Business Builder Day Speaker Agenda

9:00 AM

Daniel J. Miller
Daniel J. Miller
Navy Veteran | Author of I Am the Whale | Founder of Operation Freedom of Azul Aurum Enterprise LLC

In today's rapidly changing world, leadership is no longer defined by position, title, or authority. The leaders who create lasting impact are those who understand who they are, communicate with authenticity, and remain resilient under pressure.

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10:30 AM

Jim Nelson
Jim Nelson
Commercial Card & Working Capital Manager of Sunwest Bank

Goal of session: Attendees will leave with a new way of thinking about payments and working capital that connects finance, operations, and growth, along with specific actions they can take to make a difference in the next 30 days.

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Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson
CEO of Resolve

The landscape of digital marketing is being shook up like never before! With the onset of AI & LLMs there has never been more opportunities to show up in front of your prospective customers online. In this presentation Resolve CEO Michael Johnson will walk you through the top tips for continuing to rank well in Google as well as how to make your site an attractive option for LLMs like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode.

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12:00 PM

Ann Smith
Ann Smith
Founder and Talent Development Partner of Guide & Grow Consulting

In today’s fast-changing workplace, retaining great people takes more than good intentions. This fast-paced 45-minute workshop helps business owners and leaders identify practical ways to strengthen engagement, reduce turnover, and create a workplace where employees want to stay and grow. Participants will leave with four actionable strategies they can begin using right away to motivate employees, support development, recognize strong performance, and improve communication. 

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1:30 PM

Ryan Harris
Ryan Harris
AI Won’t Fix What Your Business Never Captured of PlaybookOps

AI is not the shortcut around operational maturity — it is the amplifier of it. In this session, Ryan Harris introduces **The Execution Gap**, the hidden reason growing companies struggle to execute consistently, even when they have strong people, clear strategy, and ambitious goals. Attendees will learn why undocumented knowledge, inconsistent systems, poor visibility, and disconnected data create chaos that AI cannot fix — and often makes worse.

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Gabriel Cox
Gabriel Cox
Director of Training and Development of The Personnel Perspective

Are you feeling blocked from what you want in your personal or professional life? Do you find yourself avoiding difficult conversations, delaying important decisions, or struggling to achieve your goals? This immersive and interactive workshop is designed to help you identify and overcome the challenges that are holding you back. Whether it's a promotion you're afraid to seek, a tough conversation you've been putting off with a loved one, or simply a feeling of not knowing what to do next, this program will give you the tools and strategies you need to move forward with confidence.

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