Trainings I Teach

Programs that teach young people how to turn an idea into a simple business. Topics can include business basics, pricing, marketing, customer service, money management, and preparing to sell at a market or event.

Trainings for adults who are starting, growing, or rethinking a business. These sessions cover business planning, pricing, operations, customer experience, local resources, and building a business that is both realistic and sustainable.

A practical session on how to tell your story, reach the right audience, and promote your business without feeling overwhelmed. Topics may include branding, social media, local visibility, customer messaging, and low-cost marketing strategies.

This training helps participants move beyond simply exchanging business cards. It focuses on building meaningful relationships, making strong introductions, following up, and using networking as a long-term business and community-building tool.

A beginner-friendly training on how to read and understand profit and loss statements, budgets, and balance sheets. Participants learn what each report means, how they work together, and how to use them to make better business decisions.

Training for nonprofit, chamber, and community organization leaders on how strong governance supports a healthy organization. Topics can include bylaws, accountability, decision-making, ethics, transparency, and the difference between governance and operations.

A session designed to help board members understand their role, expectations, legal and fiduciary duties, committee involvement, and how to be effective ambassadors for the organization.

Customized orientation sessions for new or existing boards. These trainings help board members understand the organization’s mission, structure, expectations, strategic goals, finances, and how to serve with clarity and confidence.