Excellence in Entrepreneurship

October 7 – November 11 | 343 N Bay St, Eustis, FL 32726

Turn your business idea into a business plan with this six-week hybrid course, designed to help entrepreneurs validate ideas, build customer-focused solutions, and launch or grow their business. You’ll learn from high-level executives and founders who are there to help give you all assistance in operations, sales, marketing and much more.

The course requires a minimal investment of $99 per attendee to cover the cost of materials and other items.

Hear from Paul Perkins, who joined us for the last Excellence in Entrepreneurship course:

Program at a Glance

In-person sessions: 5:30 – 8 p.m.

  • Wednesday, October 7: Kickoff & Elevator Pitches. Clarify the business, the problem it solves, and how to communicate the opportunity effectively. (Learn more here.)
  • Wednesday, October 28: Sales, Marketing & Your Ideal Customer. Learn from top-level sales leaders about how to improve sales planning and execution. (Learn more here.)
  • Wednesday, November 11: Founder Showcase: Participants present their progress, lessons learned, and next steps to a room full of government officials, experienced entrepreneurs, and community leaders. (Learn more here.)

Virtual Sessions: 6 – 7:30 p.m.

  • Wednesday, October 14, Customer Discovery & Validation: Understand the customer problem before investing significant time and resources in a solution. (Learn more here.)
  • Wednesday, October 21, Build Something People Want: Turn customer insights into a solution that can be tested, improved, and refined. (Learn more here.)
  • Wednesday, November 4, Refine Your Business Strategy: Review and refine the work developed during Weeks 1–4 and prepare for the Founder Showcase. (Learn more here.)

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Who Should Attend Excellence in Entrepreneurship

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow your business, this program is designed for:

  • Early-stage founders
  • Entrepreneurs with a business idea
  • Small business owners ready to grow
  • Serial entrepreneurs looking to learn more
  • Executives considering entrepreneurship

 

Hear from Andy Braddock, founder of SpoolPro X-1, on who should attend:

 

Who is Leading Excellence in Entrepreneurship

We have a group of successful entrepreneurs and executives who have spent decades building their businesses and are excited about helping your company grow.

Facilitators include:

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Hear more about how these professionals are key to this program from Paul Perkins:

 

Why Excellence in Entrepreneurship is Different

Unlike traditional workshops, this accelerator focuses on doing, not just listening.

Participants will experience:

  • Interactive, hands-on learning
  • Personalized feedback through Founder Hot Seats
  • Weekly Founder Spotlights
  • AI tools integrated into every session
  • Guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and mentors

By the end of the program, you’ll have:

  • A validated business concept
  • Clear customer insights
  • A stronger value proposition
  • A practical marketing strategy
  • A polished elevator pitch
  • A roadmap for next steps

 

Hear from Andy Braddock on what makes Excellence in Entrepreneurship different:

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