February 13, 2025
at Noon CST
Kirk Allen
President &
Chief Executive Officer
Sloan Valve Company
Kathy Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Red Caffeine
What to Expect:
What do Sloan Valve Company and Wrigley Field’s ivy-covered walls have in common? A legacy built to last. As a fourth-generation leader of his family business, Sloan CEO Kirk Allen knows the challenges and opportunities of staying relevant in a fast-changing market. With insights on creating impactful partnerships, evolving leadership structures, and innovating for customer-centric growth, this session is your playbook for building a future-ready business.
Get ready to hit your next big business idea out of the park. Register now!
Session Takeaways
- Discover how long-term collaborations, like sports sponsorships, can amplify brand presence, create customer engagement opportunities, and drive market influence
- We’ll explore how family-led businesses can evolve leadership structures to embrace modern challenges while preserving core values and traditions
- Learn how combining innovation, creativity, and flexibility enables smaller, privately held businesses to thrive against larger, resource-rich competitors
- Gain insights into how to tailor your products and Go-to-market strategies for international markets
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Meet the Guest Speaker & Host
Guest
Kirk Allen
President &
Chief Executive Officer
Sloan Valve Company
Kirk is the President and CEO of The Sloan Valve Company, a 118-year-old family-owned commercial plumbing manufacturer in Franklin Park, Illinois. Kirk is a member…
Host
Kathy Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Red Caffeine
Kathy Steele is the dynamic CEO of Red Caffeine, a growth consultancy that thrives on building strategic marketing, branding, and technology solutions to fuel client…
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