Upcoming Events
Anne Mahlum - 100M exit - Women's Celebration
In honor of Women’s Day, EO Atlanta invites you to an inspiring, no-fluff conversation with powerhouse entrepreneur Anne Mahlum, Founder of SolidCore and a proven expert in building, scaling, and selling a business for $100M+.
Anne’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of remarkable — and she’s bringing her unfiltered insights to our EO stage. From building a disruptive fitness empire to mastering the art of negotiation and creating massive value, Anne will share the real stories, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped her outsmart the dragons and achieve extraordinary success.
What You’ll Learn:
💡 The key decisions that set your company up for a high-value exit
💡 Lessons from scaling a brand with relentless focus and discipline
💡 How to navigate fear, rejection, and failure along the way
💡 What it really takes to build a company worth $100M+
This is more than a business talk — it’s an invitation to think bigger, lead bolder, and embrace the challenges that come with building something extraordinary.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
Empire Diagnostics:A Strategic Review of People, Money & Scale From the Dreamers’ Institute Elevation Lab Curriculum
Most businesses don’t struggle because they lack customers—they struggle because their staffing model
and budget can’t support growth.
This hands-on, interactive workshop helps business owners and operators identify breakdowns in staffing, budgeting, and financial structure that quietly cap profitability and derail scale. Participants will learn how to spot warning signs, understand common trends across growing and stalled businesses, and implement strategies to repair internal systems before growth compounds the damage.
The workshop includes two live business breakdowns, where real financials, staffing models, and budgets are reviewed in real time. We’ll examine payroll efficiency, role clarity, labor-to-revenue ratios, and budgeting decisions to determine what must be repaired to support sustainable growth.
This is not motivational content. This is operator-level problem solving
Who This Workshop Is For
● Business owners preparing to scale
● Founders who feel busy but underperforming financially
● Operators managing team and budget complexity
● Entrepreneurs who want real feedback, not theory
Workshop Objectives
Participants will:
● Diagnose financial and operational weaknesses through budgets and staffing models
● Understand how payroll, headcount, and role design impact profitability
● Identify common staffing and budget trends that stall growth
● Learn how to right-size teams without breaking morale
● Build budgets that support sustainable scale
● Observe real-time business repairs through live case studies
SPOTS LIMITED!
Key Executive Informational Session
Key Executive Program Informational (Operations-Focused)
If you have a Key Executive running operations—or sitting in that operator seat—this is for you.
EO Atlanta’s Key Executive Program is designed to give your right-hand leader the structure, peer network, and tools they need to operate at a higher level.
Here’s what they get:
Placement into a Launchpad Group – a small group of Key Executives in similar roles (specifically operations-focused) who meet regularly to share challenges, solve real problems, and grow together
Access to all EO Accelerator Learning Days – so they’re learning the same frameworks you are, at no additional cost
A consistent space for accountability and development outside of your business
This session is a straightforward overview of how the program works, what to expect, and how to get your Key Executive plugged in.
You’ll hear directly from Josh Sweeney, who is leading the program and actively building our next operations-focused group.
Who should attend:
EO Members + your Key Executive (especially those in operations or operator roles)
If you’ve been looking for a way to strengthen your #2 and build better alignment inside your business—this is it.
Join us, learn how it works, and take the next step to get your Key Executive into a group.
EO Atlanta Spring Dine Arounds
Dine Arounds are a signature EO Atlanta experience centered around building deeper, more meaningful connections.
Hosted in the homes of fellow members, these small-group dinners are designed to foster real conversation, deeper relationships, and meaningful connection with your EO community.
This round’s locations include:
Buckhead, GA (Special “Breaking Barriers” Dinner) – A topic-focused dinner for members who have gone through or are currently navigating divorce. To respect privacy, RSVPs for this location will be hidden.
Buford, GA
Sandy Springs, GA (2 member-hosted locations)
Smyrna/Mableton, GA
Each location offers a unique experience, but the goal is the same—authentic connection and shared perspective.
