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SUMMARY:Startup Coaching: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Happens every Thursday by appointment. Just show up and bring your questions! \nConnect with startup experts who can help you grow.\nStartup coaches share their time\, wisdom\, and connections to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses and avoid common mistakes. They can provide guidance to entrepreneurs with new and growing businesses on a full range of topics including business planning and entity formation\, funding strategy\, sales\, operations\, human resources\, and much more. \nNew business owners routinely state that mentorship and connections are very important. However\, entrepreneurs must be open and committed to learning\, as well as willing to make the time to meet with their coach. To better serve our regional entrepreneurs\, 20Fathoms now offers access to coaching virtually! \nVirtual coaching is open to all by appointment. Schedule an appointment. \nWhat to expect:\n\nFor your small business\, startup\, or idea\nA private\, one-on-one meeting with a startup expert\nTroubleshoot your business goals and challenges\nHonest\, supportive feedback\nRecommendations on resources and tools
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/startup-coaching-virtual-2/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Startup Coaching: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Happens every Thursday by appointment. Just show up and bring your questions! \nConnect with startup experts who can help you grow.\nStartup coaches share their time\, wisdom\, and connections to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses and avoid common mistakes. They can provide guidance to entrepreneurs with new and growing businesses on a full range of topics including business planning and entity formation\, funding strategy\, sales\, operations\, human resources\, and much more. \nNew business owners routinely state that mentorship and connections are very important. However\, entrepreneurs must be open and committed to learning\, as well as willing to make the time to meet with their coach. To better serve our regional entrepreneurs\, 20Fathoms now offers access to coaching virtually! \nVirtual coaching is open to all by appointment. Schedule an appointment. \nWhat to expect:\n\nFor your small business\, startup\, or idea\nA private\, one-on-one meeting with a startup expert\nTroubleshoot your business goals and challenges\nHonest\, supportive feedback\nRecommendations on resources and tools
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/startup-coaching-virtual-2/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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SUMMARY:1:1 Business Advice Sessions with Breneman Advisors - Bring your questions!
DESCRIPTION:One-on-one sessions with Breneman Advisors\, designed to help you come with your real questions and leave with a clear next steps.\n\n\nOffice Hours with Breneman Advisors\n20Fathoms is hosting monthly office hours with Brad Repke of Breneman Advisors for Northern Michigan entrepreneurs and small business owners this August\, September\, and October. \nIf you’ve got a question you’ve been sitting on: about growth\, sales\, operations\, financing\, or where your business is headed next\, this is your chance to ask it directly. \nBrad has helped clients buy and sell companies across every stage\, from early-stage startups to established businesses preparing for a transition. That means he knows what real traction looks like and what it takes to get there\, and he’s ready to talk strategy with businesses at any stage\, not just those thinking about a sale. \nHow It Works\n\nWhen: Aug 8\, Sept 10\, Oct 8\nTime: 2:30-4:00\nSession Length: 45 minutes\nWhere: 20Fathoms (in person)\n\nThese appointments are first come\, first served. \nCome with questions like:\n\nHow do I increase sales or find new customers?\nWhat does real traction look like\, and how do I know if I have it?\nWhat should I prioritize right now to grow this business?\nHow do I know if my business is ready to sell\, or when to start planning?\nI’m thinking about buying a business\, where do I start?\nWhat do buyers or investors actually look for?\n\nYou don’t need a polished pitch or a fully formed questions\, just come as you are. \nImportant Note\nIf you sign up for a specific month and we’re unable to accommodate you due to demand\, we’ll automatically move your registration to the next month’s Office Hours and notify you as soon as possible. \nWho This Is For\nFounders\, operators\, and business owners who want support with: \n\nUnderstanding what their business is worth\nPlanning for growth or their next move\nPreparing for a sale\, acquisition\, or succession\nMaking sense of their financials\nThinking through long-term strategy or exit\n\nWalk away with a clear path to increase sales opportunities through a proven process. \nOffice hours are currently available at no cost\, due to grant funding.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/11-business-advice-sessions-with-breneman-advisors-bring-your-questions-5/
LOCATION:20Fathoms\, 10850 East Traverse Highway\, #Ste 4400\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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SUMMARY:1:1 Business Advice Sessions with Breneman Advisors - Bring your questions!
