Sloan and The Cubs: Hitting Innovation Out of the Park

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Livestream Highlights

  • 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

Featured Guest:

Guest

Kirk Allen

President & Chief Executive Officer
Sloan Valve Company

Hosted By:

Host

Kathy Steele

Chief Executive Officer
Red Caffeine

Event Recap:

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. Watch the replay now!

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