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Every month there are as many as 50 invitation only Speaker Session events across Florida. These groups meet eagle-to-eagle and focus on leadership, strategy, and business growth.

A few of our events are listed below.

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Exclusive Executive Knowledge-Sharing Events

Vistage Summits and Speaker Events are not business development  networking events. They CEOs and the Owners of qualified businesses working together, Eagle-to-Eagle, at the highest level on their own growth, and that of their businesses.
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Live Event in: Tampa, FL
Date: February 18, 2025
Time: (8:30 am - 12:30 pm)
 Featured Speaker: Jim Canfield

The Value Creation Formula: Build the Company Everyone Wants to Buy. . . And you Don't Want to Sell

For most business owners, their company’s value is a major part of their net worth, yet many struggle with growth and value maximization. Jim’s workshop introduces a formulaic approach to achieve a growing, scalable, and valuable business. Participants will learn to address growth strategies, risk management, team building, and profitability enhancement. Using case studies and tools from his book, CEO Tools 2.0, Jim offers practical insights for making businesses more enjoyable to lead and well-positioned for succession or sale. This workshop benefits all business owners, whether they plan to sell or simply want to enhance their business’s value and efficiency.

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Live Summit: Orlando, FL - Country Club of Orlando
Date: March 4, 2025
Time: 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Featured Speaker: Severin Sorenen

Economic Outlook and AI: Navigating Shifts to Future-Proof Your Business

Business owners face economic uncertainty while pursuing growth. Traditional economic indicators often lag, leaving leaders reacting instead of anticipating change. Understanding early economic signals and leveraging AI can provide a competitive edge. During this session, Severin Sorensen, an AI strategist, helps us examine the next 12 months’ economic landscape, he introduces a forward-looking approach that enhances traditional economic analysis with real-time indicators, and explores AI’s role in streamlining operations, improving decision-making, and unlocking new revenue streams. Attendees will gain actionable insights into economic trends, practical AI applications, and strategies to navigate uncertainty with confidence.
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Live Summits:
Jacksonville - March 25 (7:30 am - 10:30 am) - Epping Forest Yacht Club
Tampa Bay - March 27 (7:30 am - 10:30 am) - The Centre Club
Featured Speaker: Gair Maxwell

Big Little Legends -How Everyday Leaders Build Irresistable Brands

Business owners often struggle to stand out in a crowded market, while iconic brands effortlessly attract customers, talent, and loyalty. In this session, internationally recognized speaker and author Gair Maxwell reveals how any business can become a “Category of One” by leveraging timeless branding principles. Drawing from history, pop culture, and legendary companies like Apple and Nike, Maxwell explores how storytelling, brand voice, and vision create magnetic brand identities. He challenges outdated marketing tactics and introduces strategies to build a brand with lasting significance. Attendees will discover the key traits of legendary brands, the power of storytelling, and how digital platforms can amplify their message, providing a roadmap to create an irresistible brand that thrives in an era of disruption.
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Live Event in: Tampa, FL
Date: April 15, 2025
Time: (8:30 am - 12:30 pm)
 Featured Speaker: Ken Stabler

Extraordinary Workplaces: How to Use Employee Engagement as the #1 Strategy for Company Growth

Many leaders face the challenge of unclear communication with employees, leading to disengagement. Ken Stibler’s presentation offers best practices for enhancing employee engagement and shaping company culture, drawing on research from Gallup, SHRM, Pew Research, and Deloitte. He shares stories from award-winning companies to illustrate effective strategies. Participants will receive a workbook and follow-up materials, making it easy to implement these strategies. This session provides clear, powerful, and actionable insights to improve employee clarity and engagement, fostering a positive company culture.

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Live Event in: Tampa, FL
Date: May 20, 2025
Time: (8:30 am - 12:30 pm)
 Featured Speaker: Severin Sorenen

Extraordinary Workplaces: How to Use Employee Engagement as the #1 Strategy for Company Growth

Struggling to attract top-tier talent that drives real results? Join us for an exclusive session with Severin Sorensen, 7-time best-selling author and executive coach, as he reveals how to consistently hire “difference-makers” essential for your company’s growth.

Discover the 5-S Hiring System—Specification, Sourcing, Screening, Selection, and Setting Expectations—and gain insights from The Talent Palette on the 26 attributes of exceptional talent. Experience a live AI demonstration using ChatGPT to enhance your hiring process, from crafting job descriptions to conducting effective interviews.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your talent acquisition strategy and build a high-performing team. Reserve your spot now and take the first step toward sustainable business success!

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Live Summits:
Miami - September 24 (8:00 am - 11:30 am) - TBD
Boca Raton - September 25 (7:30 am - 10:30 am) - Royal Palm Golf and Country Club
Featured Speaker: Gair Maxwell

Big Little Legends -How Everyday Leaders Build Irresistable Brands

Business owners often struggle to stand out in a crowded market, while iconic brands effortlessly attract customers, talent, and loyalty. In this session, internationally recognized speaker and author Gair Maxwell reveals how any business can become a “Category of One” by leveraging timeless branding principles. Drawing from history, pop culture, and legendary companies like Apple and Nike, Maxwell explores how storytelling, brand voice, and vision create magnetic brand identities. He challenges outdated marketing tactics and introduces strategies to build a brand with lasting significance. Attendees will discover the key traits of legendary brands, the power of storytelling, and how digital platforms can amplify their message, providing a roadmap to create an irresistible brand that thrives in an era of disruption.
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Live Event in: Tampa, FL
Date: October 21, 2025
Time: (8:30 am - 12:30 pm)
 Featured Speaker: Ian MacDougall

Predict the Future Success of Your Business by Understanding the Corporate Lifecycle

Businesses follow predictable life cycles, facing unique challenges at each stage, and long-term success depends on reaching and sustaining PRIME—the optimal stage where a company is market-dominant, financially strong, and growing. In this session, Ian MacDougall, founder of Corporate LifeCycles Inc. and a seasoned Vistage resource, reveals how businesses can recognize and overcome common pitfalls such as the ‘Founder’s Trap,’ premature aging, and organizational atrophy. Drawing on decades of global consulting experience, he provides leaders with the fundamental questions and strategies needed to maintain agility, prevent stagnation, and accelerate their organization’s journey to PRIME—ensuring long-term vitality and success. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your talent acquisition strategy and build a high-performing team. Reserve your spot now and take the first step toward sustainable business success!
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