Become a Sponsor
Nov. 10th & 12th, 2023 Chicago, IL
3 IMMERSIVE DAYS | 125 Attendees | 4 EDUCATORS | SIGNATURE PANEL
be a part of a full day of
small business acceleration.
You've gotten your business generating revenue, but now it's time to make decisions around your business that allow for growth & sustainability in your 6-7 figure business. In less than 2 days, gain new skills that will help with better decision-making around your business and make you money faster.
we are bringing the classroom to you.
Hosted by West Houston Institute and brought to you by SMARK, we have carefully crafted workshops that give you access to learning that supports real-time outcomes and actionable next steps for businesses owners in the saas, professional services, and consumer-packaged goods-based businesses that deep dive into 4 main areas:
- Leadership
- Finance
- Marketing
- Scale & Strategy
to help your business accelerate with speed and sustainability - and ultimately drive revenue.
Who are the ThinkTanks for?
Entrepreneurs between 6 & 7 figures, looking to own multi million-dollar service & product based businesses.
- Managed Service Provider Professionals,
- Marketing consultants & Sales professionals
- Residential & Commercial real estate experts
- Contractors, Sub Contractors, Architectural Firms, Building Material Companies
- Lawyers, and Insurance Brokers
- Family Owned 2nd & 3rd generation companies
AGENDA
Day 1.
6:30p
7:00p
7:30p
KeyNote: Amber Payden, Founder CEO
Hear from our founder and get a better understand of the big vision for SMARK.
Welcome & ThinkTank Registration
Join us for an evening of networking, fireside chats, and popups, to kick off the ThinkTank
Kick Off Party & SMARKSpeaks Signature 3 Part Interview Series
Join SMARK as we kick off our 2023 ThinkTank RoadShow, and bring some of Chicago's top influencers & leaders, to talk; Personal Branding for Executives and Entrepreneurs.
KICK OFF PARTY
HOUSTON
HOUSTON, TX | WEST HOUSTON INSTITUTE | 6:30-9P
w/ SMARKSPeaks Signature Panel Series Presenting:
Building a
Personal Brand & Network
DANNY nguyen
BEST SELLING AUTHOR,
founder ceo Danny Nguyen commercial
NatE THOMPSON
Founder, CEO
HTXSPORTSTECH
Christina Meade
Executive Director, Nerdy Girl Success
COnnie LEON
moderator
DOUGLAS WEATHERSPOON
Founder,
Tiny Messages
LaGina Harris
Founder, THe Us Space
hosted by
with Masters of ceremonIES:
9:00a
WORKSHOP 1.
Growing your
business Safely
Nancy Henriquez
Learn the art of crafting a brand that speaks to your audience and your builds competitive advantage.
WORKSHOP 2.
Selling B2B
James Robertson
Turn strangers into satisfied customers with proven selling techniques, addressing objections with confidence.
11:30a
12:30p
Day 2.
Design + Create.
SYSTEMS & SOULS
POWER LUNCH
+ BIZ MARKET CONNECT
2:00p
WORKSHOP 3.
Exit & Succession Planning
Tinja Anderson &
Drew Yerger
Get the tools needed to steer your business towards a successful exit or seamless leadership transition.
4:30p
WORKSHOP 5.
Creating a Product Offer
Reginald Lewis
Master pricing strategies, value propositions, and create offers that customers can't resist.
7:00p
ThinkTank Ends.
Grow + Sell.
Day 3.
thinktank GUEST educators
JAMES ROBERTSON
Educator
Sr.Vice President
JLL
NANCY HENRIQUEZ
Educator
VP of Sales and Marketing
Syntek Solution
REGINAL LEWIS
Educator
Founder, CEO
Comma Closer
DREW Yerger
uFinancial Group
Financial Planner, CEPA & Coach
LaGina Harris
Master of ceremony
Founder, CEO
The US Space
TINJA ANDERSON
ufinancial group
Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Financial Planner, CEPA & Coach
The SMARK content breaks down complex business problems into actionable steps, making it easy for us, the audience to understand.
Polina Zasheva
nancy henriquez
VP of Sales and Marketing
Syntek Solution
Scale & Safety Strategies for your business.
At our Safe Growth Workshop, we understand that as your business scales, new challenges emerge, especially when it comes to subcontractors and compliance. This workshop is designed to help you navigate these complexities by focusing on the critical intersection of growth and safety. Learn how to review and enhance safety measures in a scalable way and discover why maintaining a secure environment is paramount. Join us to ensure that as your business expands, it does so safely and responsibly, protecting both your employees and your success.
Developing a Business to Business Audience & Sales Plan.
In today's dynamic marketplace, connecting with the right B2B audience and mastering the art of effective sales strategies are paramount to business success. Join our comprehensive workshop, led by industry expert James Robertson, where we delve into the intricacies of developing a robust B2B audience and sales plan.
James Robertson, a seasoned leader in the B2B realm, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide you.
Learn how to pinpoint and engage your target B2B audience, craft compelling messages, and devise winning sales strategies that drive results. Discover the power of data-driven decision-making, personalized marketing, and relationship-building techniques.
james robertson
Sr.Vice President, J.L.L
Exit Strategy
& Succession Planning
In this engaging session, we'll equip you with the essential knowledge and tools needed to steer your business towards a successful exit or seamless leadership transition.
Tinja and Drew's expert insights will be your guiding compass. They have helped numerous organizations safeguard their legacies and manage the complexities of succession.
Join us to gain the insights and confidence necessary to navigate these critical phases with expertise and assurance. This workshop isn't just about securing your business's future; it's about understanding how to shape that future on your terms.
drew Yerger
tinja anderson
uFinancial Group
Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Financial Planner, CEPA & Coach
uFinancial Group
Financial Planner, CEPA & Coach
Creating an Product Offer
Elevate your business game by mastering the art of creating offers that your audience can't resist. From pricing strategies to crafting compelling value propositions, this session empowers you to tailor offers that not only captivate but also cultivate lasting customer loyalty.
reginald lewis
8 Figure Accelerator Coach
Founder, CEO
Comma Closers
About
SMARK.
SMARK is a global marketplace & resource hub for businesses to learn, connect, grow, and sustain, within one platform. SMARK was established in 2019 to specifically help business owners get the education they need from all types of products, software tools, consultants, and business services.
Why smark thinktank?
We know how frustrating it can be for you to be at networking events, conferences, and online groups only to find out there was no immediate ROI for the work you put into going, SMARKThinkTank gives you:
✅ Classroom Style Learning vs Mega Conference Setting
✅ Connect intimately with like-minded business owners
✅ 90-minute Workshop Sessions with Small Group Breakouts
✅ Clear actionable next steps to see Company ROI and Growth
✅ Zero lines & lasting connections with people that want to do business with you
What Your Ticket Includes.
Events | Admission $1495 |
ThinkTank Ticket | |
Kick Off Party powered by Uncle Nearest |
Do you have any questions?
For more questions, please reach out to intheknow@thinksmark.com or
click our FAQs below.
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SMARKIRL is the ongoing marketing initiative/campaign that helps support the marketplace and generate qualified leads, for our suppliers and partners - traditionally, many marketplaces fail because they create amazing technical products and only use digital advertising to promote the platform.
SMARKIRL was developed to create ongoing education for small to midsize businesses and the people that support and advertise to them - all while leading them into the marketplace that has all types of products and services to help them grow &/or sustain.
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