Engaging… eye-opening… deeply insightful… thought-provoking… inspiring… interactive… dynamic…
These are the words continually received as feedback when Vision Advertising Founder and CEO, Laura L. Briere, takes the microphone. She captivates the room with wisdom, charisma, and an inescapable energy that draws audiences in.
Laura is a successful entrepreneur – the CEO and founder of both Vision Advertising and the World Green Business Association, founded in 1999 and 2007, respectively. She is an award-winning marketing expert with approximately 10 years in the field where she has also been an experienced and trusted consultant for over 300 different domestic and international companies.
She has been honored for her expertise and business acumen publicly with such awards as the 40 Under Forty Award, given by the Worcester Business Journal and Nichols College for excellence in business, entrepreneurship, and volunteerism, the Torch Award Honor, given by the Central New England Better Business Bureau and the Formal citation of recognition from the State of Massachusetts’ House of Representatives, among other prestigious recognitions.
Passionate and enthusiastic, Laura has spoken for many different audiences – including business groups, chambers of commerce, high schools and colleges, classrooms, events and seminars, and green initiatives – on a myriad of topics. Below is a list and brief descriptions of the topics that she gladly and skillfully addresses:
- Marketing
- Social Networking
- Business & Ethics
- Business Leadership
- Green & Sustainability Issues
- Entrepreneurship
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Topics
MARKETING
As the staple offering of Vision Advertising, Laura teaches the Vision Advertising marketing thought process and then explains how it works in an approachable, entry-level manner that allows each audience member to fully grasp the topics presented and quickly apply to their business’.
Teaching - Ideal for business groups and workshops, this topic is presented in either a 30 or 60-minute educational lecture with a subsequent question and answer period.
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SOCIAL NETWORKING
Growing rapidly as one of the agency’s hottest services, Laura educates audience participants on the meaning and use of social networking, it’s role in the changing business communities, how to jump in quickly and effectively, and also covers the unspoken “rules of the road,” “nettiquette,” as well as how to leverage your minimal time investment into increased revenues.
Teaching - Ideal for business groups and workshops, this topic is presented in either a 30 or 60-minute educational lecture with a subsequent question and answer period.
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BUSINESS & ETHICS
Laura addresses basic, yet vital and oft-overlooked, business topics like behavior, relationships, and service and discusses the importance of commitment and keeping your world in order to foster trust. She instructs on how to build your business on a model of trust, reliability and a genuine, communicative relationship with the client. This is a very popular topic as it can be a source of struggle for many businesses, especially new ones.
Teaching - Ideal for business groups and workshops, this topic is presented in either a 30 or 60-minute educational lecture with a subsequent question and answer period.
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BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
Laura offers tips on how to be an effective leader in any relationship and how to effectively direct the business relationship between you and your client with a refreshing and candid approach. She addresses many pitfalls that trap people, common misconceptions and how to work around difficult situations.
Teaching/Speaking - Ideal for business groups and colleges, this subject is presented in a 15 or 30-minute educational/motivational speech with a small subsequent question and answer period.
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GREEN & SUSTAINAIBILITY ISSUES
Laura focuses on the importance of being green, the foundation of green marketing, and her own sources for green inspiration. This lecture is both educational and inspirational. It is designed to empower and arm audiences with key pieces of information that they need to know going into the “new economy” and how they can take action and benefit from it with ease.
Teaching/Speaking - Ideal for business groups, colleges, high schools and community based groups, this subject is presented in a 15 or 30-minute educational/motivational speech with a subsequent question and answer period.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Laura motivates, encourages, and most importantly, empowers people to take on the risks associated with entrepreneurship, pulling from her personal experiences of overcoming adversity. As a neophyte business owner at age 19, Laura speaks on the many challenges she faced and how she worked past each to develop the flourishing marketing company that Vision Advertising has become over the years. Each speech is tailored to the audience and what they seek to take from the experience.
Speaking - Ideal for business groups, colleges, high schools and community based groups, this subject is presented in a 15 or 30-minute motivational speech with a small subsequent question and answer period.
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What Audiences Have Had To Say:
“Please come back and teach us more on this topic - there’s so much to learn here and you make it so easy!” - Mike G.
“Great, down-to-earth … Gave me insight on what I can do.” – Jamie P.
“Her energy really made the subject matter interesting and fun to learn about.” - Jean M.
“I really liked the way the concepts were presented. I learned quite a bit more than I expected and feel like I’m more prepared to start marketing my business.” - Dave R.
I wanted to say that it was a pleasure hearing you speak the other day. You inspired me to not only practice “green” as an individual but to share this new way of life with my employer and others. I can’t thank you enough for giving me the push that I needed to begin sharing. - Ronald J.
“When I heard Laura speak I felt inspired, as her words were very energizing and empowering. She offers a unique perspective on the world and the pursuit of one’s aspirations that is refreshing and memorable. Laura’s words and vision create a lasting impact on anyone who hears her speak. Laura made me realize that we all have the potential for greatness at any point in our lives no matter what road we are down or what age we are at, and that if we incorporate our passions into our careers, and make a living doing something we’re truly good at, then we can truly live a fulfilled life.” – Kim S.
“Laura has a good philosophy of ‘don’t be afraid to fail.” – Kevin D.
“I felt, by the end of her presentation, that I can do it, even if I’m not an expert.”
– Samantha M.
“Lively, positive, active, friendly … Made me feel like I can make a difference.”
– Jill B.
“Energetic and well-informed … Excellent … She is very able to connect with the audience.” – Brian L.
Booking Information
To contact Ms. Briere about a speaking engagement, please enter your information and a detailed message on the Contact Us page of our site.