When it comes to designing a business with intention the first question is always why are you doing this? What is your ultimate aim? Then, it’s just about connecting the dots to make it a reality.
If grown intentionally, a small business can provide purpose, service, wealth, and fulfillment.
The challenge to identify exactly what the unique purpose proposition is, attract the right customers, and grow over time to suit your ever-evolving needs and desires in business and life.
Check out the services below to see how we can take your business or business idea to the the next (meaningful) level.
I’ve designed the following Business With Intention consulting packages to address the needs of business owners at every stage. Whether you are thinking about a business idea, growing your maturing company, or need targeted advice about a specific business topic, these packages will help you design your business with intention.
Also, check out what past clients have shared.
Overview
One-on-one consulting can take place on the phone for domestic clients or on Skype internationally. To sign up, please fill out the client inquiry form.
Once your inquiry is received, we will answer any questions you have. If you don’t see a package that suits your needs, we can craft a package based on your specific situation.
Next, we will move forward with scheduling and payment. Payment may be made via PayPal before our first session. If you have any questions, please let us know in the inquiry form.
The Purpose Equation
The Purpose Equation is the key to standing out in the market, staying motivated, using your true talents, and attracting your ideal clients.
Your Unique Talents + How You Help People = Purpose
Though the equation itself is simple, identifying what that purpose truly is for your business and then working it into the branding, design, products/services, and marketing can be a challenge. During one 75 minute session I will work with you to piece together the puzzle and create a truly special and more meaningful purpose for your business. This is perfect for businesses just getting started to gain clarity in branding, message, and positioning. And for established businesses this is a great way to refine the business and grow to the next level. Plus, we’ll craft a snappy purpose statement you can post on your website to easily attract the customers who “get you.”
You will also receive a customized summary of five action steps after our call.
To get started, click the button below and fill out the client inquiry form.
One 75 minute session $175. Optional follow-up sessions $150.
Design My Business
If you want to talk about a business idea or need help getting past all the worries, doubts, and fears that come with entrepreneurship, we can talk one-on-one about what it’s really like to start a company.
Or, if you are in preparation for your business launch, we can go over your business strategy to make sure you begin with the tools you need to successfully create a business with intention.
After our call, I will email you with a set of five steps to get you on your way. Once you’ve completed those actions, we will have the second session to discuss any roadblocks or new questions. At the end of the second call, you will again receive five new additional steps to continue to design your business or business concept with intention.
To get started, click the button below and fill out the client inquiry form.
Two 75 minute sessions $315 total ($158 each). Optional follow-up sessions $150.
Grow with Intention
Strategies like breaking into wholesale, launching an e-commerce site, engaging in social media, re-branding, or upping the ante in your current activities can all bring your company to the next level. The question is: Which methods are right for you? If your business is up and running and you are itching to expand, we can talk one-on-one about what direction you want your business to grow and how to make that growth a reality.
Before the first session, I will email and ask for some background regarding your business. What is going well? What isn’t? What you would like to learn through our calls? This way I’m up to speed and we can get started right away. After our call, I will email you five actions to help grow your business in the direction you desire.
Once you’ve completed those steps, we will have a follow-up session to discuss any challenges and new questions. After the second call, you will again receive five new steps to continue your business growth.
To get started, click the button below and fill out the client inquiry form.
Two 75 minute sessions $315 total ($158 each). Optional follow-up sessions $150.
One-on-one Workshop
The One-on-One Business with Intention Workshop is designed to help current and soon-to-be business owners develop a defined vision for their businesses and then give them the tools to make it happen. The month long one-on-one workshop will help you create meaningful goals, intentions, and steps for your business that allow you to push past personal barriers and make that dream come true. And I’ll be there “idea-ating” and cheering for you along the way!
This package includes four 75 minute phone consultations covering all the content we cover in our traditional in-person workshops, but customized to your specific needs and business situation.
And the best part? This can be done from the comfort of your own home, anywhere in the world (we use Skype for international sessions)!
