Free Business Topics in Chicago
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Think Like a CFO: Financial Strategies Every Business Leader Should Know
Jennifer Witter, Founder and CEO, Witter Enterprise Solutions, LLC
Request This Free SpeechStrong financial leadership is essential for every successful organization, not just those in the finance department. In this presentation, Jennifer Witter shares practical insights from the perspective of a CFO to help leaders better understand financial performance, cash flow management, and strategic decision-making. Participants will learn how to interpret financial information, identify key indicators that impact business health, and make more informed decisions that support growth and stability. MORE >
This talk is designed for executives, entrepreneurs, and managers who want to strengthen their financial awareness and lead their organizations with greater confidence. -
Heart, Hustle, & Muscle: The Real Estate
Marcus Carter, Marcus Carter, Carter Property Solutions LLC
Request This Free SpeechIn a consumer driven market, many seek financial freedom and fall prey to snake oil salesmen offering life altering results based on a catchy pitch. MORE >
The wealthy keep to themselves, adding mystery to fulfillment and success. Well I'm here to let the cat out of the bag. In this fast paced, results driven presentation, Marcus Carter uses real estate to describe an attainable, realistic path to wealth and success.In this presentation, participants can look to gain:
1. Keys To Discovering What Works For You To Pursue Success And Efficiency
2. The 3 Key Elements The Most Productive People Have At Their Disposal
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The Power of Social Media For All Businesses
Troy Sandidge, Keynote Speaker • Emcee • Fractional CMO • Podcaster • Author, Strategy Hackers
Request This Free SpeechLooking 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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21st Century Leadership
Scott Hansen, CEO, Scott Hansen Consulting
Request This Free SpeechIn this high energy presentation, High Performance Coach, Scott Hansen, shares the importance of "21st Century Leadership Rules" that you must know. If you don't adapt these, your business might get left behind
In 21st Century Leadership, you and your organization will walk away with the following: MORE >
- Learn the importance of becoming a better leader
- The (3) Income Producing Activities all business owners need to know
- How to be more efficient and productive in your day
- The importance of saying "NO" in your business
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Non-Profit Business Strategies
Lea Ann Skogsberg, Founder, Dollars and Sense
Request This Free SpeechWith 30 years experience, Lea Ann offers customized talks on using social media, blogging, endowment, creating access for middle income donors, fundraising, new business models, grantwriting and trends across sectors.
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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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Enriching Your Nonprofit Through Planned Giving
Robert J. Varak, Law Offices of Robert J. Varak
Request This Free SpeechLearn how to establish a system whereby your organization can systematically improve its funding via the estate plans of potential donors. Most nonprofits receive periodic and inconsistent donations via this revenue stream, but I will explain how to utilize planned giving programs to improve fundraising across the board, not only via bequests. MORE >
A small investment of time and resources on behalf of your nonprofit can result in a significant return, as well as improved branding and standing in your field. It's an overlooked aspect of development, and my presentation will draw on my experience advising nonprofits to give you all the tools necessary to leverage this opportunity to the fullest. -
How to Live and Earn Well with a Business You Love
Tikoshia Davis, CEO and Founder, Business Made Simple Coaching & Consulting
Request This Free SpeechSelf-care is a right, not a privilege. This means that you can have a business you love, without sacrificing your well being in the process. Yes, really. MORE >
My name is Tikoshia and I am a holistic business coach that specializes in teaching entrepreneurs how to build sustainable and profitable businesses that complement their quality of life — not consume it.Running your own business is hard! There’s a never-ending to-do list, long nights, and bouts of fear that can plague you on a daily basis. But, you know what? While all of that can be true, it doesn’t have to overtake you.
Once upon a time I've tried doing things the imbalanced way. And, right when my coaching practice was starting to take off, I received the most devastating news of my life: I had breast cancer. I knew that if I had made it to the other side of that fight, I would do even more to make my dreams and the dreams of my clients, a reality, but not at the expense of my health. And that’s exactly what I did.
You can run your business and still enjoy a happy, healthy quality of life. I’m here to show you how.
In this talk, I will offer support with the following challenges:
*Need clarity in how to align your business with your spirituality
*Lack of systems in your business to promote growth
*Recovering perfectionist, high achiever and/or professional that wants success in your own terms without the guilt of not doing “enough”
*Want to find the confidence and the faith in yourself to go after their dreamsTHIS TALK BEST SERVES:
*Professional women (leaders and administrators in higher education)
*New entrepreneurs (2-3 years’ experience)
*Aspiring entrepreneurs
*Conferences and events that are about women in business/entrepreneurship, self-care, wellness, faith based groupsPRESENTATION FORMAT TYPES:
*Keynote address
*Trainings and Workshops
*Conference Breakout Sessions and Panels
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Optimize Your Customer Journey! Rebuild Your Marketing & Sales Infrastructure For Revenue
Troy Sandidge, Keynote Speaker • Emcee • Fractional CMO • Podcaster • Author, Strategy Hackers
Request This Free SpeechAre sales nonexistent? Marketing not working? Have you evaluated your customer journey through the eyes of your customer? Are you optimized to give the right value at every stage? Are your marketing and selling initiatives aligned with revenue-generating activities? Is your business stuck on awareness mode desperately needing to switch to sales, acquisition, and conversions mode? Let's break down how to stop marketing for fans and start marketing and selling to drive revenue! MORE >
Takeaways:
• Learn a 5-point customer journey blueprint that you can modify to fit your current situation.
• Discover how to expand your marketing and sales tactics and effectiveness using your actual customers as advocates.
• Debunk myths and old "best practices" many businesses still use that's costing sales and repeatable buyers.Best For:
• New Entrepreneurs & Startups Looking To Improve Marketing & Sales ROI
• Businesses With Small Or No Marketing Team Or An Army-Of-One Marketing Leader
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Optimizing Your Job Search with AI
Rosie Zilinskas, Keynote Speaker | Certified High-Performance Coach, No Woman Left Behind
Request This Free SpeechAI can speed up your job search when you know how to use it strategically. This session goes beyond the resume and covers how to use free AI tools across every stage of the job search process, from applications to networking to interview preparation. You will learn prompts that save time while keeping your unique voice, and how to build a system that creates momentum without burning you out. MORE >
What attendees will walk away with:
~ How to strengthen a LinkedIn profile, headline, and job descriptions with AI-generated improvements
~ How to write authentic outreach and networking messages that start real conversations
~ How to use AI to research companies, identify roles, and explore new career paths
~ How to build a Story Vault of accomplishments using the Problem-Action-Solution format
~ A simple weekly checklist and workflow to stay consistent and organized throughout the search
~ Ready-to-use ChatGPT prompts for every stepIdeal for:
~ Active job seekers who want to work smarter, not harder
~ Professionals navigating a career transition or unexpected layoff
~ Anyone overwhelmed by the volume and complexity of a modern job search
~ People curious about AI who want a practical, hands-on introduction
~ Libraries, workforce development programs, community organizations, and professional associationsPresented by Rosie Zilinskas, a Certified High Performance Coach, keynote speaker, and former Executive Vice President with over 30 years of corporate leadership experience.