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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.

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  • Calendar Blocking - The Keys to a Successful Business & A Wonderful Life

    Calendar Blocking - The Keys to a Successful Business & A Wonderful Life

    The Wright Village, 315 Hubert St Suite 2, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA, Raleigh, NC, US

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    Entrepreneurs will learn strategies and techniques to design and live their lives as successful business owners.

    Running a business can quickly become all-consuming. There is always something that needs your attention—a client request, an email, a deadline, an opportunity, or another task on the never-ending list. But being a successful business owner isn't about doing everything. It's about learning how to focus your time and energy on what matters most.
    In this interactive workshop, business owners will explore practical strategies for designing a life and business that work together—not compete against each other.

    Your business is an important part of your life, but it shouldn't become your entire life. You'll learn how to step out of constant reaction mode, identify your true priorities, and make more intentional decisions about where your time, attention, and energy go.

    We'll explore the difference between what's urgent and what's truly important, why everything on your to-do list doesn't deserve equal priority, and how to create boundaries and routines that support both your business goals and the life you're building.

    About Bill
    Bill Davis is a small business coach and advisor at The Wright Village with over 50 years of experience in sales, marketing, management, business strategy, and coaching.

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  • Lunch & Link - Purpose & Progress

    Lunch & Link - Purpose & Progress

    The Wright Village, 315 Hubert St Suite 2, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA, Raleigh, NC, US

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    A relaxed, no-pressure lunch where entrepreneurs and professionals connect, refuel, and build community!

    ## Lunch & Link

    Theme: Purpose & Progress
    Lunch & Link is a relaxed, no-pressure lunch gathering designed for entrepreneurs and professionals who want to connect, refuel, and build real community—Wright Village style!
    Held every 2nd Wednesday of the month, this casual networking experience creates space for meaningful conversation, shared insight, and authentic connection without the awkward pitches or forced small talk.
    This month's theme, Purpose & Progress, is all about making sure the work still matters. Whether you're looking to expand your network, find collaborators, gain new perspectives, or simply connect with people who understand the entrepreneurial journey, this conversation is for you.
    Whether you are growing your business, growing your network, or simply looking for a midweek reset, you'll leave with fresh perspectives, practical nuggets, and new connections that can continue long after lunch is over.

    ## What to Expect

    • A relaxed lunch networking experience
    • A 30-minute guided conversation
    • Authentic conversations centered around Refocusing & Refining
    • Practical insights and real-world takeaways you can apply immediately
    • Opportunities to connect with entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders
    • No pressure. No pitches. Just community.

    ## Lunch Options

    🍽️ Grab lunch from our Wednesday Lunch Pop-Up, bring your own lunch, or simply come for the conversation.

    ### Good food. Real conversation. Meaningful connections.

    Every 2nd Wednesday
    11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    The Wright Note Cafe | The Wright Village

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  • Financial Foundations for Product-Based Businesses

    Financial Foundations for Product-Based Businesses

    The Wright Village, 315 Hubert St Suite 2, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA, Raleigh, NC, US

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    Learn how to price your products strategically to boost profitability and grow your business.

    In this interactive workshop, product manufacturers of any size will practice the steps to pricing your product. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops, business bank statements, and/or profit and lost statements to hone their skills and work toward their business goals.

    About Monica
    Monica Molina is a dynamic professional with over 25 years of business experience spanning multiple industries. As a first-generation business owner, Monica understands firsthand the challenges and opportunities that come with entrepreneurship. With eight years spent managing businesses, she has honed her ability to navigate complex industries and empower others to achieve their goals.

    A passionate advocate for underserved communities, Monica possesses a broad professional network and a deep understanding of diverse business landscapes. Whether coaching aspiring business owners or connecting them with key resources, Monica is committed to fostering inclusive economic growth and driving success for small businesses.

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  • Strengths-First: Building a Business That Runs on What You Do Best

    Strengths-First: Building a Business That Runs on What You Do Best

    The Wright Village, 315 Hubert St Suite 2, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA, Raleigh, NC, US

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    Entrepreneurs will learn how to build their business around what they naturally do best, using the CliftonStrengths framework.
    This 45-minute workshop teaches entrepreneurs how to build their business around what they naturally do best, using the Clifton Strengths framework. No prior knowledge or assessment is needed to attend. Participants will:
    • Get a plain-language answer to “What is Clifton Strengths, and why should a business owner care?” — no jargon assumed.
    • Learn the four strengths domains (Executing, Influencing, Relationship Building, Strategic Thinking) and see how each shows up in everyday business tasks like sales, ops, delivery, and planning.
    • Walk through a live example of how one founder's natural talents shaped their business model, offers, and daily decisions.
    • Run a short self-reflection exercise to surface their own patterns — no completed assessment required.
    • Leave with one concrete action to try in their business this week.

    Three Key Learning Outcomes:

    • Recognize the four Clifton Strengths domains and how they show up in daily business tasks.
    • Tell which parts of their business play to a strength versus which ones they're forcing.
    • Leave with one specific change to make in their business that week.

    About Tieska
    Tieska Jumbo is a knowledge transformation strategist and CliftonStrengths facilitator who helps organizations protect and activate what they know. Using her Surface, Structure, Scale framework, she surfaces who holds critical knowledge and where it lives, structures it for transfer so it doesn't get lost in a transition or a departure and builds the systems to scale it across teams. With over fifteen years of experience in fintech and global organizations, she brings a practical, no-friction approach to turning what people know into something the whole organization can use.

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