AZ Accelerate 2012

Lee Benson and Jack Welch

New event: AZ Accelerate 2012 Networking May 14th, 6am - 8pm at Scottsdale Ferrari (6825 E McDowell) Seminar May 15th, 8am - 12 noon at SkySong (1475 N Scottsdale Road) We're a strong believer in the ability of American businesses to survive and thrive. It's in America's DNA - we will find a way to succeed. What's more emblematic of that … [Read more...]

Add Ability, Agility and Balance to Grow

Lee Benson

"That's the best business management system I've ever seen" - Jack Welch. Those are strong words from a business legend. That's how Jack Welch described what he saw from Lee Benson when they met for over 8 hours to discuss the systems that he's put into place at Able Engineering, 2011 International Company of the Year in Arizona. Those of us exposed … [Read more...]

Can We Still Count on Professionals?

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Today's marketplace is a cacophony of change. I've noticed that prospects, clients and people in general are questioning things more than ever.  That's almost always a good thing!  It leads to discovery and reinvention - and is the heart of innovation. I've also noted that there is a wave of people who are not keeping up with the changes. The world … [Read more...]

Hot Sales and Outwitting the Social Media Devil

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Growth Nation is participating in two important upcoming events for business owners looking to grow. Sometimes the summer can be slow without the right strategy and plan. Grow instead! The first event on the morning of Friday, June 24th features 4 top sales experts discussing how to grow revenue in this HOT HOT summer season when things can normally … [Read more...]

Two New Global Business Growth Seminars

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We're pleased to announce two new global business growth events by Growth Nation with community partners. As always we are focused on helping you grow your business locally, regionally and globally! Next month on March 7th 7:30am-9:00am it's a special AZIGG (Arizona International Growth Group) on the topic of cross cultural awareness in support … [Read more...]

Green, Global and Game Changing Growth

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We're proud to announce a revised tagline for Growth Nation that more closely reflects the value we're creating for our clients: "Green, Global, Game Changing".  We're transforming clients into more nimble, growing organizations that fully respect human and natural resources. We do that with holistic marketing, sales, business development and sustainability … [Read more...]

Despite What You Read, Arizona Is a Great Place

Life in Arizona

It seems likes every day when I open the paper or watch TV there's something else that doesn't reflect what I know about living in Arizona. It reminds me of the times I'd travel to Korea in the 1980's and loved every trip, but all the outside world seemed to see was rioting students in one small area of Seoul.  That wasn't fair, and I don't think … [Read more...]

Investing in Arizona: Invest Southwest Dec 8-10

Doug Bruhnke Video

The Invest Southwest Capital Conference, title sponsor The Miller Group, will be this week on Thursday, December 9th at the Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale. There is a welcome reception on the evening of the 8th, and a golf event on the 10th.  This is an important 2010 event for the business community in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, East Texas, … [Read more...]

Global Growth Starts with a Discussion

Conversation Uniting Earth

On Friday we were honored to participate in a special event at SkySong hosted by the World Affairs Council of Arizona and ASU SkySong as part of a program by the US State Department to bring business leaders from around the world to the United States. What a joy it was to interact with this group of young business people who asked plenty of questions, … [Read more...]

Integrating Social Media into Your Growth Plan

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What a wonderful event at Growth Nation headquarters in SkySong featuring the one and only Lon Safko. Thanks to Lon and a full house of attendees who made the event fun, educational and inspirational! Our meeting was centered on developing social media strategies that fit Arizona businesses. At this event we were focused on helping Phoenix, Tucson … [Read more...]