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Upcoming Events

august

2211 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI, 49525

13aug7:30 AM- 9:00 AMKen Bogard on What is the Entrepreneurial Operation System?

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In Three Words: Real. Simple. Results. The Entrepreneurial Operation System is a comprehensive business system, with a complete set of simple business [...]

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In Three Words: Real. Simple. Results.

The Entrepreneurial Operation System is a comprehensive business system, with a complete set of simple business tools and a proven business process to align and synchronize all the pieces of your business to produce the results you want.

ABOUT KEN – Ken Bogard of Nexus Business Solutions, comes to us with a background in turnaround management and business leadership. His “know honesty” approach and EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System®) implementations have delivered significant financial gains, improved leadership collaboration, structured strategic direction, and developed “built-to-last” mentalities with numerous small and medium sized organizations in the Grand Rapids community.

His range of experiences, from non-profit to public and privately owned businesses, have given him the ability to identify opportunities from a variety of perspectives. The pains and pleasures of companies are remarkably alike, desperately requiring a simplistic and effective approach to get quick results.

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Time

(Tuesday) 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Location

SarahCare

2211 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI, 49525

september

2211 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI, 49525

10sep7:30 AM- 9:00 AMChristine Morse of Avid Marketing: How to use Social Media for Sales

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Build 5 Strong Pillars and Turn Marketing Into Sales.

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Build 5 Strong Pillars and Turn Marketing Into Sales. Cut out all of the noise and people pulling you in different directions to try their way of gaining sales. Marketing is the same now as it has been for centuries – providing a great product and building relationships, we just have more tools to use than before. Stick to the basics, work the plan, sprinkle in some of the new technology, and build your empire.
1. Use effective, free or low cost marketing tools.
2. Identify and highlight your unique value.
3. Create messages that resonate with your ideal client.
4. Cut down on time spent each day on marketing. Enjoy the ride.
5. Turn relationship marketing into sales.

Christine Morse of Avid Marketing has over 20 years of experience in marketing, team leadership, client relations and sales with companies such as Herman Miller, Amway International, Spectrum Health, Disability Advocates of Kent County, and Avid Marketing.

She has always had a flair for entrepreneurship so when she found an opportunity to start her own company; she was excited to combine all of her past experiences, successes, knowledge and passions together under one roof to help businesses grow and prosper. While working at Disability Advocates she was able to prove that Relationship Marketing is an effective way for organizations to increase sales and visibility. Here she was able to double and often triple the number of connections and measurements for the organization by using all low or no cost marketing tools and tactics.

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Time

(Tuesday) 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Location

SarahCare

2211 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI, 49525

october

2211 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI, 49525

8oct7:30 AM- 9:00 AMRobert Hughes: Clarify Your Message with Story

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When it comes to talking about their business, many people are so close to their programs they don’t know where to start. The StoryBrand Marketing Framework helps business teams understand what people are looking for so they can tell their story in such a way people listen.

The human brain is drawn to CLARITY and away from confusion. The Clarify Your Message With Story keynote will teach you how to clarify your message and communicate to people in a way that will inspire them to respond. Participants will design a clear message for their business.

As a Certified StoryBrand Guide, Robert Hugheshas consulted with organizations across the U.S., helping them clarify their messaging through StoryBrand’s powerful SB7 framework.

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Time

(Tuesday) 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Location

SarahCare

2211 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI, 49525

november

2211 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI, 49525

12nov7:30 AM- 9:00 AMMatthew Phinney: Stress Overload Syndrome

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Dr. Phinney will speak to causation, the effect of stress [...]

Dr. Phinney will speak to causation, the effect of stress on performance and how to implement ways to enhance productivity in the workplace. He will address practical examples, along with exercises to put in place to negate reactive responses thereby culminating in more productive results.

Three out of four Drs visits are for stress related ailments:

*73% of people regularly experience psychological symptoms caused by stress

*77% of people regularly experience physical symptoms caused by stress

*How to recognize the symptoms of stress before it affects the entire team

* The neurology of how stress can effect both your sales process and leadership capabilities

*Five lifestyle modifications that you and your team can incorporate into daily rhythms and rituals.

Dr. Matthew Phinney is part of an elite group of doctors who belong to a national nonprofit; The Wellness Champions. Having trained and competed as a professional rugby player at a National and International level, Dr. Phinney is very familiar with what is required in terms of performance athletes. His focus as part of the Wellness Champions is on helping what we term the “corporate athlete and workplace teams” to stay at peak performance.

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