Rochester Professional Consultants Network upcoming events

So, You Want to Succeed as a Consultant? (30-Oct-2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

What does it really take to build and grow a successful consulting practice? This presentation explores the skills, knowledge, and practical strategies consultants need to make sound decisions and build a sustainable practice.

Edward Stone draws on decades of consulting and business experience to explore key areas including fee setting, proposal writing, marketing and positioning, and relationship building. Participants will gain practical guidance they can apply to their own consulting practices, whether they are just getting started or looking to strengthen an established business.

Key Takeaways:

Key Takeaway #1: Different approaches to setting consulting fees and how to choose an approach that fits their practice
Key Takeaway #2: Practical guidelines for writing clear, effective consulting proposals
Key Takeaway #3: Strategies for building and strengthening relationships that can support long-term business growth

Note: Images from this event may be used for promotional purposes.

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Meet Our Presenter Edward Stone

Edward Stone has an extensive background in management consulting, with expertise in marketing, sales, strategic planning, general management, and market research.

He has assisted companies across a wide range of industries, sizes, stages of growth, and geographic locations. His corporate experience includes extensive marketing and general management roles with Procter & Gamble, Clorox Company, and Frito-Lay in the U.S. and Canada.

For 30 years, Edward managed and grew his own marketing consulting firm, serving a large clientele of major U.S. companies. He is a past National Chair of the Institute of Management Consultants and has served as an adjunct professor of marketing at Southern Methodist University. He has also held leadership roles with multiple Dallas nonprofit community service organizations.

This meeting is open to the public.

COST: $10 for nonmembers

Contact us at helpdesk@rochesterconsultants.org if you experience any trouble registering for this event.

SPECIAL NOTE: This will be a hybrid event where you can attend via Zoom or in-person at 2800 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616. Attending in-person is highly encouraged.

After the meeting ends, open networking (with private breakout rooms for those on Zoom) will continue until 10:00 a.m. ET for the attendees.

After you register, you will be sent two (2) emails, one from RPCN and one from Zoom. NOTE: The email from RPCN will be sent almost immediately but the ZOOM email may be delayed by a few minutes. Be patient while waiting for it. Click the link in the Zoom email to join this event.

Spotlight your business! Register as a meeting sponsor. For details on sponsoring, click HERE.

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Tech Forum and Our Technology Adventures (06-Nov-2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Bring your technology questions about computers, your internet service, mobile apps, telephones, or any other technology. During the first half of the meeting, we'll help each other solve tech-related issues.

For the second half of the meeting, we'll switch over to what we call “Our Technology Adventures”. It’s an opportunity for you to talk about new technology you’ve recently started using and the things you find helpful about that technology.

This is an informal, facilitated discussion, and all attendees are welcome to participate.

Dave Bassett will be facilitating this forum. Dave has been a Patent Agent registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office since 2004 and has helped people get patents in a wide number of fields.

This meeting is open to the public.

COST: $10 for nonmembers

Contact us at helpdesk@rochesterconsultants.org if you experience any trouble registering for this event.

SPECIAL NOTE: This will be a hybrid event where you can attend via Zoom or in-person at 2808 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616. Attending in-person is highly encouraged.

After the meeting ends, open networking (with private breakout rooms for those on Zoom) will continue until 10:00 a.m. ET for the attendees.

Spotlight your business! Register as a meeting sponsor. For details on sponsoring, click HERE.

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Kelly Schuknecht Presents From Chasing to Attracting - The 3-Pillar Strategy for Inbound Influence (13-Nov-2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Many business owners spend significant time chasing leads and trying to convince potential clients of their value. What if, instead, you could build a professional presence that helps the right clients and opportunities find you?

In this session, Kelly Schuknecht will introduce her 3-Pillar Framework—Visibility, Credibility, and Consistency—and explore how these elements can work together to strengthen your professional presence and attract opportunities. You'll learn how to position yourself as a trusted resource in your field while building a sustainable approach to personal branding and thought leadership.

The session will also explore practical ways to maintain a consistent professional presence without adding another full-time job to your already busy schedule.

Key Takeaways:

Key Takeaway #1: Understand the shift from outbound lead generation to inbound attraction and how it can apply to your business.
Key Takeaway #2: Learn how Visibility, Credibility, and Consistency can help you become more findable, trusted, and top of mind in your industry.
Key Takeaway #3: Discover practical ways to create and maintain professional content without the burnout that can come from trying to be everywhere at once.

Note: Images from this event may be used for promotional purposes.

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Meet Our Presenter Kelly Schuknecht

Kelly Schuknecht is a marketing strategist, thought leadership expert, and author of Unlocking Your Authority X-Factor: A Guide to Personal Branding & Thought Leadership That Works. With nearly two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs and professionals strengthen their brands, Kelly is the founder of Two Mile High Marketing and host of The Authority X-Factor Podcast. She helps businesses refine their messaging, increase visibility, and develop effective marketing strategies. Kelly also hosts Beyond the Bestseller, a podcast that helps women share their stories and build professional platforms.

This meeting is open to the public.

COST: $10 for nonmembers

Contact us at helpdesk@rochesterconsultants.org if you experience any trouble registering for this event.

SPECIAL NOTE: This will be a hybrid event where you can attend via Zoom or in-person at 2800 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616. Attending in-person is highly encouraged.

After the meeting ends, open networking (with private breakout rooms for those on Zoom) will continue until 10:00 a.m. ET for the attendees.

Spotlight your business! Register as a meeting sponsor. For details on sponsoring, click HERE.

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Becca Natalie Presents Can People Find Your Business Online? Practical Strategies for Digital Visibility (11-Dec-2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Can people find your business online—and what do they find when they do?

Whether you have an established website, an outdated one, or no website at all, your business has a digital presence. This practical session will help you understand how potential customers may encounter your business online and identify opportunities to improve how easily they can find, understand and contact you.

We’ll look at the key pieces of digital visibility for small businesses, including Google Business Profiles, reviews, online directories, social media and websites. For businesses with a website, we’ll also cover the fundamentals that make a site more effective, including SEO, clear messaging, mobile usability, calls to action and overall search visibility.

You’ll leave with a clearer picture of what’s working, what may be getting in the way, and practical steps you can take to improve your online visibility.

Key Takeaways:

Key Takeaway #1: Evaluate your online presence from a potential customer’s perspective and identify gaps that may be making your business harder to find or understand.

Key Takeaway #2: Understand how Google Business Profiles, reviews, directories and other online platforms can build visibility and credibility—even without a website.

Key Takeaway #3: Identify the website fundamentals that matter most for small businesses, including SEO, messaging, mobile usability and calls to action, and determine what to improve first.

Note: Images from this event may be used for promotional purposes.

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Meet Our Presenter Becca Natalie

Becca Natalie is a web developer and SEO strategist with over 20 years of experience helping businesses improve their websites and online visibility. She runs Bec Digital Studio, where she works with small and mid-sized businesses on website strategy, SEO, local search and digital marketing.

Becca has also taught web-related courses as an adjunct instructor at Rochester Institute of Technology and Bryant & Stratton College. She especially enjoys making technical topics practical and approachable so business owners can better understand their digital presence and make informed decisions about how to improve it.

This meeting is open to the public.

COST: $10 for nonmembers

Contact us at helpdesk@rochesterconsultants.org if you experience any trouble registering for this event.

SPECIAL NOTE: This will be a hybrid event where you can attend via Zoom or in-person at 2808 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616. Attending in-person is highly encouraged.

After the meeting ends, open networking (with private breakout rooms for those on Zoom) will continue until 10:00 a.m. ET for the attendees.

Spotlight your business! Register as a meeting sponsor. For details on sponsoring, click HERE.

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2027 Consulting Business Launchpad (23-Mar-2027)

Tue, 23 Mar 2027 12:00:00 GMT

Turn your expertise into a profitable consulting business.

The Consulting Business Launchpad is a hands-on, results-driven program designed for professionals who are ready to start or grow an independent consulting practice. Whether you are transitioning out of a corporate role, building on early traction, or refining an existing service, this program gives you the structure, tools, and confidence to move forward with clarity.

Over the course of the program, you will define your value proposition, identify your ideal clients, develop a practical pricing strategy, and learn how to win business consistently. You will leave with a clear plan and a market-ready consulting offer you can put into action immediately.

Learn from experienced consultants, gain real-world insights, and connect with a network of professionals building businesses just like yours.

CLICK HERE for complete details. 2027 dates TBD

Stop guessing. Start building.

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