You’re already doing great work in your communities. Grow with Google wants to help. As a partner, you have access to free resources for your organization to teach people the digital skills that will grow their careers and businesses. Dave Meyer is your Grow with Google Speaker-Trainer for the Upper Midwest region (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska). Dave's passion is helping small businesses and individuals succeed using the free tools Google offers as part of this program.
Dave is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. He has more than 25 years of experience in marketing and communications and has presented digital marketing topics to thousands of people across the U.S. and Canada. Dave’s presentations include more than 400 webinars on topics like SEO, advertising, content marketing, and sales strategy. Dave was named 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year by the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce in Minneapolis, and has been recognized by organizations including the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), the Association of Builders and Contractors (ABC) and many others as a thought leader in marketing and communications.
Dave has a BA in Journalism and an MBA in Venture Management (Entrepreneurship) from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. Dave’s company, BizzyWeb, was named Small Business of the Year in 2018 by the TwinWest Chamber, and since 1999 has helped hundreds of clients Generate Buzz Without Getting Stung! A bit more about Dave:
We make it easy by handling all of the RSVP and Webinar technology - all you need to do is work with us to pick a topic from our list, a date & time, and any other partners you'd like to engage to have the biggest impact for your community. You will need to market the workshop to your contacts to make sure that people register - but we will give you materials and templates to host a successful event. (Scroll down to review a list of potential topics.)
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Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish.
In this session we’ll show you how to:
Learn how your business can be found online with Google. This workshop explains how Google Search works and how you can improve a website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google My Business, Google Trends, Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Ads, and more.
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In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads.
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Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand.
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Discover Google tools that can help business owners work and manage their business during this time of uncertainty. Plus, get insights on more online and timely resources for small businesses.
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One of our most popular presentations!
In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals.
Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help.
Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.
With the right tools and international marketing strategy, businesses are expanding globally to meet new demands. This workshop introduces Google's Market Finder, a free tool that can help you identify new international business opportunities and plan for success.
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Learn how to sell your products online. We'll walk through listing your products for free with Google My Business and Merchant Center. And we'll show you one way to sell on your website, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online, such as Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store.
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Discover new job opportunities using Google Search, and learn how to organize and enhance your job search experience using Google Workspace tools.
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Learn how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google tools. Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity.
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Use Google Calendar and Gmail to share important dates, reminders and events with others. Sharing schedules helps you become a better communicator. Effective communication defines expectations, improves teamwork, and builds trust.
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Read a resume like a hiring manager. In this workshop, you’ll get four strategies to improve your resume and a checklist of tips to help you communicate your strengths.
Learn about Google tools that can help you work and stay productive no matter where you are. Plus, get tips on more free online resources to help you gain new digital skills.
In this session we’ll show you how to: