Today we’re pleased to announce “What Now?” – a six-part entrepreneurial survival guide. We’ve partnered with Lava Row and Impromptu Studio to bring you an educational series for recent entrepreneurs, layoff casualties, and anyone interested in “Firing Your Boss“. If you are interested in learning about all the things we faced when starting our own business please join us. I wish this had been available when I made the jump.
We’ve lined up some killer speakers from right here in Des Moines, IA to talk about several key issues you run into when you start your own business…
You can get a series pass for $150 or pay what you want for individual sessions. All proceeds go to keeping Impromptu Studio a kickass place for entrepreneurs to succeed in Des Moines, IA. If you are interested, please register here.
Here’s the lineup…
Making the Jump: Mistakes and Hurdles
Friday, January 30 – 11:30am-1pm
Speakers: Liza Kindred & Brian Hemesath
OVERVIEW: Join Liza Kindred (Lullabot) and Brian Hemesath (Diligent IS, Catchwind) as they discuss common pitfalls and mistakes made when forming a business, and how to overcome various logistical and emotional obstacles.
Networking: Get out there!
Friday, February 13 – 11:30am-1pm
Speakers: Andy Drish & Justin Brady
OVERVIEW: Andy Drish (Prinipal Financial Group) and Justin Brady (Test of Time Design) will share various methods of getting out there and networking yourself socially and digitally – whether you’re looking to start your own biz right now or a few years down the road.
Avoiding the Day-to-Day: Staying Inspired & Motivated
Friday, February 27 – 11:30am-1pm
Speakers: Teri TeBockhorst & Ron Wagner
OVERVIEW: Ron Wagner (comic book & storyboard artist) and Teri TeBockhorst (serial entrepreneur & former owner of East Village Books) join forces to talk about the emotional side of being in business for yourself: how to stay motivated, how to avoid depression, and how to constantly reinvent yourself.
Running Cheap & Lean: Bootstrapping 101
Friday, March 6 – 11:30am-1pm
Speakers: Jason Walsmith & Doug Mitchell
OVERVIEW: Jason Walsmith (The Nadas, Authentic Records) and Doug Mitchell (CreateWOWmedia) share success stories (and horror stories) of how they bootstrapped their respective businesses.
Character: Don’t be an @$$hole
Friday, March 20 – 11:30am-1pm
Speakers: Adam Steen & Brett Trout
OVERVIEW: Brett Trout (Law Offices of Brett Trout) and Adam Steen (25 Connections) talk about the importance of character in business relationships, and how it can affect your reputation, referral network and bottom line.
Marketing: How to get creative in a tight economy
Friday, April 3 – 11:30am-1pm
Speakers: Mike Ferrari & Mike Wagner
OVERVIEW: Mike Ferrari (SmartyPig.com) and Mike Wagner (White Rabbit Group) share various ways in which they’ve creatively (and inexpensively) marketed their businesses in a tight economy.
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