Laurie Hurley

I am Laurie Hurley, a social media coach, consultant, and mentor. I help small business owners and entrepreneurs have a solid presence online by streamlining their social media marketing while learning the strategy behind the popular social media platforms.

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You can reach Laurie Hurley at [email protected]. Laurie Hurley has a passion for helping solopreneurs and small business owners reap the benefits of using social media to broadcast their marketing message. Laurie Hurley helps others to craft their marketing message online using a streamlined approach to attain an increase of fans, followers, referrals and increased sales. Laurie Hurley is the creator of  The Social Networking Made Simple Membership group,  designed specifically for entrepreneurs who struggle with maintaining a consistent presence online. Here is what is included.  -twice a month hour-long coaching sessions delivered directly to your inbox. -exclusive membership in Laurie Hurley's  private Facebook group where she teaches and coaches daily. -Laurie Hurley's  eWorkbook - to help you stay organized and on task. -discounts on Laurie Hurley's private coaching services.Laurie Hurley is an active in-person networker, an engaging speaker and the host of The Social Networking NewsHour on Toginet radio. Once a top executive in the Retail & Hospitality industries, Laurie Hurley became a home-based mompreneur in 1998. A serial entrepreneur at heart, she founded three educational businesses and exceeded sales of $750,000 annually. Social media helped Laurie Hurley to increase her sales by over 66%.Laurie Hurley quickly realized the power of social media and sold her businesses to devote herself full-time to teaching, coaching, and mentoring people like herself, entrepreneurs in need of a platform to learn and implement social media, with a caveat - spending only 30-40 minutes twice a day. In 2011, The Social Networking Navigator was launched, followed by Laurie's popular weekly radio show, The Social Networking NewsHour. Specialties: - online networking - developing social media marketing strategies for entrepreneurs - working with newbie social media users and baby boomers - patient, thorough, well-organized training - complete social media management services - private one-on-one coaching - keynote speaking

President & Founder at Home Tutoring Business

October 2002 - January 2012

Founder and President of Home Tutoring Business. We teach individuals how to begin a tutor brokerage company in their community which provides one-on-one tutoring to students K-12, all subjects. We are not a franchise and offer full marketing, advertising and start-up support. Our Complete Business Package includes a customized website, logo design, advertising and marketing materials, our 170+ page manual, merchant account and support.

President & Founder at Bright Apple Tutoring Service, Inc.

June 2002 - November 2011

We provide private, in-home one-on-one tutoring to students in grades K-12, as well as adult education. I serve as a tutor broker. My tutor referral service encompasses Ventura County, CA and Northern Los Angeles County, CA.

Licensed Coach at The Social Networking Coaching Club

April 2011 - October 2011

I specialize in helping you to craft your marketing message online and stand out from the competition and be noticed without being a pushy salesperson. Define your brand, your target market and find your voice. Thorough review of the top five social media venues in a one-on-one, online coaching experience with me.

Franchise Owner at Club Z In Home Tutoring Service, Inc.

March 1998 - June 2001

Owned this educational franchise in the Greater Boston area (Cape Cod). Was one of the top producers in the company.

Front Office Manager at Hilton

1987 - 1989

Founder/Owner at The Social Networking Navigator

November 2011

- social media membership group for entrepreneurs wanting to learn social media marketing to forward their business. - private one-on-one social media mentoring and coaching. - complete social media marketing management services.

Michigan State University

1974 – 1978

Bachelor of Arts

Concentration: Business & Marketing

Marketing, social media, radio hosting, running, Pilates, reading