Harnessing the work of some of the most visionary thinking on the planet, Big Ooga is hosting an interactive experience engineered to take you through the strategic redesign of your business model.

You will gain the tools and understanding of how to construct a fluid model as we challenge convention by working on each others’ plans while working on our own.

With a good business model you can leverage your output, expand your offerings, increase your profits and make wiser and more lucrative strategic decisions. In this quickly evolving marketplace you need a nimble business model fluid enough to evolve at the pace of market shifts.

-If you’ve been working harder and not smarter

-If you’ve seen your margins diminish but your workday expand

-If you’ve been searching for a business breakthrough that will leverage the information age and position you for future success

Join us for a night of uproarious achievement to take your company to the next level.

This exclusive experience is designed for the brave, committed, unstoppable entrepreneurs who are determined to grow their companies.

Dinner is included.

We’re happy to answer any questions so please don’t hesitate to call: 773-549-4815

Sponsored by Studio North and CFO-Pro

May 31 No. of Tix

Option 1$45.00 USD Option 2$90.00 USD Option 3$135.00 USD

In an immersion of quantum leadership we collectively and individually share our bodies of work and works in progress. We openly sojourn as pioneers and pilgrims through the soul, exhilaration, despair, courage and wisdom of the entrepreneurial experience.

To prepare you for next year, I’d like you to know some of what is inside the culture of SOBcon.

Everyone is outrageously human, magnificently imperfect, a little bit wonky, intellectually evolving and not afraid to be who they are. They revel in shameless individuality and embrace and encourage the same.

Ditch your pitch because nobody cares.

Bring your heart because you’re going to be sharing it.

Prepare to make an impact on the world, however you define that world.

Prepare to be humbled and in the same breath expanded.

Expect to make friends..the take home to dinner, call into a project, invite into inquiry, last a lifetime friends.

Mack out your style. As long as you’re showing up make your most meaningful wardrobe selection comfort in your own skin. There’s a lot to learn. Your brain will get crowded, your confidence will get rocked but your ambitions will ignite so you might as well wear the shoes of your future.

And most importantly don’t forget to Love.

Because it’s all about the people and what we generously share.

SOBcon is a weekend that lasts a lifetime. But it’s nice to know it will be back next year..because who can get or give enough good JuJu?

The 7 Transformative Questions for Highly Successful Companies

 Featuring Art Fox

If taking your company to the next level is your highest priority AND deepest frustration, join us for a night that will ignite your strategic thinking and put you on a path to success.

Learn the 7 key transformative questions that every business owner must ask.

Featuring Art Fox and based on his proprietary work, Art has helped companies and non-profits double their gross incomes and move them from the brink of failure to becoming self-sustaining organizations.

Using the 7 key transformative questions you’ll be able to create new streams of income, develop new offerings, mine and refine your current offerings and progress utilizing your company’s innate talents and products.

If you are ready to unlock your business potential and realize revenue gains of your own, please join us on June 5 to learn what the 7 key transformative questions are and how you can use them to succeed in the 21^st century.

The evening includes complimentary beverages, networking, a small breakout session and a special appearance by the fabulous food truck Duck N Roll.

When: First Tuesday, June 5

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Place: Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, 60661

Cost: Free to Big Ooga members, $25 in advance non-members $35 at the door

RSVP: Yes, please!  Lennie@BigOoga.com or call 773-549-4815

About Art Fox

Art Fox is the founder and CEO of Creative Products Management, Inc., a consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations and businesses achieve turnaround success. He is also the founder of QuickBizSkills.com, a training company dedicated to helping individuals and organizations rapidly learn vital communications skills.

A graduate of Purdue with a degree in psychology, Art is a certified NLP practitioner who teaches business writing and verbal communications skills at DePaul University. He co-authored, with others including Deepok Chopra and Ken Blanchard, the “Roadmap to Success” and is currently working on his latest book, “7 Transformative Questions for Highly Successful Businesses.”

