Michael Lewis Training, Motivation And Development
E-mail: info@michaellewistraining.com
Our
Featured Entrepreneurial Workshops
" Do not squander time ... ... for that is the stuff
life is made up of. " - Benjamin
Franklin
Typically, these workshops are offered
in lengths of 2.5 – 3.0 hours.
NEW…As Of October
1st, 2008
Ten Thousand
Used Washing Machines!
This creativity workshop is unlike any
small business workshop that we
offer. This workshop is designed
specifically to engage participants in an
imaginative team environment in which they
can work closely as a group
that faces a very unique challenge.
In a limited time and under clear
instruction, participants are placed in
“companies” of 5 or 6 people. Their
mission is to find different ways to
market ten thousand used washing machines.
As a company they
have just inherited these used washing
machines and have to quickly
develop as a team a vision on how they can
market and sell them to the
public.
As a working will need to discuss and
brainstorm new and creative uses for
their unique product line (painted and
retro decorative planters, filled
with ice and canned beverages for parties,
whimsical uses such as storage
containers for children’s toys, some form
of new game based on
basketball hoops with a new twist…etc).
As a working company, they will need to …
Develop and finalize their product.
Define the materials and costs or
producing their new product.
Discuss the materials needed (paint,
fabric, stencils, …etc)
Discuss and define their target market
(parents, gardeners, college /
university students…etc)
Discuss a name and identity for their
product.
Discuss and define features and benefits and
U.S.P.’s - (Unique Selling Points)
Create a marketing slogan.
Create a 30 second radio commercial for
presentation.
At the end of the exercise each team will
introduce their new product and
stand and deliver an exciting and unique
30-second radio commercial to the
entire group. Then the entire group votes
on which team or company
had the best product and marketing plan
...and would likely generate the most
interest and sales.
Other possible variations include...teams
creating on paper
with markers either a full-page ad to be
placed in local
newspapers or what their website might
look like and
how it would work.
The workshop ends with a motivational look
at the spirit and power of
collaboration and creativity as it pertain
to the success that small
business.
We will talk about how thinking outside
the box and using the power of
imagination can be used in their exisiting
business.
Ultimately, participants of this workshop
discover just how creative they
can be when they engage in discussion,
listen and refine business ideas,
choose to work together and involve each
other in improving their existing
business.
Other Workshops….
Selling Made Simple: It's Dollars And Sense!
Today's business owner needs to wear many hats including "Vice
President Of Sales". Seriously, though if your business is growing to survive
and thrive, you need to know how to sell. This fun and insightful workshop
shows how you can easily and profitably benefit from making sales happen with
your customers.
Win Them With WOW: Delivering ShowTime Customer Service!
You work so hard to earn the customer … now win them with
WOW. This motivational presentation focuses on the simple concept of
anticipating and exceeding your customer's expectations with an advanced
"ShowTime" customer service approach!
The Empowered Entrepreneur:
A Guide To Staying Confident, Focused And Determined To Succeed!
This is the ultimate "how to" workshop to empower budding
entrepreneurs to succeed over the many challenges they are and will face as
they start their business.
E-Business
...Easily And Excitingly Explained!
E-Commerce might just be the greatest
technological opportunity to market your small business, introduce yourself to
potential clients and present your services and goods to a huge marketplace.
Get motivated today and grow your business!
Prospecting For
New Business!
Just as buying habits, demographics, consumer trends, supply and
demand, market saturation and economic conditions all impact on market
conditions, today's entrepreneur must be willing to adapt to changes and seek new
markets.
Too Many Hats:
Beyond Time Management For Entrepreneurs!
"Time management" is about managing ourselves and lives more
effectively. This is a fun, comprehensive and complete look at life or work time
and task management with an emphasis on common sense approaches to typical time
/ task management challenges...directed to the demanding but rewarding
lifestyle of the entrepreneur.
The Small Business
“Report Card"!
The Small
Business Report Card is great workshop as it allows each participant to do as
self-assessment on his or her own business. This workshop presents a 100-point
checklist that asks participants to look then at 100 important areas of their
own business. At the end of the workshop, they leave knowing exactly where they
may need to put more energy, time and effort to immediately improve their
businesses. A popular workshop as it offers something for every business and at
every stage of business growth.
Achieving Balance: Developing Personal Effectiveness
and Self-Management!
Balancing a busy personal and professional life, along
with your family time, hobbies and interests and even your familial obligations
is a challenge that we all face and or will face even more as we all grow older.
This seminar suggests some common sense strategies that you can use today to
achieve a better balance.
Marketing For Small
Business Made Easy And Profitable!
If you want to build your customer base, develop new business leads and really
determine the success of your current advertising efforts, then this seminar
will be a day well spent. Effective and innovative marketing attracts new
customers and reminds existing customers of your desire to build a business
relationship. We’ll examine practical ways of marketing your business so you
can get the phone ringing and the emails coming in.
