Lunch For Success

Entrepreneur & Small Business Academy June Meetup

Posted on 27. May, 2009 by Craig Peters.

We’d like to thank Patrick for inviting us to speak at his Entrepreneur & Small Business Academy June Meetup next week (Monday, June 1st, 5:30 PM). As of today there are 39 spots left, so you can still rsvp if you’re in the area and want to learn about conducting a Power Lunch (as part [...]

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No Wonder it Sounds Stuffy

Posted on 28. Apr, 2009 by Craig Peters.

Those of you who have read our blog before know that our definition of “Power Lunch” is broader than the image of high-powered fat cats with ludicrous expense accounts. Call it a business lunch. Call it a power lunch. We don’t really care. What matters to us is that people get together over a meal [...]

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Power Lunch is Strong in D.C.

Posted on 24. Mar, 2009 by Craig Peters.

“Instead of a $150 wine, they might order a $100 bottle.”
That’s the extent of the power lunch downturn in our nation’s capital, so says Tommy Jacomo, the manager at The Palm in D.C., as quoted in this article by Andi Coller (State of D.C. power lunches is strong). We keep saying that business still has [...]

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Reports of My Demise are Greatly Exaggerated…

Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 by Richard Chen.

The economy is sucking badly. There’s no way to sugar coat that. I don’t live in a fantasy world where things will magically get better and unfortunately, neither do you. If we wait for the Government to bail us out, we’ll be waiting a long time. If we want our circumstances to improve, we [...]

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Social Capital Seminar in San Francisco Feb 24

Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by Craig Peters.

We’ve just been asked to join Sasha Vasilyuk’s Meetup group next week. We’re going to cover Social Capital and how it relates to some timely issues: surviving the recession, presenting yourself well, closing more deals and conducting a successful business lunch or power lunch. Should be fun and informative. If you’re in San Francisco and [...]

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Tough Times - Are the Rules Changing for Who Pays?

Posted on 11. Feb, 2009 by Craig Peters.

I can’t say it enough: a business lunch is an investment. You invite someone to a business lunch when you’ve decided that it’s a good investment. If you’re not going to be able to pick up the tab, then you have to reconsider your plan from the get go. Choose a more affordable venue. Meet [...]

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Do You Power Lunch in Chicago?

Posted on 10. Feb, 2009 by Craig Peters.

I came across this post, Dish on Your Favorite Power Lunch Spots, today by Mandy Burrell Booth. If you live in the Chicago area and have a favorite spot for business lunch (also business breakfast and business dinner spots), you can share your opinion with the rest of the Windy City.
On Tuesday, March 3, [...]

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It’s the Same for Mrs. Clinton’s Business Lunch; She Invites, She Pays

Posted on 07. Feb, 2009 by Craig Peters.

How different is Hillary Clinton’s power lunch from your power lunch (or your “business lunch” if you prefer)? Would a CEO of a major international corporation do things differently than an entry-level salesperson at a power lunch?
At its core, a power lunch is a business lunch is a power lunch. They’re the same animal. They [...]

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The Queen of The Business Lunch: Is a Power Lunch a Worthwhile Expense?

Posted on 28. Jan, 2009 by Mark Cornish.

Robin Jay, the Queen of the Business Lunch, has conducted thousands of lunches, and is truly an expert in the field. It’s no surprise that she understands the importance of spending a little to nurture your client relationships. She says it well in her recent post:
When belts get tightened and businesses start looking for ways [...]

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Obama’s Power Lunch Goals: “Advice, Good Council, and Fellowship…”

Posted on 09. Jan, 2009 by Craig Peters.

An important part of a successful business lunch is knowing why you’re there. What are your goals? Be specific. Even for the over-arching goals - be specific. According to this AP clip, President-elect Obama says he hoped to gain “advice, good council, and fellowship…”.

While you’re not likely to have a ‘photo op’ at your lunch, [...]

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