Launching, Thriving & Surviving
Lessons from 25 Years as an Independent Consultant
July 9th, 2020 8:00am - 10:00am
**NOTE THAT THIS ZOOM MEETING WILL START AT 8AM TO GIVE MEMBERS AND GUESTS ADDITIONAL TIME TO NETWORK PRIOR TO OUR PROGRAM START AT 8:30.**
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.
_____________________________________
Agenda
_____________________________________
8:00-8:30 Networking
8:45-9:00 Member and Guest Introductions and MABC Announcements
9:00-9:45 Bill Geist – Launching, Thriving and Surviving – Lessons from 25 Years as an Independent Consultant
9:45-10:00 Questions, Answers, Discussion
___________________________________
Program
___________________________________
Launching, Thriving & Surviving
Lessons from 25 Years as an Independent Consultant
Zeitgeist Consulting Inc. dba DMOproz
Bill Geist, President
info@DMOproz.com
608.999.0325
BILL GEIST is the Chief Instigator at DMOproz (aka Zeitgeist Consulting), a firm specializing in strategic planning, governance, marketing and legislative issues for Destination Marketing and Management Organizations (convention and visitor bureaus, tourism-focused chambers of commerce, economic development organizations and communities).
Bill is the author of Destination Leadership and a contributor to Fundamentals in Destination Marketing. He has provided consulting services to over 200 Destination Marketing Organizations since 1995 and is a popular speaker on marketing, trends and destination development across North America.
Prior to forming Zeitgeist Consulting, Bill served as the President/CEO of the Greater Madison (WI) Convention & Visitors Bureau from 1990-1995. During his tenure, he was the lead spokesperson and co-strategist for the successful public referendum fight to build the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace Convention Center.
Bill has served as the President of the Wisconsin Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus and the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Tourism Federation. Past associations have included stints as Vice-Chair of the Wisconsin Governor's Council on Tourism and the past Chair of the Wisconsin Professional Speakers Association. Bill holds an Executive MBA from the University of Wisconsin and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Kenyon College.
___________________________________
Madison Area Business Consultants strive to provide quality programs that enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of business professionals and consultants across all disciplines.
Please join us and experience engaging education and stimulating conversation to help you advance your consulting knowledge and develop stronger relationships with like-minded professionals.
____________________________________________________________
Program Logistics
____________________________________________________________
Who. For all B2B consultants craving collegiality, collaboration, and real conversation. Guests welcome!
What. Monthly program providing networking, relevant education, and personal and professional growth opportunities. Refreshments, too.
When. Thursday, July 9th, 2020 • 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Where. Zoom Meeting ID will be in your registration confirmation email
Cost. Free for Members & Guests
RSVP. Register Today!
Guests always welcome!
____________________________________________________________
Founded in 1987, we provide members opportunities for education, networking, and collaboration to aid in providing high-quality consulting services to clients.
