Speaking

Economics and finance is widely misunderstood.  It is not boring and it touches the lives of every one of us.

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I love to talk to about economics.  I have spoken to high schools, colleges, employee groups, civic groups, leadership academies, banks, and even government entities.  Each time a bit different, but for the most part a lot of fun.

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You will laugh.  You will learn.  You will have fun.  That I promise.

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While a speech can be tailored to almost any subject, three major topics seem to be favorites.  The speeches are based upon my 32 years running my private practice, Key Consulting, Inc. and our own businesses.

 

Here is a closer look at each one.  There is no cost.  I just need a heads up to adjust my schedule.

 

Why Businesses Fail?

             Introduction

             Background on path to turnaround work

             Stories from the trenches

                           Payroll freezes, private detectives, and Porsches                     

                           The highest paid people in Green Bay are not only Packers

                                     Which project should take priority?  Perhaps the bank's.

                           Keeping your sanity in the mental health industry

             The six reasons most companies end up in distress

             Ten ideas to implement in your business immediately

             One final warning for business owners

             Questions from the audience

 

The Life of a Successful Business…

             Introduction

             Building a building…the banker vs. the entrepreneur

             A hobby or a business? A story from the front line…

             Understanding risk

             Planning and execution

             Hiring great people and learning to delegate

             The role of family members in a business

             Managing working capital

             What is the end game???

             Questions from the audience

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Economics 101

             There is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

             A History of the American Economy

             Interesting Facts and Figures

             Fiscal vs. Monetary Policy

             Federal Reserve Operations

             Fractional Banking

             The Federal Deficit

             Unfunded Liabilities

             A Warning for the Audience

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