Speaking. Workshopping. Brainstorming.

…still going strong in the time of COVID, but keeping it safe with virtual events only.

With more than 12 years of experience pitching, leading and speaking at industry conferences, Kelly is a pro at building engaging, interactive experiences that truly inspire the audience and add value. All attendees can expect to leave with actionable steps they can take to improve their business, work and product.

Choose a prepared topic below, or let’s work together to draft something unique for your group.

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Topic:

Overcoming Economic Odds: The Importance of Branding, Diversity and Showing Up

Businesses-owners are stressed like never before. Time is short, tempers are short and in many cases money is short. There is a fierce desire to survive, and an equally fierce fear of failure. We need to reignite the faith we have in our business ideas and their ability to withstand pressure. And we need to learn strategies that will keep ourselves and our companies strong as we stare economic downturn in the face. The way we brand our companies—and the messages we use—are the secrets to survival.

This one-hour session includes:

  • Formal presentation from branding expert Kelly Bartell

  • Guided discussion and brainstorming

  • Companion PDF worksheet

Attendees will:

  • Learn how every business owner can take a stand and make a difference

  • Identify how you can keep showing up...without burning out

  • Craft a brand message that can withstand an economic downturn

PLUS every participant will receive a free one-on-one work session with The Agency Co., designed to gain momentum and put together a unique plan for their business.

Interested in hosting a talk like this?

Workshop:

Building Brand Stories

Designed for entrepreneurs and small business-owners, these interactive sessions are all about getting business-owners focused, getting clear on their point of difference, and learning how to communicate an offer clearly to clients. It’s a fun take on critical thinking that will simplify how business-owners view themselves and their work.

Half day session includes:

  • Intro and overview to all attendees

  • Guided content creation from an expert brand storyteller Kelly Bartell

  • Companion PDF worksheet

  • Small group exercises throughout the session

Attendees leave with:

  • A brand strategy overview

  • Their unique founders story

  • Their unique business story

  • A personalized elevator pitch

  • A renewed sense of clarity and purpose

PLUS a beautified, poster-weight version of their story, ideal for pinning to an office wall for daily clarity and inspiration.

Interested in hosting a brand story workshop?

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OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE:

The Importance of Brand Storytelling in Todays Market

Data and Branding: the Relationship Between Analytics and Creativity

Leadership Today: the Importance of Diverse Ideas

Design for Small Business (aka Branding on a Budget)

#HumansWithAgency: the Value of Being a Self Starter

Fast, Cheap or Good? What to Focus on When Launching a Brand

Pitching to Win: How to Write a Story That Sells

Interested? Let’s craft something that’s perfect for you and your team.

“For months, I was struggling how to bring my story and my brand voice to life. Then, I started working with Kelly :) 

…it was like a dam had broken, and ideas and thoughts started flowing.”

— Jen Fieldman
Marketer, Strategist, Truth-teller