An Introduction to Session 1: Finding your Identity

Session 1: Video Lesson

Session 1 Quiz: Finding your Identity

Activity: Grow in Character - Which entrepreneurial character traits are you strong in and which could you improve in?

Session 1 Assignment: Character Assessment

An Introduction to Session 2: Finding Where your Skills and Passions Align

Session 2: Video Lesson

Session 2 Quiz: Finding where your Skills and Passions Align with a Need

Session 2 Assignment: Select one aspect of your business to spend time to THINK. WRITE. ACT. on.

An Introduction to Session 3: How does your Business Fit with your Life Plan?

Session 3: Video Lesson

Session 3 Quiz: How does your Business fit with your Life Plan?

Session 3 Assignment: Adapt Business to Your Life Plan - Reflect on the Purpose of Your Life

Module 1 Summary: You - Learn what makes a mature entrepreneur. Assess yourself and plan to grow.

Module 1 - You: Think. Write. Act.

Character Trait Assessment

Guide for Effective Decision Making

An Introduction to Session 4: Finding Unique Solutions

Session 4: Video Lesson

Session 4 Quiz: Finding a Unique Solution

Session 4 Assignment: Choose a Problem to Solve or a new product to offer customers.

An Introduction to Session 5: Reduce Risk through Research

Session 5: Video Lesson

Session 5 Quiz: Reduce Risk through Research

Session 5 Assignment: Research whether customers would pay for your chosen solution.

An Introduction to Session 6: Produce Efficiently

Session 6: Video Lesson

Session 6 Quiz: Produce Efficiently

Session 6 Assignment: Identify Critical Processes

Module 2 Summary : Solution - Create a unique solution to a real problem, letting your customers’ input shape your product or service. Build your business identity around that solution and design systems to produce your product efficiently and safely.

Module 2 - Solution: Think. Write. Act.

An Introduction to Session 7: Treat People with Dignity

Session 7: Video Lesson

Session 7 Quiz: Treat People With Dignity

Session 7 Assignment: Determine what is needed to create products and get them to customers based on what was learned in the Competitor Survey.

An Introduction to Session 8: Peers and Mentors

Session 8: Video Lesson

Session 8 Quiz: Peers and Mentors

Session 8 Assignment: Identify Supporting Relationships

An Introduction to Session 9: Partners and Employees

Session 9: Video Lesson

Session 9 Quiz: Partners and Empolyees

Session 9 Assignment: Employees

Module 3 Summary: People - Appreciate and learn from these groups of people who are vital to your success. Build trusting win-win relationships with them.

Module 3 - People: Think. Write. Act.

An Introduction to Session 10: Savings or Loans?

Session 10: Video Lesson

Session 10 Quiz: Savings or Loans

Session 10 Assignment: Plan to Save

An Introduction to Session 11: Cash Flow

Session 11: Video Lesson

Session 11 Quiz: Cash Flow

Session 11 Assignment: Cash Flow

Financial Tracking Worksheets

Developing a System for Tracking and Monitoring Costs

An Introduction to Session 12: Pricing for Profit

Session 12: Video Lesson

Session 12 Quiz: Pricing for Profit

Session 12 Assignment: Inventory

An Introduction to Session 13: Paying Yourself and Giving Back

Session 13: Video Lesson

Session 13 Quiz: Paying Yourself and Giving Back

Session 13 Assignment: Review these key money principles to determine if you are on the right path.

Module 4 Summary: Money - There’s never enough money for everything, so you must direct it toward your priorities. Diligently follow these best practices to control your money and patiently build wealth.

Module 4 - Money: Think. Write. Act.

Contribution Margin Case Study

An Introduction to Session 14: Smart Location and the Right Tools

Session 14: Video Lesson

Session 14 Quiz: Smart Location and the Right Tools

Session 14 Assignment: Effective Decision Making

An Introduction to Session 15: Comply with Legal Requirements

Session 15: Video Lesson

Session 15 Quiz: Comply with Legal Requirements

Session 15 Assignment: Complying with Legal Requirements

An Introduction to Session 16: Learning from a Soft Launch

Session 16: Video Lesson

Session 16 Quiz: Learning From A Soft Launch

Session 16 Assignment: Customer Experience Map for either your business or a business near you if you do not have a business.

Module 5 Summary: Launch - Give attention to these important details to plan a successful launch.

Module 5 - Launch: Think. Write. Act.

An Introduction to Session 17: Ideal Customer

Session 17: Video Lesson

Session 17 Quiz: Ideal Customer

Session 17 Assignment: Identify your Ideal Customer

An Introduction to Session 18: Marketing Message

Session 18: Video Lesson

Session 18 Quiz: Marketing Message

Session 18 Assignment: Marketing Message

An Introduction to Session 19: Growing Sales

Session 19: Video Lesson

Session 19 Quiz: Growing Sales

Session 19 Assignment: Growing Sales

7 Keys to Marketing Messages that Attract Customers

An Introduction to Session 20: Benefits of an Extraordinary Customer Experience

Session 20: Video Lesson

Session 20 Quiz: Benefits of an Extraordinary Customer Experience

Session 20 Assignment: Define Next Steps

Module 6 Summary: Customers - Identify your ideal customers and find the right message and means to reach them. Make them so happy that they bring their friends to you.

Module 6 - Customer: Think. Write. Act.

Our Call to Action

Video: Our Call to Action

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