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(H1) Community for Creative Entrepreneurs

At Charp Consulting, we believe that thriving creative businesses are built through connection, collaboration, and mutual support. That's why we've created multiple ways for creative entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow together—because your journey doesn't have to be traveled alone.

(H2) Four Ways We Support Creative Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Charp Connections: Your Creative Business Network

Join a vibrant community of creative entrepreneurs who understand your journey. Connect with like-minded business owners through meaningful in-person and virtual events designed to inspire authentic collaboration and sustainable business growth.

What you'll experience:

• Authentic networking events focused on genuine connection

• Creative business workshops and educational sessions

• Collaboration opportunities with strategic partners

• Peer support from entrepreneurs who "get" the creative business journey

• Mind, body & soul experiences that nourish the whole person

Membership is completely free because we believe every creative entrepreneur deserves access to a supportive community.

[Join Charp Connections - It's Free] | [Learn More About Our Community →]

The Charp Circle: Group Coaching for Implementation

Coming Summer 2025! A transformational group coaching experience that brings The CHARP Method™ to creative entrepreneurs in a supportive community setting. Perfect for entrepreneurs who want expert guidance with peer accountability at a more accessible investment level.

What makes it different:

• Strategy AND implementation support (not just advice)

• Built specifically for creative entrepreneurs using The CHARP Method™

• Small cohorts (limited to 15 members) for personalized attention

• Combines expert coaching with peer collaboration

• Focuses on results, not just learning

Founding Member Benefits:

• 30% savings off regular program investment

• Bonus 1:1 strategy session with Michelle

• Extended community access beyond program duration

• Priority booking for future programs

[Join the Founding Member Waitlist] | [Learn More About The Charp Circle →]

Creative Business Events & Learning Opportunities

Connect with creative entrepreneurs through events designed specifically for business growth. From strategy workshops to networking gatherings, our events provide both educational value and meaningful connections.

Event Types:

• Monthly Virtual Connections - Focused networking and mini-workshops

• Quarterly In-Person Gatherings - Immersive workshops and relationship building

• Creative Business Workshops - Expert-led sessions on pricing, systems, marketing, and scaling

• Collaboration Labs - Structured sessions to find strategic partners

• Speaking Engagements - Catch Michelle at industry events sharing creative business insights

Next Event: [Featured upcoming event with date and brief description]

[View All Upcoming Events] | [Register for Next Event →]

Free Business Promotion Through the Entertainment® App

When small businesses rise, communities thrive. That's why Charp Consulting partnered with the Entertainment® App in January 2025 to bring awareness and foot traffic to hardworking business owners—at no cost to them.

What this means for your business: Through our partnership with the Entertainment® App, we're offering creative businesses and small enterprises the opportunity to:

• Shine a spotlight on your business - for free

• Expand your reach and attract new customers - for free

• Convert foot traffic into loyal, paying customers - for free

What you'll receive:

• Massive Exposure - Gain visibility among millions of active, paying members who love supporting local businesses

• Proven Success - The Entertainment® App has a 60+ year track record of driving foot traffic and boosting sales

• Increased Revenue - Their audience is eager to spend, helping you grow your customer base and bottom line

How to get started:

1. Enroll in the Entertainment® Program (takes less than a minute)

2. Your business will be promoted for FREE on Entertainment.com, the mobile app, and throughout their promotional network

3. Get contacted via email once your submission is processed

4. Watch new customers discover, shop, and support your business

No hidden fees. No gimmicks. Just real support for real businesses.

[Enroll Your Business for Free] | [Learn More About This Partnership →]

(H2) Why Community Matters for Creative Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Running a creative business can feel isolating, especially when you're juggling multiple roles and responsibilities. Traditional networking groups often feel too corporate or sales-focused for creative minds who value authentic connection over transactional exchanges.

That's where creative entrepreneur community becomes essential. When you connect with people who understand your unique challenges—the feast-or-famine cycles, the struggle between creative integrity and profitable growth, the isolation of being the visionary, marketer, and creator all in one—you find more than business contacts. You find collaborators, mentors, cheerleaders, and friends who help you grow both personally and professionally.