DESCRIPTION:One-on-one sessions with Breneman Advisors\, designed to help you come with your real questions and leave with a clear next steps.\n\n\nOffice Hours with Breneman Advisors\n20Fathoms is hosting monthly office hours with Brad Repke of Breneman Advisors for Northern Michigan entrepreneurs and small business owners this August\, September\, and October. \nIf you’ve got a question you’ve been sitting on: about growth\, sales\, operations\, financing\, or where your business is headed next\, this is your chance to ask it directly. \nBrad has helped clients buy and sell companies across every stage\, from early-stage startups to established businesses preparing for a transition. That means he knows what real traction looks like and what it takes to get there\, and he’s ready to talk strategy with businesses at any stage\, not just those thinking about a sale. \nHow It Works\n\nWhen: Aug 8\, Sept 10\, Oct 8\nTime: 2:30-4:00\nSession Length: 45 minutes\nWhere: 20Fathoms (in person)\n\nThese appointments are first come\, first served. \nCome with questions like:\n\nHow do I increase sales or find new customers?\nWhat does real traction look like\, and how do I know if I have it?\nWhat should I prioritize right now to grow this business?\nHow do I know if my business is ready to sell\, or when to start planning?\nI’m thinking about buying a business\, where do I start?\nWhat do buyers or investors actually look for?\n\nYou don’t need a polished pitch or a fully formed questions\, just come as you are. \nImportant Note\nIf you sign up for a specific month and we’re unable to accommodate you due to demand\, we’ll automatically move your registration to the next month’s Office Hours and notify you as soon as possible. \nWho This Is For\nFounders\, operators\, and business owners who want support with: \n\nUnderstanding what their business is worth\nPlanning for growth or their next move\nPreparing for a sale\, acquisition\, or succession\nMaking sense of their financials\nThinking through long-term strategy or exit\n\nWalk away with a clear path to increase sales opportunities through a proven process. \nOffice hours are currently available at no cost\, due to grant funding.
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/11-business-advice-sessions-with-breneman-advisors-bring-your-questions-6/
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SUMMARY:Startup Coaching: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Happens every Thursday by appointment. Just show up and bring your questions! \nConnect with startup experts who can help you grow.\nStartup coaches share their time\, wisdom\, and connections to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses and avoid common mistakes. They can provide guidance to entrepreneurs with new and growing businesses on a full range of topics including business planning and entity formation\, funding strategy\, sales\, operations\, human resources\, and much more. \nNew business owners routinely state that mentorship and connections are very important. However\, entrepreneurs must be open and committed to learning\, as well as willing to make the time to meet with their coach. To better serve our regional entrepreneurs\, 20Fathoms now offers access to coaching virtually! \nVirtual coaching is open to all by appointment. Schedule an appointment. \nWhat to expect:\n\nFor your small business\, startup\, or idea\nA private\, one-on-one meeting with a startup expert\nTroubleshoot your business goals and challenges\nHonest\, supportive feedback\nRecommendations on resources and tools
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/startup-coaching-virtual-2/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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SUMMARY:Northern Michigan BlueTech Accelerator Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Seven weeks of work\, one big celebration! \nJoin 20Fathoms and gener8tor in Traverse City to celebrate the inaugural cohort of the Northern Michigan BlueTech Accelerator. The founders take the stage to showcase the water-tech companies they’ve spent the past seven weeks building\, refining\, and stress-testing. They’ll walk through their progress\, demonstrate what they’ve made\, and share what’s next. \nInvestors will get an up-close look at the emerging Great Lakes water-tech companies on the rise. Mentors and ecosystem partners will see what their time and resources helped build. The Traverse City community will get a front-row seat to the founders helping shape the future of freshwater and BlueTech innovation right here in Northern Michigan. \nLive showcases\, working tech\, and the people behind the future of Great Lakes water tech. Drinks and food on us. \nLearn More
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/northern-michigan-bluetech-accelerator-demo-day/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Northern Michigan BlueTech Accelerator
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SUMMARY:Startup Coaching: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Happens every Thursday by appointment. Just show up and bring your questions! \nConnect with startup experts who can help you grow.\nStartup coaches share their time\, wisdom\, and connections to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses and avoid common mistakes. They can provide guidance to entrepreneurs with new and growing businesses on a full range of topics including business planning and entity formation\, funding strategy\, sales\, operations\, human resources\, and much more. \nNew business owners routinely state that mentorship and connections are very important. However\, entrepreneurs must be open and committed to learning\, as well as willing to make the time to meet with their coach. To better serve our regional entrepreneurs\, 20Fathoms now offers access to coaching virtually! \nVirtual coaching is open to all by appointment. Schedule an appointment. \nWhat to expect:\n\nFor your small business\, startup\, or idea\nA private\, one-on-one meeting with a startup expert\nTroubleshoot your business goals and challenges\nHonest\, supportive feedback\nRecommendations on resources and tools
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/startup-coaching-virtual-2/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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SUMMARY:Startup Coaching: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Happens every Thursday by appointment. Just show up and bring your questions! \nConnect with startup experts who can help you grow.\nStartup coaches share their time\, wisdom\, and connections to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses and avoid common mistakes. They can provide guidance to entrepreneurs with new and growing businesses on a full range of topics including business planning and entity formation\, funding strategy\, sales\, operations\, human resources\, and much more. \nNew business owners routinely state that mentorship and connections are very important. However\, entrepreneurs must be open and committed to learning\, as well as willing to make the time to meet with their coach. To better serve our regional entrepreneurs\, 20Fathoms now offers access to coaching virtually! \nVirtual coaching is open to all by appointment. Schedule an appointment. \nWhat to expect:\n\nFor your small business\, startup\, or idea\nA private\, one-on-one meeting with a startup expert\nTroubleshoot your business goals and challenges\nHonest\, supportive feedback\nRecommendations on resources and tools
URL:https://20fathoms.org/event/startup-coaching-virtual-2/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Coaching
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