June 5

Option 1$25.00 USD Option 2$50.00 USD Option 3$75.00 USD

The “gatekeepers” are gone and you can build relationships with influencers such as bestselling authors, highly paid speakers, or other famous people. Learn how to approach these professionals to build rapport and potentially gain visibility (and maybe referrals!) for your business. Catherine Morgan will share her approach, and how she met New York Times bestselling author Carol Roth – and many others.

During this talk you will:

• Learn the right ways to approach influencers (and what not to do)
• Create a plan to engage with a targeted list of influencers over time
• Understand that building rapport comes before making a request
• Explore different avenues, including Facebook, Twitter, blog commenting, and blog guest posting

You need to be seen as an expert in your space. And prospects need to know about your services. Interacting with the leaders in your niche will grow your skills, and can help you grow your business. Please join us for a fun and lively discussion that will give you great ideas – whether you are experienced or just getting started.

About Catherine Morgan

Catherine Morgan is the founder of Point A to Point B Transitions Inc., a virtual provider of coaching services to individuals who are in career transition or are looking to establish and grow successful services businesses such as consulting or coaching practices. http://pointatopointbtransitions.com  Catherine Morgan has a deep background in the financial services and professional services industries with a focus on technology. She has been employed by KPMG, Arthur Andersen, and Deloitte. Through her own consulting company she was a project employee for Protiviti, Navigant Consulting, and Resources Global. She graduated from Vassar College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

What people have to say about this workshop:

“What I realized was that I missing a huge opportunity to expand my network in a whole new way. I could engage influencers just like people were engaging me. Catherine’s content was so fresh and relevant I felt myself wanting to get started even before she was finished. Thanks for the inspiration Catherine!” — Cathy Mott

“You’ll get more out of one presentation from Catherine than you’ll get from a dozen convoluted, self-promotional books. Catherine doesn’t take herself seriously, but she takes her work very seriously. What a refreshing combination.”  — Rick Asa

“Catherine is an engaging and knowledgeable speaker delivering loads of content with sharp wit and style.  I left the evening with practical information I was able to immediately put into action!” — Victoria Cook

For more information or to RSVP please contact: Lennie@BigOoga.com or via phone: 773-549-4815

To purchase tickets click here:

Lennie Rose @ 773-549-4815 or email Lennie@BigOoga.com

Each group is six sessions and can be designed for accelerated growth by meeting weekly, or sustained growth and development by meeting bi-weekly or monthly.

Only seven participants are invited to each group and they are a mix of noncompeting and complimentary skill sets and experience.  Focused on solving the entrepreneur’s and small business owner’s top priority challenges, the group provides resources, insights, strategy and experience. This shortens the discovery time and quickens the ability to move the company ahead.

One of our members went from having “that book” stuck in his head to finally crafting the focused thesis, chapter outline and is now working on the manuscript. This emerged during a time when he was spearheading an acquisition. Both trajectories were addressed at the table.

We helped another member transition from owning one company to owning another.

The group has been instrumental in getting a startup out of the gate and into the marketplace.

Melonie Boone, CEO of Complete Concepts Consulting, Inc. said:

“On the last day of the most meaningful six weeks of my professional career I feel empowered, renewed and stronger in my purpose. The Big Ooga Master Mind Group supported me through challenging business growing pangs, gave me ideas that will be monumental in my business success and five new friendships that will stand the test of time.

Lennie Rose held us accountable for our goals, delivered the tough messages that we all need to hear and is committed to helping us raise happy healthy companies.”

Another member had this to say:

Dear Lennie: I must take a moment and tell you how impressed I have been with the Big Ooga Master Mind group you assembled and the enormous value our company received by participating in it.

In particular, your upbeat attitude and dynamic facilitation skills made it easy on us and lead our group in the right direction: each time, every time.

In the heat of each session, it was easy to consider the group to be an extension of our leadership team.  The consistent and genuine feedback helped us identify key resources, acquire new business planning tools, be more accountable, and it broadened our strategic thinking into new areas of growth for our company.