At Charp Consulting, we believe it takes a community to build a dream, grow a business, and create a legacy. Small businesses are the heart and soul of every community—they create jobs, inspire innovation, and bring people together. But no business can succeed alone.

Our community approach is different because:

• Authentic over transactional - We prioritize genuine relationships over elevator pitch exchanges

• Creative business-specific - Every event and conversation understands the unique creative entrepreneur journey

• Collaborative over competitive - We believe in lifting others while growing our own ventures

• Holistic support - We understand that creative entrepreneurs are whole people with full lives

• Implementation-focused - We don't just share ideas; we help each other execute them

• Community-minded - We actively work to support the broader small business ecosystem

Whether you're seeking collaboration opportunities, need accountability for your business goals, want to learn from others' experiences, need exposure for your business, or simply need a community that celebrates both creative achievement and life balance, our various community touchpoints provide the support system every creative entrepreneur deserves.

Our Commitment to Small Business Success

Before founding Charp Consulting, Michelle and Fritzgerald Charpentier spent decades in corporate leadership and entrepreneurial roles. With over 40 years of combined experience, they discovered a common thread between the large corporations they worked with and the startups they helped grow—community and partnerships.

As business and life partners, their passion for supporting family-owned businesses and small enterprises led them to find innovative ways to uplift their communities. Through free educational events, growth strategy services, mentorship programs, and business promotion partnerships, Charp Consulting has always been committed to making a difference that extends beyond individual client success.

(H2) Join Our Growing Community of Creative Entrepreneurs

Over 500 creative entrepreneurs from photographers and designers to consultants and makers have found their community through Charp Connections, with many eagerly awaiting The Charp Circle launch and regularly attending our educational events.

What our community members say:

"I've tried other networking groups, but they always felt too corporate or sales-focused. Charp Connections feels like finding my people—creative business owners who care about both profit and purpose." - Sarah, Photographer

"The collaborations I've formed through Charp Connections have not only grown my business but have made it more fulfilling. There's something powerful about working with people who understand your creative process." - Marcus, Graphic Designer

"As a working mom running a creative business, I needed a community that understood both sides of my life. Charp Connections has been that safe space where I can be authentic about the challenges and celebrate the wins." - Jennifer, Interior Designer

Ready to connect with your creative business community?

Start Here:

1. Join Charp Connections for immediate access to our supportive community and upcoming events

2. Join The Charp Circle Waitlist to be first in line for our group coaching experience

3. Attend an upcoming event to experience our community approach firsthand

[Join Charp Connections Now - It's Free]

(H2) Partnership & Collaboration Opportunities

For Creative Business Owners

Ready to share your expertise with our community? We welcome opportunities to:

• Co-host educational workshops that serve our community

• Provide speaking opportunities to share your specialized knowledge

• Feature your products or services in ways that genuinely help fellow creatives

• Collaborate on cross-promotional initiatives that benefit both our audiences

• Contribute to our resource library with tools and insights that work

For Venues & Experience Providers

Whether you have a unique event space, offer services that enhance creativity and productivity, or create products that support creative entrepreneurs, we'd love to explore collaboration opportunities for memorable events that truly serve our community.

This collaboration showcases your business to an engaged audience of creative entrepreneurs who value quality experiences and are passionate about supporting fellow creative ventures.

Partnership Inquiries: Michelle@CharpConsulting.com

(H2) Stay Connected with Our Creative Community

Never miss community updates, event announcements, or opportunities to connect:

[Subscribe to Community Updates] - Get notified about new events, community highlights, and collaboration opportunities

Follow Our Community:

• Email: Michelle@CharpConsulting.com for community questions

• LinkedIn: Professional insights and community highlights

• Newsletter: Weekly creative business strategies plus community spotlights

Ready to Find Your Creative Business Community?

Stop going it alone. Join creative entrepreneurs who are building thriving businesses while supporting each other's success.

Choose your community connection:

[Join Charp Connections - Free Community] [Join Charp Circle Waitlist - Group Coaching]
[View Upcoming Events - Learning & Networking] [Enroll in Entertainment® App - Free Business Promotion]

Questions about our community initiatives? Contact Michelle at Michelle@CharpConsulting.com Questions about the Entertainment® App enrollment? Contact Fritz at Fritz@CharpConsulting.com