Click “Register here” to view available locations and select the dinner you’d like to attend.
This event is open to Members, Spouses/Life Partners, and Strategic Alliance Partners only.
“How I’d Hack You With AI”
Cybersecurity threats aren’t what they used to be. The days of obvious phishing scams and brute-force attacks are giving way to sophisticated, AI-powered strategies that mimic human behavior and scale at alarming speed.
If you think your small or mid-sized business is too small to be a target, prepare to pivot as Snap Tech IT’s Director of Information Security and Ethical Hacker Chuck Wiley reveals some of the scariest realities of today’s AI-enhanced threat landscape.
In “How I Would Hack You – With AI” attendees will learn how to:
Block the most basic attacks
Educate and empower your team to be human sensors
Stop threat actors once they infiltrate your network
Audit and control SharePoint and CoPilot access and sharing
Building the Kingdom with LinkedIn Mastery with Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Evy.ai
Unlock Massive Business Growth with Joe Apfelbaum
CEO of Evy.ai • Global LinkedIn Specialist
Ready to elevate your influence, expand your reach, and attract high-value opportunities through LinkedIn? Join us for a powerful learning experience with Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Evy.ai and one of the world’s top LinkedIn experts.
Joe has trained thousands of leaders, entrepreneurs, and sales teams on how to transform their LinkedIn presence into a consistent driver of visibility, credibility, and revenue. In this session, he’ll break down the systems, strategies, and mindset needed to build a personal brand that opens doors.
Scaling Up Execution Day sponsored by Accelerators
Have you thought about your Execution lately?
Come ready to explore the answers to these questions and how you can make changes in your business now!
During this learning event, you and your team will explore:
Review the Rockefeller Habits Checklist and score your company 1-10 on every 10 habits.
How consistent and regular are your team meetings? Which is going well, and which ones are erratic?
What core processes do you have that cross-department or functional roles?
Which of your operations is not working well right now?
What are the key numbers you track in your business?
What are those numbers telling you about where your business is going?
Where does your time go? Make some notes about how you spend your time.
Each Accelerator may register one (1) complimentary Key Executive or guest for Learning Days; additional guests will incur a $100 fee per person. Please note that attending Members' Key Executives or guests are subject to a $100 fee per guest.
EO Atlanta Signature Wine Experience
If you’ve heard of Vokel Cellars, consider yourself lucky.
This small, highly regarded wine label has grown almost entirely through word of mouth—shared among friends, collectors, and wine lovers across the country who appreciate exceptional craftsmanship. You won’t find these wines on your local grocery store shelf, and that’s exactly how they prefer it.
Join EO Atlanta for our signature wine event featuring Dana von Sternberg, Owner and Winemaker of Vokel Cellars, for an intimate afternoon of discovery, storytelling, and extraordinary wine. Dana will share the journey behind his boutique label, his philosophy as a winemaker, and the passion that drives every bottle he produces.
This experience is designed for those who truly enjoy the artistry behind great wine. Expect thoughtful conversation, unique selections from Vokel Cellars, and the chance to connect with fellow EO members in a relaxed, elevated setting.
If you love wine—or simply love learning from people who have mastered their craft—this will be an experience worth savoring.
This event is open exclusively to EO Atlanta Members, their SLPs and SAPs.
Introducing Forum OS for EO Atlanta Members
We are launching Forum OS to strengthen how our Forums operate, stay aligned, and create value throughout the year. Forum is the core of the EO experience, and Forum OS provides a simple, centralized system to help your group stay organized, accountable, and connected between meetings.
The objective is straightforward: Protect the quality of Forum while making participation easier and more impactful for every member. The primary purpose for Forum OS is to make the process for forum placement seamless and streamlined for your forum’s moderator. This is not a required software tool for forum members, but an optional one we believe will improve the overall experience for forums.
