Networking from 8:30 to 9:00 AM EDT You're working hard and putting out fires every day. But when's the last time you stepped back and asked what actually matters most? Most small business owners never get that chance. Not because they don't care, but because something more urgent always wins. This workshop gives you one focused hour to do it. You'll take an honest look at where your business stands, pick the one thing that will make the biggest difference in the next 90 days, and start a one-page plan you'll actually use. You'll leave with a clear next step, a date to do it, and someone in the room who'll hold you to it. It's hands-on the whole way: quick anonymous polling, a real-world example worked in small groups, and questions welcome anytime.
Speaker(s): Trent Richardson, Founder & Principal, Hard Knox Life Advisory Dr. Trent Richardson founded Hard Knox Life Advisory, where he helps small business owners move past guesswork and find their highest-leverage move. Before starting the firm, he built a federal career in high-consequence leadership, working through the Department of the Interior's reorganization after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster. He later led the U.S. Geological Survey's natural hazards portfolio, including the launch of ShakeAlert, the nation's earthquake early-warning system now serving more than 50 million people across the West Coast. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Policy, and he believes good thinking beats a thick binder every time.
Co-Sponsor(s): Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, APEX Accelerators
Fee: No Cost