Business mastermind 1.0 – 6 Week series

You are invited to Business Mastermind 1.0 a 6-Week Series kicking off January 21, 2026 on Wednesday Mornings from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, lead by Pinnacle Financial Partners in partnership with the Women's Busienss Center of NC and the North Carolina Women Business Owners Hall of Fame.

***The virtual option is available only for businesses located in Eastern North Carolina that are more than one hour away from the in-person session location. If your business is within the Triangle area or surrounding regions, and within an hour’s drive of the in-person location, in-person attendance is required. The virtual option is being offered exclusively because Pinnacle Financial Partners does not currently have branch locations in Eastern NC to host in-person sessions in that area. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!***

Requirements: Only 15 seats avalable. Must be in business 2 years with $50,000 in revenue YTD. Must be able to attend all 6 sessions. Read each chapter prior to session in order to engage with the group. Work on homework when assigned.

Business mastermind 1.0 – 6 Week series outline

Business Mastermind 1.0 is a unique learning opportunity for owners & operators of any size business. Dusing the series, participants engage in facilitator-led discussions about specific topics from The E-Myth Revisited, by Michael Gerber. Gerber has studied numerous businesses & has discovered specific practices to help avoid common pitfalls. In addition to learning how to create a business structure built on policies & procedures, participants will develop relationships with a network of like-minded individuals.

Wednesday, January 21

Chapters 1-3

The E-Myth & American Small Business

• The Entrepreneurial Myth
• The Entrepreneur, The Manager & The Technician
• Infancy

Wednesday, January 28

Chapters 4-6

The E-Myth & American Small Business

• Adolescence
• Beyond the Comfort Zone
• Maturity and the Entrepreneurial Perspective

Thursday, February 5

Chapters 7-9

The Turn-Key Revolution: A New View of Business

• The Turn-Key Revoluntion
• The Franchise Prototype
• Working On Your Business, Not In It

Wednesday, February 11

Chapters 10-13

Building A Small Business That Works

• The Business Development Process
• Your Business Development Program
• Your Primary Aim
• Your Strategic Objective

Wednesday, February 18

Chapters 14-16

Building A Small Business That Works (continued)

• Your Organizational Strategy
• Your Management Strategy
• Your People Strategy

Wednesday, February 25

Chapters 17-18

Building a Small Business That Works (continued)

• Your Marketing Strategy
• Your Systems Strategy
• Graduation!

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Host or Publisher Women's Business Center of NC