Video Before Your Write Your Next Plan

5 Alternatives to “Old Way” Planning

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Tired of the same ten people, writing the same old plan?

What if Old Way planning isn’t actually working anymore?

We keep writing plans the same way, but nothing changes.

Look at all the Old Way plans on your shelves

Pull one plan out at random.

Was that a great plan? Yes? No?
How much of it actually got done? All? Most?

More than likely, it wasn’t much.

And all those people we asked for input feel betrayed that we let them down again and again

The only parts of plans that actually happen are the bits one person was passionate enough about to make sure it happened.

But we still have to plan

We have to get ready for the future somehow
Lots of programs require us to submit written plans

What if we could get the benefits of planning, without the cumbersome formal planning process?

SaveYour.Town's Becky McCray and Deb Brown share their real world experience.

Becky has written plans as a city administrator, a nonprofit executive and a small business owner.

Deb has written plans as a chamber of commerce executive, retail manager and so much more.

Together, we're sharing the best alternatives we've discovered to the same old stuffy process with the same ten people.

You’re going to learn 5 practical ways to meet the future better prepared without the wasted effort and betrayal.

You’ll think through the real reason you plan
You’ll pick from five alternatives that create a better future
You’ll hear how the pilot can be the plan, saving time and effort
You’ll learn to plan for a whole year, getting everyone on the same page across department lines, with just a few sheets of plain paper

Don't let old planning methods tear your community apart...again.

Using any of these five alternatives, you can involve more people in creating the future together.

Stop the cycle of betrayal when you ask people for their input, only to realize there's no way to integrate their wishes in an Old Way plan. Stop letting them down again and again.

Hear how real people in real towns have used these tactics and how we’ve used them ourselves.

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You get a 24 minute video you can watch on your own or share with others in your community.

Learn 5 practical ways to meet the future better prepared

Perfect for

Councils, planners and officials tired of going through the motions to write the same plan over and over, always getting the same results
Idea people like you who have to write a plan to meet someone else’s requirements

This is not another tiresome live webinar

Short, to the point and interactive 24 minute video
Watch instantly on your schedule: anytime, on demand, starting now
Recorded so you can pause, stop, rewind or watch again immediately

You get personal access to Becky and Deb via message, email and comment. We do answer your questions personally!

Will this video be recorded so I can watch later?

Yes, the video is recorded, and you'll be able to watch it immediately as soon as you complete your purchase. You are welcome to watch the video more than once, start and stop, or go back and watch again. You're not limited to watching from a single computer or with just one group.

Can I get a copy of the slides?

There are no slides to worry about. You get a transcript plus an audio-only version. Plus you can always go back and watch any section of the video again.

What if I have questions?

You can ask questions two ways: in the comment box or via email. We always answer you personally. You can also share stories or examples you've seen. That helps everyone!

Will the video play on my computer? Or on my phone?

Either one! If you can watch a YouTube video, you can watch this video. That means you can use any device, any screen that can load a web page for you to login. Any PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android phone or tablet, smart TV or TV with a streaming box or stick should work.
You don't need blazing fast internet. If you have super slow internet, the audio only version takes even less bandwidth.

How long is the video?

The video runs around 24 minutes. For a virtual watch party, schedule 35-45 minutes. You'll want that extra time to discuss what you watched and to network and talk with each other.

Can I share the video with other people?

Yes! Once you’re registered, you can schedule more than one viewing so you reach as many people as possible. We encourage you to watch on your own or set up a virtual watch party.

Who should I invite?

Your friends who love to do things with you
Visionaries like yourself
Positive thinkers and doers
Leaders and officials
Downtown associations, Main Streets, chambers
Community foundations
Economic development folks
Elected officials from your local municipalities, counties, or tribes
People who care about your town

What people say about SaveYour.Town videos

This video stimulated lots of note-taking and conversation between the business owners gathered at my house. Deb and Becky gave us some new ideas and several excellent examples of known models. I think some of us are thinking of pivoting our summer’s plans after participating in Wednesday’s event. Thanks for a well-thought out presentation!

Jonya Pacey, Minnesota

What a TERRIFIC marketing Video. I had 20 businesses show up to watch and they all left with new ideas and an excitement to get back and start implementing! I’ve already had 5 businesses reach out in less than 2 hours after it ended, that are already putting your ideas into action.

Mandy Walsh, City of Lampasas, Texas

There are always great take-aways from the videos that can be put into place immediately. One of my favorites is changing your store's evening vibe (different music, lighting, etc.) because evening shoppers are not the same as day time shoppers.

Diane Moore, Wheaton, Illinois

Videos by SaveYour.Town are fun way to learn some no-nonsense alternatives to community inertia.

Clark Hoskin, Ontario

Before you write your next plan

If you’re tired of the same old SWOT analysis,
the usual contentious or nonexistent public engagement,
and yet another binder to add to the shelf never to be opened again,

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