"While I am a lobbying veteran, the workshop and book provided me with a fresh perspective
on advocacy. Mr. Guyer's clear structure and methodology for an effective lobbying campaign
added to my own effectiveness with the legislature contributing to me being ranked one of the
five best lobbyists in the state of Florida."
Desinda Wood Carper
Senior Legislative Advocate
Florida League of Cities
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How to Successfully Lobby Your State Legislature
Advocacy Training for the Competitive Edge.
Whether veteran or novice, federal or state lobbyist, we can teach
you to plan and implement a better state legislative lobbying campaign. Our
full-day seminar begins by explaining the constitutional, judicial and historical
foundations of lobbying. Then we discuss the similarities and differences
between federal and state lobbying and between legislative and executive agency
advocacy. Next, we turn our attention to defining your legislative problem(s),
assessing and increasing your political strength, developing a lobbying infrastructure
and campaign, and drafting a bill more likely to pass in the state legislature.
You will identify and apply the motivators affecting lawmakers' decisions
to support or oppose you or your issue; and, you will learn how to use these
motivators to effect a more favorable outcome.
Do you need a contract lobbyist? Hiring or not hiring one is a
major decision. We give guidelines to help you determine when you need one,
how to find the right lobbyist for your issue, establish a reasonable fee,
and work most effectively with him or her.
You will learn tips to overcome the "tricks" often associated
with legislative negotiation. You will discover strategies for gaining support
and weakening opposition from special interest groups. You will practice
what you have learned by negotiating with other seminar participants in a
legislative activity designed to sharpen your negotiating skills.
Read the agenda.
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