Over the last few months, whilst being out and about with the 2025 duties, I have been talking and listening to small business owners, hearing their needs in relation to business growth and marketing;

I feel that by providing a friendly environment for networking, mentoring and being mentored we can address some of these issues.  To facilitate this activity I have joined forces with Fred Gillen, a local Frankston businessman with a solid background in Information Technology and Marketing. Mindful of this we are holding our first Breakfast Meeting at the Frankston International Hotel, Nepean Highway, on Thursday 12th November, registration 6.45am. Enjoy a full cooked breakfast; be indulged, inspired and introduced to fresh ideas delivered in a unique manner.  The event concludes at 8.30am sharp.  The Can-Do way to start your day!       

Looking forward to seeing you there, regards Chris Sayers      

Sayers Says Booking Hotline: 1300 273 368 

Information and booking details: www.businessbreakfast.biz

The State of the City Report 2009

Demonstrating progress towards the
Frankston 2025 Community Vision 

Wednesday, 11 November 2009   5:00pm to 7:00pm

Cube 37 – Frankston Arts Centre
Davey Street, Frankston

Featuring an Address by:  Mr Rob A Gell

Mr Gell is the Chairman of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation who will share his wide repertoire of knowledge about environmental topics and present his vision for a “sustainable” future, discussing some of the challenges facing our community.

Highlighting:  Frankston 2025 Inspirational DVD

Professional Profile:

     Chris Sayers the Ultimate Sales Trainer

Chris Sayers has a wealth of knowledge in sales, sales management and marketing techniques. Previously Chris worked with large multi national corporations nationally and overseas. Chris gained diverse know-how which equipped him well for running his own successful businesses whilst simultaneously implementing community projects.

Chris outlines real-life results-based ideas personally mined from over 30 years of rich experience working, managing and training managers and sales people who deal with small to medium sized businesses.

Chris is a charismatic, confident leader, trainer and inspirational speaker who has worked successfully with a wide range of audiences and clients. Using personal stories based on broad experience, he challenges his audiences to put into practice ideas that work – by acting on what they hear! Turning the key to success – “where there is desire there is action!” Chris gives clear, easily understood and applied success principles which productively enhance leadership, career or business, thereby enriching lifestyle.

Chris empowers people to self motivate, and lead others to succeed. Demonstrating proven innovative techniques that increase effectiveness and hone specific skills critical for personal and professional success. As a trainer and speaker Chris has conducted seminars across Australia for Direct Sales Organisations, Finance and Real Estate Industries, the Australian Marketing Institute, Rotary International and Frankston City Council.

Chris is passionate about helping people create positive long term change, so they can live a happier, healthier and more dynamic life. By using his humorous, conversational, and sometimes provocative style to inspire, equip, and challenge business people to achieve their best.

Chris Sayers is the Principal Training & Development Executive of Sayers Says

Inaugural & Immediate Past President, Langwarrin Chamber of Commerce

Community Representative, Frankston 2025 Committee

Platinum Member, Marketing Communication Executives International (MCEI)

Inaugural President, Van Diemen SWAP Club, attaining National Club of Year 

Qualifications & Courses

Cert IV Financial Services FNS40804Cert IV Real Estate 21524 VICCert IV Christian Counselling & Family Therapy

Psychology of Winning – Dennis Whateley

Counsellor Selling – Lee Debois

How to Master the Art of Selling Anything – Tom Hopkins

Teaching Trainers to Train – Tom Hopkins

Self Esteem and Peak Performance – Career Track

Accredited Presenter, General Insurance Code of Practice

Moderator Certificate, Life Writers Association

 – Stage 1 Personal Insurance Sales

 – Stage 2 Business Insurance Sales

LIMRA International, Agency Management Training Course

Prudential’s Sales Managers Training Program

Candid snap of Elisabeth Murdoh College finalists for Langwarrin Chamber of Commerce Scholarships shown with EMC Principal Mr Tim Harper & LCC President Chris Sayers

It was with great pleasure, as President of the Langwarrin Chamber of Commerce, to witness the high standard of the presentations student finalists gave; any community anywhere would be justly proud of these young future leaders of community, commerce and/or academia.  It verified my belief that we can positively sow into the lives of our youth, and as a society eleviate the curent blight we are experiencing with anti-social behaviour.

