From Stage to Boardroom - Episode 97 - Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator - Maddie Butler

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Maddie Butler is a Wichita native with a passion for advancing her community and redefining her industry. Since 2017, she has served as the general manager and operations director for Kent Audio Visual. Maddie originally started her career in the theatrical arts. She earned her theatrical degree in lighting design and management from Wichita State University. After years of freelancing, she switched from a life of theater to pursue a career in the corporate audio visual industry. When Maddie is not at work or participating in
board service, she loves spending time with her three Miniature Schnauzers and husband doing all things local.

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On this episode we discuss:

● The role of the General Manager
● How Maddie transitioned from performing arts to corporate audio visual
● The types of events that Kent AV executes
● Starting in inventory management and front admin
● Focusing on the well-being of employees
● If we want the community to invest in us, we have to invest in the community
● Woman-owned and woman-operated AV company in a male-dominated industry
● How the Chamber creates bridges between businesses
● What it should mean to shop local

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Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator is a weekly podcast devoted to supporting and learning from area business owners. Released every Wednesday, it's produced by Forge Podcast Co, managed by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Evergy. 

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