Welcome Start-ups, Entrepreneurs and Small business owners. This community is for you if you're looking to connect, build business relationships, and share challenges and solutions within your business with other like-minded individuals. If you're looking for your business family, we are just that at The Village. We will meet monthly in person as group, but will also have free or discounted access to workshops, Business After Hours and other events going on with The Wright Village.
Learn to handle conflict and negotiate with clarity using real scenarios and AI-powered coaching in this free, hands-on workshop.
Negotiation isn’t just for boardrooms; it shows up in your everyday work.
Whether you’re asking for more time, navigating a difficult client conversation, or balancing competing priorities, how you handle conflict matters.
This 2-hour interactive workshop will help you approach those moments with clarity, confidence, and control.
Led by negotiation coach Dr. Sam Bayer and inspired by his TEDx talk “What if Conflict Wasn’t Your Enemy?”, you’ll be introduced to the Negotiating AGENT framework, a simple, practical method for resolving conflict while preserving relationships.
### What You’ll Learn:
How to stay calm and grounded when tensions rise
The difference between what people say they want and what they actually need
How to create win-win outcomes, without compromising what matters to you
Techniques to build agreements that last
### What to Expect:
This isn’t just theory; you’ll engage in real-life scenarios, guided exercises, and hands-on practice designed to help you apply these skills immediately.
Whether you're a freelancer, founder, creative, or consultant, this workshop will give you tools you can use right away in your business and daily interactions.
### Why Attend?
Because negotiation is everywhere, and when you learn how to handle it well, everything changes.
Come ready to shift how you think about conflict… and walk away with the confidence to navigate it better.
Learn how to share ownership with your team, boost retention, and grow your business while building long-term wealth for everyone involved.
Curious about how to grow your business while creating more opportunities for your team?
This workshop introduces a powerful approach to building stronger, more sustainable businesses through employee ownership.
Whether you’re a startup founder, small business owner, or simply exploring new ways to scale, you’ll learn how sharing ownership can increase employee engagement, improve retention, and create long-term wealth for both you and your team.
### What You’ll Learn:
What employee ownership is (in simple, practical terms)
The different ways you can structure it in your business
How to determine if it’s the right fit for your size and model
Key benefits, including tax advantages and team retention
Real-world insights from a business leader who has successfully implemented it
### Who This Is For:
Startup founders & entrepreneurs
Small business owners
Professionals interested in growing or scaling a business
Anyone curious about building a more impactful and sustainable company
This isn’t just a theory-based session; you’ll walk away with practical knowledge and real insight you can actually use in your business journey!
