenting business ideas. Steven took interest in our individual projects and incorporated our ideas into subject matter. I would definitely attend another workshop be Steven Toy and SBA."
"Can feel Steve's 'done that, been there!'"
"Awesome at making potential business presenters comfortable in sharing their ideas to personalize the class. Very good speaker and 'on-the-fly' thinker to rephrase presentations from the students in the most effective way."
"Excellent listener! Obviously very experienced. Thinks well on his feet."
"Steven was very engaging and I definitely learned a lot. I like the way that he was very relatable and it didn't feel like a lecture or a preaching experience. He gave me a lot of great ideas."
"Steven was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I was not sure what I was looking for when I showed up for class, but know I have a clearer picture of how to tell people about my business and I think I will be able to pull more clients/customers."
"Can feel Steve's 'done that, been there!'"
"Awesome at making potential business presenters comfortable in sharing their ideas to personalize the class. Very good speaker and 'on-the-fly' thinker to rephrase presentations from the students in the most effective way."
"Excellent listener! Obviously very experienced. Thinks well on his feet."
"Steven was very engaging and I definitely learned a lot. I like the way that he was very relatable and it didn't feel like a lecture or a preaching experience. He gave me a lot of great ideas."
"Steven was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I was not sure what I was looking for when I showed up for class, but know I have a clearer picture of how to tell people about my business and I think I will be able to pull more clients/customers."