What Forum OS Is:
A secure, centralized platform for your Forum
A place to track commitments, meeting cadence, and key takeaways
A structured system that supports consistency, accountability and getting to the 5%
Why It’s Beneficial
Easier forum placement for new members and moderators
Nothing falls through the cracks between forum meetings
Clear visibility into goals, issues, and follow-ups
Stronger continuity year over year
Why You Should Join:
It enhances the value you receive from Forum
It simplifies communication and follow-through
It helps your Forum operate at a higher level with less friction
We will host a virtual Lunch & Learn Monday, March 23 at 12:00 - 12:30 PM to walk everyone through logging in and getting started. A recording will be available if you cannot attend live. Our goal is to get every Forum fully onboarded and set up for success.
***This is for EO members who are in Forum only.
Slay the Invisible Dragon: Building Relationships at the Speed of Trust
Some of the most dangerous dragons are invisible. Lack of trust, unclear asks, and under-leveraged relationships quietly limit growth. In this immersive workshop, David Homan reveals how EO leaders can identify and slay these hidden dragons by building relationships rooted in trust, intention, and value.
Participants will leave with practical tools—and real connections—to activate their network immediately.
This event is open to EO and EOA Members, SLPs, SAPs, Key Executives, and Prospects.
Additional title options:
How EO Leaders Build Trust, Influence & Opportunity
From Introduction to Impact
Turning Community into Competitive Advantage
About the Speaker:
A “Connector of Connectors:”
David Homan connects people. His primary skill in life is learning about people, helping them reframe and pitch themselves better, and then creating long-lasting relationships based on the premise that for everyone for whom he connects the dots, they would be described as an action oriented, natural giver with high integrity.
His book, Orchestrating Connection, published in 2025 is a USA Best-Seller, and his community of over 2500 global “superconnectors” represents family offices, venture capitalists, impact investors, entertainers, athletes, CEOs/Founders, community organizers, and a myriad of other incredible “occupations” that do little to describe how amazing each individual in this community of communities is. He launched his tech company, SOAR Connect in July 2024 and will be bringing out of beta to change the way we build relationships at scale with trust.
How I got here:
As a prior non-profit CEO, David raised millions for the arts while running a multi-national, multi-million dollar Foundation that survived near total destruction due to Bernie Madoff, and incubated a social impact film company for the Dalio Family Office. His impact advisory firm, Orchestrated Opportunities, partners with family offices, start-ups, funds, and nonprofits to builds new, structured ecosystems of relationships to strategically scale and expand their growth. Focal areas include mental health, health and wellness, climate change, art, philanthropy, social justice, and investing in women, among others.
I actually compose music, but no one listens:)
David is a recognized classical composer whose music can be found by saying “Alexa–please play the music of David Homan” with 7 albums and radio play internationally. His latest project is a film/mini-series focused on a composer who loses his mind to Alzheimer’s.
He serves as an Advisor to NEXUS, the Catalyst Impact Foundation, Home , and as Board Chair of the Arthur Miller Foundation.
How to Run a Great Meeting
Every leadership team runs meetings. Not every team runs them well. In this webinar, Eric Crews, Founder and CEO of Crews & co., will walk you through a proven approach to running effective meetings. You’ll learn the key meetings that keep your business on track and how to build a meeting rhythm that creates clarity, drives accountability, and keeps your team aligned all year long.
EO Atlanta Chapter Retreat: Ski Trip to Park City, Utah
Join us for an unforgettable winter adventure in Park City, Utah! In collaboration with the EO Utah Chapter, this retreat blends the thrill of outdoor experiences with the warmth of EO connections.
From adrenaline-pumping activities like skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and tubing at Soldier Hollow, to peaceful moonlight snowshoeing and relaxing in hot tubs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Evenings will be filled with amazing dinners alongside EO Utah members, cultural experiences with live music, and plenty of time to connect, recharge, and share stories.
Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or deeper bonds within the EO community, this retreat promises to deliver it all in the stunning backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains.
💵 Registration Fee: $500 per person
📍 Save the date and get ready to make memories in Park City!
The Dragon Deal: How EO Founders Prepare, Partner, and Prosper with Private Equity Firms
In this special Alumni Edition of EOx, seasoned EO alumni share hard-earned wisdom on building successful relationships with private equity firms — relationships that often lead to high-impact exits. Whether you're planning to sell to a PE firm or simply want to better understand the landscape, this session will offer valuable insights to help you navigate the path with clarity and confidence.
MyEO: Cocktail Social
Join us for a MyEO After-Hours following the Psychedelics event to continue the conversation at the exclusive 12 Cocktail Bar at Ponce City Market. This event is open to Members, SLP’s and SAPs.
Expanding Minds: The Science and Promise of Psychedelics for Leaders with Matt Zemon
As conversations around mental health and leadership evolve, so does the exploration of tools that support personal growth, resilience, and wellbeing. Join EO Atlanta for an eye-opening, science-backed discussion with Matt Zemon, a leading voice in the world of psychedelics and mental wellness.
In this candid session, Matt will share cutting-edge research and personal insights into how psychedelics are reshaping the conversation around mental health, leadership, and human potential.
Top 3 Takeaways:
🧠 Unlocking the Mind: How psychedelics can help combat anxiety, depression, and accelerate personal growth.
💊 The Secret World of Microdosing: Understanding the practice, science, and potential benefits for performance and wellbeing.
🚀 From Addiction to Liberation: Exploring how psychedelic-assisted therapy can help overcome addiction and reduce alcohol use.
About the Speaker:
Matt Zemon is an advocate, author, and entrepreneur passionate about mental health and personal transformation. His work shines a light on the responsible, research-driven use of psychedelics to support emotional healing, cognitive performance, and authentic leadership.
Best Practices for Managing Your Parking Lot: A Going Deep for Learning Deep Dive
Join EO Atlanta for our quarterly virtual Forum learning session featuring Colton Mulligan, as we take a deep dive into one of the most powerful (and often underutilized) tools in EO: your Parking Lot.
Whether you’re currently in a Forum or not, this session is designed for all EO Atlanta members who want to maximize their learning, engagement, and ROI from Forum.
What You’ll Learn:
Best practices for creating and managing an effective Parking Lot
How to capture insights, ideas, and action items that actually move the needle
Ways to go deeper in your learning—during Forum and beyond
Practical tools to turn “great takeaways” into meaningful execution
This interactive session will help you sharpen how you process learning, ensure nothing valuable gets lost, and enhance the value of your Forum experience.
Slay the Tax Dragon: OBBBA relief for tips & overtime explained
OBBBA Tax Relief for Tips & Overtime
Your guide to navigating 2025–2028 changes with confidence
The OBBBA Act introduces significant new tax deductions for tipped and overtime workers—and employers need to be prepared.
Join CliftonLarsonAllen for a concise, practical webinar that breaks down:
What qualifies as deductible tips and overtime
How the new deductions work
What employers must do to stay compliant
Learn how to maximize employee take-home pay while strengthening your payroll and tax strategy for the years ahead.
Scaling Up People Day sponsored by Accelerators
EO Accelerator learning days are held quarterly and cover the four topics (strategy, execution, people, and cash) included in Verne Harnish’s book, Scaling Up.
An EO facilitator provides a full day of content, and a guest speaker rounds out the day.
People Day focuses on some of your most important assets – your people.
Want to bring one key staff or your whole team? Now you can! Our new format allows Accelerators and EO Members to bring their key staff or teams to this full training day!
You and your team will explore:
Is your team happy and engaged?
Would you enthusiastically rehire everyone on your team?
Actions to live by
How to keep your Core Values alive!
Right Seats, right people, right things.
And MORE!
