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Business Development, Thoughts

Hope for Business Owners

November 24, 2020

Hope For Business Owners Hearing The Dreaded “Knock” Several years ago, there was a constant “knocking on my office door”. Although …

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The Key To A Successful Business Transition

November 24, 2020

All businesses at some point either sell or close their doors. Although the “sell” may occur in different forms such as a …

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What Does Your Exit Picture Look Like?

October 30, 2020

Every Business Owner Must Have a Plan to Exit or Sell Kevin Brownlee, Agora Strategic Consultant Most companies fail to plan. Studies …

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Business Development, Exit Strategy

Selling a Discombobulated Business

October 30, 2020

Selling a Discombobulated Business Kevin Brownlee, Agora Strategic Consultant While returning home from helping a client in Milwaukee position their company to …

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Business Development, Communication

Improve Your Customer Service

September 17, 2020

Tips for giving your clients the best customer service. written by Agora Strategic Advisor, Kevin Brownlee It is National Customer Service Week, …

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Business Development, Communication

What We Do In Agora Transform

September 8, 2020

What We Do In Agora Transform Agora Transform is a small group of your local Christian business owners meeting for 13 …

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Is Agora TRANSFORM right for you?

September 5, 2020

Is Agora TRANSFORM right for you? Improving your business, defining, and reaching your business (and personal) goals is what we do …

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Business Development, Thoughts

Discover What’s Possible When You Begin to Think Differently About Your Work

September 1, 2020

Discover What’s Possible When You Begin to Think Differently About Your Work What is Discover? Agora’s Discover is a 5-hour Friday …

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10 Tips for Working from Home

August 26, 2020

Business Development, Life, Lifestyle

10 TIPS for Working from Home Successfully By Agora Strategic Advisor, Kevin Brownlee Many of you are working from home, which can …

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Business Development, Communication, Teamwork

What is Agora Transform?

August 12, 2020

Agora Transform is a curriculum driven Christian business owner’s workshop. Transform is your opportunity to join a group of like-minded business owners …

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The Backpack

July 13, 2020

Business Development, Life, Thoughts

The burdens of our jobs are like a weight on our back. That weight can go home with us where it …

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Business Development, Thoughts

FEAR IS A LIAR

June 22, 2020

Fear is a liar. by Kevin Brownlee, Agora Strategic Advisor Having been through the deepest depths a business owner can go …

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Your Mid-Year Progress Report

May 19, 2020

Your 2020 Mid-Year Progress Report By Kevin Lemasters, Agora Strategic Advisor With the COVID-19 issue this year, I have heard a lot …

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Business Development, Communication, Teamwork

The Skilled Trades Deficit

April 16, 2020

It’s time for a different approach to the skilled trades deficit! By Kevin Brownlee, Agora Strategic Advisor Having been a skilled tradesman …

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Articles, Business Development

Turning Doldrums Into Dollar Signs

March 24, 2020

Making It Work! – Managing For Success Through the Coronavirus Pandemic Written by: Kevin Brownlee Agora Strategic Advisor Thinking outside the box …

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Don’t Shut Down!- Making It Work! – Managing for Success Through the Coronavirus Pandemic

March 24, 2020

Making It Work! – Managing for Success Through the Coronavirus Pandemic Don’t Shut Down! We realize that many state Governors have asked …

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Defensive vs. Offensive Strategies (Making It Work! – Managing For Success Through the Coronavirus Pandemic)

March 23, 2020

Making It Work! – Managing For Success Through the Coronavirus Pandemic: Defensive vs. Offensive Strategies Football games are not won with defense …

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Making It Work! – Managing For Success Through the Coronavirus Pandemic

March 20, 2020

Making It Work! – Managing For Success Through the Coronavirus Pandemic Introduction Crazy times are upon us. The Coronavirus pandemic, drop in …

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Why Volunteer?

