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Applications are now open for our Build with Kanbrick program’s Spring 2025 cohort! Interested in rolling up your sleeves and joining a group of like-minded CEOs and owners to work on your business, not just in it? If so, we encourage you to learn more about our 3-month, virtual accelerator program! We have had 43 alumni who have rated the program a 9.4 out of 10, and are so grateful for the leaders who have taken time to join us. Applications for the program will be open through Monday, February 10th. We will be hosting an informational webinar for applicants and those who are interested on Monday, February 3rd – please reach out to us at build@kanbrick.com for details. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gcsAZUnn

EY's Strategic Growth Forum is one of our favorite celebrations of CEO's and owners and their success in building exceptional businesses each year. Reach out to Sloan Allen if you have plans to be in Palm Springs for the conference this week - there will be many fellow Kanbrick Community members there as well!

Last week we hosted our 2nd annual Business Builders event in Nashville! As the name suggests, Business Builders brought together an inspiring group of 100+ CEOs, owners, and founders for an opportunity to work on their businesses, not just in them. The event was packed with actionable insights, powerful conversations, and meaningful connections between like-minded leaders. One of the standout moments? Our keynote speaker, Stephanie McMahon, shared some of her secrets to building a brand that reaches and resonates with over 1 billion people worldwide each year. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us and experienced what the Kanbrick Community is all about. Here's to building better businesses — together! https://lnkd.in/gkvj3rbx

We’re thrilled to introduce the inspiring leaders joining our Build with Kanbrick program this fall! Each of these individuals brings a unique story of success, and we can't wait to learn alongside them over the course of the 14-week program.   Introducing Build with Kanbrick's 8th cohort:   Joshua Dorfman - President, American Wire Group   Nathan French - Founder & President, CVF Racing   Amy Sweet - Founder & CEO, Halcyon Home   Josh Burch - CEO, Keep Supply   Lance Stier - CEO, NC Custom   John Patry - CEO & Owner, Team UIS   Bill Johnson - CEO, Chairman, & Founder, The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers, LLC   Since the program's inception in 2021, we've had the privilege of partnering with dozens of CEOs, founders, and owners who are leading growth and innovation in their industries. This group is no different, and we can’t wait to continue working with each of them this fall.   For those who aren’t familiar, Build with Kanbrick is a free, three-month accelerator for CEOs, founders, and owners, designed to help midsize companies ($20M to $500M in sales) drive growth and create lasting value. Participants engage in weekly workshops, personalized sessions with our team, and have access to a powerful network of program alumni and industry leaders.   Interested in joining our next cohort? Share your details using the link below or reach out to us directly at build@kanbrick.com! Alternatively, if you know someone who may be interested in the program, please share or tag them below!   https://lnkd.in/gcsAZUnn

We are 1 month away from our Business Builders event in Nashville! We have a great group of 80+ CEOs and owners signed up to attend and are excited to offer a range of new breakout sessions (topics attached below), an engaging discussion with our keynote speaker Stephanie McMahon, and plenty of time for attendees to grow their network! We are nearing capacity for this year's event and our hotel room block expires on 9/1, so we encourage you to submit your details or reach out to us directly (build@kanbrick.com) ASAP to be considered. https://lnkd.in/ezMJy5SS

Our 2nd annual Business Builders event is less than two months away! We are nearing capacity for the event and will be transitioning to a waitlist soon, so please reach out or submit your details using the link below if you would like to learn more.   We are also excited to announce that we will be hosting a fireside chat with Stephanie McMahon, the former Chairwoman and Co-CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), as part of the event. Stephanie is a trailblazer in the world of sports entertainment and will be sharing more about her journey, as well as the secrets behind building a brand that resonates with millions of people worldwide.    https://lnkd.in/ezMJy5SS

We had the pleasure of working with Kurt Lesker, the President and CEO of Kurt J. Lesker Company, during our most recent Build with Kanbrick cohort.   A regional winner and national finalist in EY's Entrepreneur of the Year program, Kurt has led significant growth at his family's multi-generational business and has helped establish Kurt J. Lesker Company as a leading global supplier of vacuum technology solutions. In search of best practices and frameworks to leverage in his company's next phase of growth, Kurt sought out the Build with Kanbrick program, which he shared his thoughts on below.   Applications for our Fall 2024 Build with Kanbrick cohort are due tomorrow (7/31). If you are a CEO, owner, or founder who is looking for an opportunity to work on your business, not just in it, apply and learn more below.   https://lnkd.in/gcsAZUnn

"Get out of the board room and into the war room" Last month, leaders gathered at the Forbes Iconoclast Summit to discuss the future of business and share disruptive ideas. During the event our Co-Founder, Tracy B., shared more about Kanbrick's approach to building great businesses over the long-term. She also shared the inspiration behind creating the Kanbrick Community and how her personal experience as a CEO highlighted how lonely building a midsize business can be. We created the Kanbrick Community to be the resource and support network that we wish we had while leading businesses. If you are a CEO, owner, or founder, and this resonates with you, we encourage you to learn more about the Community and how it can help you take your business to the next level. Learn more about the Community: https://lnkd.in/gkvj3rbx Watch the full interview from Forbes Iconoclast here: https://lnkd.in/ePWQ8qix

An energizing morning of connection and conversation with our Kanbrick Community Chicago group. We hosted close to 40 CEOs, owners, and founders leading midsize businesses in the Chicagoland area. We spent time discussing people and hiring great executive talent, top trends, and top challenges. Notes, key tools, and resources were shared across the group, we appreciate everyone who came out to join us! Thanks again for inviting new leaders to join our Community - Nick Cromydas, Jamie Shah, Melissa Ackerman, and Ryan Close! Excited to head to Charlotte next month on August 20th! If you are a CEO, owner, or founder and would like to join send us a note to sloan@kanbrick.com

We genuinely enjoyed working with and learning from Austin Lee, President of Bay City Electric Works, during our most recent Build with Kanbrick cohort. Austin has held a variety of roles over the course of his 15+ years at the company and has helped establish Bay City as a premier provider of generator, power, and engine solutions in the western United States. As he works to position Bay City for its next phase of growth, he sought out thought partners and additional resources to help inform his approach, which led him to the Build with Kanbrick program. Austin will be sharing more about his experience in the Build with Kanbrick program during our informational webinar next Thursday (7/25). If you are interested in learning more about the program or attending the webinar, visit the link below or reach out to us directly at build@kanbrick.com. https://lnkd.in/gcsAZUnn