Beyond Startup: From Painpoint to Pitch: How to Sell Without Selling Out

OVERVIEW:

Selling your work shouldn’t feel like selling out. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll use the Painpoint–Pivot–Passion framework to uncover what drives you. You’ll also learn how to talk about it in a way that clicks with the people you want to serve. Walk away with the tools that connect, not just convert.

YOUR FACILITATOR:

Nicole Kurtz is an artist, educator, and founder of Aducate Digital, based in Akron, Ohio. She helps entrepreneurs make sense of marketing without the fluff. Her approach turns big ideas into simple, smart strategies that actually feel good to use. As an outsourced partner for small businesses, Nicole offers both hands-on support and honest guidance to help clients grow at a pace that works for them.

She also designs learning experiences that stick. With a background in instructional design, she knows how to break down tricky topics and turn them into tools people can actually use. Whether she’s building a brand, writing a workshop, or creating a resource, Nicole’s focus is the same: make it clear, make it thoughtful, and make it matter.

Learn more at www.aducatedigital.com.

PARKING:

Please ensure you are parking in the designated Bounce Parking areas, reference the "Bounce member, tenant and visitor parking" areas listed below. Any parking outside of this area is not under the designation of Bounce and subject to private ticketing/fines. There is ADA accessible parking spots directly in front of the Bounce main entrance, labeled as "Bounce short-term visitor parking" on the supplied map.

WORKSHOPS REQUIRE ADVANCE REGISTRATION AND ARE FREE TO BOUNCE CLIENTS AND $5 FOR NON-CLIENTS

This event is open to all entrepreneurs looking to take their business beyond the startup phase. Bounce clients, including tenants, remote tenants and monthly Generator members, can attend for free, but are still required to register. All other entrepreneurs are asked to pay a $5 fee. Seating is limited. All participants are welcomed to enjoy free coworking at Bounce for the entire day.

This event will be used to photograph and record video to be used to promote Bounce Innovation Hub. By your presence at this event, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded. You also grant your permission for your likeness to be included without compensation, credit or other consideration. Please contact us with any concerns.

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