Consultations
Discover ACRN members available for consultations below:
What to Expect from Consultations
Some ACRN Members offer information about their field of expertise, allowing you a no-pressure, no-commitment, and none “salesy” opportunity to learn more about their services and offerings. At sign-up, you will have the opportunity to submit your questions. It’s the “101” course of their business!
Consultation formats vary by member:
One-On-One | Small Group | Phone | Online via Zoom
This Month's Consulations
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(Available Now)
Sales Agility Assessment (Cost: Free | Duration: 60 min)
Consultation by:
Name: Alan Van Tassel, Chief Sales Officer, Velocity Sales
email: avantassel@salesxceleration.com
Title: Sales Agility Assessment
Topic: Sales Performance | Sales Process, Sales Strategy, & Sale Methodology
Ideal Participant: The person in the business that is responsible for profitable revenue growth. In the SMB space this is often the Founder, CEO, President, or Head of Sales.
Duration: 60 minutes
Fee to attend: Free
Date of Consultation: April 23, 2024
Time of Consultation: 10:00am – 11:00am
Category: Sales
Description:
Taking my 10-Question Sales Agility Assessment is a great starting point for improving your current sales process. Use the unique report to help you implement new procedures that will accelerate growth and revenue. Gain a snapshot of how you or your sales team is doing and receive a custom report with tips on how to address key sales infrastructure issues. Take the FREE Sales Agility Assessment. Receive a Report with Steps for Improvement. Receive a one-hour FREE Consultation with me to review and discuss the results of the Assessment.
Take-aways: Ready for Tangible Steps for improvement? You will receive recommendations in the 4 key areas of sales, including: Sales Strategy, Performance Management, Sales Methodology, Organization & Talent.
Hand-outs: Materials will be given to participants (before Consultation).
Format: Discussion (participant interaction).
Setting: 1-on-1: Video Call (Zoom)
Number of participants: Max: 20, Min: 1
Note from Consultant: I’m looking forward to meeting you at the consultation! Dedicated to Your Success!
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IT & Cyber Security Review (Cost: Free | Duration: 60 min)
Consultation by:
Name: Joe Lufkin, Adirondack Technical Solutions
Email: Jlufkin@adktechs.com
Title: IT & Cyber Security Review
Topic: Discussion around aligning your business to cyber security standards
Ideal Participant: Business Owner
Duration: 60 minutes
Fee to attend: Free
Date of Consultation: April 13, 2024
Time of Consultation: 10:00am – 11:00am
Category: Technology/Cyber Security
Description:
Have you been taking the same approach to your company’s IT & Cyber Security for years now? If so, you are more than likely falling behind on what you should be doing to secure your business. Just like reviewing your insurance or any other renewal every year you should also take a deep dive into what your doing from an IT standpoint. Join me for a open discussion about your businesses IT.
Take-aways: A deeper understanding of what it takes to secure your business in 2024 and beyond
Hand-outs: Materials will be given to participants after Consultation
Format: Discussion (participant interraction).
Setting: 1-on-1: In-Person
Location: Spot Coffee, 221 Glen St, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Number of participants: Max: 2, Min: 1
Note from Consultant: Look forward to connecting and being a resource for you!
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Ways to help with stress and anxiety (Cost: Free | Duration: 30 min)
Consultation by:
Name: Kayla Kraft, Grounded on Glens St.
Email: kayla.sehlmeyer@gmail.com
Title: Ways to help with stress, and anxiety and to sleep better
Topic: Top 3 things that can have the biggest impact on your overall health
Ideal Participant: Those looking to stress less, lower their anxiety, and improve the quality of their sleep.
Duration: 30 minutes
Fee to attend: Free
Date of Consultation: April 10, 2024
Time of Consultation: 10:00am – 10:30am
Category: Health and Wellness
Description:
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, and sleep? Find out what you can be doing to help improve your life. I struggled with this for years and I am just sharing the ability you have to stress less, find more peace, joy and happiness. Did I mention these tools are done anywhere, anytime.
Take-aways: You can walk away with 3 tools to practice to bring stress and anxiety down and to sleep better.
Hand-outs: (n/a)
Format: Discussion (participant interraction).
Setting: Group: Video Call (Zoom)
Number of participants: Max: 10, Min: 1
Note from Consultant: I am really looking forward sharing these tools with you that have changed my life and I practice everyday.
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Why Local Community Banking? (Cost: Free | Duration: 30 min)
Consultation by:
Name: Mark Sidoti, NBT Bank – Glens Falls Branch
Email: Mark.Sidoti@nbtbank.com
Title: Why Local Community Banking?
Topics: Accounts (Personal/Business), Loans (Consumer/Business/Commercial), Real Estate (Mortgages/Home Equity Line of Credit), Insurance (Personal/Business), Franchise Financing, Wealth Management (Personal Retirement, 401k, Private Banking) Merchant Services
Ideal Participant: Anyone who has questions and looking to develop a person relationship with a Community Banker and Local Bank that will help them and their Business Grow to the next level.
