LEADERS LUNCHEON: The Marathon, Not the Sprint

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Executives' Club Members $25

Non-Members $35

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Building Lasting Success with Resilience

As Business Leaders we often face pressure for quick wins and constant success, but true success is a marathon, not a sprint. This session will explore the power of resilience in building lasting achievement and true leadership.

Hannah Bettenhausen, Founder of 654 Business Strategies, will lead a valuable discussion designed exclusively for CEOs, Presidents, business owners and key decision-makers. Joining Hannah will be Jim Buus, Founder of JBC Commercial Real Estate and Roger Christianson, Founder of Christianson's Business Furniture, now Fluid Interiors.

We'll delve into the balance between persistence and adaptability, and strategies to navigate challenges, overcome setbacks, and lead your team towards long-term success.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover the three pillars of resilience: persistence, adaptability, and consistency.
• Learn how to balance these qualities for optimal success in a changing environment.
• Gain tools to build a resilient team culture that thrives in the face of adversity.

This event is hosted by The Executives' Club of Fargo-Moorhead.

If you have not received an email invitation but are interested in attending this event, email The Executives' Club Founder, Kurt McSparron at Kurt@the100.work for an invitation.

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Meet Jim Buus

Jim is a Fargo, ND native, graduate of North Dakota State University and a veteran commercial real estate professional with more than 25 years of experience in tenant representation and site selection, owner representation, lease administration, property management as well as complex commercial and multi family development projects.

In the Summer of 2019, Jim, along with Lori Ibach, formed JBC Commercial Real Estate. Jim had been serving as GOLDMARK Commercial’s President and was also a part-owner. Buus, Ibach, and five other veteran agents and administrative staff left together. Additionally, Dovetail Development LLC, owned by Elissa Novotny, which had been collocated with the team, left to collaborate with JBC Commercial.

For a variety of reasons, the team felt there was an opportunity in the market to conduct commercial real estate in a different way than they had been doing, a style that features less conflicts of interest, more collaboration amongst the stakeholders and more integration with the overall brokerage, design and development process.

The JBC Commercial brokerage team had already been market leaders in regional commercial sales and leasing activity, but now with new team members and a new brand and style, the team is poised to continue its market share and leadership in commercial brokerage.

“Whether it’s a business owner who needs help finding a new location or a property owner or developer needing marketing help or collaborative partners, the JBC Commercial team is open to discuss how and what we can do for that business.”

Jim is also very active in the region’s economic development activities with more than 30 years of experience working directly in economic/community development and by currently serving on the board of directors of the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, NDSU Research and Technology Park, the City of Fargo Economic Development Incentives Committee and the 701 and 701 II Angel Investment Funds.

In his free time Jim and his wife enjoy spending time with friends and family at their lake home, traveling and NDSU athletics.

Meet Roger Christianson

Roger spent 6 years as an Outside Sales Rep with Fireside Office in Fargo, before founding Christianson’s Business Furniture in 1993.

Christianson’s Business Furniture is the regional dealer for Haworth brand furniture, receiving the Best In Class distinction awarded to Haworth dealerships based on exceptional performance in market development, sales, customer satisfaction, operational excellence and enterprise development. This distinction was award Roger, his wife Kim and their team, in 2022 and multiple years prior.

Congratulations!

January 1, 2023, an acquisition was completed by Fluid, aMinneapolis-based interior solutions company, for Christianson’s Fargo and St. Cloud locations.Roger Christiansonwill become Fluid’s Regional Market President and will join its executive leadership team.

“Christiansons has always been dedicated to transforming spaces, culture, and wellbeing for our customers and their employees,” saidRoger Christianson, President and Owner of Christiansons. “Fluid shares these values.”

Roger and his team at Christianson’s operated with the vision statement “To be recognized as the leading office dealer in our community, providing superior quality, value and customer service.”

January 1, 2024, the Christiansons Furniture logo was officially retired.

Meet Hannah Bettenhausen

"Empowering businesses to scale, streamline, and succeed."

With 14+ years of pioneering operational growth, strategic insights, and operational expertise, I stand at the helm of diverse industries to architect transformative solutions for startups and businesses, guiding them towards success.

I've discovered that every organization, big or small, has a unique pulse. I've aimed to understand that pulse, helping to refine operational procedures, and mentoring teams, always with an underlying goal: to achieve cohesive, sustainable growth.

At 654 Business Strategies, we offer not just services but transformative solutions tailored to unique organizational needs. As an Integrator, I've transformed visions into actionable plans, bridged communication chasms within diverse teams, and mentored tomorrow's leaders.

Our mission? To catalyze growth, refine processes, and pave the roadmap, setting businesses firmly on the path to success.

Having laid the groundwork for multiple flourishing ventures, my forte lies in amplifying profitability, mentoring executives, and bridging communication divides.

But, it's not just about numbers and strategies; it's about a passion to elevate and inspire. As the host of 'The Flourish Mindset' podcast, I empower fellow entrepreneurs and business mavens to bring their dreams to fruition.

As a passionate public speaker and a leadership course creator, I'm keen to share insights on leadership, championing women at the corporate forefront, and the essence of productivity. It's my humble attempt to share insights, inspire, and learn alongside others.

In a world awash with noise, I believe in making a difference - not just an impression. Every business has its symphony; I help you find and fine-tune yours.✨

If you're driven by passion, innovation, and excellence, let's navigate the maze of business growth together.

For inquiries, collaborations, and opportunities, drop me an email at: hannah@654trategies.com.