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Wednesday, September 25 • 4:30pm - 5:45pm
HR & Culture Track | Nothing is F*cked, Dude: Master the Art of the Pivot to Grow Your Business

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Fear of not measuring up to the perfectly curated presence of competitors, causes an unnecessary number of companies to fold, out of anxiety or inability to prepare for the obstacles that get in the way, within the first 2 years of business.

Whether we like it or not, in 2019, every person, every small business, every service — is a brand.

The accessibility of social media and desire for authenticity has blurred the lines between the personal and professional and created an unrealistic illusion of the perfectly curated life. Being a branding agency we have a thorough understanding of the values and the pitfalls of this shift. This constant need to impress has created both a fear of true vulnerability and a glamorization of what it takes to actually make it as a business owner in 2019 — leaving many feeling stuck in a cycle that is unproductive and unsuited for what they need. However, as Walter wisely said in the Big Lebowski "Nothing is F*cked, Dude."

Most of the time, all it takes is stepping back and getting some fresh outside perspective to reinvigorate a business plan — which often presents even more exciting opportunities. Using S.W.O.T analysis, we have been able to find ways for many of our clients to change their mindset and pivot towards a strategy that sets them up for success.

It’s time to pull the rug out from under perfectly curated brand presences and good-times-only narratives. During this discussion we will talk about what it really takes to be successful and how to adjust the mindset of yourself and your team as obstacles pile up.

Through this event, business owners will get unfiltered insight from those who learned to pivot and made it work as well as the tools they need to know how to react when a curveball gets thrown their way. This knowledge will help reposition potential hurdles as opportunities to help them grow their business.

Speakers
avatar for Kana LiVolsi

Kana LiVolsi

CEO x Co-Founder, Dos Mundos Creative
A believer in the power of media, Kana challenges Dos Mundos' global, high-end client base to produce smarter and more inclusive content so that their efforts benefit the brands fiscally — while also earning them points with the Universe ( aka “Millennial Equity”).For over a... Read More →
avatar for Cara Caulkins

Cara Caulkins

Founder and President, Cara Caulkins Communications
Cara Caulkins is the founder and president of Cara Caulkins Communications, a boutique PR firm based in Austin, TX specializing in media relations, events and marketing communications. In Fall 2016, Austin Way Magazine, named Cara on "The List" -a who's who of prominent Austin-based community leaders, business executives, athletes and celebrities. In 2019... Read More →
avatar for David Hatcher

David Hatcher

Founder and Liaison, CAMLYTICO
From his days at a Multi-channel computer technology company, to closing online marketing solutions to developing Sales Channels for the budding Virtual and Augmented Reality Advertising business, David is the master of pivoting various obstacles in trying to connect people to the... Read More →
avatar for Shayda Torabi

Shayda Torabi

CEO and Co-Founder, RESTART CBD
Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, an education first CBD... Read More →
avatar for Ashland Viscosi

Ashland Viscosi

Founder, Creatives Meet Business
Ashland founded Creatives Meet Business (CMB), an event and podcast series in Austin for creatives of all disciplines to define themselves as “artists” and “creatives” AND “small business owners.” She also hosts, produces, and edits the Creatives Meet Business podcast and helps folks one-on-one with goal planning... Read More →


Wednesday September 25, 2019 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT
The Riveter