JAMES CZAR

Turning Experience
into Impact

Speaking on Topics that
Empower People and
Organizations to Thrive

ABOUT

James brings a wealth of experience spanning marketing, events, sales, branding, and project / team management.

Driven by a passion for helping others succeed, James loves sharing practical insights that empower small businesses, community groups, and nonprofits to grow and thrive…

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS / WORKSHOPS

Speaking Topics

EVENT MARKETING /
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT

ENGAGING YOUR AUDIENCE Before, During, and After Events

James shares practical ways to build audiences and boost engagement before, during, and after events, drawing on 30+ years of experience organizing and promoting music, arts, and cultural events, including a multi-stage music festival topping 30,000 attendees and a 20-day arts festival across dozens of regional venues…

NETWORKING /
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

I KNOW JUST THE PERSON: Practical Techniques for Networking

James shares insights from 25+ years in business and more than a decade and a half training and coaching sales teams. Discover a timeless, practical approach to building relationships that connect people and support others, while expanding your network and strengthening your professional impact…

PROJECT MANAGEMENT /
PROCESS AUTOMATION

FREE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

James demonstrates and explains free cloud-based apps that help small businesses and nonprofits move past manual tasks, paperwork, and spreadsheets. Learn practical, no-cost and low-cost options for outreach, project management, and simple automation to make your organization efficient and effective…

Looking for something more bespoke for your group?

James can tailor the time and content of presentations, and customize them for your group and your needs.

Presentation Length: options from 45 minutes to 2 hours
Format/Scale: 45min-2hr Lectures to full-day Workshops
Topics: Combining presentations, customizing topic coverage
BLOG

Digital Field Notes

Dispatches from the Business Wilderness

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Welcome to my “Field Notes”

My “Digital Field Notes” explore the modern business environment as a vast, dynamic wilderness — full of opportunity, complexity, and unseen terrain. After decades working with organizations of all sizes, applying strategies that consistently move the needle, and following a lifelong curiosity for how things work, I’ve developed a habit of jotting down observations on what I see in the business world. This blog is my way of sharing those notes in the open…

My “Digital Field Notes” explore the modern business environment as a vast, dynamic wilderness — full of opportunity, complexity, and unseen terrain. Alongside my observations and analysis, I try to offer practical takeaways, but every now and then, I just like to point out cool stuff.

“James’ presentation, ‘Engaging Your Audience Before, During, and After Events,’ was one of the most valuable sessions we’ve had at ILEA. He combined real-world examples with practical advice and truly actionable strategies that our members could use immediately. The leave-behind materials were excellent: worksheets, lists, and tools that made it easy to put his ideas into practice. It wasn’t just theory — it was practical, relevant, and incredibly useful.”

Sandy L. Meyers

former VP of Programs & Education
International Live Events Association

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