The Social Summit
About this Event
The Social Summit is not a conference. It's a curated leadership reset for C-Suite executives and entrepreneurs who are ready to think bigger, operate lighter, and lead with more intention.
Tucked in the mountains at Shanty Creek, this two-day retreat blends personal growth, business strategy, and real connection — away from the noise and into what matters.
You'll uncover what's driving your decisions, plug your energy leaks, and build systems that free your time and money — all from Chalet Social, one of Michigan's premier mountain houses, complete with panoramic views, trail access, a hot tub, and a bonfire pit.
In addition to elite-level networking, we've carved out time for three powerful workshops:
🧠 Workshop 1: Rewire the stories running your leadership Through guided introspection, you'll uncover the beliefs and internal narratives shaping how you lead, make decisions, and build culture — and learn how to replace the ones that are quietly limiting your growth.
⚡ Workshop 2: Reclaim your energy as a leader You'll map where your energy actually goes across your work and identify what to stop, automate, or delegate. The goal: remove the tasks draining your focus so you can operate where you're most impactful.
💼 Workshop 3: Install systems that fund your freedom Using practical cost-optimization frameworks, you'll discover how to uncover hidden savings and delegate operational weight — often enough to self-fund the support that gives you your time back.
But the real magic happens beyond the sessions.
Trail conversations. Lakeside reflections. Al fresco dinners under the open sky. The kind of environment where titles fade, walls drop, and real relationships form.
You won't leave with just notes. You'll leave with clarity, a delegation roadmap, cost-saving action plans, and a room full of peers you actually want to stay connected to.
The Social Summit is where leaders come to reset how they think, work, and connect — so they return to their businesses lighter, clearer, and operating at a higher level.
MONDAY · AUGUST 17
🕑: 06:30 PM
Welcome Dinner/ Kickoff @ Short’s Brewery
Host: Joe Short
Info: Outside of networking & making personal introductions, Joe Short (Short’s Brewery's founder) will be sharing his personal stories of running several established businesses in Northern MI.
TUESDAY · AUGUST 18
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Stories We Tell Ourselves
Host: John Glon
Info: The stories you tell yourself shape how you lead. This session exposes limiting beliefs, challenges outdated assumptions, and helps you rewrite the narratives driving your decisions and culture.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Personal Energy Audit with John Glon
Host: John Glon
Info: Your energy shapes your impact. Identify what drains you, apply the Stop–Automate–Delegate framework, and walk away with a plan to focus on high-impact work while empowering your team.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
VA Zero: The Cost-Cutting Workshop
Host: Ryan Angott
Info: Small operational changes can unlock big savings. This tactical workshop shows how to uncover $50K–$150K in annual savings using a simple 3-Phase Framework for eliminating waste and optimizing operations using virtual assistance.
🕑: 02:00 PM
Golf at Cedar River Golf Course and Dinner to follow
Info: Enjoy open rounds of golf, casual conversations on the course, and organic networking with an atmosphere designed for meaningful connections beyond the meeting room.
WEDNESDAY · AUGUST 19
🕑: 10:00 AM
Continental Breakfast @ Chalet Social
🕑: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Torch Lake Boat Cruise & Dinner at Dockside
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 321.96
