Past Speakers

We encourage continued conversation with the fabulous speakers that share at our Idea Exchange events! Below is a summary of past speakers, along with contact information for future followup:

February 12, 2010: Guest Speaker Matt Kelly, of Momentum Personal Finance Coaching: “Keys To Developing a Realistic Budget.” Kelly outlined five action steps required to develop a realistic budget. His presentation included the tips, tricks and tools needed to create a budget that works for you. Reach Matt Kelly at matt.kelly.durango@gmail.com or call 970-749-0644.

January 8, 2010: Guest Speaker Lindsay Vasgird of Prudential Triple S Realty: “Next Level Leadership,” a presentation based on material from Rand Stagen of Stagen-Business/Marketing/Consulting Firm. Reach Lindsay Vasgird at LVasgird@ptsr.com or call 970.769.2022.

December 11, 2009: Guest Speaker Teresa Arney of Pathways Center: “Energy Balancing Your Business.” Arney gave tips on how to “clear and reset” your energy so that your business interactions are positive and intentional. Reach Teresa Arney and the Pathways Center at ASpiritDoc@aol.com
or call 970-884-4718.

October 9, 2009: Guest Speaker Bethany Niccum of Thrive Chiropractic: “147+ Ways to Market Your Business.” Niccum provided insight for discussion by sharing her favorite creative and cost-effective marketing ideas, while also giving some guidelines on how to focus your energy on a few key ideas that will provide maximum impact when implemented effectively. Reach Bethany Niccum at bethany@thrivechiro.com or call (970) 259-0968.

September 11, 2009: Guest Speaker Karen Lovelien of the Institute for Soulular Clarity: “How to manage energy fluctuations when your business changes.” When going with the flow of your business, you want to keep your energy in line with where you want your business to go. Lovelien offered insights and four steps to flow with the powerful momentum of change. Reach Karen Lovelien at withease@earthlink.net.

August 14 , 2009: Guest Speaker Louisa Drouet of Forward Movement Marketing & Communications: “Effective community networking in Durango.” Discussion included: how to find out and stay informed about community events, what events as business owners we should be aware of and attend, and what do we do once we get there. Reach Louisa Drouet at louisa@forwardmvt.com or call 503.753.5524.

July 17, 2009: Guest Speaker Dr. Melaney Sreenan: “Leveraging Women’s Strengths in Business.” Dr. Sreenan discussed how to use the characteristics that we have as women to our benefit in business. Reach Dr. Melaney Sreenan at coach@melaney.com or call 970.382.0008.

April 10, 2009: Guest Speaker Joe Keck of the Small Business Development Center at Fort Lewis College: “SBDC Resources, Tips & Tactics.” Keck shared what types of resources the center provides for local women business owners and how to leverage these resources to start and grow your local business. Reach Joe Keck at sbdc@fortlewis.edu or call 970-247-7009.

March 20, 2009: Guest Speaker Sara Olsen of Durango-based Brandology: “Building your Brand.” Olsen has an extensive background in how a business can be grown through branding and marketing and shared insight about creating a successful brand in the Durango area. Reach Sara Olsen at saraolsen@yahoo.com or call 970-759-1735.