Speaking & Workshops
Practical Wisdom, DeliveredEngaging Presentations for Your Small Business Audience
Small Business Operations
Practical systems and solutions that help small business owners reduce overwhelm and increase efficiency in their daily operations.
Family Business Full Circle
Strategies for navigating the unique challenges of family-owned businesses, from healthy boundaries to effective transition planning.
Military Spouse Life & Balance
Sharing strategies for balancing entrepreneurial ambitions with service member support, helping military spouses thrive amid unique challenges.
WHY BOOK LAURA FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT?
With over two decades of small business operations experience, I bring practical wisdom that audiences can implement immediately. My unique background spans family business, strategic operations, and entrepreneurship as a military spouse, giving me a distinctive perspective on building resilient businesses amid constant change.
What sets my presentations apart is the blend of emotional support and practical solutions. I don’t just discuss theoretical concepts—I demonstrate real-world systems that reduce overwhelm and increase efficiency. Audiences leave with actionable strategies they can implement right away, regardless of their technical expertise or budget constraints.
My approach adapts to your audience size, creating engaging conversations in smaller settings and educational experiences with interactive elements for larger groups.
Presentation Formats
Educational Workshops
Interactive sessions with practical demonstrations and implementation guides. Available both virtually and in-person to accommodate different audience needs.
Panel Discussions
Contributing insights on small business operations, family business dynamics, and entrepreneurship challenges. Effective for both virtual and in-person industry events.
Keynote Presentations
Inspiring talks that transform complex business concepts into accessible strategies, tailored to your event theme and audience needs.
Lunch & Learn Sessions
Casual, conversational presentations designed for workplace settings or chamber events, combining practical learning with networking opportunities.
Q&A Focus Sessions
Facilitated discussions addressing your audience’s specific operational challenges, ideal for small groups seeking personalized guidance. Works well in both virtual and in-person formats.
Small Business Operations
Small business owners often struggle with overwhelming workloads and inefficient processes. My presentations provide practical, budget-friendly solutions that can be implemented immediately, regardless of technical expertise.
Key Presentation Topics
- CRM systems that save time without breaking the bank
- Creating documentation that actually gets used
- Identifying and eliminating operational bottlenecks
- Balancing automation with human touch points
- Prioritizing systems that deliver the highest ROI
My approach combines emotional support with practical solutions, acknowledging the real challenges small business owners face while providing clear paths forward. Audiences leave with specific action steps tailored to their business size and resources.
Perfect for events focused on: Small business development, entrepreneurship, operational efficiency, and work-life balance.
Family Business Full Circle
Having grown up in a family HVAC business from age five and later becoming an entrepreneur myself, I offer unique insights from both the child and owner perspectives. My presentations address the complex dynamics and emotional challenges that family businesses face.
Key Presentation Topics:
- Setting healthy boundaries between family and business
- Creating sustainable systems that respect family relationships
- Transition planning for next-generation leadership
- Balancing family obligations with business necessities
- Managing the emotional aspects of family business decisions
My approach draws from personal experience while providing practical frameworks that family businesses can implement. I address both the operational and emotional challenges unique to family-owned enterprises.
Perfect for events focused on: Family business associations, succession planning, small business legacy, and entrepreneurial families.
Military Spouse Balance
As a military spouse and entrepreneur, I understand the profound personal and professional challenges that come with supporting a service member’s career. My presentations share authentic experiences and heartfelt strategies for maintaining identity and purpose amid constant change and sacrifice.
Key Presentation Topics:
- Finding personal fulfillment while supporting your service member
- Creating stability for yourself during deployments and transitions
- Balancing career aspirations with the demands of military life
- Transforming military life challenges into opportunities for growth
My approach combines compassionate understanding with practical wisdom, acknowledging both the emotional toll and unexpected blessings of the military spouse journey. I share personal stories that resonate while offering realistic strategies for thriving amid uncertainty.
Perfect for events focused on: Military spouse programs, family readiness groups, spouse employment initiatives, and military community support.
Booking Process
Step 1:
Initial Conversation
Schedule a brief call using the calendar below to discuss your event, audience, and goals.
Step 2:
Engagement Planning
After our call, we’ll collaborate on the perfect topic and format for your audience, defining all details together.
Step 3:
seamless
Delivery
Once confirmed, I’ll prepare a presentation specifically for your audience, arriving early and prepared on event day.