Free Business Topics in Chicago
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The Real Estate Crisis
Paco Aramburu, Broker, Touchstone Group Real Estate
The talk focuses on what we can do to protect ourselves and take advantage of the “buyer’s market.”
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The Power of the Pivot: Reinventing Success After Setbacks
Amanda Wittenborn, Owner, Amanda Creation Inc.
In this compelling talk, Amanda Wittenborn reveals how she turned multiple business failures into opportunities for reinvention and growth. After losing her business twice — first from being banned on Etsy, and then from the collapse of her party supplies business during COVID - Amanda’s story is a testament to the power of persistence and adaptability. MORE >
She shares how she turned each setback into a stepping stone, rebuilding her business with even greater success each time. Learn how to embrace change, pivot with purpose, and build a business that not only survives but thrives, no matter what challenges come your way. -
The Power of Storytelling to Your Organizations Culture, Growth and Innovation
Jennifer Fortney, President, Cascade Communications
The way you tell the story of your business or organization is all that matters to your customer. Today, customers want to be more engaged with the companies in which they do business and organizations' they support. The story is the reason they buy or donate. It is what they will share with friends and family when asked about where they purchased or what causes to do they support. MORE >
The trick is that not everyone knows how to tell their story well across all platforms. This is where Jennifer comes in to walk you through finding your story and telling it appropriately and consistently for brand building. -
The Power of Social Media For All Businesses
Troy Sandidge, Keynote Speaker • Emcee • Fractional CMO • Podcaster • Author, Strategy Hackers
Looking to grow your business primarily using social media? The undeniable truth is Social Media is a platform for real networking, growth, and engagement for any business irrespective of the industry. Social media marketing, when done right, allows you to amplify your content to a highly targeted audience with content that connects. MORE >
This session will break down social media to key concepts and give the tools to expand your reach with social.** This session can be customized for audience type and social media platforms you would like to put emphasis on.
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The Power of “Both/And” in an “Either/Or” World (Employer Focus)
Anthony Bolden and Charles Cammack, Co-founders, BridgeWork LLC
As a society we are in the midst of a workforce crisis that often posits that you can either prioritize your company's fiscal success or the development and subsequent happiness of your employees. At BridgeWork we believe that both can be true simultaneously. MORE >
We believe that the key to a thriving organizational culture lies in the balanced development of its members. Through this interactive and thought provoking talk, Anthony and Charles will provide practical tools on how to maximize your employees experience through focusing on four areas of your organization: hiring, onboarding, professional development, and off-boarding.By the end of this talk, your group will understand that seemingly competing goals (the prioritization of company vs. employee) cannot only coexist when feeling the pressure to choose an either/or, but your organization will be better for it in the long run.
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The Power of “Both/And” in an “Either/Or” World (Employee Focus)
Anthony Bolden and Charles Cammack, Co-founders, BridgeWork LLC
Sustained success is determined by an individual's ability to bridge any set of competing ideas, perspectives, or priorities. Through this interactive and thought provoking talk, Anthony and Charles will provide practical tools on how to “do Bridgework.” MORE >
BridgeWork is a professional development training method that is designed to help individuals within the workforce and really life in general, become professionally ambidextrous - embracing the realities of both/and instead of either/or. Participants will learn how to bridge common workplace and personal divides and forge critical connections in every area of their life.By the end of this talk, your group will understand that seemingly competing goals can coexist and gain tools to navigate the tension when feeling the pressure to choose an either/or.
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The China Trade War: Trade, Tariffs and Supply Chain Considerations
Lauren Pittelli, Principal, Baker Logistics Consulting Services Inc.
Global Supply Chains have always had their intricacies, and with international trade and the global economy in flux it is vital to understand the complexities of trade relations. What's the status of the trade war? Will it end soon - and if not, what should we expect in the future ...and most importantly, what should U.S. companies be doing today to address these uncertainties? MORE >
If you are currently doing business in China you should not miss this presentation and if you are not currently doing business in China you still should not miss this presentation - because you and your business are likely to be affected by what happens with trade between the U.S. and China. -
The Carrot and Stick are Obsolete – How to Deploy the Right Employee Incentives in Today’s Business Environment
Mark James, Founder & President, Performance Advisors Group, Inc.
Are your incentive programs delivering desired results? Incentives work, but you must get them right to positively impact performance and avoid wasting time and money. MORE >
The traditional approach to improving workplace behavior was often characterized by a “lady-or-the-tiger” experience which ignored that employees are motivated in different ways and underestimated the importance of connecting personal meaning to what they do.This VIRTUAL OR IN PERSON presentation will reveal best practices any business can and should do to ensure employee incentive programs are working properly. Attendees will come away with knowledge and tips concerning:
• Why incentives are a tactic, not the strategy
• Commitment and support of leaders
• Choosing right incentive structure
• Audience selection
• Goal setting
• Communicating what, who, how, and why
• Avoiding element of chance
• Choosing the right recognition and rewards
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The Attraction Principle: How to Shift from Working to Get Clients to Attracting Them Effortlessly
Tom Kelly, Business Coach, Potential In Motion
If you are looking to dramatically increase your sales, make more money with less effort, and build a sales system that produces predictable results, then this presentation is for you! In this presentation, Master Certified Business Coach Tom Kelly covers the 5 shifts that you need to make in how you approach your business so that you can attract what you want, as opposed to chasing it. MORE >
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The Art of Impactful Leadership – 3 Secret Principles to Elite Performance
Dennis Mellen, Owner, Full Throttle Leadership
Be 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"