Small Business Boot Camp: Tough-minded Profit Building
Techniques!
Stretch your profits and learn to increase your bottom line. A hard but motivational look at
building more profit into your small business by examining available tools and
smarter business practices. When we take steps to better manage our business,
our time and our efforts, the reward is a stronger and more profitable
business.
Grooming And Growing
Great Business Relationships!
Successfully conducting business is very much
dependent on developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships. As important
as a good revenue stream and a profitable business operation are, they
don't happen unless first we have developed trustworthy and friendly
relationships with a wide variety of people. This workshop explores the
important relationships you need to groom and maintain for business
success. We will also cover the skills in prospecting for new business.
Twelve Small Business “Monkeys”… And How To
Get Them Off Your Back!
In this motivational presentation, we will explore how to tame
twelve common "monkeys" or typical life and work challenges that all
have some influence on us from time to time. We'll explore the monkeys of
self-doubt, procrastination, personal productivity, getting and staying
organized, attitude, interpersonal communication, stress, difficult people /
circumstances, worry, the future and change...plus much more. This will be a great session if you know
your "monkey" or "monkeys" in life and would like to get
them off your back once and for all.
One-Minute Message:
How To Introduce
Your Business Clearly, Powerfully and Persuasively!
Discover how to create
and deliver a short and powerful message about your business that summarizes
the primary benefits and generates instant interest in your prospects. In this
interactive workshop you will develop and practice your "elevator
pitch" that then can be introduced during networking and calling on
prospects. Learn how to make a memorable first impression and begin a business
relationship with confidence.
Please
contact us for more information and complete descriptions on any of the
above presentations OR to explore other delivery products. Our website offers a
comprehensive listing and selection of all titles currently our inventory.
Developing And Implementing
Competitive Intelligence!
Competitive
intelligence is a competitive advantage in the business world as this workshop
explores the topic completely and suggests how your business uses C.I. as a
vital strategic business building activity!
Outcomes of the
workshop.
Participants ...
... will gain a
clear understanding of competitive intelligence and its usage.
... will
understand how C.I. operates with it’s own code of ethics.
... will learn
the basic collection process of C.I. in a business / organizational sense.
... will discover
the components of a competitive profile.
... will
recognize the immediate and sustainable value of competitive research.
The Psychology Of Winning In Sales!
Learn how to develop
a substantial sales advantage by understanding the psychology behind the art of
selling. This workshop is for the sales professional that desires a greater
understanding of why the client will or will not buy!
Outcomes of the
workshop.
Participants...
... will make
thinking about success a powerful and productive new habit.
... will properly
interpret all sales losses as a time to reframe and refocus.
... will learn
how to be resilient and bounce back!
... will learn that
a disciplined human mind is the BEST sales tool they have.
... will make
more sales by recognizing the value of knowing themselves ... and their
clients.
Effective Public Speaking…Made Fun And
Easy!
For many, the
thought of getting up and speaking to a group of people is terrifying.
For some business
people, it is a necessity that they are able to communicate comfortably and
confidently and appear in control when they talk about the products and
services. This seminar presents how to become an effective communicator when
you need to make a presentation or speak about your business at a function.
Building The Winning
Team:
A Guide To Hiring,
Training And Keeping Great Employees!
Great employees can
make all the difference when it comes to providing
quality work and
exceptional service. This motivational workshop provides
numerous useful tips
and great common sense advice on how to interview,
hire, train, lead,
motivate, reward and retain employees so that they contribute
to your business success.
Discover how to get that competitive advantage,
grow your business,
and reduce your employee "headaches". Learn how to
place your effort into
ensuring your employees are working
competently and collaboratively
as a team for your customer’s satisfaction.
The Future Is
Now: Winning And Earning More Sales!
An excellent
sales building workshop loaded with very useful tips that span
psychology, time management
and effectiveness, persuasive presentations,
productive
closing techniques and referral business strategies. A motivational experience to inspire and reward the valuable
sales and marketing team to consider new approaches to generating new and productive
results.
Inspiring A
Locavore Attitude With C.A.R.E. Approach!
Your business has
so much to gain by focusing on delivering “bring them back again” customer
service. Your community has so much to gain economically when we successfully
attract visitors in our 160 km target market. Local residents can be
instrumental to your business success when you enhance their knowledge of local
products and services. As Locavores, you will be inspired and your customers,
your guests and your business will be the beneficiaries!
Our Contact Information/ Booking
Availability
E-mail: info@michaellewistraining.com
Internet: www.michaellewistraining.com
Telephone: (519) 453-4264 (London, Ontario)
Proudly
Canadian.
We are located
in London, Ontario.
If you
do what you've always done ...You'll get what you've
always gotten...!
If you
think what you’ve always thought …You’ll get what you’ve always got…!
New
results require new thinking and new action!
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