This event is open to Accelerators, EO Members, and Key Staff.
Each Accelerator may register one (1) complimentary Key Executive or guest for Learning Days; additional guests will incur a $100 fee per person. Please note that attending Members' Key Executives or guests are subject to a $100 fee per guest.
Breaking Barriers Dinner
MyEO Cultural Dinner – Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with fellow EO members at an intimate MyEO Cultural Dinner at Royal China in Duluth. Enjoy a curated nine-course set menu while engaging in a Breaking Barriers Dinner focused on Breaking AI Mindset Barriers. An evening of culture, connection, and forward-thinking conversation.
Cost: $135 per person
MyEO Post-Learning Lunch (Choose Your Restaurant)
After the learning event “Fireside Chat with Home Depot CEO, Ted Decker” we invite you to keep the conversation going over lunch with fellow EO members. This is a relaxed opportunity to connect, talk through takeaways from the session, and enjoy time together in a smaller group.
Lunch will be held at one of two Atlanta restaurants. You’ll select your preferred location when you register.
Restaurant options:
-Canoe Restaurant (Atlanta): A scenic setting along the Chattahoochee River.
-Stoney River (Cumberland): A comfortable, casual place for good food and conversation
-Ray’s on the River: A classic riverside spot with great views and an easygoing atmosphere.
Space is limited at each location to keep the group size comfortable. Please choose your restaurant below to save your seat.
This event is Member pay.
Fireside Chat with Ted Decker, Chair, President & Chief Executive Officer of The Home Depot
Join EO Atlanta for an exclusive opportunity to hear from Ted Decker, Chair, President & CEO of The Home Depot, on January 20th at the Home Depot Store Support Center. Ted will share insights from leading one of the world’s most iconic brands, offering inspiration and actionable wisdom for your entrepreneurial journey. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a visionary leader in an intimate setting.
Updated Event Agenda
8:00 – 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 AM | Fireside Chat
• Ted Decker, CEO, The Home Depot
• Jordan Broggi, EVP, Online & Customer Experience
10:00 – 11:00 AM | Post-Event Networking
Optional Luncharounds – 11:30 AM
There are a few spots available for EO members to participate in the MyEO Luncharounds. Registration is open in ChapterPro for those who would like to continue the conversation in a smaller group setting.
The Oracles Vision: 2026 CEO Economic Outlook
Start the year with clarity, confidence, and a data-driven understanding of the economic terrain ahead. Join EO Atlanta for an exclusive deep dive into the trends shaping Metro Atlanta, Georgia, and the national business landscape. This session will equip you with the insights you need to make informed decisions and strategically position your business for the year ahead.
What to Expect:
-Key economic trends impacting Metro Atlanta and Georgia
-What CEOs must know for smart planning and resilient growth
-Data-driven insights to help you anticipate opportunities and mitigate risks
-An interactive discussion with one of the region’s top economic minds — with time for your questions and real-world application
Whether you’re preparing to scale, stabilize, or reinvent, this session will give you the foresight and practical intelligence every entrepreneur needs to navigate the year ahead.
This event is open to EO members, SLPs and SAPs.
The Art of Holding People Accountable with Lion Leadership
Transform your leadership approach by developing the critical mindset shifts that separate good managers from transformational leaders. This session focuses on mastering the essential skills of delivering and receiving feedback that drives results, while learning to navigate complex group dynamics and maintain crystal-clear expectations that inspire accountability at every level.
Dragon Slayers Holiday Gala: Celebrate Success, Connections & Cheer
EO Atlanta, get ready for an unforgettable night of elegance, celebration, and connection at our Dragon Slayers Holiday Gala!
Come together with fellow members to reflect on the year’s achievements, strengthen connections, and toast to the adventures ahead. Enjoy an evening filled with great company, festive cheer, and all the magic that comes with being part of the world’s most influential group of entrepreneurs.
