You know what you want to achieve. Now, let’s get you there faster and more easily.

I support business owners in co-creating comprehensive business plans for growth and operational efficiencies.

I also partner with incubators and accelerators to deliver engaging presentations for small businesses.

I am a Solution-Focus trained facilitator and speaker and have worked, trained, and presented to several giants of the consumer goods and retail industry, such as Procter & Gamble, Nestle, Smuckers, Walmart, and Loblaw; as well as with government entities, entrepreneurs, and, more recently, entrepreneurship incubators and co-working spaces.

I have mentored and delivered workshops at TMU WeHub, York University Food Accelerator, WorkInCulture, Native Canadian Center of Toronto, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses and Cooperathon. I offer seminars and workshops lasting 1-8 hours, including interactive exercises.

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

GENERAL BUSINESS STRATEGY FOR BOTH PRODUCTS AND SERVICES - Business strategy 101 - The importance of having a clear target market - Why you need a plan in business - The 6 main mistakes that get in the way of achieving your goals - Pricing vs. value: Increase prices and avoid price objections - Pricing 101 - How to set up the perfect price - Packages and offerings - Why do people buy, and why they don't - How to sell ethically (for non-sales people) - How to do market research on a budget FOR PRODUCT-BASED BUSINESSES - Product launch 101 - How to set up the perfect product price - What do you need to launch a successful product (and what you don't) - How to use social media to sell more product - 3 easy ways to sell more product with minimum investment - How to use the power of word of mouth to sell more product - How to start selling a product without a website

FOR NON-PROFITS AND FOUNDATIONS - Change Management - Business plans for nonprofits - Funding models - Grant writing basics

Please email me at me@leylarazeghi.com to discuss a customized talk for your next event.

  More about Leyla:

Leyla is a Consultant, Trainer, and Speaker known for her high energy, sense of humor and for her unique delivery that combines unapologetic honesty with kindness.

As a Business Strategist, she believes that it’s possible to make money while making a positive impact on the world and society.

With three business degrees and having worked with some of the biggest corporations in the consumer products and retail industry, including P&G, Nestle and Smuckers, as well as being a consultant for non-profit organizations, foundations and government agencies, to date, Leyla has helped over one hundred brands grow by developing the right strategies.

Her formal education includes a degree in industrial engineering, a Masters in strategy, a diploma in Brand Management, and training in solution-focused consulting.

Her goal is to give impactful businesses tactical guidance to turn their ideas into products and services that are understood, valued and loved by their employees and customers.

WHAT WORKSHOP ATTENDEES HAVE SAID: Thanks for the presentation. Very useful content and thought-provoking questions! - Ash This was an incredible 3 days of learning some great business strategies! Thank you so much - Cassandra Really amazing course!! Thank you so much, Leyla! That was fun, challenging, and such important work on the foundations of my business and career! - Kate Thanks very much Leyla! The business strategies are very useful and motivating.- Marigrace

Please email me at me@leylarazeghi.com to discuss a customized talk for your next event.