AI STRATEGIES FOR SMALL BUSINESS LEADERS
Get out of the Hype Cycle
Engineered for owners, CEOs, and managing partners of small and mid-sized businesses.
AI is transforming every function of your business—whether you’re ready or not.
This is a practical, interactive roundtable for business leaders navigating the crossroads of AI, risk, and growth. Forget the hype—this session is built for decision-makers who must balance innovation with protection.
Join an expert panel of Fort Wayne leaders in IT, compliance, insurance, and business growth to explore the real opportunities and risks AI brings to small and mid-sized organizations.
Learn how to:
• Identify where AI can save or make money
• Protect your organization from emerging AI-driven risks
• Build trust and accountability in a tech-enabled world
A conversation-driven breakfast session with our panel.
PANEL:
Dave Nelson – Technology Integration & Security:
"Keeping operations running smoothly and safely"John Richards – Cybersecurity & Governance:
"Bridging business innovation with cyber resilience"Douglas Thurber – Insurance & Risk Transfer:
"Planning for when—not if—things go wrong"Facilitated by Craig Crook:
Your Trusted #2 | Bringing Clarity, Execution, & Momentum to Visionaries
DATE
Friday January 16, 2026
8:00am – 9am EST
Greater Fort Wayne
200 E Main St, Suite #800
Fort Wayne, Indiana, US, 46802
SCHEDULE
7:55 Doors open, coffee, and casual conversation
8:05 Jump into the panel discussion
9:00 Official Adjournment: Don't rush off, feel free to linger and connect
Clarity, Action, Results—Customized for Your Business.
The Growth Lab is a transformative process designed to pinpoint bottlenecks, uncover opportunities, and align your efforts with your business goals. You’ll gain a clear, actionable blueprint for smarter, sustainable growth.
See your business with fresh eyes
Experience your customer journey like a first-time buyer. We uncover blind spots and reveal opportunities your team might miss.
Stop Guessing, Start Growing
Identify the high-impact changes that drive real results, so you can stop wasting time on what doesn’t work.
A Plan Built for Action
Walk away with a step-by-step blueprint for the next 90 days, focused on retention, margins, and sustainable growth.
Ready to See What's Possible?
Proven by Businesses Ready to Grow Smarter.
How the Growth Lab Works
Our proven process ensures your growth strategy is as unique as your business. Here’s how we do it:
Step 1: Discovery & Clarity
We start with your team, diving into your goals, customer journey, and key metrics to uncover what’s working and where opportunities are hiding.
Step 2: Custom Analysis
Our team analyzes your business from an outsider’s perspective, leveraging decades of experience across industries to identify gaps and solutions.
Step 3: The 90-Day Blueprint
You’ll walk away with a clear, customized plan that prioritizes retention, conversions, and sustainable growth—ready to implement immediately.
Ready to See What's Possible?
Driving Real Results for Brands Like Yours.
Every business is different, but the results speak for themselves.
14% to 50%
Growth Rate
After leveraging the Growth Framework, a $5m retail artisan food brand went from a 14% to a 50% growth rate in less than six months.
“We upped our budget from $7 -> 20,000 per month because the team found a path to 50%”
33% Revenue
Increase YoY
After implementing findings from the Growth Framework, a clothing brand increased their monthly email flow revenue from an average of $2,000 to $25,000 in 90 days. After leveraging other findings, the company increased yearly revenue by $250k.
32% Average
Order Value
After leveraging the Growth Framework findings, an adult toy company increased Average Order Value from $71 to $94 and their Revenue Per Recipient from $0.07 to $0.15 in less than 60 days.
Want Results Like These?
Your Next Step to Smarter Growth Starts Here.
Ready to Unlock Your Growth Potential?
The longer you wait, the more untapped revenue slips through the cracks. Schedule your Growth Lab today to gain clarity, build momentum, and start growing smarter.
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