You've built a successful business.
Now it's time to LEAD it.
Keynotes & Remarks
City of Lubbock Mayor
Mayor McBrayer
President of TTU
President Schovanec
District Director of US SBA
Rey Lops
Meet the Speakers
CEO of Brightview Growth Coaching
Javier Lomeli
Capital CDC Financial Lender
Jason Bigham
CEO of Flint Avenue Marketing
Amy Wood
City of Lubbock HR Director
Elizabeth Lara
The Small Business Leadership Conference is designed for established business owners who are ready to transition from working in their business to working on their business. It is a leadership-focused event designed to equip entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to lead successful businesses.
Learn how to develop systems, empower employees, delegate responsibilities, build accountability, and focus on strategy rather than day-to-day operations.
Discover how successful CEOs:
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Lead instead of manage
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Focus on vision and growth
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Build teams that execute
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Use metrics and quarterly reports to guide decision-making
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Create businesses that thrive without their constant involvement
You’ll learn how to:
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Delegate effectively
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Build leadership within your team
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Establish accountability systems
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Use performance dashboards and quarterly reporting
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Create a strategic plan for growth
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Transition from manager to CEO
Success Story: The Soda Shack
Conference Schedule
Morning Session:
Welcome and Keynote: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Mayor McBrayer: 8:10 am
Speaker Presentation: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Remarks from President Schovanec: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Panel Discussion: 11:30 Am-12 PM
Lunch & Networking: 12 PM-1 PM
Afternoon Session:
Welcome and Keynote: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Rey Lops, SBA District Director: 1:10 pm
Speaker Presentation: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sessions
$25
Morning Session
Morning Introduction
Keynote Speaker
Speaker Presentations
Panel Discussion
Lunch
$25
Afternoon Session
Panel Discussion
Lunch
Afternoon Introduction
Keynote Speaker
Speaker Presentations
$30
Both Sessions
Morning Introduction
Keynote Speaker
Speaker Presentations
Panel Discussion
Lunch
Afternoon Introduction
Keynote Speaker
Speaker Presentations
Success Story: Hub City Body Shop
The conference features four expert speakers, each presenting on a different business topic: Strategic Planning, Financials, Operations, and Marketing.
We encourage both morning and afternoon session attendees to join us for the Panel Discussion from 11 AM - 12 PM, where business experienced panelists will share additional insights and answer questions. Following the panel, enjoy lunch from 12 PM - 1 PM.
Registration is $25 per session or $30 for both sessions, making the full conference the best value. Guests who register for one session may attend two speaker presentations. To experience all four speakers, attendees must register for both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Whether you attend one session or the full conference, you'll gain practical insights, connect with fellow professionals, and leave inspired to lead and grow your business.
Because when leaders grow,
businesses grow.
This event is generously funded by The Helen Jones Foundation.