Free Business Topics in Indianapolis

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  • Managing Vendor Expenses

    Rodney Wead, Strategic-Partner, Schooley Mitchell

    Managing vendor expenses can be a daunting task for businesses. In this 30 minute speech I cover a variety of qualitative and quantitative things a business can do to manage their vendor expenses. Topics included, but are not limited to, how to negotiate better rates, the best way to accept credit card payments, how to manage fuel costs, mobile device insurance advice, and things to consider when paying for waste removal. MORE >

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  • Networking is a contact sport

    Shad Tidler, Business Coach, Lushin and Associates

    In this interactive session, Shad will uncover the reasons that we run into these challenges when it comes to networking effectively and productively. He will also help you to learn how to overcome these challenges and become more effective at networking and growing your business. MORE >

    When it comes to networking and building your business, are you or your people asking yourself:
    • What should my goals be for networking?
    • Where should my focus be when networking?
    • What should I look to get out of networking?
    • How does networking fit into the overall picture of growing my business?
    • How can I be more effective at networking?
    • How can I be more comfortable with networking?

    The above is just a sampling of what typically is discussed. Please be prepared to bring your networking challenges to the meeting. If you are having these challenges, it is very likely that most of the room struggle with the same things.

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  • Optimize Your Customer Journey! Rebuild Your Marketing & Sales Infrastructure For Revenue

    Troy Sandidge, Fractional CMO, Podcaster, Author, Strategy Hackers

    Are 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
    • New Marketing & Sales Managers for Small Businesses

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  • Practical Ways to Manage Different Generations, Especially Those Millennials!

    Brad Justus, Business Coach, Inspire Results Business Coaching

    A lot’s been written about millennials—they’re tough to manage, entitled, self-interested, and even lazy. Age differences can create a lot of misunderstanding not only about Millennials but for all generations. Don’t rush to judgment. Motivations differ across generations. We’ll discuss the environmental factors that occurred during each generation’s upbringing, how it shaped their values and desires, and then we’ll share dozens of practical things you can do to create a culture where Millennials thrive. MORE >

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  • Real Estate IS a Blue Collar Job

    Gregory Mayo, Award Winning Author, Speaker

    The real estate market continues to defy odds and logic. The market in and around Indy is changing quickly and we have to change with it. Couple that with the fact that many people are looking for a way to "get rich" either flipping or building real estate, and it can be tough to navigate the waters.
    Greg has over 20 years experience as a contractor, home inspector and Realtor...mostly in the downtown Indy market. This talk will take you on a deeper dive into the reality of real estate, home flipping and building in Central Indiana.
    It's not about getting rich, it's about building our city with a mix of affordable housing, green housing tech and luxury homes that are built well and built to last. MORE >

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  • Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining Volunteers

    Renee Harlor, Founder, Greater Than Eight, Inc

    So many non-profit organizations are started by passionate people who want to make the world a better place. Non-profits often operate on slim budgets and remain stagnant, or worse, fail. It isn't because of the lack of heart, dedication or passion. It's because of the lack of a strategic plan, goals and a solid team of volunteers. Let's talk about getting the right people in place and keeping them happy. MORE >

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  • Redemptive Entrepreneurship: Restoring the Business Landscape

    Tony Boutros, Founder, Reborn Solutions

    In this thought-provoking speech, Tony delves into the fascinating world of Redemptive Entrepreneurship, a transformative approach to business defined by Praxis Labs. He explores the three critical dimensions of this innovative concept: Strategy, Operations, and Leadership. MORE >

    Tony begins by unraveling the core of **Strategy** in Redemptive Entrepreneurship. He discusses how it goes beyond mere profit-making and seeks to create products, services, programs, and experiences that breathe new life into culture. This dimension focuses on building ventures that are not only profitable but also humanizing, truthful, beautiful, virtuous, lasting, and God-glorifying.

    Moving on to **Operations**, Tony explores the "how" of Redemptive Entrepreneurship. He elucidates how ventures operating under this paradigm cultivate culture, financial models, value chains, and partnerships. These operations are driven by a profound commitment to bless people through grace, generosity, justice, patience, and mutuality. Instead of viewing individuals as mere resources, Redemptive Operations prioritize the well-being and flourishing of all stakeholders.

    The speech culminates with a deep dive into the dimension of **Leadership** within Redemptive Entrepreneurship. Tony sheds light on the motives, worldviews, imagination, and practices that shape the decisions and actions of the leadership team. He emphasizes the importance of rewiring these elements to embrace selflessness, surrender, humility, accountability, generosity, and rest. Redemptive Leadership is not just about leading businesses; it's about leading with purpose and making a positive impact on the world.

    Don't miss this enlightening speech that explores how Redemptive Entrepreneurship is revolutionizing the business landscape by infusing it with purpose, ethics, and a commitment to restoring culture. Join Tony as he inspires you to reimagine your role as an entrepreneur and invites you to embark on a journey of meaningful business transformation.

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  • Sell more, Sell more easily

    Shad Tidler, Business Coach, Lushin and Associates

    In this interactive session, Shad will cover the hidden weaknesses that negatively affect those in sales and business development. He will also help you to learn how prospects buy and how to avoid falling into the typical buyers’ traps so you can sell and close more and do it more easily. MORE >

    Are you or your sales people:
    • Frustrated by not being able to effectively prospect and get to the people you need to talk to?
    • Doing a good job of closing business but you feel like it takes longer than it should?
    • Constantly being asked to quote proposals and then lower your prices?
    • Unsure of the best way to jump-start prospects who went cold?
    • Tired of being used for your free information you provide (unpaid consulting)?
    • Struggling to truly differentiate yourself and win the projects and business you deserve?
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  • Talent Optimization

    Brett Hodge, ACC, President, Organizational Effectiveness Consulting, Inc.

    This topic discusses the following: 1. Use of people data to maximize production and minimize people costs. 2. Hiring for success. 3. Designing high performance teams. 4. Inspiring talent through behavioral alignment. 5. Diagnosing for success.

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  • The Importance of Creating Your Company’s Business Operating Plan

    Brad Justus, Business Coach, Inspire Results Business Coaching

    Have you ever wondered why some business owners are calm, confident, and cool while their profits are soaring, their business is running smoothly, and they have tons of time to spend doing the things they enjoy? The secret these successful business owners employ is detailed planning. In this fast-paced presentation, business owners uncover the potential in their business by completing the Single Sheet Business Plan, then, break it into quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily goals, getting a line-of-sight from daily tasks to their 10-30 year purpose. MORE >

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