North Denver
September 30th, 2025
Big City Strategies, Local Impact
Building a thriving business idemands visionary growth, operational excellence, and the intentional design of a future that aligns with your ambitions. Yet, many business owners find themselves entangled in the relentless demands of daily execution, uncertain about how to scale strategically, optimize for efficiency, or orchestrate a seamless and lucrative exit.
The Business Owner Summit of North Denver is designed to change that. This one-day, high-impact event delivers proven strategies from top experts to help you unlock transformative growth, establish seamless systems that drive efficiency, and architect a business that not only thrives under your leadership but is also positioned for a successful transition when the time is right.
Join us on September 30th and gain the insights, tools, and connections to take control of the road ahead and redefine your business journey.
GROW
Climb to new heights with strategies that transform steady progress into a breathtaking ascent to your business's peak performance.
OPTIMIZE
Discover how to build systems that work like clockwork, fueling your business success even when you're off the trail.
EXIT
Gain the insights to build an exit plan that empowers you to control your destiny and step into the next chapter of your journey.
Conference Agenda
North Denver Business Owner Summit
September 30th, 2025
8:00 – 8:35
Registration & Networking
Savor coffee and pastries while connecting with the region's most influential business leaders.
8:30 – 9:00
Keynote: Uncomfortable Truths of Being a Business Owner
In this candid keynote, Anthony Franco shares essential insights drawn from over 25 years working with thousands of business owners. Explore the uncommon, often unspoken truths behind sustainable success; truths that distinguish thriving leaders from dreamers. You'll walk away equipped with a fresh perspective and clarity on what truly drives lasting value in your business.
9:00 – 9:45
The New Rules of Developing Business Value
Richard M. Bartolanzo reveals the essential rules behind sustainable business value. Gain exclusive insights from industry experts who have unlocked the secret playbook for lasting success, and discover actionable strategies to elevate your company's intrinsic worth.
10:00 – 10:54
Mastering the Intangibles
Jill Simonds explores the power of intangible assets—passion, culture, and leadership—that make a business not only a joy to run every day but also a highly desirable asset when it’s time to exit. Learn strategies to cultivate these critical elements and create lasting value for your enterprise.
11:00 – 11:45
Building Transferable Value: Your Strategic Exit Blueprint
Rob Amerine details how to craft a strategic plan that optimizes your company's inherent worth and prepares it for a successful exit. Discover actionable techniques to build and preserve transferable value, ensuring that when it’s time to move on, your business stands as a thriving legacy.
12:00 – 12:45
Grab and Go Lunch
Enjoy a curated gourmet box lunch to take with you to the next session.
1:00 – 1:45
Growth Marketing Fundamentals
Chris Franks presents a comprehensive blueprint that transforms your market stance into an unassailable fortress. With actionable growth marketing strategies and practical growth hacks you can leverage today, this session equips you with the tools to secure an immediate competitive edge and drive sustained success.
2:00 – 2:25
AI Demystified: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know First
Forget the buzzwords. In this crash course, we’ll strip AI down to what actually matters for business owners. You’ll walk away understanding what AI can and can’t do, how it fits into your business today, and what foundational decisions to make before you touch a single tool.
2:30 – 3:30
AI Unleashed: Real-World Tactics That Go Beyond ChatGPT
Zach Hendershot from Crux Digital leads a panel on practical AI strategies—no buzzwords, just real examples. Learn how everyday businesses are using AI to improve sales, marketing, production, and operations—and how you can start doing the same.
3:45 – 4:45
Money, Meaning, and the Mess No One Warns You About
This candid panel digs into what it really takes to manage money with intention—both while running a business and after the exit. You’ll hear from an exit advisor, tax strategist, wealth planner, and a founder who’s lived it. Together, they’ll explore how to navigate the financial, emotional, and operational chaos that often follows a major liquidity event—and how to design a smoother, more meaningful transition.
4:30 – 6:00
Networking
Connect with speakers, experts, and fellow owners in an exclusive setting.
Venue: Comiung Soon
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Sponsors
Thank you to our event sponsors.
C Squared Solutions
Experienced fractional CEOs, COOs, and CFOs to solve complex business challenges.
The FBB Group
Business brokerage firm specializing in buying, selling, and valuing privately held companies.
Savvy Strategic Partners
Fractional Executives Executing Vision, Increasing Business Value, and Helping Founders Realize Freedom
OneReach
The AI platform for automating and enhancing conversational experiences and workflows.
