
My Most Challenging Business Years
Masters Series by WeTeachMe
The truth is, any business journey has chapters that are challenging. Whether it be time management problems, employee loss, revenue decrease, or just a season of no growth, challenging times are on the horizon for every business and entrepreneur. But with this class, it's possible to prepare for the challenging seasons before they come. Hear from those who've already experienced some challenging business years. Find out how they handled it, how they fought against it, and how they defeated it.
About the Speaker/s
Tom Harley
Co-Founder @ Harley & Sons Roofing
Tom Harley is the co-founder and CEO of Harley & Sons Roofing, an industry leader for domestic and commercial property. Harley & Sons is now one of the biggest roofing companies in Victoria hosting close to 40 full time staff and growing at a rate of 40% each year. Tom isn’t your typical tradesman, focusing on giving his customers an unbeatable customer journey, leaving his competitors for dead. Tom’s passion for innovation in such an established industry is changing the game for customers and keeping Harley & Sons ahead of the pack.
Mia Klitsas & Jeff Gore
Co-Founders @ Moxie
Mia Klitsas and Jeff Gore are Directors & Co-Founders of fem care brand Moxie and The Brand Maketh, a company that helps establish, revive and commercialise new and existing brands, assisting businesses to develop a truly unique and un-replicatable competitive advantage in the market. With over 40+ years of experience in brand development and commercialisation between the two of them, they understand and have lived every part of the process and have the results to prove it.
What to Expect
Arrive at the venue around 5:30pm for a half hour of networking while you enjoy pizza and beer. The event kicks-off at 6:00pm where one or two speakers will each give a 20-minute presentation. Afterward, there will be a fireside chat with both speakers, where the audience can ask questions, and the event will close at 7:30pm.
About Masters Series by WeTeachMe
At WeTeachMe, we believe that learning should be inspired and impassioned, and run by the people for the people.
In 2016, WeTeachMe officially became the biggest school in Australia, one giant leap towards our fundamental goal of becoming the biggest school in the world. To achieve this, we create tools that empower thought-leaders and everyday people in all corners of the globe to share knowledge and make it easier for teachers and learners to connect. Our goal is to spark curiosity.
In accordance with this purpose, we have formed a new creative program to help us spread our message. Masters Series by WeTeachMe is where we help share the gifts, knowledge, and experiences of those who have achieved the unimaginable in their life, risen above all odds and have persevered where others could not.
It is on this stage that we elevate and celebrate the curious, and where we invite the best and the brightest, the industry movers and shakers, the well-known and the influential to share their learnings and experiences because their stories are important. From creating thriving companies to challenging what humanity is capable of, we invite you to join us in celebrating the curious amongst us. At WeTeachMe, we believe that it is the curious who change the world.
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- Lessons from experience.
- How others have conquered their challenges and fears.
- One actionable thing that you can take away and apply to your own business and life.
- Hear from 1-2 incredible Founders who will share their journey of challenges and triumph.
- Your chance to ask questions directly to the speakers and connect with them.
- Meet like-minded people on the same journey.
- Laptop, tablet or notebook and pen for note-taking.
- Prepared questions for our speakers.
- Business cards.
Come as you are.
startups, Founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, those looking for a tribe, and anyone curious.
At WeTeachMe, we believe that learning should be inspired and impassioned, and run by the people for the people.
In 2016, WeTeachMe officially became the biggest school in Australia, one giant leap towards our fundamental goal of becoming the biggest school in the world. As we walk this journey, we create tools that empower thought leaders and everyday people in all corners of the globe to help spark new ideas and make it easier to connect teachers and learners and ignite curiosity.
In accordance with this purpose, we have formed a new creative program to help us spread our message. Masters Series by WeTeachMe is where we help share the gifts, knowledge, and experiences of those who have achieved the unimaginable in their life, risen above all odds and have persevered when others couldn't.
It is on this stage that we elevate and celebrate the curious, where we invite the best and the brightest, the industry movers and shakers, the well-known and influential members of our communities to share their learnings and experiences in an unwavering effort to help those who are searching for answers. From creating thriving companies to challenging what humanity is capable of, we invite you to join us in celebrating the curious amongst us for we believe that it is the curious who will change the world.
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04 December 2018 • My Most Challenging Business Years
It was good to hear about and learn from the mistakes that other businesses make. Thanks for organising and sharing the message.