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SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENTS...
1. STARTING A BUSINESS:
What is it like to be an Entrepreneur?
(A 4-Series Course on Becoming an Entrepreneur)
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Launching on September 17th, 2:00-4:00 p.m.***
Series 1: Knowing if starting a business is right for me.
- What's involved, the basics
- Knowing my role
- Can I do this and how?
- Can I start my business even if I work full time?
Includes seven, 2-hour interactive sessions over 14 weeks:
(Sessions alternate between the Willoughby Public Library and the Mentor Public Library)
- Sept. 17 (2:00-4:00 pm) at Willoughby Library (Willoughby Meeting Room)
- Oct. 1 (2:00-4:00 pm) at Mentor Library (Frances Cleveland Room, 2nd Floor)
- Oct. 15 (2:00-4:00 pm) at Willoughby Library
- Nov. 5 (2:00-4:00 pm) at Mentor Library
- Nov.19 (2:00-4:00 pm) at Willoughby Library
- Dec. 3 (2:00-4:00 pm) at Mentor Library
- Dec. 17 (2:00-4:00 p.m.) at Willoughby Library
(The cost for this extensive program is included in the Encore NEO Membership at $40/month starting in October.)
For more information contact: Dale Stefancic at (440) 463-7095.
And,
2. NEW PROGRAMMING BEGINS ON OCTOBER 8TH
In addition, we're adding an entirely new program schedule.
STANDARD WEEKLY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
Through September 30, 2018
Most programs are ongoing. You are welcome to join in at any time.
- 2:00-3:30 p.m. Job Search Discussion Group
- 3:30-5:00 p.m. Charting a New Course
- 2:00-3:30 p.m. Future Freelancers
- 3:30-5:00 p.m. Freelancers Brain Trust
- 3:00-500 p.m. Legacy Writers - blog your way to a book.
- 4:00-5:30 p.m. Wealth-builders Brain Trust
- 6:00-7:30 p.m. Upgrading Your Career
- 2:00-3:30 p.m. Online Success Team #1 (meeting on SLACK)
- 3:30-5:00 p.m. Online Success Team #2 (meeting on SLACK)
Programs take place at:
The Federated Family Life Center
16349 Chillicothe Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Important note: Google Maps is not accurate in its directions to this location. Instead, you can map yourself to 16381 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls 44023 (St. John Funeral Home). The Federated Family Life Center is adjacent to that address and on the north side. There is good signage. If you have trouble finding us, call 802-760-8344.
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Monday, September 17th, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Encore Job Seekers Discussion Group
Format
: Individual updates and problem-solving followed by facilitated group discussion on job search strategies and tactics specifically relevant for the age 50+ job seeker.
Things are changing, which means that old opportunities are going away and new ones are on the horizon.
Where are you targeting your job search efforts - to the past, or the future? It's going to make a big difference for your long-term security.
Join this discussion to offer your voice and hear what others have to say about it all!
* We also highly encourage you to visit and sign up at the
https://www.nifty50s.com/ website to receive the best of ongoing job search tips for the age 50+ job seeker.
Monday, September 17th, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Charting A New Course - Business Model You
Not sure what you want to do? Join the Club!
Format: Guided work and group discussion to learn the language of business model thinking that we can use to clarify our focus and differentiate ourselves in the marketplace. This material sets a strong foundation whether we are looking for a traditional job, exploring independent work, or launching a business or social enterprise. Resource:
Business Model You, by Tim Clark
This week:
Section 3: Revise
Chapter 7: Re-Draw Your Personal Business Model
- Turn Weaknesses Into Strengths
- Redraw Your Personal Business Model
- Who You Are and What You Have and What You Do
- Who You Help
- How You Help
- How They Know You and How You Deliver
- How You Interact
- Who Helps You
- What You Get and What You Give
Tuesday, September 18th, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Future Freelancers:
Exploring How to Work for Yourself
Format
: An ongoing series that helps participants learn the complete scope of skills, practices, and requirements involved in joining the "Free Agent Nation" as a contractor, project worker, consultant, freelancer, etc. Participants can explore the option of working independently while still looking for traditional employment. Resource:
The Freelancer's Bible
, by Sara Horowitz.
This Week:
Part 2: GROWING YOUR BUSINESS
Chapter 10: Moving Your Freelancing to the Next Level
(Pages 257-282)
- How Do You Know It's Time to Grow?
- Rebalance Your Portfolio
- Is It Time to Revisit Your Business Structure
- Insurance Anyone?
- What About a Loan?
- Passive Income: The Freelancer's Best Friend
What is Freelancing anyway? It's more than what it used to be and not what you might think! By the end of this series you will understand everything you need to know to be successful as an independent worker.
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Keep in mind
, you can continue looking for a job while you're exploring the option of working independently. In fact, this is one of the best side-door strategies for Encores to gain entry into traditional employment.