Duration: 30 minutes
Fee to attend: Free
Date of Consultation: April 25, 2024
Time of Consultation: 9:30am – 10:00am
Category: Banking, Finance, Insurance
Description:
Let’s Talk about you and your Banking needs…I have 30+ years of experience in the Business World in the Insurance, Payroll, Telecommunications and Banking Industries. I have spent my entire career building relationships and helping people reach their goals. I have always believed in a non-pressure consultative approach.
Take-aways: The many ways NBT Bank can help you achieve you goals, Now and in the Future.
Hand-outs: (available after the presentation)
Format: Discussion (participant interraction)
Setting: 1-on-1: In-Person
Number of participants: Max: 1, Min: 1
Note from Consultant: I’m looking forward to meeting you and building a relationship.
Use the Booking Calendar below to register for this event</p
Leadership Assessment (Cost: Free | Duration: 60 min)
Consultation by:
Name: Rob Shauger, Blueprint Leadership Development LLC
Email: Rob@blueprintleadershipdevelopment.com
Title: Leadership Assessment
Topics: Leadership at work home and in the community
Ideal Participant: Business Owners and Executives.
Duration: 60 minutes
Fee to attend: Free
Date of Consultation: April 26, 2024
Time of Consultation: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Category: Leadership
Description:
Looking for more adventure in your day to day business routine and overall life. Let’s chat about how we can combine that with your passion, purpose and direction.
Take-aways: Insight into what’s really important in your business and family for the next 12 months to have a daily action plan and walk it out.
Hand-outs: (n/a)
Format: Discussion (participant interraction)
Setting: 1-on-1: In-Person
Number of participants: Max: 4, Min: 1
Note from Consultant: Excited to connect and learn more about what is important to you and your family and business.
Use the Booking Calendar below to register for this event</p
Golf Basics (Cost: Free | Duration: 30 min)
Consultation by:
Name: Michael Gerarde, PSG GOLF LLC
Email: mike@psggolf.com
Title: Golf Basics
Topic: A quick overview of how to be prepared to hit the links with confidence!
Ideal Participant: Anyone who wants a better golf swing.
Duration: 30 minutes
Fee to attend: Free
Date of Consultation: April 29, 2024
Time of Consultation: 9:00am – 9:30am
Category: Sports
Description:
Designed for business professional who are looking to make more connections through the game of golf.
Take-aways: Participants will feel like they have all the skills necessary to meet up with that new potential client out on the course or join their companies scramble team.
Hand-outs: (n/a)
Format: Discussion (participant interraction).
Setting: Group: Video Call (Zoom)
Number of participants: Max: 20, Min: 1
Use the Booking Calendar below to register for this event
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Latest Kitchen Design Trends (Cost: Free | Duration: 30 min)
Information for Consultations will be available after Beta Testing is complete.
Do I have enough for Retirement? (Cost: Free | Duration: 30 min)
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Local Banking Trends (Cost: Free | Duration: 30 min)
Information for Consultations will be available after Beta Testing is complete.
Local Mortgage Trends (Cost: Free | Duration: 30 min)
Information for Consultations will be available after Beta Testing is complete.
Photographer (Free | 30 min)
Information for Consultations will be available after Beta Testing is complete.
Current Local Real Estate Trends (Cost: Free | Duration: 30 min)
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Insurance Basics for New Businesses (Cost: Free | Duration: 30 min)
Presented by ARCC Member, Ryan Haig, of Amsure Insurance
Who this is for: For Business owners and/or their representatives, who have a business that’s new (within 1-2 years), whether your business currently has insurance, or you’re looking for assurance that you have the RIGHT amount of insurance (not too much, not too little).
This group consultation will cover the basics of business insurance that you need to know. Whether just starting out, or an established business, the right insurance for your business is important to your success.
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From this 30-minute interactive group call, you’ll learn the ins-and-outs of insurance as it relates to your business.
* Group call is limited to 8 participants.
Message from Ryan:
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Looking forward to meeting you on the group call!
~ Ryan Haig, Amsure
Local DJ and MC Options (Free | 30 min)
Information for Consultations will be available after Beta Testing is complete.
Cost Effective Advertising Basics (Cost: Free | Duration: 30 min)
Information for Consultations will be available after Beta Testing is complete.
e-Commerce Webdeveloper (Free | 30 min)
Wedding Consultant (Free | 30 min)
Information for Consultations will be available after Beta Testing is complete.
Consultation topics are updated regularly
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CONSULTATION:
Sales Agility Assessment
Presented By:
Alan VanTassel
Description:
Taking my 10-Question Sales Agility Assessment is a great starting point for improving your current sales process.