Bottom line: you’ve got a gem in this Master Mind group.

“OOGA ON!”

Doug Pedersen

Vice President

Careers In Nonprofits

If you need the support of an intelligent group of business people to finally make the strides you know you are capable of, please call us.  Your success is our joy.

773-549-4815 or email Lennie Rose Lennie@BigOoga.com

Lennie Rose @ 773-549-4815 or email Lennie@BigOoga.com

Each group is six sessions and can be designed for accelerated growth by meeting weekly, or sustained growth and development by meeting bi-weekly or monthly.

Only seven participants are invited to each group and they are a mix of noncompeting and complimentary skill sets and experience.  Focused on solving the entrepreneur’s and small business owner’s top priority challenges, the group provides resources, insights, strategy and experience. This shortens the discovery time and quickens the ability to move the company ahead.

One of our members went from having “that book” stuck in his head to finally crafting the focused thesis, chapter outline and is now working on the manuscript. This emerged during a time when he was spearheading an acquisition. Both trajectories were addressed at the table.

We helped another member transition from owning one company to owning another.

The group has been instrumental in getting a startup out of the gate and into the marketplace.

Melonie Boone, CEO of Complete Concepts Consulting, Inc. said:

“On the last day of the most meaningful six weeks of my professional career I feel empowered, renewed and stronger in my purpose. The Big Ooga Master Mind Group supported me through challenging business growing pangs, gave me ideas that will be monumental in my business success and five new friendships that will stand the test of time.

Lennie Rose held us accountable for our goals, delivered the tough messages that we all need to hear and is committed to helping us raise happy healthy companies.”

Another member had this to say:

Dear Lennie: I must take a moment and tell you how impressed I have been with the Big Ooga Master Mind group you assembled and the enormous value our company received by participating in it.

In particular, your upbeat attitude and dynamic facilitation skills made it easy on us and lead our group in the right direction: each time, every time.

In the heat of each session, it was easy to consider the group to be an extension of our leadership team.  The consistent and genuine feedback helped us identify key resources, acquire new business planning tools, be more accountable, and it broadened our strategic thinking into new areas of growth for our company.

Bottom line: you’ve got a gem in this Master Mind group.

“OOGA ON!”

Doug Pedersen

Vice President

Careers In Nonprofits

If you need the support of an intelligent group of business people to finally make the strides you know you are capable of, please call us.  Your success is our joy.

773-549-4815 or email Lennie Rose Lennie@BigOoga.com

Lennie Rose @ 773-549-4815 or email Lennie@BigOoga.com

Each group is six sessions and can be designed for accelerated growth by meeting weekly, or sustained growth and development by meeting bi-weekly or monthly.

Only seven participants are invited to each group and they are a mix of noncompeting and complimentary skill sets and experience.  Focused on solving the entrepreneur’s and small business owner’s top priority challenges, the group provides resources, insights, strategy and experience. This shortens the discovery time and quickens the ability to move the company ahead.

One of our members went from having “that book” stuck in his head to finally  crafting the focused thesis, chapter outline and is now working on the manuscript. This emerged during a time when he was spearheading an acquisition. Both trajectories were addressed at the table.

We helped another member transition from owning one company to owning another.

The group has been instrumental in getting a start up out of the gate and into the marketplace.

Melonie Boone, CEO of Complete Concepts Consulting, Inc. said:

“On the last day of the most meaningful six weeks of my professional career I feel empowered, renewed and stronger in my purpose. The Big Ooga Master Mind Group supported me through challenging business growing pangs, gave me ideas that will be monumental in my business success and five new friendships that will stand the test of time.

Lennie Rose held us accountable for our goals, delivered the tough messages that we all need to hear and is committed to helping us raise happy healthy companies.”

Another member had this to say:

Dear Lennie: I must take a moment and tell you how impressed I have been with the Big Ooga Master Mind group you assembled and the enormous value our company received by participating in it.

