EMPOWERED - 2026 Business Owner Retreat
About this Event
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: A Business Owner Retreat
If you're tired of feeling like you're constantly putting out fires, wearing every hat, and wondering how to take your business to the next level—this retreat was created for you.
Over two impactful days, you'll step away from the daily demands of running your business and gain practical tools, proven systems, and real-world insights that you can immediately implement.
Day One: Gain Control with EOS®
Our first day is completely dedicated to the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS)—a proven framework that helps business owners gain clarity, accountability, and traction.
As part of your retreat preparation, attendees are encouraged to read Get A Grip by Gino Wickman and Mike Paton before arriving. This foundational understanding will help you maximize the value of the day and fully engage in the hands-on activities.
Together, we will:
• Learn the core principles of EOS and how they apply to businesses of all sizes.
• Hear from local Texarkana business owners who have successfully implemented EOS in their organizations.
• Work through the EOS workbook and begin applying the concepts directly to your business.
• Discuss scorecards, KPIs, accountability, and creating a clear vision for growth.
• Leave with practical tools to help you lead your business instead of simply reacting to it.
This isn't just another keynote presentation—it's a working session designed to help you gain clarity, align your team, and create a roadmap for your business.
Day Two: Build the Business You Want
No two businesses face the exact same challenges, which is why Day Two is all about customization and choice.
You'll create your own experience by selecting from a variety of interactive breakout sessions led by local experts and industry professionals. Topics include:
• Sales & Business Development
• Marketing & Social Media Strategy
• Cash Flow & Financial Management
• Employment & Human Resources
• Real Estate & Investments
• Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
• Leadership, Operations, and more.
You'll have the opportunity to dive into the areas that matter most to your business, ask questions, collaborate with fellow business owners, and walk away with actionable ideas you can put into practice immediately.
This retreat isn't about theory—it's about giving business owners the tools, systems, and confidence to move from feeling overwhelmed to becoming empowered leaders who are ready for their next season of growth.
Don't just attend another conference—invest two days in building a better business and a clearer vision for what's next.
Thursday October 29, 2026
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:50 AM
Welcome: From Overwhelmed to Empowered
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Gain Control with EOS®
Host: Joe Montgomery, 3 CPA CPBC
Info: Discover the six key components of every business and how the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) helps leaders gain clarity, accountability, and traction. Learn the tools that successful businesses use to strengthen operations and achieve their vision.
🕑: 10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
EOS in Action : Real Local EOS Business Owners Panel
Info: Hear firsthand from Texarkana-area business owners who have implemented EOS in their organizations. Learn about their challenges, successes, and the tangible results they've achieved through EOS.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Vision Workshop: Creating Your Vision
Info: Clarify where you're going and what success looks like for your business. Through guided exercises, you'll begin building a vision that aligns your goals, team, and future growth.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
LUNCH
Info: Enjoy lunch while connecting with fellow business owners and leaders from across the region.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
Building Your Foundation: Values and Ideal Client
Info: Define the core values that drive your business and identify the clients who are the best fit for your organization. Build a stronger foundation for decision-making, hiring, and growth.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
Turning Vision into Traction: From 10-Year Target to Quarterly Rocks
Info: Transform big-picture goals into actionable priorities. You'll create a clear roadmap by defining your long-term target, outlining key milestones, and establishing Quarterly Rocks that move your business forward.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM
Measure What Matters: Scorecards, KPIs & GWC
Info: Learn how to create meaningful scorecards, identify the right key performance indicators, and evaluate if the right people are in the right seats using the EOS GWC™ framework. Leave with practical tools to drive accountability and performance.
🕑: 04:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Bringing It All Together: From Vision to Action
Info: Reflect on the progress made throughout the day and connect the pieces into a cohesive plan for your business. We'll summarize key takeaways, celebrate accomplishments, and preview the sessions we'll tackle together tomorrow.
Friday October 30, 2026
Friday October 30, 2026 : Choose Your Path to Empowerment
Info: After spending Day One moving from overwhelm to clarity, Day Two is all about taking the next step toward empowerment. Choose the breakout sessions that best fit your business's current needs and biggest opportunities. Learn from experienced business owners, advisors, and industry experts as they share practical strategies, hard-earned lessons, and actionable tools to help you lead with greater confidence, make smarter decisions, and accelerate your growth.
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
Creating a Winning Team
Host: Sarah Berry, CPA - Sarah Berry, CPA, PLLC
Info: Good employees are hard to find. Great employees are even harder to keep. Get practical ideas from business owners in our community who have built teams people actually want to be a part of.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
Building a Stronger Balance Sheet
Host: Geroge Merrill - EVP - Business & Real Estate Banking
Info: Discover ways to improve your company's financial health from a banker who has seen it all - how to strengthen assets, manage liabilities, and make smart strategic financial decisions.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Finding You Sales Sweet Spot
Host: Bryan Craig - Trademark Truck Sales
Info: Hear from local business owners who have spent years fine-tuning their exact product, ideal customer, and sales techniques.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Real Estate Strategies
Host: Sarah Berry, CPA - Sarah Berry, CPA, PLLC
Info: Whether you own one property or an entire portfolio, strategic tax planning can make a difference. Explore the strategies real estate investors use to keep more of what they earn and build long-term wealth.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
All about Marketing
Host: Lacey Shirley - Lone Star Heating & Air
Info: Hearfrom a group of Texarkana natives who have been in marketing in our community for years: why marketing is important, what is trending, and how to get the most from your marketing budget.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Faith in Business
Host: Michael Bowles - Oklahoma Building Co & American Storage
Info: Explore practical ways to honor God through your business by leading with integrity, serving others well, and using your business as a platform for a greater purpose.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
AI That Works
Info: You've heard all kinds of buzzwords surrounding AI, but we will dive into the actual steps you can take to put AI to use in your daily business operations.
🕑: 01:00 AM - 01:50 PM
Business Acquisitions
Info: Hear from seasoned local business owners who have bought, sold and grown multiple businesses. Learn from their experience- the wins, the mistatkes, and how to navigate a business acquisition successfully.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
Business With Your Better Half
Host: Robert & Julie Davis - Commercial Manufacturing Co
Info: Hear practical tipsandtricksonhowto runa business with your spouse without killing them. We'll discuss roles, responsibilities, boundaries, respect, and much more.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM
Why You Should Fire Al of Your Employees
Host: Louise Tausch - Attorney
Info: Hear from Louise Tausch, local employment attorney about common pitfalls to avoid with your workforce.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM
Conquer Your Cash Flow Cycle
Host: Matt & Shanna Smith - Smith's Ready Mix
Info: One of thehardest parts of running a business is managing the cash flow cycle: balancing accounts receivable with accounts payable while juggling payroll. Hear from local business owners on how they've managed this process.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:50 PM
Top 10 Mistakes Business Onwers Make
Host: Sarah Berry, CPA , PLLC Team
Info: If we could give every business owner one piece of advice, it would be to learn from someone else's pitfalls. Our team is pulling back the curtain on the ten most common mistakes we've seen, and how to avoid them
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 AM
Closing Session: From Overwhelmed to Empowered
Info: As we wrap up the retreat, we'll reflect on the progress made over the past two days, celebrate key takeaways, and identify the next steps for continued growth. Leave with greater clarity, confidence, and a plan to put what you've learned into action.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 200.00
