Rebuilding the Dream

Breakout Sessions

When we put this extraordinary event together we decided to bring experts in who would energize, excite and inform.  These  breakout session speakers are from all across Canada and have built successful businesses with some of the techniques they will be teaching you.  In addition to leading the breakout sessions they will also be offering webinars after the event that you will be able to attend.

You can customize your experience by choosing any two of the following breakout sessions for your afternoon.  And don't worry - if there are more than two that you want to attend - we will be offering webinars after this event that you can sign up for - so that if you want you can learn from all of them!

Practical Tools from Guerilla, Drip, Word of Mouth and Alliance Marketing - Kimberley Bennett

You will learn how to implement  successful marketing strategies without losing your shirt on ineffective advertising.  Kimberley Bennett built a very successful business using marketing methods few were using.  She will finish the session interacting with the audience and offering marketing ideas for specific circumstances.

Building Winning Websites Without Wasting Time, Effort and Money - Deborah Bourden

You have been told over and over that a website should make you money - or at the very least bring you business.  Unfortunately most websites do not do this.  Learn what you need and what you can do to make sure your first site or your redesign works for you and is built to support your future growth!  And if you do this right - you can say goodbye to the never ending web alteration fees!

Laughing Your Way Through Disasters – Stress relief for the entrepreneur - Heidi Cowie

When disaster strikes - big or small, how do you pick yourself up and dust yourself off and still have the energy to move forward?  Are 'mini crises' or major life occurrences holding you back from succeeding in your business?  You will learn how you can take life with a 'grain of salt' and turn your disasters into humor and even opportunities!  You will learn how you can keep perspective even in stressful times!

Business Succession Planning - James Craig

Learn what business succession planning is all about and identify the key issues you face as a business owner.  It's never too early to plan for the future.  James Craig will lead you step by step through the things you will need to know - and the benefits of thinking about succession ahead of time.  Good succession planning will maximize the value of yur business, ensure financial security for yourself and your family and
preserve family harmony.

Creative Cloning (Using systems to duplicate yourself and your efforts) - Mandie Crawford

Technology has given small business the edge of credibility, time and flexibility!  Do you know what systems can do for your business - or if there is even a system out there for you?  Systems keep you organized and can eliminate the need for excessive staff, and can literally clone you.  Good businesses run without the constant hovering of a business owner.  Learn how you can use systems and technology to make your micro business look BIG - and give you the credibility you need to grow!

Developing Vision and Self Belief - Tara Debruin

What do you do when  the "I can do anything" attitude meets the naysayer? You will learn how to push through barriers set by others (or ourselves) and reach our goals.  You will gain 'hands on' strategies for overcoming self doubt and learn how your words, attitudes and small actions can change everything.

Destruction is Creation!  Re-inventing yourself and your business - Val Lewis

Your business is a direct reflection of your values, skills and passions, but what happens when it is no longer working for you?  Learn how you can bring the excitement back into being a business owner by recreating yourself and your business. 

Promoting the Idea – Selling yourself or your business to the media. - Rick Spence

Journalist and former editor Rick Spence leads you through the value of the media - what they need from you and how you can create win-win relationships with the press.  You too can capitalize on trends to put your business into the spotlight.

The 'Line in the Sand' - Susan Howson

Have you ever become overwhelmed or stressed out by the demands or dissatisfaction of a customer?  Are you attracting or accepting the wrong clients?  How do you build your business while holdng true to your own values?  Can you say NO to a customer (or even fire one)?  Learn how to increase your self worth and build self esteem by closing doors so that others will open.   (2 sessions)

Building Your List with Words for Wealth - Susan Regier

Your database can make or break your business. Have you built one?  Do you market to it?  You can learn  how to build a list using simple and effective words in your marketing.  You can capture the attention of your audience and give them a reason to buy (or join) what you have to offer when you use the "write strategy".

Engaging your Dream Builders - Matt Pomeroy

Motivating, engaging and inspiring others to help you build your dream.  

When you believe it - you will see it! - Fern Wolf

Learn physical and mental strategies to turn self defeating sub-conscious beliefs into a belief system that will serve you positively.  If you have ever set goals, thought positively, practiced the Law of Attraction and received no results, chances are your subconscious mind is blocking your efforts. Learn how you can change your subconscious with some powerful proven results.