Workshops, talks, and where to find me.
I teach practical, plain-spoken workshops for small business owners and leaders across the Bay Area and California coast. Here’s what’s coming up, and a look at where I’ve been.
Upcoming
What’s on the calendar next. Grab a seat while there’s room.
Launch and Grow with Capital: Intro to Financing
A plain-spoken intro to financing for small business owners. The main funding options, what lenders actually look for, and how to get your business ready to qualify before you apply, paired with the Renaissance Milestone Microloan.
Details & registration →Launch and Grow with Capital: Intro to Financing
Same session, evening slot. The main funding options, what lenders look for, and how to get your business ready to qualify before you apply, paired with the Renaissance Milestone Microloan.
Details & registration →A sample of what I’ve taught
A representative slice of the workshops, series, and talks I’ve led for SBDCs, the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, JobTrain, and the Coastside Chamber of Commerce.
The Core Four of Marketing
The four marketing fundamentals every small business should nail before spending a dollar on ads.
Grand Slam Offers
How to build an offer so good people feel silly saying no, based on Alex Hormozi’s value-stacking approach.
The C.A.K.E. Walk Approach to Customer Service
Turn every customer interaction into a better experience and a bigger sale, without being pushy about it.
Pesticide Safety 101
A four-week series teaching applicators how to handle pesticides safely and stay on the right side of the rules.
Business Prep
A ten-week incubator that takes new founders from a rough idea to a working business plan.
Podcasting 101
Planning, recording, and publishing a podcast that actually builds your business.
Personal Finance
Multi-session coaching on budgeting basics and Personal Credit 101, grounded in Dave Ramsey principles.
What Should I Post?
A live workshop on defining your content pillars so you never stare at a blank caption box again.
AI Basics
An introduction to prompting and the large language models behind today’s AI tools.
AI for Small Business
A hands-on look at using Claude to create PDFs, presentations, and other business assets fast.
Equine-Assisted Leadership Workshops
Half-day, horse-partnered sessions where leaders get honest, in-the-moment feedback on how they show up. Signature sessions include Make Yourself Herd, Taming Your Inner Critic, Leading Your Own Herd, and Horsin’ Around.
Want Ranger to lead a workshop for your team or speak at your event?
From marketing and customer service to equine-assisted leadership, I tailor sessions to your group. Let’s talk about what you need.