Tuesday, September 18th, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
The Freelancer's Brain Trust
Up your game and stand out from others in your field with more professional approaches with your clients. And, protect yourself from costly mistakes.
Format
: This is an ongoing brain-trust group made up of those who have prioritized Freelancing as their primary revenue stream. Members of this group will study more advanced materials and consult to each other around specific issues they encounter in their freelancing practices.
Prerequisite: An initial Personal Business Model Canvas that defines the focus of your freelancing practice. *If you don't have one, we will help you build it.
The Irresistible Consultant's GUIDE TO WINNING CLIENTS:
6 Steps to Unlimited Clients & Financial Freedom
by David A. Fields
(Pages 119-151)
Chapter 14: Nurturing Relationships
Chapter 15: The Nitty-Gritty of Outreach
Chapter 16: Leveraging Relayionships
Wednesday, September 19th, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
BLOG YOUR WAY TO A BOOK!
This year-long adventure will
teach you the skills of blogging and associated social media;
help you to clarify your area of expertise and build your brand in the marketplace;
give you real time feedback from your target market;
teach you how to use blogging as a revenue channel;
teach you how to write a book; and,
esta
blish you as a published author.
This week:
- Nailing the formatting Issues in PressBooks!
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We'll be meeting online with SLACK **
Thursday, September 20th, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Wealth-Building Brain Trust
Format: This facilitated discussion group draws from a wide range of resources to explore the basic mindsets, principles, and practices that will help us make the best choices for our financial futures.
Note: We define
wealth as the number of days you can sustain yourself financially without working.
This is a great summary of what's it's all about - the basicprinciples, according to JL Collins.
Let's take a walk through it together to keep these thoughts fresh!
Thursday, September 20th, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Upgrading Your Career
Taking our career to the next level by learning from stories of other's successes and failures.
Yes! This applies to your search for
traditional employment as well.
Are you...
- currently employed but thinking about the next step?
- underemployed - bored and not making what you are due?
- unhappy in your current environment?
- feeling that you are at risk of being laid off?
- retiring soon and thinking about the next step?
...then, this weekly program series is for you!
This week:
(If you couldn't make our Job Search Discussion Group on Monday, you'll have this next best opportunity to see what's hitting the stage in the future!)
Things are changing, which means that old opportunities are going away and new ones are on the horizon.
Where are you targeting your career efforts - to the past, or the future? It's going to make a big difference for your long-term security.
Join this discussion to offer your voice and hear what others have to say about it all!
Come to this session and share your experiences and insights!
Friday, September 21st, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Online (SLACK) Success Teams:
- Team #1: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
- Team #2: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Format and process
:
These are ongoing support and accountability groups that supercharge each member's progress toward goal achievement.
Groups are limited to 6 members each.
Each member gets 15 minutes to:
- Report on progress made toward their goal(s) over the last week
- Talk about obstacles they have encountered
- Receive feedback and ideas from other group members on how to overcome obstacles
- State personal commitments for the coming week.
Participation in Success Teams is
entirely online so you can join in from anywhere you have access to a computer.
If you have an interest in participating, please email me:
- We request a $5.00 donation per day (two programs) or $10 for the entire week (six programs), paid at the door.
- If you wish to attend but are currently limited with your finances, let us know. You may be able to help our efforts in other ways in exchange for attending programs.
Registration is not required for any of our programs - just show up! And, you may join in with any of our series at any time. There is no need to wait until the series starts again.
LOCATION
Unless otherwise specified, all Encore NEO programs are located at:
The Federated Family Life Center
16349 Chillicothe Road
Bainbridge, Ohio 44023
- Important note: Google Maps is not accurate in its directions to this location. Instead, you can map yourself to 16381 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls 44023 (St. John Funeral Home). The Federated Family Life Center is adjacent to that address and on the north side. There is good signage.
- If you have trouble finding us, call my cell, 802-760-8344.
UPCOMING KEY DATES:
- Monday, Sept. 17 - Starting a Business series begins (more info)
- Monday, Oct. 8 - New Program Schedule Begins (more info)
- Thursday, Oct. 11 - Encore NEO Board Meeting (1:00-2:30 p.m.) Federated Family Life Center
- Wednesday, Nov. 7 - Encore NEO Board Meeting (9:00-10:30 a.m.) Federated Family Life Center
- Wednesday, Dec. 5 - Encore NEO Board Meeting (9:00-10:30 a.m.) Federated Family Life Center
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If you have any questions or an interest in participating with any of the Encore NEO Design Team Initiatives, please feel free to
contact me directly - Tim Lybarger, 802-760-8344 (cell).
My sincerest regards,
Tim Lybarger
Executive Director, Encore NEO
440-533-1002
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