March 18, 2020

Culture

Written by: Kevin Lemasters, Strategic Advisors In the social media world we live in, it can be overwhelming to see how AWESOME …

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Who Needs Luck When You Have Agora

March 1, 2020

By Strategic Advisor Kevin Brownlee “Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson My Dad …

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Unplug and recharge

February 29, 2020

Communication

By Strategic Advisor, Kevin Lemasters Are you intentional about making time to unplug from things and recharge? If you are leading or …

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Business Development, Communication

How to leave a voicemail.

February 28, 2020

By Agora Strategic Advisor Kevin Brownlee Leaving an incorrect voicemail is a sign of an unprofessional person or company lacking manners. If …

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Finding Employees That Will Add Value to Your Business Is Easier Than You Think

February 25, 2020

The most valuable asset of any organization is its workforce. Given this dynamic, it stands to reason that if you want to …

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Does Your Business Need Sharpening?

January 30, 2020

Proverbs 27:17 says “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Yeah, that’s a nice thing to say but as the …

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Top 10 Small to Mid-Sized Business Ownership Problems

January 4, 2020

Top 10 Small to Mid-Sized Business Ownership Problems Have no business plan or articulated goals. They don’t know where they are going! …

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Business mentor – why it matters

December 31, 2019

Did you know that even the most successful business leaders have a mentor? Haven’t they already “arrived”? Good leaders know you never …

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5 Steps to Prepare to Sell your Business

December 28, 2019

Written By Strategic Advisor Kevin Lemasters Whether you plan to sell your business or not, you should always have your business prepared …

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Want the best buck for the bang?

December 1, 2019

Written By Strategic Advisor Kevin Brownlee Do you plan to sell or transfer ownership of your business someday? All business owners plan …

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Small Business Day

November 26, 2019

According to Small Business Trends https://smallbiztrends.com only 49% of small businesses have a clearly stated plan for business growth, and only 27% …

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Thanksgiving Blessings

November 22, 2019

Life, Thoughts

The word Thanksgiving originated in the Bible, where it is used 32 times, and the word Thank or Thanks is there at …

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Articles, Business Development, Thoughts

Replace BRACE with GRACE- A Daylight Savings Opportunity

November 1, 2019

By Kevin Brownlee, Agora Strategic Advisor Daylight savings time is when you are advised to take out the old batteries in your …

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Don’t Blame the Competition

October 24, 2019

It was announced in the local northern business press recently that a Northern Colorado beer company “will discontinue distribution of its beers …

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The Three Ingredients to Job Satisfaction and Effective Productivity

October 24, 2019

Written By: Kevin Brownlee, Strategic Advisor Do you, or an employee seem disillusioned? Has the excitement, drive, and fervor left your job? Is …

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Business Development, Teamwork

Transformation in your business

October 24, 2019

Written By: Kevin Lemasters, Strategic Advisor What does this look like for your business? Are you ready to see it transform? As …

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Ian’s Story – Chasing Revenue

October 8, 2019

In his hometown, Ian has always been an expert carpenter. It was tough to find a more knowledgeable woodworker. What gave Ian …

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6 MIN READ

Teamwork Requires Communication

October 8, 2019

Teamwork

Michael was an investment advisor with a nationally known financial advisory firm. He had his own office and a single assistant. He …

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Top 10 Small to Mid-Sized Business Ownership Problems

January 2, 2019

Top 10 Small to Mid-Sized Business Ownership Problems By Strategic Advisor Kevin Brownlee Have no business plan or articulated goals. They don’t …

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The Art of Successful Mergers & Acquisitions

December 13, 2017

Articles

There are times when a business reaches the point that expansion opportunities cannot be developed internally. Business strategy stalls because market opportunities …

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Strategic Planning: Why?

December 13, 2017

Articles

In very simple terms, ‘strategy’ or ‘strategizing’ is a way to think about the future in an organized and prioritized approach to …

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Agora Succession Planning

December 13, 2017

Articles

During the next 10-15 years 60-80 million baby boomers will be retiring. (Univ of Michigan, 2012) During this period, more than 70% …

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