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Phil Drake to give how-to talk on business success

Drake Enterprises CEO Phil Drake, who owns a family of 18 businesses based in Macon County, will give a free seminar called “Guiding Business Expansion: There Is More Than One Way“ from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, in Asheville.

A master of vertical integration, learn how Drake has spawned new revenue through diversified products, services, markets and businesses. He will talk about successful strategies and tactics Drake has used to leverage key company or business assets for more than one operational or revenue purpose, often transforming internal solutions to a business challenge into a new stand alone enterprise.

Learn how to retain customers, stay ahead of competition, and grow brand strength for any business in any industry.

Sponsored by Mountain BizWorks. Held in the Asheville Chamber Conference Room on Montford Avenue.

RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 828.253.2834 ext. 17.

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