My Most Challenging Business Years

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

Donna Guest

Co-Founder @ Blue Illusion

Donna Guest is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Blue Illusion, a niche clothing label that now has 115 concept stores globally and online retail presence. Donna is the driving force for the creative direction of Blue Illusion whilst Danny, her husband and Co-Founder, handles retail operations and systems, ensuring her vision is realised. Donna is particularly passionate about empowering mature-aged women.

Mia Klitsas & Jeff Gore

Co-Founders of Millie & More

Mia Klitsas and Jeff Gore are Directors & Co-Founders of Millie & More/ 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.

Strategic Alliance Partners

MYOB 

MYOB loves supporting startups. As one of the original Australian startups, we believe in giving back to the community that helped us grow. We’re proud to back the Master Series by WeTeachMe for entrepreneurs. 

SitePoint

SitePoint is a Melbourne, Australia-based hub for web developers to share their passion for building incredible Internet things. SitePoint is for web professionals, by web professionals: developers, designers, programmers, product creators and entrepreneurs alike. We love our rich and engaged community and our contributors, who are truly leaders in their field. 

Entrepreneur's Organization

EO is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. EO helps leading entrepreneurs learn and grow through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and connections to experts.

Media Partners

Digital Marketers Australia 

Digital Marketers Australia is a community of like-minded digital marketers who discuss growth strategies in online marketing. They cover everything from paid media like Facebook advertising, Google display/AdWords, native ads, and affiliate marketing, as well as free strategies including SEO and content marketing.

Content Partners

Written & Recorded

Written & Recorded is a content creation agency specialising in copywriting and audio production that was born out of a love for great content.