The Partnership Playbook: Build Trust, Ditch Drama & Get Aligned for Growth

Schedule

Wed Feb 03 2027 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-05:00
Location

Grand Rapids Chamber | Grand Rapids, MI

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Strong partnerships don't happen by accident. Join The Partnership Guys to discover how to build trust, navigate conflict, and align.
About this Event

Great businesses are built on strong partnerships. But what happens when those partnerships become the very thing holding the business back?

Whether you're navigating decisions with a co-founder, managing competing leadership styles, or trying to get your executive team moving in the same direction, the strength of your relationships can determine the success of your business.

Join EO West Michigan for a powerful morning with The Partnership Guys: Steven Schneider, Rob Stolker, and Todd Leonardis, three serial entrepreneurs and active EO members who bring firsthand experience building businesses, navigating partnerships, and overcoming the challenges that come with both.

These aren't just speakers sharing theories. They're entrepreneurs who have been in the trenches, experienced the highs and lows of business ownership, and understand what it really takes to make partnerships work.

Partnerships can be one of the greatest competitive advantages in business. They can also become a source of frustration, misalignment, and unnecessary drama.

The difference? Trust, communication, and a shared commitment to moving forward.


What to Expect

Through an engaging keynote, panel discussion, and audience Q&A, The Partnership Guys will share real-world experiences and practical insights into the challenges and opportunities of building successful business relationships.

We'll dive into:

  • Building Trust: Strengthening the foundation of your business relationships.
  • Ditching the Drama: Recognizing the friction and conflict that can slow down progress.
  • Getting Aligned: Creating clarity around expectations, decisions, and shared goals.
  • Growing Together: Understanding how stronger partnerships can support long-term business success.

Meet The Partnership Guys

Steven Schneider | Rob Stolker | Todd Leonardis

As serial entrepreneurs and active members of Entrepreneurs' Organization, The Partnership Guys bring more than professional expertise to the conversation. They bring the perspective of business owners who have lived the challenges they're discussing.

Their collective entrepreneurial experience offers an honest look at one of the most important and often overlooked elements of business success: the relationships behind the business.

Their approach emphasizes clear expectations, mutual respect, and alignment in creating partnerships that last.


More Than a Presentation

This event includes a keynote presentation, panel discussion, audience Q&A, and book signing featuring The Partnership Playbook.

Come prepared for an authentic, entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur conversation about the relationships driving your business. You'll leave with fresh perspectives, practical takeaways, and ideas you can put to work with your partners and leadership team.

Because when partnerships work, businesses have a stronger foundation to grow.

Open to EO Members, EOA, SAPs, Spouses/Life Partners, and Qualified Guests.

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Where is it happening?

Grand Rapids Chamber, 250 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States

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Tickets

USD 28.52

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