Failing Successfully event is a global movement and event series that shares stories of professional blunders. There will be four people to get up in front of a room full of strangers to share their own professional failures. The event is about personal mistakes, outcomes, and lessons learned from it. The stories of the business that crashes and burns, the partnership deal that goes sour, the product that has to be recalled, we tell them all!

Our 2022 Speakers;

Calli Thorne is a keynote speaker, global leadership trainer, life coach, and multi-business entrepreneur. She is married to her husband CJ and they have three young children. Calli grew up on her family’s farm and ranch in western North Dakota and today they operate multiple enterprises including a backgrounding feedlot, cow/calf operation, and sell beef directly to consumers.

Calli is a certified member of the John Maxwell Team where she works with a variety of clients including youth, business owners and leaders, local government teams, organizations, and individuals. Agricultural leadership and entrepreneurial success are just two of her passions she enjoys pursuing while connecting with others and sharing her agricultural story.

David is the President and Co-Founder of Denizen Partners, a local real estate development firm focused on Development opportunities in Downtown Bismarck. Trained as an Architect and practiced in the sub-specialty of Urban Design, David brings his unique design perspective to bear in Denizen’s real estate development practice. A born and bred North Dakotan, David returned to his home town in 2015 and founded Denizen Partners in 2018. He currently resides in Bismarck with his wife and three boys, ages 7, 5, and 2. The Trestle building, currently under construction on the 600 block of E Main street, demonstrates David’s vision and Denizen’s ambition to have a lasting positive impact on our community.

Deborah Miller is co-owner and President R&D of Premium Gold Flax. Since 1906 the Miller family has been farming in central North Dakota. Through the years there has been a lot of change but one thing that hasn’t is their passion to grow flax seed. This little miracle seed has grown in popularity because of all of its marvelous health benefits. The Miller family saw it surge and continue to grow, so in 2001 they started Premium Gold Flax Products. They have fine-tuned the craft and want to offer the best tasting flax direct from the farmer.

Jordan Loftis is an entrepreneur, ghostwriter, and coach whose speciality lies in helping people find and pursue their purpose.
As founder and head of manuscript at Story Chorus, he helps leaders publish profitable books that grow people and organizations alike.
As cofounder of It’s Your Time Wellness with his wife, Joelle, he’s coached hundreds of people to transform their bodies, minds, and finances.
As a nonprofit leader and author, his work reaches more than 100,000 people in over 100 countries each year.
When not running his businesses or traveling with his wife, you can find him chasing his three kiddos or losing at chess. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Sioux Falls and lives in Bismarck, ND.
A $5 entrance fee will be charged for all members.

RSVP is encouraged. We look forward to seeing you there!

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