Chicago, October 28, 2024 – Cultivate Advisors, one of North America’s largest small business advisory firms, brought together more than 220 entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the country for its 2024 Catapult Conference. The three-day event provided an unparalleled opportunity for owners to come together to plan for 2025 and gain the knowledge, connections, and strategies to take their businesses to the next level.
“Catapult is more than just a conference; it’s a catalyst for connection,” said Casey Clark, Co-Founder and CEO of Cultivate Advisors. “It’s a great way for owners to expand their networks and take the time and space to work on their businesses instead of their businesses working on them.”
The exclusive gathering connected Cultivate clients from a wide range of industries including retail, real estate, tech, manufacturing, financial services, fashion, and hospitality. The event featured interactive workshops and micro-learning labs led by industry leaders, including Cultivate’s executive team, covering topics such as Best Practices to Streamline Your Financials, Tax Strategies to Keep More of Your Profit, and Planning with Enterprise Value in Mind. Curated networking events allowed time for owners to share insights and build lasting partnerships.
Keynote speaker Brittany Hodak discussed driving sales by turning customers into superfans by demonstrating empathy and active listening, elevating neutral experiences into positive ones, and using AI to create exceptional experiences. Robyn Benincasa shared lessons on team building she learned as a firefighter, endurance racer, and triathlete.
“What an incredible week,” said Taylor Turner, Founder and CEO of Top N Tier, the personal styling service. “The conference was nothing short of game-changing. I went in with energy, passion, and style—and walked out with a solid plan to scale Top N Tier and serve my clients at a level that far exceeds their wildest expectations. Being surrounded by brilliant, like-minded entrepreneurs—many of whom are more experienced than me—was both humbling and motivating. It showed me a glimpse of my future and the heights TNT can reach.”
Cultivate Advisors is one of North America’s largest small business skill development and coaching firms. Built with a team of entrepreneurial-minded advisors with firsthand experience running successful companies, Cultivate has helped thousands of owners in 160+ industries scale, grow, and become exit-ready, with those working with the firm for 12+ months growing on average 43% in top-line revenue and 65% in bottom-line profit year-over-year. Cultivate has made the Inc. 5000 six years in a row and its Best Workplaces list. It was voted Best Small Business for Coaching by the BASA Awards and honored with a Gold Titan for Outstanding Achievement for its services. For more information, visit www.cultivateadvisors.com.
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