LEADING EDGE™ Accelerated Program

It is built for established business owners ready to move from managing day-to-day operations to leading strategic growth. If you've built a stable business and are now looking to expand whether that means growing your team, adding new services, entering new markets, or scaling operations — this program gives you the framework, accountability, and peer network to get there.

Your commitment to show up two times a week for three weeks will make a difference in how you progress through this program. Additional resources will be made available and follow up activities will be recommended.

Work ON your business, not just IN it.

Participant Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in business

• Minimum of 2 employees (including the owner)

• A clear opportunity and desire to grow

Facilitators, Guest Speakers & SME may include:

• Hope Hartman

• Roger Funke

• Mike Gugliatto

• Amada Simental

• Lori Wiles

• Jade Shebelski

• Sean Orner

• Mike Bennett

Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for owners of established businesses with at least 5 years in operation and 2 or more employees who are ready to move beyond day-to-day operations and focus on strategic growth whether that means expanding their team, adding new services, entering new markets, or scaling their operations.

More Information

1. Planning for Growth – Assess your operating environment, document your company's long-term vision and goals, and build growth strategies grounded in a clear-eyed look at your long term plan.

2. Marketing: Research, Planning & Implementation – Sharpen your competitive advantage, protect your position in the market, and develop pricing and marketing strategies that reach the right customers. Refine your SWOT or clarify your competitors' SWOT.

3. Leadership & Management – Evaluate your evolving role as your company grows. Build the people strategy, hiring practices, and team structure needed to support expansion.

4. Financial Analysis, Tools & Resources – Analyze your company's financial position, strengthen profit and cash flow, and determine how much capital growth will require — and how to secure it.

5. Marketing Strategy - Clarify your goals, objectives and activities to be able to stand out in the market place and measure your ROI on your efforts.

6. Operations & Business Resiliency – Document and streamline your processes to build a scalable business with lasting value. Leave with a completed strategic plan and a short pitch ready to share with partners, lenders, or your team.