The first rule of objection is: "You are the creator of every objection and must take full responsibility."

The objection exercises show how our own objections are often very similar to those we hear from prospects. It's an amazing exercise that opens people’s eyes to the fact that they are a mirror of what they do in their own lives.

Meet Robert Duran – Your Go-To Expert in Technology & Business Solutions

Robert Duran is more than just a tech specialist — he’s a strategic partner dedicated to helping business owners streamline operations, enhance productivity, and stay ahead of the curve. With over 15 years of experience in IT consulting and digital transformation, Robert brings a passion for solving problems and a talent for turning complex challenges into simple, effective solutions.

As the founder of Multi Businesses, Robert has worked with businesses of all sizes to implement tailored technology solutions that drive measurable results. From cloud services and cybersecurity to workflow automation and strategic IT planning, his goal is to empower your business with the tools it needs to grow.

What sets Robert apart? It’s his ability to listen, understand your unique business needs, and deliver with integrity and clarity. In every interaction, he brings a genuine desire to connect, collaborate, and create long-lasting value.

Looking to connect? Whether you need expert advice, a trusted referral partner, or just want to brainstorm new tech ideas, Robert is always happy to chat.

As a profit coach and money making business strategist, I specialize in supporting successful six figure service based business owners make profit a priority by implementing my proprietary CRUSH formula to help you renovate your business.

With 14+ years of experience in PR, finance strategy and business development I decided to to create my own coaching business serving women business owners worldwide design a life they want with ease and simplicity AND profit!

Providing Direction and a Clear Vision for Business

I believe in the adage that small businesses make the economy run. There are THOUSANDS of businesses under $50M in Minnesota. You drive by them every day not knowing what they do or the people they employ. Many of those small businesses were started by an entrepreneur with a product or service that solved a customer problem. After some years of managing and growing their business, things just aren’t as fun as they used to be:

• Growth may have slowed or stopped
• The business may have become all consuming, limiting time with family and friends
• It is more difficult to make a profit and cash flow is tight
• Their managers may not know what to do

I have worked with manufacturing companies for over 30 years and been a leader of small businesses from $2M - $60M in size. I like taking my breadth of experience in roles from sales to finance, operations to M&A, product management to quality management and GM to President and melding it with the Focal Point tools to help those smaller companies improve. The value I bring to my clients is the ability to understand the challenges that they face because I have been there. I can walk alongside them, helping them to find clarity and purpose to make change that will have a positive impact on their company AND their lives. Creating a positive impact for my clients and their companies has a positive impact on their families, their employees, and their communities. There is definitely a ripple effect in the work that I do, like a pebble dropped on a pond.

Over the past 15 years of business leadership I have had three leadership principles:

• Focus on the customer
• Help each other
• Have some fun along the way

I’ve been coaching and mentoring employees and business leaders for over 20 years. I love sharing my knowledge and helping others grow in their professional lives. So, becoming a Focal Point business coach was a natural progression for me. Now, I can work with several clients at once to improve their businesses and help them get what they want from their business.

What Makes You Come Alive?

In a world that rewards doing over being, many of us lose touch with the spark that makes us feel truly alive.

In this powerful and highly interactive session, Courtney Weidner guides you through a journey of self-reflection, storytelling, and connection to help you reconnect with your energy, purpose, and presence.

Through guided prompts, meaningful dialogue, and shared experiences, you’ll explore what aliveness looks like in your life—and what’s getting in the way. Together, we’ll name the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways burnout, a lack of belonging, and outdated belief systems keep us stuck in survival mode.

This isn’t about hustle or performance—it’s about remembering who you are. You’ll leave with fresh clarity, one aligned action step, and the permission to live, love, and lead in a way that fully honors your truth.

This is a highly engaging experience—come as you are, ready to engage. We invite you to keep your camera on, if possible, participate in the conversation, and connect with others to receive the most value from our time together.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this Focus Forum, participants will be able to:

1. Define what being fully alive means to them—emotionally, physically, and energetically. (Understanding)
2. Describe the three most common blocks that interfere with personal vitality—burnout, lack of belonging, and limiting beliefs—and how they impact both personal and professional well-being. (Understanding)
3. Determine which working styles best support their effectiveness, energy, and flow—and which may be limiting their aliveness. (Evaluating)

Courtney Weidner

Courtney Weidner is the founder of Aligned & Alive, a transformative coaching business devoted to helping individuals discover deep self-love and unlock what truly makes them come alive.

She is also the visionary behind The ALIVE Revolution—a powerful 6-week coaching program and an inspiring movement of individuals dedicated to authentic self-expression and living in full alignment with their truth.

After more than 27 years in the insurance industry and nearly two decades as a business owner, Courtney had a pivotal realization: her purpose extended far beyond her profession. In 2024, she began a courageous shift toward what mattered most—a business grounded in her deepest values.

With a unique gift for building community and holding space for personal growth, Courtney creates environments where people feel safe, seen, and supported.

Today, she lives her vision daily—guiding others toward clarity, radical self-acceptance, and love.