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Tuesday, March 11
 

10:00am MDT

AI for Beginners: Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for Small Businesses and Non-Profits SEATS AVAILABLE
Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT
Foxtail 1
Summary:
This session provides an accessible introduction to AI, breaking down complex concepts into practical, real-world applications for small businesses, solopreneurs, and non-profits. Attendees will learn how AI can help automate routine tasks, improve customer service, enhance marketing efforts, and optimize fundraising, all while saving time and resources. With examples of affordable, easy-to-use tools, this session empowers participants to confidently begin incorporating AI into their operations, regardless of technical expertise. By the end, attendees will understand the fundamentals of AI and how it can transform their organizations.
Speakers
avatar for Beth Bostwick

Beth Bostwick

Serial Entrepreneur, Mainn
Beth Bostwick has experience in large organizations as well as the startup space in Silicon Valley. She cofounded, built and exited an early SaaS company that transformed the food service and vending industry. She is also a published co-author. Her book, You Can Choose, is a collection... Read More →
Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT
Foxtail 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
  AI Track

10:00am MDT

Winning with Clarity: How to Stop Confusing Your Customers and Start Building Trust SEATS AVAILABLE
Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT
Prairie Sage 1
Brands of all kinds struggle to build trust and demonstrate authority to their customers, but in today’s crowded digital era, this is more important than ever. Effective communication about your products, services, or organization is what sets you apart from your competitors.

The human brain is drawn to CLARITY and away from confusion. Most organizations are confusing their customers, and they don’t even know it, causing them to lose sales, and donations, or be passed up by their competition. In this session, Ian will teach you how to tell your story using the StoryBrand framework, giving you the tools to clarify your message and get your customers, donors, event attendees, or audience to respond.
You will walk away with a plan to effectively communicate about your organization and be able to start applying what you have learned that day.
Speakers
avatar for Ian Stewart

Ian Stewart

Build Trust. Demonstrate Authority., Whole Brand Agency
With a team of experienced professionals, Ian Stewart supports local and national businesses in crafting branding, messaging strategies, and content to build client trust, demonstrate authority, and increase online visibility to generate leads and drive conversations. As the founder... Read More →
Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT
Prairie Sage 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
  Builder Track

10:00am MDT

Roots of Resilience: 3 Key Relationships for the Well-Balanced Entrepreneur SEATS AVAILABLE
Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT
Stage
In the demanding world of entrepreneurship, success isn't just about business metrics—it's about maintaining balance, mental health, and a strong support system. This presentation explores three crucial relationships that serve as the roots of an entrepreneur's resilience: the Mentor, the Spouse/Life Partner, and the Best Friend. Discover how nurturing these key connections can help you stay grounded, supported, and mentally healthy while navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Rushing

Kathy Rushing

Founder, Lodestar Relationship Coaching
Kathy Rushing, M.S. helps couples build strong, lasting marriages, with a special focus on entrepreneurial couples. She founded Lodestar Relationship Coaching in 2023 to guide couples through life's challenges. Kathy's secret sauce? She combines 30 years of experience as a Marriage... Read More →
Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT
Stage 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
  Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

11:15am MDT

Strengthen the Bones of Your Business SEATS AVAILABLE
Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT
Twinberry Auditorium
When we started our business, we filed our Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation. Getting tax numbers and bank accounts was next and away we went. As we go forward, it is important to protect the owners of the company, as well as the owners know the tools of ownership. These are outlined in our ownership documents of an operating agreement, bylaws, or shareholder agreements. It is time to update to take the next step in growing your business. Join this session to feel confident with your ownership documents and how they interact with your Articles.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Hanning

Brian Hanning

Hanning Law Ltd., Hanning Law
Brian Hanning is the attorney owner of Hanning Law Limited, a law firm serving Northern Colorado. Hanning Law is focused on assisting small businesses with their legal structure, contract, and intellectual property. Brian volunteers with Colorado Attorneys for the Arts and local Small... Read More →
Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT
Twinberry Auditorium 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
  Builder Track

11:15am MDT

Making Your Map: Navigating the Journey from Concept to Launch SEATS AVAILABLE
Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT
Lupine
Are you ready to launch a new product, expand your business, or bring your brilliant idea to life but unsure where to begin? While having a great idea is a fantastic start, it's just the beginning of the journey. If you're a creative person, you might find the next steps challenging to navigate.