Week One: Purpose and Vision (Strategy)
- We’ll discuss what truly makes your business meaningful and unique so you find purpose and meaning in your work
- Creating a vision of what it means for you to have an intentional business that also works for your life
- How to get the nuts and bolts of the business structure set so you can get on to the goodstuff
- How to create (or elevate) an effective brand and site that tells your story and draws in yourideal customer
Week Three: Connecting with People (Marketing and social outreach)
- How to meet the people you want to work with and connect with them in real life and online
- How to make the connections and collaborative partnerships that can take you to the next level
Week Four: Running the Show (Effective management and expansion)
- How to continually craft and hone your vision for the business
- How to stay balanced, focused, and effective
- How to delegate and expand… with your life in tact
I’m also happy to tailor the one-on-one experience to specifically suit your needs. So if the workshop chapters don’t match perfectly with what you want to work on, we’ll be sure to off-road on the content to make the most of our time together. Workshops are preferably scheduled on weekdays between 10a and 5p CST. If this is not possible with your schedule we will find a time that works for us both.
To get started, click the button below and fill out the client inquiry form.
Four 75 minute sessions, $600 total. Optional follow-up sessions $150.
OFF THE CUFF
If you are a seasoned business owner who wants to improve a single aspect of your company, we can speak candidly about one business topic. Wholesale, sales reps, re-branding, e-commerce, social media, Google Analytics, online marketing, interns, business structure, etc. are all topics we can discuss in detail.
Or, if you would like to talk about your dream, purpose, passion, or career that is not tied directly to a small business, we can work together to discuss your goals and intentions and help you continue to find clarity and direction in this area.
After our call, I will email you five customized actions to help grow your business in that direction.
To get started, click the button below and fill out the client inquiry form.
One 75 minute session $175. Optional follow-up sessions $150.
The Business with Intention Workshop is designed to be an intimate day focused on making your business intentions become business reality. Though we will cover all areas of business listed below, the small group size allows us to focus on each business owner individually and address their specific needs and questions.
So whether you are looking to stand out in a crowded industry, connect with potential customers in a bigger way, hone your social media presence, learn to delegate and hire new assistants or employees, or come up with a business idea in the first place, we will spend time with you as a group to make sure your business objectives are reached.
Read what other workshop participants have shared about their experience.
Who This is For
This event is perfect for entrepreneurs looking to simplify and delegate within their booming business, those looking to differentiate their brand from others in the field, and people looking to take their idea and turn it into a business.
Business owners looking to best speak to a specific niche with a strong appreciation for branding, social media, and authentic communication are the best fit for this workshop.
Product and service related-businesses are welcome. We generally have a mix of both business types.
Many workshop participants become friends and work together collaboratively after the event as well.
What We Cover
The workshop workbook will cover the following topics, but group discussion we will tailored to your specific business needs:
- Purpose and Vision (Strategy)
We’ll discuss what truly makes your business meaningful and unique so you find purpose and meaning in your work.
Creating a vision of what it means for you to have an intentional business that also works for your life.
- Setting the Stage (Branding for your target market)
How to get the nuts and bolts of the business structure set so you can get on to the good stuff.
How to create (or elevate) an effective brand and site that tells your story and draws in your ideal customer.
- Connecting with People (Marketing and social outreach)
How to meet the people you want to work with and connect with them in real life and online.
How to make the connections and collaborative partnerships that can take you to the next level.
- Running the Show (Effective management and expansion)
How to continually craft and hone your vision for the business.
How to stay balanced, focused, and effective.
How to delegate and expand… with your life in tact.
Scholarship Spot
We also save one free spot in every workshop for a man or woman under 25.
If you qualify and would like to apply for an upcoming workshop listed below, please email hello@with-intention.com sharing why you deserve to win the spot and how you will use it to design your life with intention. Please also mention which workshop location you are applying for (you may not apply for all locations at one time).
Scholarship winners will be contacted two weeks before the workshop date, so be sure to get your email in before then!
Workshop Assistants, Foodies, and Goodie Bag Submissions
The assistant is responsible for styling the space and running the workshop behind the scenes both days. The assistant is welcome to also sit in on the workshop discussions during down time. The position is paid and the assistant will be featured in the workshop recap.
