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Connect your thought leadership with your audience. Your thoughts and ideas need to be relevant to your audience to connect with them. Having a large audience means you have a large pool of people who know, like and trust you, but you can also learn from them with access to more ideas, opportunities, events and even friendships. Watch Nancy’s full marketing minute on the Greenlight Maine episode airing tonight at 7 p.m. on WGME CBS13 and WABI TV 5 and tomorrow at 10 a.m. on WWPI. Not familiar with Greenlight Maine? Greenlight Maine Productions creates programming that promotes and awards funding to entrepreneurs and innovators in Maine. It is an economic engine and key driver of job creation that fuels Maine’s economy. Greenlight Maine Productions also spotlights Maine’s diverse business community, drawing attention, resources and support to the pioneers who shape Maine’s business future. “I’ve been involved with Maine’s entrepreneurial community for decades, and as an entrepreneur myself, I know how hard it is to know how to grow a business from an idea to a sustainable enterprise,” says Nancy. “I love Greenlight Maine because it helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses. It’s one thing to know how to make a product, but do you also know how to promote it, how to compensate employees and how to protect your intellectual property? There are so many aspects to running a business, and Greenlight Maine is the perfect mechanism for showcasing Maine’s budding entrepreneurial companies.”

As many of you have heard, I started my own media agency back in October. We've been in soft launch mode for the last 6 months. We are now fully operational and welcoming new clients. Feel free to recommend Rutland Media Group for any business in need of media strategy, planning and/or buying services. Thanks so much to BizEdge Bootcamp for the wonderful article and interview about my entrepreneurial journey! #entrepreneurs #smallbusiness #bizedgebootcamp 

Here is some feedback from our recent Start Up to Success, Scale Up event! This event was designed to empower attendees with valuable insights from successful entrepreneurs who have scaled their own businesses, providing an opportunity for attendees to learn from their experiences. Explore our upcoming events to gain the essential knowledge needed to scale your ambitious business: https://lnkd.in/gVFSbMk #scaleupnortheast

🌟 Are you looking for proven strategies to propel your #business forward? Check out our latest BizEdge Q&A Master Class, featuring an insightful video interview with Rachel Rutland, CEO of Rutland Media Group. In our signature format, Rachel answers 10 key questions, providing deep insights into building a solid foundation, tailoring services to client needs, and maintaining flexibility throughout your business journey. This concise format packs a wealth of actionable advice honed over Rachel’s extensive career. 🔍 How can Rachel’s experiences enhance your strategic approach? Explore the article and video to learn more about her top strategies and apply them to your business. 👉 Read the full article and watch the video to harness strategic insights for your entrepreneurial success! #BizEdgeQandA #BizEdgeBootcamp #SmallBusinessOwner #EntrepreneurialSuccess #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusinessTips #EntrepreneurLife #StrategicInsights

BACK TO DISRUPTOR SUMMIT As the premier resource for entrepreneurs, Black-owned businesses, and career, tech, and money content, BLACK ENTERPRISE presents the Disruptor Summit $15k Fast Pitch Competition. Pitching your business is a great way to open the door to the investment world and make connections that can aid your business endeavors far into the future. Entry Dates: April 12 (9 a.m. EST) to May 3 (11 p.m. EST) PITCH COMPETITION RULES • Pitch presentations must be no more than two minutes in length. • Entrants can be one person or a team. There is no limit to the number of team members allowed; however, those who pitch must have an equity stake in the business. • Incorporating or utilizing props, PowerPoint presentations, all forms of media, or any external aids to facilitate or enhance pitch presentations is strictly forbidden for all competing pitches at every competition stage. • Finalists must be paid, registered attendees to the Disruptor Summit, and present to receive all awards. • Your business model must be original and designed to generate sales/revenues and profits. THE PITCH MUST ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: • What is your product/service, and who is your target market? • What are your current and projected sales revenues? • What makes your business disruptive? • What are your pitfalls? • What will you use the capital for? • How To Enter: Video Submissions ONLY • video submissions must be no more than two minutes in length. SUBMIT YOUR PITCH TODAY! https://lnkd.in/gKVBn3Fd

