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Summary: Keith talks about how we can come together to make our neighborhood a better place to work, live, and play.

Milwaukee’s Near West Side:

A Great Place to Live, Work and Play.

Milwaukee’s Near West Side is most certainly a neighborhood of neighborhoods, where the assets are plentiful and distinct.

Meet Keith:

Keith Stanley, Executive Director

Near West Side Partners / Avenues West Association / BID

Keith Stanley is Executive Director of Near West Side Partners, Inc., where he’s charged with spearheading the organization’s efforts to revitalize Milwaukee’s Near West Side.

Since the organization’s formal launch in 2015, Stanley has played a critical role in the success of numerous achievements for the Near West Side, including:

The launch of PARC, a three-year, $2+ million, anchor-funded initiative designed to support NWSP mission by promoting assets to transform the perception of the neighborhood and reducing crime to address the reality of the neighborhood’s challenges.

The expansion of BID #10 to include the entire Near West Side neighborhood, a 300% increase in resources to enhance the community.

Securing $800,000 in matching funds from Milwaukee County, bringing at least $1.6 million in new investment as part of the NWS Economic Development Fund.

The concerted effort to target problematic parcels across the neighborhood to provide sustainable solutions.

My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:

Near Westside Partners making a difference by investing in their backyard

Perception is bigger than the reality

Sharing stories from the people of the Near West Side

Coming together as a community

Near West Side is one of the most diverse neighborhoods

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Summary This months book was well received.

Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. “When you begin to think and grow rich, you will observe that riches begin with a state of mind, with definiteness of purpose, with little or no hard work.

After reading this book at least once a year I still have many take aways.

Why, I am in different place in my life and what I am doing.

My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:

It’s only difficult only if don’t believe in what you are saying.

No one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as a reality

No man is ever whipped until he quits in his own mind.

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Next book reveiw Living with a SEAL

June 27 at [3:00]

Location Bar Louie 95 N Moorland Rd E7, Brookfield, WI 53005

Recommended Book: Think and Grow Rich

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Summary

Perry discusses how to be in business for yourself but not by youself.

Be your own boss.

There are literally thousands of franchise opportunities here in Wisconsin. Identifying the right franchise opportunity – that one business that best meets your personal and professional goals – can be a daunting proposition. My expert franchise consultation can help you find your perfect match – and it’s yours without cost or obligation.

A franchise is a great way to start a business, and you start with all the systems in place.

About Perry Zukowski:

Perry worked in his father’s franchise growing up in central Wisconsin, so he has first-hand knowledge of both the rewards and the challenges of owning a franchised business.

Prior to becoming a franchise consultant and owner of his own franchise, Perry graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater with a Bachelors in Business Administration and earned his MBA from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. Over the course of his career, Perry worked in both risk management and human resources, and provided both executive coaching and acquisition due diligence.

Connect with Perry

Website   PERRY ZUKOWSKI

Phone 847-254-9757 

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Summary The Alchemist follows the journey of an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago. Believing a recurring dream to be prophetic, he asks a Romani fortune teller in a nearby town about its meaning. The woman interprets the dream as a prophecy telling the boy that he will discover a treasure at the Egyptian pyramids.

My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” …

“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” …

“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. …

“One is loved because one is loved.

 

Join us May 30 as we discuss Think and Grow Rich  at Bar Louie in Brookfield

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Recommended Book: Think and Grow Rich

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Summary:

I chat with Brad Sugars about the challenges of starting a business and what a successful business looks like. Brad also talks about five disciplines of Pulling Profits Out Of a Hat

My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:

* Get good people Then keep the good people

* What does success look like in your business?

* The business runs without you not instead of you

Connect with Brad Sugars

Brad Sugars came from humble beginnings but has built a life and a business that many would cite as the very definition of success. Sugars, a self-made multi-millionaire, is the founder of the global business coaching franchise ActionCOACH™, an international business speaker, author, and entrepreneur.

Sugars has written 16 business books, the “Instant Success” series, which were originally self-published. In 2006, when McGraw Hill bought the international publishing rights to the series, it was the largest multi-business book deal involving a single author. His ActionCOACH™ team works with tens of thousands of business owners in more than 70 countries with his simple yet powerful business growth techniques every day.

Professionally, nobody has created a bigger impact in Sugars’ life than Jim Rohn. As a teen, he scrimped and saved his allowance in order to afford tickets to a Rohn seminar, and despite being the youngest person in the audience, what he learned there has informed his own business practices and philosophies on life.

Sugars has a dynamic stage presence and enjoys motivating and educating other business owners through his online content (videos, podcasts), books and real-world interactions such as classes, seminars, and speaking engagements. His straight-forward Aussie style has branded him as a leader that will tell you what you need to hear, not necessarily what you want to hear–and for more than two decades, millions of people worldwide have been listening.

