063 / Values Are Magic

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English - April 05, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes
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Most companies want to be good rolemodels in the industry, but often don’t know where to start. In this episode, Hilary talks about the importance of creating company values and using them to create a better workplace and industry.

She follows up with info on her next online course, No Stairway Denied: Creating Inclusive Workplaces in Music, where folks can learn how to create and use company values and a whole bunch more!

ONLINE COURSE INFO

WHO is this course for?
Managers and small business owners in the music gear industry: retailers, manufacturers, luthiers, etc.
--> Perhaps you *whoops* accidentally started a business because you love music gear
--> You have limited management and/or diversity training
--> You want to meet other cool folks in the industry interested in this topic
--> You are a pretty small company and might not be able to hire someone to do this work 1:1 with your company
--> You really want to create a better workplace and industry

WHAT is this course?
We'll cover a range of management-related topics through the lens of diversity and inclusion, and we will dig into that specifically a bit, too. All content will be directly connected to the industry and taught in a way that is directly applicable to your daily work with tips and tools to get you creating a more welcoming workplace right away!

WHEN is the course?
Running five weeks, May 8th-June 9th, the course is online and at your own speed with a new topic released weekly. There will be optional (but encouraged-- it's a great chance to hear from and connect with others!) weekly check-ins Fridays at 12pm EST!

WHY should you take this course?
You want to be a good role model in your community and in the industry. The industry is changing for the better and you want to be on the front end of that change: for yourself, your employees, and your customers!

HOW can I learn more?
--> Sign up here to get get notified when registration opens: bit.ly/nostairwayinfo

Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!
EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!
Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!
Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!

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Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda
Artwork by Julia Gualtieri

She follows up with info on her next online course, No Stairway Denied: Creating Inclusive Workplaces in Music, where folks can learn how to create and use company values and a whole bunch more!

ONLINE COURSE INFO

WHO is this course for?

Managers and small business owners in the music gear industry: retailers, manufacturers, luthiers, etc.

--> Perhaps you *whoops* accidentally started a business because you love music gear

--> You have limited management and/or diversity training

--> You want to meet other cool folks in the industry interested in this topic

--> You are a pretty small company and might not be able to hire someone to do this work 1:1 with your company

--> You really want to create a better workplace and industry

WHAT is this course?

We'll cover a range of management-related topics through the lens of diversity and inclusion, and we will dig into that specifically a bit, too. All content will be directly connected to the industry and taught in a way that is directly applicable to your daily work with tips and tools to get you creating a more welcoming workplace right away!

WHEN is the course?

Running five weeks, May 8th-June 9th, the course is online and at your own speed with a new topic released weekly. There will be optional (but encouraged-- it's a great chance to hear from and connect with others!) weekly check-ins Fridays at 12pm EST!

WHY should you take this course?

You want to be a good role model in your community and in the industry. The industry is changing for the better and you want to be on the front end of that change: for yourself, your employees, and your customers!

HOW can I learn more?

--> Sign up here to get get notified when registration opens: bit.ly/nostairwayinfo

Huge thanks to this episode’s sponsors!

EarthQuaker Devices- extra special effects pedals made by hand in Akron, OH!

Stompbox Sonic- personalized pedal curation and sales in Somerville, MA!

Holcomb Guitars- custom guitars and mobile guitar repair in RI/MA!

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