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  • Partial Client List

    KY Georgetown Scott County Chamber
    WA NUCA of Washington
    FL Greater Fort Myers Chamber
    MA Associated Builders and Contractors
    FL Greater Sarasota Chamber
    TX El Paso Home Builders Association
    FL Suncoast Utility Contractors Association
    FL Charlotte County Chamber
    TN Tennessee Home Builders Assoc.
    FL Hispanic Chamber of West Palm
    OR Bend Chamber of Commerce
    FL Christian Chamber of SW Florida
    MD Maryland National Capital BIA
    FL North Florida NUCA
    FL Carrollwood Area Business Assn
    FL Hardee County Chamber
    TX Texas Home Builders Assoc.
    NJ ACCA of New Jersey
    NH HBRA of New Hampshire
    OH PHCC of Ohio
    OR Oregon Home Builders Assoc.
    FL Central Pinellas Chamber

  • Recent Comments

    • Michael Sipe, President, CrossPoint Capital

      “Thank you for the Chamber Membership Drive Training with Oliver Group DIRECT. What I saw unfold as Rob and Kate Oliver worked their magic  on the room was one of the finest deliveries of fun, learning and practical marketing tools that I have seen from any platform anywhere in the

    • Anne Hotte, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

      Rob & Kate, No way!  These flowers are just beautiful!  Is this another example of “shock and awe”?  It works!  We are sharing the timeline and new approach to retention at the staff meeting tomorrow!  I am so excited about it!  Thank you for ALL that you did!  You make

    • Maria Patterson, Carrollwood Area Business Association

      Dear Rob & Kate, Thank you many times over for facilitating the most successful Membership Drive in the history of CABA!  We appreciate all you have taught us and all the expert information and advice you have generously shared.  You are both a joy to work with and thank you

    • Patricia Crowley, Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce

      Dear Rob and Kate, On behalf of the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, thank you for presenting your “DIRECTDrive” to our membership committee.  The teachings you shared certainly were a result of our successful Membership Drive.  We appreciate your support to the Chamber and look forward

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  • “Try 777 at Your Next Membership Meeting”

    First, let me admit that this is not an original Oliver Group idea. I actually found it on a Chamber website. All I have done is “twisted” it a little so that it can be used as a retention tool.
    It’s really, really simple.
    At your next Membership Meeting invite 7 new members to take 7 minutes and give 7 business or industry tips each to the audience. That’s it – 777.
    Now a little detail about the process. A lot of business people cringe at the idea of giving a presentation or speech. Some people actually prefer “death”. But almost anyone can be comfortable offering 7 “quick tips” about their industry or business for just 7 minutes. It’s even more comfortable because it is in a group setting with 6 other members.
    With 7 new member on the “panelists” each allowed just 7 minutes to give 7 tips, each of your members will get 49 tips in 49 minutes.
    The 777 format is great for the “presenters” but is also fun and informative for the Membership Meeting attendees.
    Why have new members participate in the 777 program?
    It’s a great “Trojan Horse” to get them to come to a Membership Meeting, introduce themselves and begin the business relationship building that will demonstrate the value of membership in your Association.
    The 777 format can really be used with any segment of your membership. You can even reduce it to a 333 program or a 555 program. The point is that the more you can get your members exposed to the rest of the membership, the better your retention rate will be.
    And besides, a fast moving, entertaining and informative 777 program can really add some “life” to a Membership Meeting.

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    • Michael Sipe, President, CrossPoint Capital

      “Thank you for the Chamber Membership Drive Training with Oliver Group DIRECT. What I saw unfold as Rob and Kate Oliver worked their magic  on the room was one of the finest deliveries of fun, learning and practical marketing tools that I have seen from any platform anywhere in the

    • Anne Hotte, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

      Rob & Kate, No way!  These flowers are just beautiful!  Is this another example of “shock and awe”?  It works!  We are sharing the timeline and new approach to retention at the staff meeting tomorrow!  I am so excited about it!  Thank you for ALL that you did!  You make

    • Maria Patterson, Carrollwood Area Business Association

      Dear Rob & Kate, Thank you many times over for facilitating the most successful Membership Drive in the history of CABA!  We appreciate all you have taught us and all the expert information and advice you have generously shared.  You are both a joy to work with and thank you

    • Patricia Crowley, Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce

      Dear Rob and Kate, On behalf of the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, thank you for presenting your “DIRECTDrive” to our membership committee.  The teachings you shared certainly were a result of our successful Membership Drive.  We appreciate your support to the Chamber and look forward

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  • New Member Companies

    2005 - 2015

    37,997

    New Member Companies
    Recruited Using the
    Oliver Group Direct Drive

    Process as of December 2015

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