EO Atlanta Presents: The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) Competition
EO Atlanta Presents: The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) Competition
Join Us for a Celebration of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Spirit!
EO Atlanta is thrilled to invite our esteemed members and accelerators to the local chapter of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) competition. This is a unique opportunity to witness the brightest young minds in our region as they showcase their innovative business ideas and entrepreneurial spirit.
Why Attend the GSEA Competition?
- Inspiration: Be inspired by the passion, creativity, and resilience of young entrepreneurs.
- Networking: Connect with fellow EO members, accelerators, and budding entrepreneurs.
- Impact: Play a role in nurturing the next generation of business leaders by offering your insights, mentorship, and support.
Event Highlights:
- Student Pitches: Experience the energy as student entrepreneurs pitch their business ventures.
- Awards Ceremony: Celebrate the achievements of these young entrepreneurs as we announce the local GSEA winner.
Exclusive for EO Members and Accelerators:
- Mentorship Opportunities: Discover how you can guide these young entrepreneurs on their journey.
- First Look: Get an exclusive preview of emerging business ideas and innovations.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
FEEL: Empowered and Informed
GET: Inspired, transformed, and refocused
LEARN: From other’s experiences, you can maximize your personal and professional growth.
EO Atlanta Virtual Forum Workshop: “Best Practices for the Best Retreats”
Join us on Tuesday, December 3rd at 12 pm for a Virtual Forum Workshop — “Best Practices for the Best Retreats.”
Our Forum Co-Chair, Marlon Grigsby, will host an engaging discussion with Colton Mulligan, drawing from Colton’s extensive experience facilitating retreats for EO Forums across the country. Together, they’ll unpack what it takes to design and execute a truly transformational Forum retreat.
During this interactive session, you’ll learn:
Goals for every retreat — what your Forum should aim to achieve
Core agenda elements and the factors that make a retreat truly great
Exercise recommendations tailored to your Forum’s stage of development
Common pitfalls to avoid when planning and facilitating your retreat
Whether your Forum is newly formed or years strong, this session will offer actionable insights and inspiration to help you plan the best retreat your Forum has ever had.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your next retreat and strengthen your Forum experience!
How to Build a Winning Finance Team hosted by Crews & Co.
Financial clarity is critical for growth, yet many businesses face confusion and gaps within their finance function. Unclear reports, surface-level analysis, and inconsistent processes leave leadership without the insights needed to make confident, informed decisions.
Join Eric Crews for a one-hour webinar to learn what makes a strong finance team and how to determine the right roles for your organization.
This will be a virtual event and is open to EO Atlanta members, EOA, SAP’s, prospects, key executives
Learn with Your Leadership: Forging Alliances - Scaling Through Strategic Partnerships
The CEO’s Joint Venture Masterclass will show you how to effectively leverage an often underused business strategy of partnering for success. Unlock Exponential Growth through Strategic Alliances features Charles Byrd.
Charles Byrd is a human lead magnet 🧲 and super-connector with a deep background in joint ventures, leadflow, and is a frictionless systems expert. He is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, trainer, and strategist.
EO Atlanta Forum Training
Forum is rated as one of the greatest experiences of EO membership. Join us on Friday, November 7th for this full-day virtual training for new members.
Scaling Up Strategy Day sponsored by Accelerators
Learn the value, purpose, and benefits of strategic planning and the process for developing a One-Page Strategic Plan, all with a vision for growing your business effectively and successfully.
Strategy Day is one of the most anticipated events on the EO Atlanta calendar, and is mandatory for Accelerator members.
Take your business to the next level of entrepreneurial excellence. Soak up a full learning day, using strategy to accelerate business growth. Learn the value, purpose, and benefits of strategic planning and the process for developing a One-Page Strategic Plan, all with a vision for growing your business effectively and successfully.
This event is open to Accelerators, EO Members, Key Staff and SAPs.
Accelerators are allowed to bring their first Key Staff for free.
