All Topics in Chicago

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  Games Prospects and Buyers Play

  Bryan McDonald, Partner/Owner, onPurpose Growth

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Old ways don't open new doors. We hear two things consistently these days: everybody sells or everybody is in sales. Nobody wants be sold. The question we ask ourselves is how do these two things coexist? The traditional way of selling leaves your prospects wanting something different and you, wanting more prospects! In The Games Buyers & Prospects Play session, we will have a roundtable discussion that includes the underlying psychology driving your buyer's and prospect's behavior. MORE >

  We will present how the elite sales professionals and entrepreneurs, across industries, change the rules of the game and thus change the behaviors to improve the outcomes of their sales efforts.

  If you struggle with:

  ✦Having prospects that you thought sounded positive but never respond to follow up
  ✦Prospects that meet with you regularly and never pay for your service aka free advice
  ✦If you have ever said “I wish I just have smarter clients”
  ✦Frankly, if you are just tired of doing the same old tactics that never feel right nor, get you where you want to be, The Games Buyers & Prospects Play may just open the door to new possibilities for you.

  Join us and we will discuss a way to change your results!

  You will walk away with:

  ✦Understanding the commonly accepted selling steps
  ✦Learn about what is driving your prospects/buyers reactions
  ✦Discover the inherent conflict between the 2 above, that stops/slows down your sales
  ✦Be introduced to some key concepts that break the old model

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  From zero to launch: A walk-through of the website process

  Lisa Ghisolf, President & Founder, Gizmo Creative Factory, Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  I’ll share my step-by-step process (honed since the days of just HTML) for WordPress website creation or redesign. We’ll touch on content audits, theme selection (or should you go custom?), launch checklists, and post-launch care. Also freelancer or client management. MORE >

  Great for those who want to launch or relaunch their sites and those who work with clients.

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  From Talent to Income: Turning Creativity into a Business

  Valeria Gershanova, Music Label Manager, MEGAO Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Creativity is powerful — but talent alone does not build wealth. In this dynamic and practical session, I break down how to transform skills, passion, and artistic ability into sustainable income streams. This presentation explores the shift from thinking like a creator to operating like a CEO. I share real-world strategies on branding, positioning, monetization models, audience building, and execution. Attendees will learn how to package their expertise, create multiple revenue streams, avoid common entrepreneurial mistakes, and move from hobby mindset to business strategy. MORE >

  This talk is designed for creatives, artists, entrepreneurs, and aspiring founders who are ready to stop waiting for opportunities — and start building their own.

  Participants will leave with:
  • A clear framework for monetizing their talent
  • Practical strategies to build a personal brand
  • Action steps to launch or scale a creative business
  • A mindset shift from “creative” to “creative entrepreneur”

  This is not just inspiration — it’s a blueprint.

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  From Darkness to Light: A Journey of Mental Health Resilience

  Jason Prinzo, Mental Health Advocate, Compass Marketing + Promotion

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  In this powerful keynote, Jason explores the reality of mental illness including, anxiety, depression and suicide while offering practical strategies for managing mental health. Deeply personal, honest and insightful, Jason shares his story of overcoming years of childhood trauma that led to decades of struggles with depression, anxiety and eventually teetering on the edge of suicide. MORE >

  Equal parts personal and educational, Jason leaves audiences inspired by his journey along with useful and actionable ways to maintain our mental health while shattering the stigma behind mental illness. Ultimately, this talk is a call to normalize conversations around mental health and empower individuals to take control of their well-being.

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  Five Marketing Principles Every Business Must Get Right to Maximize Results

  Mark James, Founder & President, Performance Advisors Group, Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Have you ever heard someone say this about their marketing: “We tried that and it didn’t work?” or, "We are not seeing the marketing results we expected." They are probably missing one or more of these principals. And it is costing time and money. Attend this presentation to see how these five key principals will help you: MORE >

  - Avoid the marketing “shiny key” syndrome
  - Prevent the "winging it" trap
  - Visualize marketing as a journey
  - Make better informed marketing decisions
  - Validate results
  - Understand what customers really care about

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  Financial Literacy – The Basics

  Renee N. Duba, Founder, Sonder Private Wealth Management

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  We live in a world now where the responsibility for a lifetime of financial well-being rests solely in our own hands. The increasing complexity of the financial choices and decisions we face have exposed a dismal reality: most folks do not have an adequate understanding of the financial principals, behaviors and attitudes that will foster financial well-being. MORE >

  In this interactive presentation, we discuss what financial literacy means and why it’s critically important for a life of financial security and enjoyment. Topics include the components of literacy and basic principles upon which attendees can learn to gain control over day to day financial matters, build for retirement, and enjoy the things in life they love today.

  This is an intro to a series of presentations that include Budget Building, Retirement Planning and Investing. Can be customized for your organization.

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  Fail, Pivot, Rise: The Real Story Behind a 7-Figure Comeback

  Amanda Wittenborn, Owner, Amanda Creation Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  What 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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  Extreme Time Management – 5 Keys to Creating an Abundance of Time

  Tom Kelly, Business Coach, Potential In Motion

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  In our fast paced world, it seems that we are expected to do more and more with less and less. If you are finding that there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get things done, then this presentation is for you. In this presentation, Master Certified Business Coach Tom Kelly discusses the 5 shifts that you need to make to create an abundance of time in your life and business. MORE >

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  Exploring Careers with a Social Impact

  Matt Kinnich, CEO, Roland, Ruth & Mitchell

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

  This presentation is for individuals, teams and/or organizations that want to explore careers with a social impact. The presentation is a combination of Matt’s social impact journey and an interactive workshop for participants. Participants will engage in the following: MORE >

  • 1-2 things you hope to get out of today’s presentation
  • Matt’s social impact career journey
  • What are you Passionate about?
  • What are your Strengths?
  • Passions & Strengths – what’s the intersection?
  • How do I explore options & opportunities?
  • Individual/Group questions
  • What actions am I willing to do next?

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  Experiential Marketing

  Edwin Goitia, Founder and Visionary, I Am A Brand

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  What do you do when your marketing tactics are not getting straight to the consumer? Edwin tells how you can bring your ideas, services or business straight to consumers and create something unforgettable. He’ll also discuss how experiential marketing has played a role in today’s economy and how anyone can utilize it today. MORE >

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