Creating Your AI Blueprint Get Tickets Here Get Tickets Here AI is moving fast—but sustainable adoption isn’t about chasing tools. It’s about having a clear blueprint. In this interactive SME session, our hosts will walk through how to design an AI blueprint tailored to your business. You’ll learn how to identify where AI actually adds…
From Fear to Curiosity: Become the Human that AI Can’t Replace with Jan Kaeo Strengthen the people skills that AI can’t replicate. Stay relevant, build influence, and confidently lead in an AI-driven workplace. In this session, Jan will share practical tools for sales and marketing professionals to navigate the rise of AI, stay prepared, and…
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Dave & Buster’s Ala Moana Get your tickets here Sales and marketing pros, are you ready to boost your influence, sharpen your communication, and learn strategies that help you close more deals? Join SME Honolulu on November 18, 2025, for an exclusive session with renowned negotiator,…
SME Honolulu Members Social 🚨 NEW DATE ALERT 🚨 Our Sailing event is now happening on Tuesday, October 21 We’re back with another Members-Only Social Sailing Event! 🌊✨ Limited to just 22 guests, this special pau hana gathering is the perfect way to unwind, connect, and enjoy the evening — and yes, you can bring…
SME Honolulu is kicking off the 4th quarter with our next networking night! Join us on Tuesday, September 16, 5–8 PM at Dave & Buster’s Ala Moana, featuring guest speaker Amber Lethem! PROMPT TO PROFIT: YOUR SELLING EDGE Get your tickets here This workshop is designed for you if you’ve been curious about AI but…
Celebrate Hawai‘i’s Finest in Sales & Marketing Leadership! Join us for one of Honolulu’s most prestigious annual events — the Sales & Marketing Executives of Honolulu’s Salesperson of the Year (SPOY). This year, we are proud to honor Peter Savio, President & CEO of Savio Group of Companies, as the 2024 Salesperson of the Year.…
Get Tickets Thriving in Uncertain Times: Mindfulness Strategies for Sales & Marketing Professionals & Leaders In today’s fast-paced business world, uncertainty is constant, and sales and marketing executives face pressure to meet targets, adapt to changing markets, and lead their teams—while also maintaining their own well-being. How can you stay focused, clear, and resilient when…
Networking and Tour Night at Dave & Buster’s You’re invited on Tuesday, April 15, for an exciting evening as SME Honolulu hosts the first-ever event at the brand new Dave & Buster’s at Ala Moana! From 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, come explore the vibrant new space as Kendra Murray, Senior Corporate & Sales Manager…
Speed Networking & Inside Scoopon the New Dave & Buster’s Join us for an exciting and unforgettable evening with SME Honolulu on March 18th, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Dave & Buster’s! The evening will kick off with Kendra Murray, Senior Corporate and Sales Manager at Dave & Buster’s, who will give…
RSVP Join us for part 2 of last year’s SME Honolulu panel, featuring sales and marketing experts Anna Covert, Founder of Covert Communication, and Darshaun Nadeau, Founder of Flowing Blue. They’ll be diving into powerful behavioral strategies like loss aversion, autonomy bias, and the scarcity effect, and exploring how these principles can elevate AI-driven marketing.…
Imagine a world where your sales and marketing efforts are amplified effortlessly. With PBN (Pacific Business News), you can unlock a powerful tool that drives traffic, boosts your online presence, and ultimately grows your business. This talk will dive into the strategies and benefits of leveraging PBN, showing you how to let this innovative approach…
Transforming Local Media Organizations: Strategies for Business Growth Katie Pickman will offer fresh insights into the evolving role of local media organizations and share practical strategies to drive brand growth in today’s digital and social landscape. This session is tailored for sales and marketing leaders looking to understand how partnerships with local video storytellers like…
Tickets Join us for an evening with our Mayor of Honolulu. Learn all about how our Mayor’s future plans will be helping our business community over the next 4 years. 15th Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, Rick Blangiardi has led a life of uncompromising service to Hawaii, his colleagues and especially his…
Learn the latest from Hawaii’s Top Digital Marketing Experts! In this panel discussion you will learn cutting-edge strategies and insights from Hawaii’s leading digital marketing experts! Join us for an engaging discussion as top professionals share their latest tactics, trends, and tools to elevate your digital sales and marketing efforts. Whether you’re a small business…
2023 Salesperson of the Year Honoring Chad Buck Sheraton Waikiki Thursday, June 13, 2024Registration and Cocktail Party 5:30pm | Dinner, Program and Entertainment 6:30pm Since 1956, Sales and Marketing Executives Honolulu has annually recognized an individual as Salesperson of the Year. We select honorees from a criteria of contributions to the quality of life, as well…
Our Speaker of the Month!Jean-Paul Gedeon, CEO and President JPG Hawaii Get Your Tickets Now SALES FOR THE NOW.UTILIZING MODERN TOOLS. • Rethinking Connections:It’s not just about “Who you know”… it’s about who knows YOU and who you know. Position yourself as a resource, not a salesperson. • AI’s Role in Building Trust: In this digital age, AI, represented by…
Don’t miss the first SME event for 2024 with Bryan Heathman, Founder & CEO, Made for Success Publishing. Don’t miss the first SME event for 2024 where Bryan Heathman, Founder & CEO, Made for Success Publishing, will be speaking about “Story Telling for Salespeople”: “Did you know that the most powerful form of persuasion in business is…
The Art of Developing and Delivering Persuasive Presentations Get ready to learn from the best as Scott Hogle shares his expertise on persuasive speaking. How would you like to develop the confidence and competence to command the room? Whether you need to persuade from the stage, close in a conference room, or influence co-workers or…
This is SME Honolulu’s first event of the new year, and we are excited! Join us as our excellent speaker, Gary Scheuring, takes the stage. Stay for the drawings for great prizes.About the event: Dave & Buster’s is located at 1030 Auahi Street, Honolulu, in the Ward Entertainment Center. There is free parking in lots…
Sell it in :60, Elevator Pitch Contest Tickets Join the fun at SME Honolulu’s monthly networking event, Sell it in :60, Elevator Pitch Contest at IHeart Studios. OCTOBER 18, 2022 5:30PM Heavy Pupus, Drinks, Prizes and More! Think you have a terrific Elevator Pitch? Be one of the first ten people to register to compete…
Mufi Hannemann & Charlene “Cha” Thompson Named Salespersons of the Year Sales and Marketing Executives Honolulu (SME Honolulu) will be recognizing two SPOY recipients for our annual award event. The two SPOY recipients for the year 2019 and 2021 are President and CEO of the Hawai’i Lodging & Tourism Association, Mufi Hannemann, and founder of…
Join SME Honolulu, along with AMA Hawaii, AIGA Honolulu, AAF Hawaii, Ad 2 Hawaii, and PRSA Hawaii for our virtual Synergy mixer! We’re welcoming 2021 with a virtual mixer where you’ll get to network with local marketing, advertising, design and sales professionals. The mixer will begin with fun activities, followed by smaller networking sessions where…