CrewXP CEO Chris Griffin applies the powerful "Start, Stop, Continue" framework to evaluate 11 critical business areas for 2026. From stepping down as EDPA President to investing in AI and Gen Z workforce development, this strategic planning session reveals how experiential agency leaders can make tough decisions about where to focus their limited resources.What You’ll LearnHow to apply the Start, Stop, Continue framework to your own business planningStrategic decision-making for experiential agencies post-pandemic recoveryWhy curating your customer base leads to better profitabilityEssential considerations for AI implementation in project-based businessesThe reality of business acquisition opportunities in today's marketTime Stamps00:47 - Reflecting on 2025 and Welcoming 202601:24 - Start, Stop, Continue: A Year-End Exercise02:54 - The Future of the Podcast05:03 - Association Memberships and Roles09:28 - Event Production: Challenges and Opportunities11:30 - Growth Through Acquisition16:04 - Selling Your Business: Key Considerations16:57 - International Partnerships: Challenges and Opportunities17:55 - Gen Z in the Workforce: Adapting and Thriving19:12 - Curated Customer Base: A Strategic Approach20:32 - AI Initiatives: Investing in the Future23:03 - Global Talent: Expanding Horizons25:56 - Recap and Reflections: Key TakeawaysSnippets from the Episode"There's an enormous amount of talent [in Gen Z], and I think it's gonna be up to employers and hiring managers to figure out how to onboard this group." - Chris Griffin"We feel our winning business model is gonna be catered to fewer, better fit customers that embrace 'I want a partner that's on the front lines." - Chris Griffin"I get three requests a week right now. That's how active the market is for private equity and investment people looking to move into our space." - Chris Griffin"There's no complaining about Gen Z and they don't have your work ethic. In 2027, they're gonna be 27, 28% of the total workforce globally." - Chris GriffinKey TakeawaysStrategic Resource Allocation FrameworkPost-Pandemic Business Recovery PrioritiesCustomer Base Curation StrategyAI Investment Without Replacement MentalityGen Z Workforce Integration ImperativeGlobal Talent Acquisition Best PracticesAssociation Leadership Transition PlanningResourcesNeed Help With An Event? Get in touch with ⁠⁠⁠⁠CrewXP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch On ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us On Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠Have Questions? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Chris⁠⁠⁠⁠CrewXP⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Chris⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠benali.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect With UsReady to future-proof your experiential business? Subscribe to Experience Builders for more strategic insights that help agency owners build bulletproof businesses. Share this episode with fellow industry leaders who are planning their next growth phase.

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