In particular, your upbeat attitude and dynamic facilitation skills made it easy on us and lead our group in the right direction: each time, every time.

In the heat of each session, it was easy to consider the group to be an extension of our leadership team.  The consistent and genuine feedback helped us identify key resources, acquire new business planning tools, be more accountable, and it broadened our strategic thinking into new areas of growth for our company.

Bottom line: you’ve got a gem in this Master Mind group.

“OOGA ON!”

Doug Pedersen

Vice President

Careers In Nonprofits

If you need the support of an intelligent group of business people to finally make the strides you know you are capable of, please call us.  Your success is our joy.

773-549-4815 or email Lennie Rose Lennie@BigOoga.com

Lennie Rose @ 773-549-4815 or email Lennie@BigOoga.com

Each group is six sessions and can be designed for accelerated growth by meeting weekly, or sustained growth and development by meeting bi-weekly or monthly.

Only seven participants are invited to each group and they are a mix of noncompeting and complimentary skill sets and experience.  Focused on solving the entrepreneur’s and small business owner’s top priority challenges, the group provides resources, insights, strategy and experience. This shortens the discovery time and quickens the ability to move the company ahead.

One of our members went from having “that book” stuck in his head to finally crafting the focused thesis, chapter outline and is now working on the manuscript. This emerged during a time when he was spearheading an acquisition. Both trajectories were addressed at the table.

We helped another member transition from owning one company to owning another.

The group has been instrumental in getting a startup out of the gate and into the marketplace.

Melonie Boone, CEO of Complete Concepts Consulting, Inc. said:

“On the last day of the most meaningful six weeks of my professional career I feel empowered, renewed and stronger in my purpose. The Big Ooga Master Mind Group supported me through challenging business growing pangs, gave me ideas that will be monumental in my business success and five new friendships that will stand the test of time.

Lennie Rose held us accountable for our goals, delivered the tough messages that we all need to hear and is committed to helping us raise happy healthy companies.”

Another member had this to say:

Dear Lennie: I must take a moment and tell you how impressed I have been with the Big Ooga Master Mind group you assembled and the enormous value our company received by participating in it.

In particular, your upbeat attitude and dynamic facilitation skills made it easy on us and lead our group in the right direction: each time, every time.

In the heat of each session, it was easy to consider the group to be an extension of our leadership team.  The consistent and genuine feedback helped us identify key resources, acquire new business planning tools, be more accountable, and it broadened our strategic thinking into new areas of growth for our company.

Bottom line: you’ve got a gem in this Master Mind group.

“OOGA ON!”

Doug Pedersen

Vice President

Careers In Nonprofits

If you need the support of an intelligent group of business people to finally make the strides you know you are capable of, please call us.  Your success is our joy.

773-549-4815 or email Lennie Rose Lennie@BigOoga.com

In the vein of Pecha Kucha, Ignite, and TED Talks, each presenter talks about whatever he/she wants, for six-minutes.

No actual food involved.  A presenter’s take on the experience.

I attended on of these in the off chance it would be fun and here is my actual quote

One of the most refreshing and intelligent evenings in Chicago. It’s unexpected, unvarnished and hilarious.  Lennie Rose, Big Ooga, CEO

I had more than a blast. It was honor to meet so many great Chicagoans, it makes me proud to be a part of this city. Thanks for bringing me along for the ride.  Mig Reyes, 37signals -participant

So I say, take a chance, pack a snack and a brew and hop over!

Their tickets sell out – so snap one and I’ll see you there!

To purchase tickets and join in on the fun please visit: http://macncheeseproductions.com/potluck

From quantum insights to quiet epiphanies, this is a collective experience that will leave you lifted, connected and focused.

Having attended last year I can honestly say I would not miss this.

The brainchild of Liz Strauss and Terry “Starbucker” St. Marie, you will be on the cutting edge of shared intelligence.

To learn more about SOBcon Chicago 2012 and their remarkable program please visit: http://www.sobevent.com/chicago-2012/