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Understanding the Fundamentals of Investing – A Primer for Young People
Jeff Young, Senior Wealth Manager, Kierland Financial Group
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Of all the subjects to which one is exposed in the formative years of institutionalized education, perhaps none are more significant and yet more ignored than that of personal finance. While virtually every student will one day be responsible to some degree with the efficient handling of money for a family or most certainly, him or herself, it is one area of life that for many, they will be left to fend for themselves. MORE >
In this 60-90 minute session, Jeff will introduce you to the fundamentals of investing. While these fundamentals are certainly only a small part of the much greater topic of personal finance, it is imperative that potential young investors be familiar with the foundation upon which they will eventually build their wealth over their lifetimes.Topics covered will be: Speculating is not Investing; Four Things You Can Do With Money; Own or Loan?; the Damning of Debt; Pay Yourself First; Clarifying Risk; Ten Great Mistakes Young People Make in Investing; Patience and Discipline, the Investor's Allies; The Eggs in the Basket Thing and much more.
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Retirement Income – 5 Action Items to Chart Your Course
Katrina C. Lessard, CFP®, AEP®, Founder & CEO , Lessard Wealth Management
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
You’ve spent a lifetime accumulating money for your retirement. You’ve saved, invested, and taken advantage of workplace retirement plans. Now you have to make decisions about how to generate a steady income stream, and these decisions could have lasting repercussions. MORE >
Join us for an educational workshop where we’ll focus on strategies designed to help you:• Make the most of your retirement income streams
• Tap into your retirement accumulations
• Understand retirement plan distribution rules
• Invest for stability, income, and growth potential
• Utilize financial vehicles that could last a lifetime
• Protect your income and assets from the unexpected
• Prepare for a more comfortable and rewarding retirement lifestyleOptional 20-page workbook available on retirement income strategies. This full-color resource contains essential information, exercises, and questions that will help you assess your current situation and make sound financial decisions. Perhaps best of all, you will be eligible for the complimentary consultation offered to all workshop participants.
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The Painless Care and Feeding of the Sales Professional
Mike Toney, Founder and President, Conquest Training Systems
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
In this session, Mike shares the best 12 years of consulting with business owners on how to build a sales force with the right incentive and accountability systems to get results. Owners will learn how to stop the frustrations of wondering; “is he working hard?”, “Am I over paying them?” or “Is she as committed to win as I am?” MORE >
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Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial and the Revered Military History of the Scottsdale Airport
Steve Ziomek, Chariman of the Board, Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc.
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Thunderbird Field II was built in 1942 for the sole purpose of training WWII Army Air Corp pilots. Over 5,500 pilots were trained at Thunderbird Field II between 1942 and October 16, 1944, when the school was deactivated. Many of these young aviators saw military action in Europe and the Pacific. MORE >
The Thunderbird Field II Plaza at the entrance to the Scottsdale Airport business center and restaurant includes a monument with information on Thunderbird Field II and its military history. The Plaza’s centerpiece is a Stearman PT-17, the aircraft used for training at Thunderbird Field II in the 1940s. The service plaques for all of our armed services as well as the revered POW-MIA plaque is on permanent display.The mission of the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial organization is to commemorate the rich history of the Scottsdale airport, honor all veterans; provide scholarships to Arizona students interested in aviation careers and support Dogs4Vets, a non-profit dedicated to enabling disabled Veterans to live a more productive life through the use of service dogs
Learn about the revered military history of the Scottsdale airport, todays operations and the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial and its mission.
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Stop the Sales Commodity Game Prospects Play!
Mike Toney, Founder and President, Conquest Training Systems
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
“But you are too expensive,” “I’ll get other bids,” “too busy right now,” are just some of the things prospects say when they play ‘Lets make you the Commodity’ game. In this session, Mike teaches audiences how to interrupt the thinking of the prospect to never compete on price or be treated like a sales pest instead of a sales person. MORE >
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“It’s Kubotan Time!”
Jui L. Chiu, Self-Defense Instructor, Kubotan Time
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
The Kubotan Time offer free self-defense classes for anyone 8 years or older. Learn how to fight off an attacker with a Kubotan and everyday objects, like a sharpie or marker. The purpose of the self-defense class is to teach our community how to be more aware of their surroundings and gain self-confidence. Anyone can learn these life-saving defense skills! Take control and escape a threat. It could save your life. MORE >
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Lift the Lid: How to Get Past What’s Holding You and Your Team Back
Joel Shuflin: Maxwell Leadership, Maxwell Leadership Performance Coach, Maxwell Leadership
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Have you ever felt stuck or like your slogging through mud? Everyone encounters friction as we try to succeed – and sometimes we can’t readily identify what is slowing us down or slamming us to a halt. Joel helps your audience identify The Lid – the things that hold us back from our best version of ourselves, and then guides the audience in discovering how to lift that lid and uncap our true potential. MORE >
By learning the habits needed to lift the lid, your members will realize greater success and satisfaction in every area of life. Available in 20, 45 and 60 minute formats. -
Small Changes That Make A Big Difference
Dr. Leisa-Marie Grgula, Chiropractic Physician and Acupuncturist, Accurate Care Pain Relief Center
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Attendees will learn what changes can be made in diet, exercise, and chemical exposure that will decrease their health risks. These changes work to prevent work time loss, and allow them to spend more quality time with their friends and family, by improving their sleep and increasing their energy.
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10 Biggest Mistakes People Make Starting or Creating a Healthy Lifestyle
Robert Kelly, CEO and Owner, Results Only Fitness
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Staying in shape is a challenge for most people. Starting a fitness routine or getting healthy after a long layoff is even harder. Why would anyone want to try and figure it out alone? You hire a lawyer for your legal needs and an accountant for your taxes. You would never ask your doctor how to perform surgery on yourself. That would be crazy. However, every single day people start and stop exercising with little or no guidance. MORE >
The things you remember from when you were in high school are obsolete. Every magazine says something different, and late night TV only show programs for elite fitness enthusiasts. Learn tips, tricks and techniques to ensure you succeed with your fitness and fat loss goals this time. -
The Four Decisions Companies Must Get Right to Scale Up
Corwin Smith, Entrepreneur / Scaling Up Coach, Transcend Growth Parnters
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Learn the four decisions companies must get right - People, Strategy, Execution & Cash. CEO's and business leaders will walk away with tools for strategic planning along with making sure that they Scale Up effectively.
People - Getting the right people in the right seats doing the right things MORE >
Strategy - A truly differentiated strategy that is simple.Execution - Processes running flawlessly and without drama
Cash - Cash is like oxygen for a growth company, run out and risk death!