The Growth Collective
Learn. Plan. Execute. (Your Next 90 Days)
A strategic planning workshop for ambitious SME leaders who want clarity, focus and momentum, not more noise.
Designed for founders and leaders of £1m–£3m+ businesses
Step away from the day-to-day. Think properly about your business. Leave with a clear 90-day execution plan you can actually deliver.
Featuring Guest Expert: James White
Expert Session : “Building a Commercial Engine That Doesn’t Rely on the Founder”
Founder Reality Check
Running a growing business is demanding.
You’re responsible for everything that matters.
- Sales targets.
- Cashflow
- Team performance
- Strategy
- The future of the company.
Most days are full. But they’re full of activity, not always clarity.
You’re solving problems. Making decisions. Putting out fires.
And somewhere in the middle of all that, the bigger questions get pushed aside.
Questions like:
- Are we focused on the right priorities?
- Are we building something scalable?
- Is the business becoming less dependent on me or more?
Growth rarely stalls because of lack of effort. It stalls because leadership decisions become reactive instead of deliberate.
The Growth Collective gives you the space, structure and challenge to step out of the noise and think clearly about what comes next.
Because the next phase of growth usually doesn’t come from working harder. It comes from making better decisions.
What Is The Growth Collective?
The Growth Collective is a structured strategy and planning day designed specifically for owner-led businesses.
It combines expert insight, peer discussion and proven planning frameworks to help you:
- Step out of the business
- Think clearly about what matters most
- Learn from experienced experts
- Build a focused 90-day execution plan
This isn’t a motivational seminar. It isn’t a networking event disguised as a workshop.
It’s a disciplined environment for serious business owners who want sharper thinking and better decisions.
Featured Guest Expert – James White
Building a Commercial Engine That Doesn’t Rely on the Founder
One of the biggest constraints to growth in many businesses is founder-led sales.
Deals are often won through the founder’s relationships, credibility, instinct or energy.
It works… for a while. But it also creates a ceiling. It limits scalability, increases pressure on the founder and ultimately reduces the value of the business.
In this session, James White will explore how to build a commercial sales engine that works without the founder at the centre of every deal.
We’ll explore:
- Why founder-led sales creates a growth ceiling
- What a scalable commercial engine actually looks like
- The foundations of predictable, repeatable sales
- How to move from personality-driven selling to structured sales systems
James will also unpack the real mechanics behind how founders win deals:
- Messaging
- Qualification
- Objection handling
- Deal progression
Together, you’ll translate the learnings into simple frameworks, playbooks and repeatable habits your team can run with.
How The Day Works
Morning: Learn
The morning session provides perspective and insight.
You’ll step back from the day-to-day and hear from experienced experts about challenges shaping the future of growing businesses.
The goal isn’t more information. It’s better focus.
Afternoon: Plan & Execute
The afternoon is where insight becomes action.
Using Chalkhill Blue’s proven planning framework, you will:
- Clarify your most important priorities
- Pressure-test your thinking
- Translate ideas into practical actions
- Build a clear 90-day execution plan
By the end of the day you’ll know:
- What you’re doing next
- Why it matters
- What can safely wait
Because ideas alone don’t change businesses. Execution does.
What You’ll Walk Away With
By the end of the day you’ll leave with:
✔ A clear 90-day execution plan
✔ Practical insight into building a scalable commercial engine
✔ Clarity on where your sales still rely on the founder
✔ Sharper strategic thinking
✔ Clear priorities for the next quarter
Most attendees say the clarity gained from the day alone is worth many times the cost of the ticket.
Who This Event Is For
The Growth Collective is designed for:
- Owner-led businesses typically turning over £1m–£3m+
- Founders, Managing Directors and CEOs
- Leaders who value clarity over hype
- Owners serious about making the next 90 days count
If you want sharper thinking and better decisions, you’ll be in the right room.
What Previous Attendees Say
“It opens your mind to possibilities you wouldn’t see on your own.”
Hazel – Head of Product, Happy Pet
“The 90-day planning process creates real accountability.”
James – Managing Director, Roots Shoots Leaves
“It gives you confidence you’re heading in the right direction.”
Jane – Director, South-Western Specialised Tapes
Early Bird Tickets Are Limited
We release a small number of discounted tickets for each Growth Collective. Once they’re gone, standard pricing applies.
If you already know this day would be valuable for your business, the best decision is to secure your place now
Tickets
- Early Bird: £125 + VAT
- Standard Ticket: £150 + VAT
- Group Ticket (4 people): £400 + VAT
Your ticket includes:
- Full-day workshop
- Planning materials
- Lunch and refreshments
- Peer discussion with other business leaders
Secure Your Place
If the next 90 days matter to you, this is where they start.
Places are limited to maintain the quality of the room.
