Marketplace Leaders Speakers Event October 1, 2025

From roadblocks to roadmaps: navigating the journey of big ideas.

Bringing a big idea to market is never a straight line - it’s a journey marked by challenges, roadblocks, and critical decisions.

In this engaging session, entrepreneur, speaker, and leader Leonard Buhler will share hard-won insights into what obstacles often look like, the biggest barrier most visionaries encounter, and the essential people and processes needed to transform an idea into real impact. This Speaker Series event will equip you with a practical roadmap for navigating uncertainty and scaling your vision with confidence.

About our Speaker

Due to popular demand, Leonard is back to speak at Marketplace Leaders for the third time! Leonard spent 30 years in the agricultural business specializing in production and retail in Canada. In conjunction with that time, he directed Campus Crusade's Power to Change Manitoba campaign and served as a Campus Crusade board member from 2001 to 2003.

Shortly after that, in 2004, Leonard was appointed president of Canada Campus Crusade for Christ and began giving leadership to 415 staff members. Today, Leonard runs Lenmark Industries and is constantly bringing big ideas to market! He is a proud husband, father, and grandfather.

Host or Publisher Marketplace Leaders - Christian Business Leaders