Many of us run businesses not only to support ourselves and the people we work with, but also as a way to make a positive impact in the world. In fact, some of us think it is the best way to help create the world we want to live in. We desire a consistency between who we are, what we believe, and the work we do. We are humans, and we want our businesses to be human . . . and profitable.
The Junto retreat will be an opportunity to explore and connect our business practices with what we aspire to be and what impact we hope to make.
Don't expect to be attending a conference. People won't be talking at you all day. This is intentionally and specifically a retreat. There will be some carefully curated talks, but the majority of the time will be for you to think, reflect, write, and share. There will also be some hands-on exercises and activities to help you reflect on what you stand for and what impact you hope to make.
The retreat will take place in the Arch St. Meeting House in the heart of Old City in Philadelphia. We'll be taking some strolls in the surrounding area, but in the spirit of the original Junto, most of our time will be spent in the traditional simplicity of the Quaker meeting house.
We'll gather for the Junto on Thursday September 26th and Friday 27th this year. Activities will begin each morning with a light breakfast and formally conclude with a dinner each evening. Don't be surprised if informal gatherings continue late each evening.
Kristin is the co-director of the Artist Revenue Stream Project at the Future of Music Coalition. She co-founded Simple Machines Records and was a member of the band Tsunami.
Dan is a designer and advisor. He's the Founder & Design Director at SuperFriendly and co-founder of Typedia, The Businessology Show, and No Chains.
Chris is the Vice President for News and Civic Dialogue for WHYY in Philadelphia.
Andrew founded and co-directed Headlong Dance Theater and ArtistsU, a program that teaches artists how to build balanced, sustainable lives.
Sarah Filley is an artist, public speaker and writer based out of Oakland California. In 2011 Sarah co-founded the award winning social enterprise, Popuphood
Ed co-founded ad agency Red Tettemer and currently acts as a writer, brand therapist, and provocateur.
Alex is the fearless leader of Indy Hall, a pioneering coworking space in Old City, Philadelphia. JFDI.
Martin Brown came to Philadelphia to study Jazz trumpet at the University of the Arts. He has had involvement with local record label High Two Records, indie-rock band Whales & Cops, and a wave of arts and culture related gigs. He now makes ice cream for Little Baby's Ice Cream.
Jeff Ziga is an Adult Video News Award-Nominated Musician; Writer; Comedy Enthusiast & Performer; Internet & Performance Artist; Prankster; Pantera T-Shirt Collector; Beavis & Butt-Head Archivist & Theorist; Little Baby's Ice Cream Co-Founder & Owner; Anarchy Dealer; and whatever else.
Pete Angevine is a co-founder of Little Baby's Ice Cream and is generally interested in anything undeniably accessible or astutely esoteric.
Brian McTear is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit Weathervane Music, as well as the Co-Owner of Miner Street Recordings in Fishtown.
Gabriel is the founder and CEO of Wash Cycle Laundry, an environmentally-minded laundry business.
Beth is the Owner and Director of Yogawood in Collingswood, NJ.
The Junto was originally formed by Ben Franklin and his friends in 1727 "to exchange knowledge of business affairs" with the goal of mutual improvement. This diverse group of business leaders met on a regular basis to share knowledge that would improve themselves, their businesses, and their community.
We have chosen to revive the spirit of the Junto in the form of this retreat, because we believe that running a business in a "not just for profit" way is rewarding both financially and emotionally. By coming together, as Franklin and his friends did, we hope to share valuable knowledge and reflections that can improve ourselves, our businesses, and our communities.
The Junto Retreat will be a time to meet other business owners and to develop meaningful relationship. Running a business can be a solitary experience if you don't have someone within your own business that understands the pressures. Intentional time will be scheduled for open dialogue with colleagues. Expect to share, learn, and maybe even be a little vulnerable along the way.
This is strictly limited to 50 tickets, so grab your spot now if you know this will help you run your business in a more profitable and meaningful way.
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