Sugars is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. A husband and father of five, Sugars and his wife are survivors of the Route 91 tragedy which affected the lives of thousands in Las Vegas during a country music festival in 2017. His young daughter, Riley Brown Sugars, is the youngest survivor of the attack and has been featured in multiple media stories.

Now you can learn Sugars’ simple yet powerful approach to business and wealth. Visit www.actioncoach.com or www.bradsugars.com.

Recommended Book:

Pulling Profits Out of a Hat

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Email: [email protected]

Phone: 262-443-3204

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Pat talks about having great mentors throughout his career now sharing what he has learned with others, also how networking influenced Pat making his decision to go from radio to become a consultant.

 

Pat Miller, MBA, owns and operates Small Step Solutions, a strategic consulting firm based in Wauwatosa, WI. Founded in 2018, Small Step Solutions helps business owners that are too busy to think build strategy, make tough choices and do hard things. Miller has 20+ years experience in branding, positioning and events with radio stations and digital brands – most recently WTMJ and WKTI in Milwaukee. During his career, he was an on-air host and brand manager, building stations from scratch which is an in-depth exercise in audience targeting, creative writing and brand positioning. In addition to building brands, he spent years creating strategic partnerships and unique programs for advertisers. In Milwaukee, that included the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, Summerfest, the Wisconsin State Fair and more. This battle-tested experience is now used to help CEOs and Business Owners solve problems and increase sales.

My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:

* Know when you are in operational mode or creative mode then take advantage of it

* Asking questions to get better answers

* Weird Al is not so weird

Connect with Pat Miller

Website – smllstp.com

Email – [email protected]

Facebook Group – www.facebook.com/groups/BrandCrafted

Upcoming event on 4/17 – https://www.smllstp.com/brand-crafted-social-club

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Learn Ahmad’s story and how Easterseals & Aurora team up to provide the skills for Ahmad to work and improve his life.

Project Search Meet N’ Greet Event

Are you looking for positive, reliable candidates who are eager to work?

You are invited to attend our 3rd annual Project SEARCH Meet n’ Greet Job Event.

Meet over 50 candidates trained to meet your labor needs as well as attend a free leadership development seminar on work place diversity

Friday, April 12, 2019

Aurora Conference Center-3rd Floor 2920 W Dakota St, Milwaukee

[8:30]-9:30am Seminar

[9:30]-11:30am Meet n’ Greet candidates

My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:

* Ahmad’s Project SEARCH experience: skills learned

* Ahmad and Aurora hiring experience, the internship that led to hire

* Aurora’s experience with hiring through Project SEARCH and having Ahmad on the team

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Laura Ehr

Project SEARCH – Career Specialist

9200 W Wisconsin Ave,

Milwaukee, WI 53226

Pavilion Room B038

414.805.9030 Office

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Book Beer & Networking March Edition

Jackson & Rob review the groups top takeaways from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.

To change ourselves effectively, we first had to change our perceptions.

April’s book is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Books Brew & Networking

We are much more than a book club. We are a group of like minded people that are life long learners, believe in building relationships, and giving back to the community.

Does this sound like you?

See you April 25 at 3:00 pm

New Location Bar Louie 95 N Moorland Road #E 7, Brookfield, WI 53005

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In this episode, Robert shares how he went from being a member of a heavy metal band to building walls of protection for families for over 20 years.

Robert describes how networking has been a significant factor in his success.

If you had the chance to meet Robert you know that he is a character. It’s no surprise when he talks about how he was a stand-up comedian.

Enjoy this episode

My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:

* Networking is key to building relationships and your business

* All Business in the front and party in the back

* Green Eggs & Ham

* Being prepared

We are an Independant Insurance Agency, located in Elm Grove. We represent a carefully selected group of 20 financially sound, reputable insurance companies, and we find you the best coverage for the best price, and then back it up with super outstanding service.

We’ve been building walls of protection around you, your family and your business since 1995,

so Relax….We’ve got you Covered!

 

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Let’s meet Dave,

David Lardinois is the Senior Manager of Community Development for the American Cancer Society chapter in Milwaukee. He has been with ACS for the last five years and strongly believes in their mission to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. His role is to open up new doors in the Milwaukee market and develop unique partnerships with the American Cancer Society.

My favorite takeaways from this week’s episode:

* There are so many ways to get involved

* Dave has a passion for helping others

* Volunteer to be a driver in your area

Connect with Dave and get involved

American Cancer Society Wisconsin

At the American Cancer Society, we’re on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we’ll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better.

Road to Recovery

Every day thousands of cancer patients need a ride to treatment, but some may not have a way to get there. The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides transportation to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves.

Recommended Book:

The One Thing

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