Talk guide · Ames, Nov 13, 2026

Rethink Business

Five ideas, starting tomorrow

What could your business do better, starting today?

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First page of the worksheet: self-assessment of the 5 ideas
The talk

The slides, whenever you want

The ideas from the Ames talk. Go over them at your own pace, or share them with your team.

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The essentials

The 5 ideas

One for each topic. You can do each one today, in under 15 minutes.

  1. Marketing

    Get found

    Before you pay for ads, make sure your info is correct everywhere people look for you.

    Ask yourselfIf someone searches for your business on Google right now, do they find your hours, your phone number, and photos from this year?

    Do it todayOpen your Google profile, fix your hours, and upload 3 photos from this week.

    Checklist
  2. Sales

    Don’t lose the people who already asked

    Someone who asked and didn't buy is your easiest customer. Write them down and follow up.

    Ask yourselfHow many people asked about your prices this month that you never heard back from?

    Do it todayMake a list of the last 5 people who asked and didn't buy. Message them tomorrow.

    Checklist
  3. Technology

    Spend less time on repeat work

    Don't start with the tool. Start with the task you repeat the most.

    Ask yourselfWhat do you answer or do the exact same way, every single day?

    Do it todaySave 3 quick replies in WhatsApp Business: prices, hours, and directions.

    Checklist
  4. Organization

    Get it out of your head

    One place for appointments, customers, and tasks. A simple system you use every day beats a perfect one you don't.

    Ask yourselfIf you got sick for a week, would anyone else know what appointments, customers, and to-dos you have?

    Do it todayMove this week's appointments into one calendar, with a reminder. Google Calendar works.

    Checklist
  5. Growth

    A goal with a number and a date

    One goal, one number, one date, and the first step written down.

    Ask yourselfWhat do you want to be different in your business 3 months from now?

    Do it todayWrite your goal like this: “By ___ I want to go from ___ to ___.”

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Your turn

In 3 steps

  1. Download the worksheet

    It's one letter-size sheet, printed on both sides. Free, no sign-up needed.

  2. Rate yourself

    Score ten statements from 1 to 5, two per topic. The topic with the lowest score is your priority.

  3. Pick ONE action

    Just one, something you can do in under an hour, with a date before day 30.

The worksheet

Print it and fill it out by hand. Self‑assessment and a 30‑day plan on one sheet.

Download the worksheet (PDF) PDF · letter size · double-sided
After the talk

Your 30-day plan

Small actions, each under an hour. Pick one from the topic where you scored lowest.

  • Marketing

    • Fix your hours and phone number on Google and upload 3 photos.
    • Ask 3 happy customers for a review.

  • Sales

    • Message the last 5 people who asked and didn't buy.
    • Write down everyone who asks about prices this week.

  • Technology

    • Save quick replies on your phone for the 3 questions you get asked most.
    • Set up an automatic reminder for appointments.

  • Organization

    • Move this week's appointments into one calendar.
    • Put all your customers' phone numbers in one list.

  • Growth

    • Add up how much you sold last month.
    • Write your goal: “By ___ I want to go from ___ to ___.”
In 30 days, we’ll ask how it wentDecember 13, in the WhatsApp group.Join the group (opens in a new tab)

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Friday, November 13, 2026 · Somerset Clubhouse, Ames, Iowa

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