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SGT Optimize: Work with a cohort of peer ESE leaders, guided by experts, to make your existing business (or businesses) stronger. You’ll leave with tangible takeaways on marketing, product/market fit, pricing, and budget analysis. The goal over this year-long cohort is to help you find the time to improve what you’ve always wanted (or needed) to improve in your business.
Best for ESEs who want: Tools and support to improve their existing business.
Session 5
Session 5: Virtual
Session Title: Marketing & Sales Strategy
Date: April 14, 2025
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Session 5a: Optional Coaching
Date: May 12, 2025
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Below is the session recording of Sustainable Growth Optimize – Track Session 5: Marketing & Sales Strategy
Session 4
Session 4: Virtual
Session Title: Cost Drivers
Date: February 10, 2025
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Session 4a: Optional Coaching
Date: March 17, 2025
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Below is the session recording of Sustainable Growth Optimize – Track Session 4: Cost Drivers
Session 3
Session 3: Virtual
Session Title: Pricing
Date: December 9, 2024
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Session 3a: Optional Coaching
Date: January 13, 2025
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Below is the session recording of Sustainable Growth Optimize – Track Session 3: Pricing
Session 2
Session 2: Virtual
Session Title: Product Market Fit
Date: October 14, 2024
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Session 2a: Optional Coaching
Date: November 16, 2024
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Below is the session recording of Sustainable Growth Optimize – Track Session 2: Product Market Fit
Session 1
Session 1: Sacramento In-Person
Session Title: Business Canvas
Date: August 8, 2024
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Session 1a: Optional Coaching
Date: September 16, 2024
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Cohort Directory
Antelope Valley Partners for Health
auticon
Conservation Corps North Bay
GrowGood
Hart Community Homes dba Monkey Business Café
Helping Others Pursue Excellence
Homeless Garden Project
Los Angeles LGBT Center Culinary Arts Program
Meristem
New Earth
North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District
PVJOBS
Rancho Cielo
San Diego Youth Services
Street Company
SUAY
Rebecca Blake Thompson (primary/attended Sacramento retreat): rbt@suayla.com
The Light House Recovery Program
UPAC (Neighborhood Enterprises)
urban university