The path of an entrepreneur is filled with excitement, challenges, and uncertainty. It begins with a bold vision and the courage to act, but requires tenacity to push through setbacks and adapt to changing conditions. While the journey from idea to sustainable business can be daunting, each step—overcoming obstacles, winning customers, and building a team—brings reward and purpose, making the pursuit as meaningful as the success itself.
Agenda:
8:30 - 9:00 - Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00- The Entrepreneurial Lifecycle Workshop: The 9 Stages of the Entrepreneurial Lifecycle and the Remedy to Enduring Growth:
What You Will Learn:
- 9 Stages of the Entrepreneurial Lifecycle
- 7 Factors Impacting Sustainable Growth
- Investment Capital Vs. Financing Growth
- Core Prime Growth Framework
10:00- 11:00: EO Legends Q&A Panel Discussion: key learnings and insights for growing a sustainable entrepreneurial business from three of Seattle EO Founding Members with 30+ Years of Experience on the front lines.
- Sean O'Brien: Owner of Catalyst, a Commercial Furniture Business
- Kevin Piper: Owner/Founder of Alki Bakery, a Commercial Bakery
- Dean Docus: Founder/CEO, Easy Metrics, a Labor Optimization Company
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EVENT HOSTS:
Mark Jacobsen: Mark is one of the founding members of EO Seattle. He is an innovative business, brand, and marketing strategist with over 30 years of experience driving sustainable growth for entrepreneurs. As a serial entrepreneur with nine start-ups under his belt, Mark combines street-smart insight with practical, real-world expertise in his consulting practice. His career spans diverse industries, and he has collaborated with numerous leadership teams and companies, both nationally and internationally. Notable clients include Starbucks, Amazon, Microsoft, Best Buy, Eddie Bauer, Costco, Herman Miller, and Vulcan.
Eric Terry: Eric is a partner at Pando Inc., a consultancy that works with business owners to optimize their company’s value, empowering them with the power of choice to scale, sell, or implement a succession plan. Eric made the change to business consulting in 2020 after 16 years in the Banking industry. As a Banker, Eric enjoyed working with business owners, helping them manage their cash flow, lending and foreign exchange needs, payroll, and many other day-to-day services. Eric changed his career path to follow his passion for helping business owners prepare for their future and felt that this could extend beyond his limited scope as a banker. He takes pride in developing a strong network of business professionals, ranging from CPAs to attorneys, consultants, and business brokers.
Casey Cronk: Casey is an EO Strategic Partner and Commercial Leader at 1st Security Bank. He specializes in meeting the unique needs of entrepreneurs by providing innovative solutions and insights from a banking perspective. His goal is to help clients make informed financial decisions for their businesses. Casey is committed to building relationships with individuals who seek a trustworthy and knowledgeable banking resource that offers sound advice. His primary focus is always on customers and the community.