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Blueprint: Built to Win (Virtual Series)

Thursday, Jul 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM CDT

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Thursday, Jul 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM CDT

Are you ready to build a team that grows with your business?

Blueprint: Built to Win continues with Session 2, and this one is all about people. Running a trades business means managing more than jobs — it means managing the people who make those jobs happen. Whether you are hiring your first employee or trying to lead a crew that keeps showing up and performing, this session is built for you.

Session 2 will give you the practical tools to hire the right people, set clear expectations, and lead a team that supports your growth instead of slowing it down.

In this session you will learn about:

  • How to find and hire the right people for your business
  • Onboarding and setting employees up for success
  • Managing performance and holding your team accountable
  • Building a workplace culture that keeps good workers around
  • Understanding your responsibilities as an employer

You will hear from an expert instructor who works with growing businesses every day and understands the real challenges trades owners face when it comes to people and leadership.

Blueprint is 100% virtual. This session will be held on Zoom so business owners across Texas can join from anywhere.

¿Hablas español? Blueprint es para ti.
Esta sesión se ofrecerá con subtítulos en español a través de Zoom. No importa dónde estés en Texas, puedes unirte y aprender. Ven preparado para crecer.

Cost
$40 per person for all four sessions
BBB Accredited Business discount rate: $25 per person for all four sessions
Your registration covers all four sessions, expert instruction, and program materials.

Session Details
Thursday, July 30 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Virtual via Zoom
Facilitator: Claudia Barlow, CEO, Polaris Executive Talent Advisors

The Full Blueprint Lineup
Session 1: June 25 — Strategic Partnerships & Public Sector Engagement
Session 2: July 30 — Hiring and Managing for Success
Session 3: August 27 — Before You Bid: Licensing, Bonding & Insurance Readiness
Session 4: September 24 — Cash Flow Crash Course

 

Bonus Opportunity
Every session you attend enters you into a drawing to win a $500 Delta Air Lines travel voucher. Attend all four sessions and you will have four chances to win. The winner will be drawn at the Better Business Awards on September 30th.

Register today and start building the team your business deserves.

About Organizer

Foundation for Better Business- Austin Organizer name

The Foundation for Better Business propels the potential of Texas entrepreneurs by delivering essential education, vital resources, and powerful networks that spark growth, fuel leadership, and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Texas.

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Speakers

About Maya Ingram
President/Owner
One Ingram Group
No Sessions Available
About Dinita Caldwell
Executive Director, Economic Opportunity Office
Austin Independent School District
No Sessions Available
About Larry Williams
Community Engagement Coordinator, Economic Opportunity Office
Austin Independent School District
No Sessions Available
About Indria Hollingsworth-Thomas
South-Central Regional Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
JE Dunn Construction
No Sessions Available
About Ali Khataw
CEO
Encotech Engineering Consultants
No Sessions Available
About Claudia Barlow
CEO
Polaris Executive Talent Advisors
No Sessions Available
About Brian Francis
Retired CEO
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
No Sessions Available
About Chase Laguarta
P&C Insurance & Surety Bonds
Higginbotham
No Sessions Available
About David Arreola
VP & Area Manager
Turner Industries
No Sessions Available
About Katrena Plummer
Community & Public Involvement Specialist
TxDOT
No Sessions Available
About Richard James
CEO
James Family Tax
No Sessions Available