Each Accelerator may register one (1) complimentary Key Executive or guest for Learning Days; additional guests will incur a $100 fee per person. Please note that attending Members' Key Executives or guests are subject to a $100 fee per guest.
SLPs Present: Ditch the AI Fear- Reclaim 5 Hours Weekly: Master Your AI Mindset & ChatGPT Skills
Presented by EO Atlanta SLPs: Open to EO Atlanta SLPs and Members
This year’s theme is Slay Your Dragon, and for many, that dragon can fall into one of these categories: Fear of new technology. Fear of change. Fear of letting go of perfection. Fear of not having enough time.
In this interactive 90-minute workshop with Amanda Crawford, Founder of Approachable AI, you’ll learn how to release perfectionism, face your fears around AI, and step into practical, time-saving power with ChatGPT. Whether you’ve never opened ChatGPT or you already “use it every day,” this session will expand your toolkit and mindset.
You’ll learn to:
Set up your ChatGPT account for safety and personalization (custom instructions built just for you, settings, and source verification).
Create a ChatGPT Project to organize your workflows and ideas. The biggest time saver most people overlook.
Build a simple automation using Tasks that reclaim hours of time each week.
Share and collaborate with custom GPTs for your team or business.
As a special bonus, you’ll also receive an Aptive Index profile link before the session. We’ll use your unique results during the workshop to build hyper-personalized ChatGPT instructions, so your AI can better reflect your natural strengths and style.
By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with:
A stronger and safety-oriented mindset around AI.
At least one workflow personalized to you that saves hours every week.
Clear next steps to integrate AI into your business and life.
Who Should Attend:
EO Atlanta SLPs and members who want practical, approachable tools for saving time with AI, whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up.
Facilitator:
Amanda Crawford, Founder of Approachable AI, is an entrepreneur and AI educator who helps small business owners and leaders reclaim time, simplify processes, and confidently embrace AI tools.
RSVP:
Sign up via Chapter Pro to receive your Zoom link and Active Index profile link in advance.
Dare to Face Your Fear – EO Atlanta SLP Mixer & Chili Cook-off
**open to SLPs and EO Members
Dare to Face Your Fear… and your friends’ chili recipes!
Join us for a night of courage, creativity, and community.
Tuesday, October 28
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Home of Aaron & Lisa Lee
227 Colonial Drive, Woodstock, GA 30189
Evening Highlights
Costume Contest (optional) – Bring your best look, win prizes!
Chili Cook-off – Taste, judge, or bring your own pot to compete (Sign -up to enter into the competition)
"Face Your Fear" Make-a-Mask Station – Arts & crafts for your alter ego
Come ready to face your fear, share a laugh, and connect with fellow SLPs (and members) over food, fun, and fearless fellowship.
RSVP in Chapter Pro by October 21 to secure your spot.
Sign up for the Chili Cook-Off Here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F48ABA72AA7FD0-59343898-slphalloween
Questions? Contact Sirita Donaldson or Lisa Lee
EOx Alumni Edition - Slaying the Inner Dragon: Grit as Your Armor to Endure, Adapt, and Win the Long Game
We're bringing a twist to our EOx series by welcoming seasoned alumni back to the stage. These experienced founders will share how they faced down their own “dragons” — the doubts, setbacks, and challenges — and built resilient, thriving businesses. In a world where grit is more essential than ever, this dynamic panel will offer hard-earned insights and practical takeaways to fuel your entrepreneurial journey.
Dragons Fly First Class: Secrets for Savvy CEO's to Convert Company Spend into Elite Travel Experiences
Flying first class is easy when you can pay cash—but the real advantage lies in knowing what the airlines don’t want you to know.
With the right insider strategies, your everyday spending can quietly open doors to the most coveted seats, suites, and experiences across the globe.
Join us for an hour for a virtual session with "MilesHusband" Trent Swanson!
Over the last 15 years he has developed and honed a system of making every dollar you spend bring eye-popping value leading to adventures around the world.
