Free Business Topics in Chicago
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Fail, Pivot, Rise: The Real Story Behind a 7-Figure Comeback
Amanda Wittenborn, Owner, Amanda Creation Inc.
Request This Free SpeechWhat if losing everything was the best thing that ever happened to you?
After being banned from Etsy and watching her thriving business collapse during COVID, Amanda Wittenborn could’ve quit. Instead, she rebuilt—twice—each time stronger and more aligned than before. MORE >In this raw, inspiring keynote, Amanda shares the real behind-the-scenes of losing, pivoting, and rising again to build a multi-million-dollar brand.
You’ll learn how to:Turn failure into fuel for growth
Recognize the signs it’s time to pivot
Rebuild your confidence (and your business) when everything crumbles
Audiences leave fired up, hopeful, and ready to turn any challenge into a comeback story of their own.
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Insecure, unsafe & slow: 10 ways to improve your WordPress website
Lisa Ghisolf, President & Founder, Gizmo Creative Factory, Inc.
Request This Free SpeechThere are thousands of plugins and tips out there – many free, but how do you narrow them down? I’ve been designing and developing WordPress sites since 2008, and I also work with corporations, nonprofits and bloggers. No matter how popular they are, I still spend a lot of time fixing hacked sites and maintaining and improving them. I’ll share the same tips I use with them to improve your site. We’ll talk social, security, speed, design and more. You’ll leave with an action plan and stronger understanding of your WordPress site.
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Tying Operating Systems to Strategy: Turning TPM, Lean, and MOS into Real Results
John Casey, Founder and President, Shamrock Consultants
Request This Free SpeechMany organizations roll out operating systems with enthusiasm, only to watch them fade when production pressure hits. This talk explores why these systems often stall and how leaders can connect them to strategy in a way that actually lasts. MORE >
John shares how to make operating systems meaningful to frontline teams, how to reinforce expectations through leadership routines, and how to build systems that don’t rely on “heroes” to keep them running. Audiences leave with a clearer understanding of how to make TPM, Lean, and MOS work in the real world, not just in training rooms. -
Internet Marketing: SEO & PPC
Lyndsey Maddox, Director of Business Development, Digital Third Coast
Request This Free SpeechThis presentation will cover basic to advanced tactics for search engine optimization (SEO), pay per click marketing (PPC) and developing online marketing strategies to provide a measurable difference in business.
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Master Networking for your business
Dan Gelfond, Former Steven Spielberg Project Interviewers, Personal History Interviews
Request This Free SpeechJoin Dan Gelfond, a master networker with 28+ years of experience building his business almost entirely through networking. As moderator of the Northbrook Chamber’s “First Friday” networking meeting for the past 25 years (averaging 110 attendees monthly), Dan brings proven, practical strategies you can use immediately.
What you’ll learn:
Clear, actionable do’s — and even more important don’ts — for effective networking
How to craft and perfect a compelling elevator pitch MORE >Practical tips to maximize your ROI from every networking opportunity
Format:
Fun, interactive seminar tailored for companies or organizations with sales staffs.
Hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and time for Q&A.For companies with sales staff in multiple locations, seminar can be conducted via Zoom.
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The Culture Shift Starts Within: Tackling the Hidden Barriers to Collaboration
Anthony Bolden and Charles Cammack, Co-founders, BridgeWork LLC
Request This Free SpeechDr. Shirzad Chamine’s groundbreaking research introduces the concept of “Saboteurs”—internal voices that once helped us navigate real and perceived threats in childhood. While these mental patterns originally served as protection, they often persist into adulthood, operating as unseen forces that shape how we think, feel, and respond. MORE >
Over time, these Saboteurs become embedded in our neural pathways, creating automatic reactions that can “hijack” our behavior in moments of stress or challenge.In this session, your team will learn to recognize and understand these patterns, identify their own Saboteurs, and develop practical strategies to build greater self-awareness. The goal is simple but powerful: to help individuals show up as assets rather than obstacles to their teams and the broader mission.
By equipping your people with this insight, your organization takes a meaningful step toward becoming more people-centered—grounded in self-awareness, stronger collaboration, and more intentional impact.
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Globalizing Innovations in Management Consultancy
Haris Ahmed, Founder and Managing Partner, Pragmatium Consulting Group
Request This Free SpeechInnovative methods of the 21st century will be discussed. Haris provides strategic clarification, organizational alignment and leadership effectiveness in order to drive organizational performance.
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The Art of Impactful Leadership – 3 Secret Principles to Elite Performance
Dennis Mellen, Owner, Full Throttle Leadership
Request This Free SpeechBe the visionary servant leader and inspire innovation and elite performance. Get your team feeling they "get to go to work" instead of "have to go to work"
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Preliminary Blocking and Tackling to Start a Debt or Equity Capital Raise
Barrett Willich, CFO, Bear & Kenmore LLC
Request This Free SpeechIn this presentation, we will do a quick introduction to things to think about and how to start preparing when you are ready to raise debt or equity capital. After this presentation, you will have a better idea of advisors to connect with as well as tasks your internal team can start preparing. We will also walk you through the key milestones of a process. MORE >
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Emerging Trends in Fraud Prevention Technology
Jiaqi Chen, Business Intelligence Analyst
Request This Free SpeechAn insightful analysis of technological innovations transforming the fraud prevention landscape. Through comprehensive trend analysis and industry insights, this presentation examines how emerging technologies are reshaping fraud detection strategies and what organizations need to know to stay ahead of evolving threats.