The workshop foodie is responsible for creating the menu and meals for each workshop day. Creativity is encouraged. In general, there may be a few allergies or food preferences (gluten-free, vegetarian) to work around, so menus will need to be tailored to these needs on a case-by-case basis. The foodie receives a budget to work with for both days and will be featured in the workshop recap. They are also welcome to stay and help the assistant if they would like, but it is not required.
If you are a small business looking to support the workshops and promote your goods or services, please reach out, we would love to work with you. All Goodie bag submissions will also be featured in the workshop recap.
Each workshop requires one workshop assistant, a foodie, and goodie bag submissions. If you are interested, send your submission to Jen at hello(at)with-intention.com.
Upcoming Workshops
Below are the upcoming Business with Intention workshops. Spaces are limited to five people and one scholarship spot.
Please note that there is a discount for those who register for both the Business with Intention and Life with Intention workshops over the same weekend. Also, early bird rates apply until the date listed.
If you would prefer to pay via check or would like a multiple payment plan options, please email hello(at)with-intention.com for more information.
Once the event locations are selected, the workshop participants will receive location info directly.
APRIL, 20-21. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Date: April 20th (Business with Intention) and April 21st (Life with Intention), 2013
Location: TBA, 10am-5pm
Business with Intention tuition includes:
- Seven hours of customized individual and group consulting.
- Custom bound course workbook.
- One hour follow up session with Jess by phone or Skype (a $140 value).
- Light breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
- Plus, a few surprises. See more details here.
Life with Intention tuition includes:
- Seven hours of customized individual and group consulting.
- Custom bound course workbook.
- Light breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
- Plus, a few surprises. See more details here.
Registration:v
$750 – Business with Intention
$550 – Life with Intention
$1200 – Business and Life with Intention
Cancellation policy: Tickets are non-refundable, but transfers are allowed. Registrant is responsible for selling/transferring their workshop spot at least one week before event.
JUNE, 1-2. AUSTIN, TEXAS
Date: June 1st (Business with Intention) and June 2nd (Life with Intention), 2013
Location: TBA, 10am-5pm
Business with Intention tuition includes:
- Seven hours of customized individual and group consulting.
- Custom bound course workbook.
- One hour follow up session with Jess by phone or Skype (a $140 value).
- Light breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
- Plus, a few surprises. See more details here.
Life with Intention tuition includes:
- Seven hours of customized individual and group consulting.
- Custom bound course workbook.
- Light breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
- Plus, a few surprises. See more details here.
Registration:
Regular early registration March 11th – May 10th:
$690 – Business with Intention
$490 – Life with Intention
$1080 – Business and Life with Intention
Regular registration May 11th – May 24th:
$750 – Business with Intention
$550 – Life with Intention
$1200 – Business and Life with Intention
Cancellation policy: Tickets are non-refundable, but transfers are allowed. Registrant is responsible for selling/transferring their workshop spot at least one week before event.
Event Details
What do I need to bring to the event?
Yourself! We’ll provide everything you need from meals to materials to get you through the day.
Should I bring my computer?
You are welcome to bring it, but you will be writing primarily in the custom bound workshop workbook.
What does the class include?
Along with the workshop content and custom bound workbook, the class includes a one hour follow up session with Jess via phone or Skype (a $140 value), breakfast, lunch, beverages, snacks, and a few surprises!
How many people will be in attendance?
We limit the group five spots and one scholarship spot for a mix of group discussion and tons of individualized feedback about your specific business.
Will you be holding the workshop anywhere else?
Yes! We plan to release 2-4 more dates for late 2013 in the months to come.
Can I request my city?
Absolutely! If you have a group of five friends who are interested in having me travel to you specifically, please email hello(at)with-intention.com and let us know.
How can I reach out?
Have a question or need further information on Life or Business with Intention Events? We’d love to hear from you! Please direct all inquiries to hello@with-intention.com.
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Live in Chicago or New York and want to meet up with business owners to talk shop? Then Business in the City is for you! Chicago meets monthly at Next Door on 659 W. Diversey. New York’s locations vary each time and will be announced here.
Anyone is welcome and feel free to bring a friend. This meet up is a low-key way to meet full-time and part-time business owners or those with business ideas. We spend our time asking each other business questions and helping one another by sharing our own experiences and successes.
This event is free to attend.