You'll hear his story, live vicariously through some of the biggest and fanciest trips he's taken with his journalist wife, Daryn Kagan, and their family.
Most importantly, you'll get some key tips:
-What is the biggest mistake travelers make when trying to earn frequent flyer miles and points?
-Why is it so hard to FIND award space when you want to take that special trip? And what are a few hacks to overcome those challenges?
-What are some of the tricks that might be hiding right now in your own wallet?
It will be quite the trip as Trent will wow you, educate you and answer your questions.
Invited: EO Atlanta Members, SLP’s, SAPs, Accelerators
Bio for Trent Swanson
MilesHusband, aka Trent Swanson, is a travel expert and IT consultant from the Georgia coast who helps families unlock luxury travel using miles and points for pennies on the dollar. He offers practical advice, quirky family travel rules, and stories of adventures with his wife Daryn and their two daughters. Trent believes in creating experiences over owning things and invites others to reach out for help maximizing their own travel rewards.
Learn with Your Leadership: Sharpen your Arsenal
What If You Could Get Your Team to Perform at Their Highest Level—Consistently?
Traditional sales training focuses on techniques. But what if the real breakthrough wasn’t in knowing what to say, but mastering how you communicate, influence, and position yourself with absolute certainty and impact?
EOers and their key sales and marketing leaders will experience a transformational sales and communication workshop led by Michael Bernoff—President and Founder of the Human Communications Institute, creator of Human Interaction Technology, and master of NLP-driven influence strategies.
In this CEO and key team members training day, you and your team will discover how to:
Raise your team’s average performance permanently—not just peak once in a while.
Key Takeaways:
Position your product or service so your market feels they must have it now.
Master motivation and follow-through so action becomes automatic.
Communicate with next-level effectiveness, using the psychology of human behavior.
Shorten sales cycles and massively improve conversions, without “old school” hard selling.
This is far beyond traditional sales training. It’s about how you show up, how you communicate, and how you drive massive results consistently—for yourself, your team, and your business.
If you’re serious about growth, you can’t afford to miss this day.
Get ready to say: “I wish I would have known this sooner.”
EO Atlanta Virtual Forum Lunch & Learn: "Getting to 5%"
Join us for a virtual Forum Lunch & Learn led by EO Nashville member and Global Forum Facilitator, Colton Mulligan, as he dives into the concept of 5% shares—a powerful framework for enhancing vulnerability, trust, and connection within your Forum.
Whether you’re a seasoned Forum member or new to the concept, this interactive session will help you:
Understand the value of 5% shares in fostering deeper relationships
Learn practical tools to bring more authenticity and courage into your Forum experience
Gain insights you can implement immediately to strengthen your Forum’s impact
Bring your lunch, your curiosity, and be ready for meaningful takeaways you can put into practice right away.
Workshop: The Secret to Building a Revenue Generation Strategy
Many founders waste time and money on the wrong salesand marketing activities because they don’t know the differences between B2B and B2C sales and marketing. In many cases, they are using strategies and tactics that will never work for their type of business.
In this workshop, hosted by our very own Josh Sweeney, we’ll dive deep into the critical distinctions between B2B and B2C revenue strategies and reveal how to align your approach with your target audience. You’ll walk away with practical insights and tools to optimize your marketing and sales efforts, avoid costly mistakes, and build a strategy that actually drives revenue for your business.
Key Takeaways:
By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
Understand the Core Differences between B2B and B2C marketing and sales strategies—and why using the wrong approach can stall growth.
Identify the Right Revenue Drivers for your specific business model to prioritize efforts that deliver results.
Create a Clear Go-to-Market Roadmap that aligns marketing and sales activities with customer buying behaviors.
Avoid Common Pitfalls that small business owners make when blending B2B and B2C tactics.
Leverage Practical Tools & Frameworks to implement immediately for smarter, more efficient growth.