Join product deployment expert Kristen B. Hubler for a transformative 45-minute session. Kristen will inspire and guide you in creating a roadmap to take your idea from concept to reality. She'll help you break down the necessary steps, provide tips for building successful habits, and equip you with the project management mindset needed to turn your dream into a tangible success. By the end of this session, you'll have the clarity and confidence to start making your vision a reality.
Speakers
avatar for Kristen B. Hubler

Kristen B. Hubler

Author of The Impossible Box | Founder, Workshops by Kristen
Kristen holds an M.Ed, a mini-MBA in Lean Six Sigma, is a certified Change Management Specialist, and certified Scrum Master. As a change and adoption specialist she uses change management and learning best practices to help organizations achieve successful adoption of their software... Read More →
Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT
Lupine 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
  Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

1:00pm MDT

Speak Inarguably: Leadership Communication for Psychological Safety and Business Success SEATS AVAILABLE
Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Prairie Sage 1
Workplace conflict can arise even when everyone involved has the best of intentions. What's commonly considered "professional communication" encourages leaders to express their arguable opinions as inarguable facts. When combined with positional power, this style of communication creates a psychologically unsafe environment for all. In response, colleagues feel the need to defend, explain, and raise their voices to feel heard--increasing the chances of an unproductive conflict. Alternatively, colleagues can go silent and disengage from work. Both strategies--silence and violence--create an unhealthy work environment.

When leaders speak arguably, they get resistance. When leaders speak inarguably they get safety, engagement, and results.
Speakers
avatar for Christopher Arnold

Christopher Arnold

Transforming managers into leaders for people-first companies., Care Deeply Consulting
Christopher Arnold believes the world needs force-for-good businesses to succeed. He founded Care Deeply Consulting in 2018 to transform managers into leaders so people-first companies can grow. As principal advisor, he teaches conscious leaders how to leverage their care to navigate... Read More →
Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Prairie Sage 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
  Builder Track

1:00pm MDT

Success Through Succession: Hire and Outsource the Right Way SEATS AVAILABLE
Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Foxtail 1
Succession planning isn’t just about who will take over for you—it’s about setting yourself and others up for success now. Learn how to uncover the more than 30 hidden roles in your business using role charts and role descriptions (not org charts and job descriptions!) to delegate effectively, set expectations, and foster accountability. This approach also helps small businesses outsource the right tasks and hire for the most critical roles first, positioning your business for long-term success.
Speakers
avatar for Dain Johnson

Dain Johnson

Engineer-turned-Psychologist, Rev 0 LLC
Dain Johnson is an engineer-turned-psychologist who coaches technical experts to become high-performing organizational leaders. Dain spent ten years working on and leading high-tech projects destined for the ocean floor to the lunar surface before becoming a leadership coach. He began... Read More →
Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Foxtail 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
  Builder Track

2:00pm MDT

How to Build an AI Assistant that Frees Up Your Time as a Small Business Owner FILLING
Tuesday March 11, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Sand Lily
Are you a small business owner feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks that take time away from growing your business? Imagine having an AI-powered assistant that handles repetitive tasks, manages customer inquiries, and even automates parts of your workflow—giving you back hours in your day to focus on the big picture.

In this session, we’ll dive deep into building and using an AI assistant tailored specifically to the needs of a small business. I’ll walk you through the process of creating an AI system that can handle everything from scheduling and client follow-ups to data analysis and task management. We’ll also explore how AI can streamline operations, allowing you to scale your business without burning out.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a clear, actionable plan to:

Identify the right tasks for AI automation: Understand which of your daily activities can be handed off to AI, and how to do it efficiently.

Build or customize your own AI assistant: Learn the tools and strategies to create an assistant that handles real-time customer interactions, appointment scheduling, and more—without needing to code from scratch.

Integrate AI into your existing systems: Discover how to seamlessly incorporate AI into the platforms you already use, from your CRM to your email and calendar tools.

Free up your time for strategic growth: With an AI assistant in place, you’ll reclaim time to focus on scaling your business, developing new strategies, or simply enjoying a better work-life balance.