Read what the college said: (Page 6 of Elisabeth Murdoch College News Letter)

http://intranet.emc.vic.edu.au/NIB/NIB-6112008.pdf

East Ward is a 78 square kilometre area of the Frankston Local Government Area (LGA). There are 5 localities within this area: Carrum Downs (3201), Langwarrin (3910); Langwarrin South (3911); Skye (3977); Sandhurst (3977).  There are three coucillors elected by the voters of East Ward, they along with 3 councillors from South West Ward and 3 from North West Ward form the Council.

Frankston City has 9 Councillors, one of whom is Mayor. At the 26 November 2005 election, Councillors were elected for a 3 year term. The Mayor is elected by fellow Councillors annually. Council’s next election will be held in November 2008 and that election and all future elections for all Victorian Council’s will be for a four year term.

Although there are 3 Councillors per ward for the 3 wards, Councillors are responsible for making decisions regarding the whole municipality. Frankston City shares its boundaries with City of Kingston, City of Casey, City of Greater Dandenong and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

Map showing the 3 Wards of the Frankston LGA

As Principal of Belvedere Park Primary School in Seaford from 1997 to 2002.  I was privileged to get to know Chris Sayers some 13 years ago.  Chris always displays sound morals and ethics, I found Chris to be an active school community member with a strong heart for people. Chris is a person who always encourages others to become involved in their children’s education as it strengthens the school community thus improving the education opportunities for the students. Through this involvement Chris made many contacts in the Seaford community due to his strong community focus.

Since that time Chris’s desire for ensuring continual improvement in the City of Frankston has only grown stronger and his experience and expertise with the local community and commerce opportunities will ensure a strong experienced voice with a sound local knowledge.

Chris Sayers would bring to the Council an independent, reliable and committed voice who  strives continually to improve the operation of local council, through his varied involvements, for the benefit of the Frankston community.

Neil Cunningham
Frankston resident and
Acting Principal
Kilberry Valley Primary School
Hampton Park

POST SCRIPT:   Since this time Chris Sayers has been appointed to the 2025 Committee for The City of Frankston

Chris interacting with local traders in Carrum Downs

A large and diverse group of Local Business Owners took the opportunity to Showcase their businesses at the inaugural Carrum Downs Industrial Park Expo. 

Chris Sayers spoke passionately about the importance of business people driving commercial aspects highlighted in the 2025 vision.

“The potential is here, with appropriate creative promotion and development, to  build further on the foundations already laid.  Now that Eastlink (the M3) is open and smart busues are on the road we can move the freight out and if we aren’t careful the talent too.”

Imagine if we could retain our skilled workers, and train more young people here. 

Imagine living in a place which is able to employ its own residents; residents who can raise their families here, enjoy their leisure time in wonderful recreational areas, brilliant beaches and fabulous sports grounds, spend their earnings at local shops, thus adding to the viability of local business; which in turn employ more staff to cope with the demand.  It is totally possible to achieve the 2025 vision. 

The increased revenue raised by such an industrial park if properly re-invested in East Ward would supply the funds so badly needed to give us the residents of East Ward the necessary upgrades and increased facilities so desperately needed in the areas of sports clubs, facilities within parks, youth drop in centres, aquatic centres, that would be assessible to the entire community.

The only way East Ward will receive its just share of total revenue and available State and Federal Government Grants is by electing the right councillors.

“I bring to East Ward a PASSION and understanding of the whole ward gained by living in Carrum Downs, Skye and Langwarrin.  I have a proven track record in the areas of management, organisational and practical skills together with an ability to  sucessfully negotiate at all levels.” said Chris Sayers.

MP Jude Perera Lower House Member for Cranbourne & MP Neale Burgess Lower House Member for Hastings

Chris Sayers presenting MP Neale Burgess with Langwarrin Chamber Membership Certificate, 2007

Welcoming MP Jude Perera to Langwarrin Chamber, 2007

Since 2005 Chris Sayers has flipped eggs at St Pauls Community Kitchen Frankston

Daily from 6.30-9am volunteers prepare and serve a hearty breakfast for those who find themselves there, for one reason or another, to eat a meal.  Whether down on their luck, or seeking a bit of company the positive friendly environment that the volunteers provide nurtures as well as nourishes.  In my experience those volunteering gain much more than we give.