Events

Leadership in the Entrepreneurial Journey

Friday, November 21 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | The Ben Ballroom

Every business story starts somewhere — and every leader’s path looks a little different.
Join the Leadership Business Council for an engaging conversation with JP Varvarigos, Ricky Wade, and Shannon Materio, three leaders who’ve built success in their own unique ways.

Together, they’ll dive into what it really takes to lead — whether you’re starting from scratch, growing a franchise, or carrying forward a family legacy. Expect real stories, practical insights, and honest lessons about:

• Building from the ground up: turning a vision into a thriving independent business.
• Leading at scale: how franchise systems and big teams operate differently — and what great leadership looks like at that level.
• Passing the torch: keeping innovation alive through generations of family leadership.
• The full journey: from launch to growth, maturity, and even mergers or acquisitions.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to start, scale, or sustain a business — this conversation is for you.