This session is perfect for business owners ready to step into the future by leveraging AI to reduce workload and focus on what truly matters: growing their business.
Speakers
avatar for kateryna quinn

kateryna quinn

Founder, ASTASH | Uplify AI
Kateryna Quinn is a mom, an immigrant, and a proud small business owner in Northern Colorado. Recognized as a Forbes Next 1000 honoree and one of NOCO's 30 Under 30, she has made a name for herself as a leader in marketing and web design. As the founder of ASTASH an award-winning... Read More →
Tuesday March 11, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Sand Lily 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
  AI Track

2:00pm MDT

10 Most Common Problems SMB's Face FILLING
Tuesday March 11, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Twinberry Auditorium
In my consulting work, I've found that these are the 10 most common problems that small businesses face. Many owners aren't even aware they are problems! I'll discuss these topics: Hiring your first employee; 1099 vs. employee classifications; property taxes; sales taxes; being profitable on each product/service you offer; raising prices without losing customers; W-9s & 1099s; business loans; preventing fraud/embezzlement; and financial statements.
Speakers
avatar for Geneve Huxley

Geneve Huxley

Fractional CFO; Owner & CEO, Huxley CPA Consulting, LLC
Geneve has more than 25 years of success in finance and accounting. She's a licensed CPA and her love language = spreadsheets. She's frequently been described as having "a lot of personality for an Accountant," which she takes as a win. When she's not interpreting numbers, she loves... Read More →
Tuesday March 11, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Twinberry Auditorium 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
  Builder Track

3:15pm MDT

The Life of a Product - Growing, Learning & Pivoting for Market Resiliency! SEATS AVAILABLE
Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Twinberry Auditorium
As a founder, product manager or a hobbyist, taking care of your product is more than just a full time job. It is a personal commitment you made when it was just a small idea, your idea, to change the world.

The life of a product is a complex journey, one of self-discovery, creativity, adversity and truths. In this session, we will explain the highs and lows of product development, learning from real-world examples that reveal the raw truths of the process. We will dive into the techniques that fuel growth, the lessons learned from failures, and the art of pivoting when faced with inevitable market shifts. By the end, you’ll not only understand how to breathe life into your dream product, but also gain the insights and tools needed to nurture your ideas into resilient game-changing realities.
Speakers
avatar for Aakash Singhal

Aakash Singhal

Managing Director, Ellofant, LLC
Aakash is a Lean Engineering Leader with experience in leading complex transformations in disruptive markets. Aakash is able to broker trusted relationships quickly, coupled with a strong executive presence to influence across organizations on how to build world-class product experiences... Read More →
Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Twinberry Auditorium 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
  Builder Track

3:15pm MDT

Unlock Business Growth & Thought Leadership Through Podcasting SEATS AVAILABLE
Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Foxtail 1
Description:
Imagine turning everyday conversations into powerful business development tools. With niche podcasting, you can create authentic relationships, elevate your brand, and generate measurable growth. In this session, you’ll learn how to strategically use podcasting to connect with potential clients, build industry authority, and transform interviews into sales opportunities. Whether at conferences, events, or on the road, discover how podcasting can unlock doors you never thought possible.

Key Takeaways:

Podcasting as a Strategic Tool: Understand how podcasting goes beyond content creation to drive business development, client acquisition, and relationship building.
Real-World Case Studies: Explore how consultants, solopreneurs, and B2B businesses have turned podcast interviews into high-value client deals and long-term partnerships.
Tactical Steps for Growth: Learn actionable strategies to launch, scale, and leverage your podcast to boost credibility and open new business avenues, even in competitive markets.

Outline:
1. Introduction: Jake Jorgovan on using podcasting for business growth.
2. How to target and interview key industry leaders or prospects to drive meaningful conversations.
3. Leveraging podcast content at conferences, events, and while traveling for maximum ROI.
4. Case studies of businesses successfully integrating podcasts into their sales funnel.
5. Q&A and actionable steps for attendees.

Outcome:
Attendees will walk away with a clear, actionable framework to start or improve a podcast that drives business results. You’ll understand how to build thought leadership, forge valuable connections, and grow your business by using podcasting as a powerful tool for relationship-building and sales.

Target Audience:
Entrepreneurs, business owners, consultants, and creatives who want to learn how to transform podcasting from a hobby into a powerful business growth engine.
Speakers
avatar for Jake Jorgovan

Jake Jorgovan

Creative & Capitalist, Alpha Apex Group / Content Allies
Jake Jorgovan is a unique blend of creative and capitalist, combining his passion for art with his entrepreneurial drive. As the Founder of Alpha Apex Group, Content Allies, and Listen Network, he has helped B2B companies like Meta, Siemens Energy, and Gusto grow while generating... Read More →
Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Foxtail 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
  Builder Track
 
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