Upcoming Events and Status Updates on the 
Encore NEO Agenda!!!
December 15, 2018
 
Becoming Tremendous
   
"You will be the same person today in five years, except for two things: first, the books you read and second, the people you are around"
   
   
HEADS UP!
   
Out of work and no health insurance?! 
   
Join us at our January 7th Monday Morning Speaker Series and hear from David Cunix about what your best options are!
   
Coffee and networking at 7:30 a.m.
Program 8:00-9:15 a.m.
Location: Federated Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road (Rt. 306), 
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 (Bainbridge Twp)

STANDARD WEEKLY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
  •  Mondays 
    • 8:00-9:15 a.m. Monday Morning Career Transition Speaker Series
      • Coffee and Networking at 7:30 a.m.
    • 9:30-11:30 a.m. Encore Career Accelerator Program (ECAP)
      • First of Two Weekly Sessions
    • 2:00-4:00 p.m. Starting a Business Series
  • Wednesdays  
    • 2:00-3:30 p.m. Legacy Writers - Blog Your Way to a Book.
    • 4:30-6:00 p.m. Self Employment Brain Trust
    • 6:00-7:30 p.m. Wealth Builder's Brain Trust
  • Thursdays
    • 8:00-9:30 a.m. One-on-One Coaching and Goal Setting
      • Coffee and Networking at 7:30 a.m.
    • 8:00-9:30 a.m. Job Search Discussion Group 
      • Coffee and Networking at 7:30 a.m.
    • 9:30-11:30 a.m. Encore Career Accelerator Program (ECAP)
      • Second of Two Weekly Sessions
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
Encore NEO offers a monthly $40 membership for access to all of our programming
   
For detailed information and online membership  registration, click here.
   
Important Note:
The "Monday Morning Career Transition Speaker Series" program is open to non-members, with a free-will donation of $5.
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COMING THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, December 17th:
   
8:00-9:15 a.m.
Monday Morning Career Transition Speaker Series

This series is open to everyone - members and vistors.

This Week:
Share? Really? Yes - It's the New Economy!
   
Understand how the Sharing Economy works and how it might help you!
           
7:30-8:00 a.m.   Coffee and Networking
8:00-9:15 a.m.   Speaker and Discussion
9:15-9:30 a.m.   Coffee, donuts, and networking
   
*See upcoming January topics here

9:30-11:30 a.m.  
Getting to Financial Independence ECAP!
Week Four: Investing!  (7th of eight sessions)   
  
Caught in a downward financial death spiral? Maybe you're already at the bottom. There is hope!
   
This program will help you pull yourself out of free fall and then plot an achievable pathway toward real retirement.
   
Required Resource:  The Simple Path to Wealth , by JL Collins

Program CostAvailable to members only at no additional fee except for the cost of the 
book.
  
This Session :
PUTTING IT INTO ACTION
JL Collins, Simple Path (pages 163-205)
  • Case Study
  • One More Time on Investment Advisors
  • Why You Can't Pick a Winning Stock
  • You, Too, Can Be Conned
     
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Starting a Business:
What is it like to be an entrepreneur?
   
(You may continue to join in on this series at any time)

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?
Dec. 17 (2:00-4:00 p.m.) at Willoughby Library  ( Willoughby Meeting Room)
   
(The cost for this extensive program is included in Encore NEO's $40/month membership.)
   
Details and Registration  Here
      
For more information contact: Dale Stefancic at (440) 463-7095 or  [email protected].
   
WEDNESDAY, December 19th:

2:00-3:30 p.m.
Legacy Writers:
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
Closing in...
  • Review posted writings
  • In the Final Stretch - Questions?
Meeting this week at Geauga West Library

4:30-6:00 p.m.
Self-employment 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 self-employment 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. 
   
This week:
The Irresistible Consultant's GUIDE TO WINNING CLIENTS:
6 Steps to Unlimited Clients & Financial Freedom, by David A. Fields


Chapter 21 : Creating the Perfect Proposal
(Pages 203-212)

Chapter 22: Pricing and Fees Structures
(Pages 213-224)






6:00-7:30 p.m.
Wealth Building Brain Trust
   
This Week:
Expense Hacks
   
Open Discussion on tips for saving Money
   
(Hint): If you have Pogue's Basics: Money, bring it along. We'll cruise through it to remind ourselves of some of the great simple ways to save money!

THURSDAY, December 20th :
   
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Coffee and Networking at 7:30 a.m.
One-on-One Coaching and Goal-Setting
(By appointment)
   
Transitioning a career at any age is a challenge that is tough to handle on our own. Thursday mornings offer you a time to meet one-on-one with someone who will help you set some attainable goals and put together a plan to achieve those goals.
  
To set up an appointment, email Tim Lybarger at [email protected], or call 440-533-1002 x 3. 
   
8:00-9:30 a.m.
(Coffee and Networking at 7:30 a.m.)
Job Search Discussion Group
   
This highly interactive session starts with a round robin to talk about real issues and obstacles being faced by attendees. Then we move on to look at tips for getting ahead in the age 50+ job search market.
  
*We highly recommend the website Nifty50s for great tips on the age 50 + job search process.
   
This Week: 
   
When it comes to interviewing, there are a number of buy signals that indicate the hiring manager is into you and seriously considering you for the job. Here are some important signs to watch out for to figure out if you did well in the interview and are likely to receive an offer.

9:30-11:30 a.m.
Getting to Financial Independence ECAP!
(8th of eight sessions)
   
Caught in a downward financial death spiral? Maybe you're already at the bottom. There is hope!
    
This program will help you pull yourself out of free fall and then plot an achievable pathway toward real retirement.
    
Required Resource: The Simple Path to Wealth, by JL Collins
  
Program Cost: Available to members only at no additional fee except for the cost of the book.
   
This Session:
INVESTING, Continued
What To Do When You Get There
JL Collins (Pags. 207-257)
  • Withdrawal Rates: How Much Can I Spend Anyway?
  • How Do I Pull My 4%?
  • Social Security: How Secure and When to Take It
  • How To Give Like A Billionaire
  • Final Summary

PROGRAMMING FEES
  
The Monday Morning Career Transition Speaker Series (8:00-9:15 a.m.) is open to non-members. We request a $5.00 free-will donation from non-member attendees, paid at the door.
   
Access to the full programming schedule is available to members at a $40/month fee. Members may need to purchase books for some programs and pay additional fees for advanced programs.
   
     
REGISTRATION
Registration is required only where indicated. You may just show up and join us for all other programs!  
   
LOCATIONS
" Starting a Business" programs alternate between the Willoughby Public Library and Mentor Public Library as indicated in the program schedule.
   
All other Encore NEO programs are located at:
      
The Federated Family Life Center
16349 Chillicothe Road
Bainbridge, Ohio 44023
  • Important note: Google Maps is not always 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
  • Friday, January 11th - Encore NEO Strategic Planning (8:00a.m.-12:00p.m.) Federated Family Life Center
  • Tuesday, January 8th - Wisdom Collaborative Planning (1:00-2:30 p.m.) Lakeland Community College
Learn more about Encore NEO and its programs at www.encoreneo.org.
  
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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