The August cohort of The CEO Collective is starting next week and I wanted to make 100% sure you didn't miss the deadline to join us! Enrollment Ends for August Cohort TONIGHT JULY 31st at MIDNIGHT: https://lnkd.in/ek9P_prR We understand the messy middle of entrepreneurship as you scale towards multiple 6-7 figures - where your business is ready to grow beyond a one-woman show to having a real deal team. And the saying New Level, New Devil? It’s 10000% true. Business growth brings more clients and more revenue… but it also brings an entirely new set of challenges as you build a team and serve even more people. If you’re feeling pulled in too many directions… If you’re feeling like you keep becoming the bottleneck in your business… If you’re feeling like growth is taking up all your time and energy… You’re not alone! The current state of your business may not be ready for sustainable, scalable growth just yet! And that's why now is the perfect time to join The CEO Collective. This program is specifically designed to help CEOs like yourself step into their role without being pulled back into the day-to-day operations. Our clients have experienced remarkable results, consistently achieving record-breaking revenue months after implementing The 90 Day CEO Operating System. We provide deep, meaningful, support through our 24/7 community, multiple live calls per week, and a growth framework that eliminates a lot of the guesswork about what you should focus on next. You've come this far, and now you have a unique opportunity to sustainably scale your business, and join us for this cohort inside The CEO Collective. Find all the details, member testimonials, and save your seat: https://lnkd.in/ek9P_prR Enrollment ends tonight JULY 31 at MIDNIGHT!

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking for best practices on developing a business plan? Let us help you! LAUNCH LAB: 7 WEEKS TO STARTUP SUCCESS Thursdays, Sep 12-Oct 24 6-9 p.m. During this seven-week cohort, aspiring entrepreneurs gain essential business skills, insights, tools, resources, and peer networks vital for launching and expanding successful businesses. At the end of the experience you will have a complete business plan. * Explore how your business concept aligns with your personal vision. * Assess and align your business concept with real market opportunities. * Identify your target market and uncover your competitive advantage. * Define the distinctive features and benefits of your product or service. * Develop realistic financial goals for your business. * Establish your company’s brand and marketing strategy. * Master business operations and cultivate an organizational culture. * Outline the path to profitability. Explore potential funding sources for your business. * Prepare for the launch of your business. Register at https://lnkd.in/gjR7MXUr Cost: $799 Discounted rates available for eligible Johnson County & Overland Park Chamber residents and businesses. Contact Molly Salisbury at msalisbu@jccc.edu for more information. In partnership with the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce

Julie Gareleck Julie Cropp Gareleck is a respected and trusted leader in business communities that extend from the Northeast (Philadelphia, New York City, and D.C.) to the Southeast (including the Greater Atlanta region and Charleston, South Carolina) that include CEOs and entrepreneurs of small to midsize businesses as well as the Fortune 1000. As the CEO of Junction Creative, founded in 2009, she has consulted or completed work for more than 350 brands in the last 15 years, 500 brands in the last 20 years, driving millions of dollars in revenue growth for her clients. It was this experience that inspired Julie to share an authentic story about launching and growing a business. Words have the power to motivate and influence people. The right words have the ability to inspire. Julie knew at a young age that she wanted to write a book, but it took a little over 20 years for her to write this story, an authentic perspective of an entrepreneur starting and growing a business. From her days waitressing for the family business, to starting her career, then pursuing a dream of creating an award-winning digital marketing agency, Julie shares real stories about what it’s really like to be an entrepreneur. Book: Dare to Become: From the Corner Booth to the Corner Office Dare to Become provides a unique perspective on how to finance your start-up without going into debt, how much to pay yourself, when to hire an employee, the differences in managing a Gen Z worker as opposed to a baby boomer, and much more. This is the real, everyday gospel of what it’s like to go through the inevitable ups and downs of starting your company. And best of all, Gareleck provides essential advice for the entrepreneur, all learned from her own experiences along the way. https://lnkd.in/gw6FX4nZ #authors,#speakers,#douglascolemanshow,#juliecroppgareleck

We are excited for today's FunX Connection Call! The FunX Connection Call is intentionally curated for established, heart-centred business leaders with multi-six to seven-figure businesses across diverse industries. There is no pitching, no newbies, and no boring networking roll calls—instead, we focus on what matters most: curated community, genuine connection, and fun! Our free monthly FunX Connection Call is about facilitating deeper personal connections and expanding your business. We believe the magic happens when humans connect—flourishing businesses are just a by-product. We take the curation of this space very seriously because we know the magic is in your curation! FunX Community is best suited for established entrepreneurs, leaders, and founders who: * Love what they do * Have a track record of success * Desire to grow their impact Application Criteria: * You have an established business that you’re “all in” on and rely on as a primary source of income. * Your business is earning over six figures per year. * You understand that status doesn’t lead to happiness. * You value genuine connection and can prioritize support, co-creation, and good times. * You’re kind and care about humans. Calls are hosted on the second Thursday of every month at 1 pm EST. If you are ready for more fun in life and business, send me a message for the application for the free Connection Call.