This free, virtual, and live mini course (no recordings) is for small business founders who want practical business education without the cost of a traditional degree. You'll meet and engage with other small business founders in live breakout rooms, where you can share insights and build connections. Over 4 weeks, this course will guide you through a 6-step plan to grow your business into a thriving asset—giving you the freedom to focus on what you love in both business and life.

Yes! The frameworks in this free, live mini course are not just for for-profit businesses. Nonprofits can benefit greatly from these proven strategies. Just like a business, a nonprofit needs to align its team with clear economic priorities (such as increasing donors or funding), craft a clear marketing message that resonates with supporters, and optimize its operational efficiency to ensure long-term sustainability. Whether you're looking to increase donations, improve internal productivity, or develop a leaner organizational structure, this course provides the tools and insights you need to achieve your nonprofit’s mission.

Donald Miller is a best-selling author and the creator of the StoryBrand framework. After growing his own business from a small team working in a basement to a $15 million operation, he realized no one had created a simple, step-by-step playbook for business growth—so he wrote it. The same framework you'll learn in How to Grow Your Small Business helped him increase revenue sixfold in just six years, and now it's available to help you grow your own business.

Stacey Ansley is a Certified Business Made Simple Coach and the founder of Build. Change. Impact. A business owner since 2012 and coach since 2014, Stacey specializes in helping small business owners break free from the day-to-day grind. She guides her clients in transforming their business into a valuable asset that works for them and their families, offering practical solutions to recapture their vision and achieve lasting success.

Outside of work, Stacey, her husband Jason, and their son Jackson are avid NBA fans and can often be found cheering on the Orlando Magic at home games.

Life happens, and I understand that schedules can change. While I encourage you to attend the same session each week, I offer both afternoon and evening sessions to provide flexibility. If you miss your usual session, simply attend the other one. Showing up is key to your success, so make the most of this opportunity to stay engaged, even if you haven’t completed the reading for the week.

Remember, How to Grow Your Small Business is available on Audible, which can help you keep up with the material if reading is a challenge. As I often say, “The transformation of your business will never exceed the transformation of you, its owner.”

Please note that consistent attendance is required to receive your Certificate of Completion, so take full advantage of the sessions and the resources available to you.

Yes, Building a Profitable Asset: A 4-Week Mini Course for Small Business Founders is completely free. While I was fortunate to earn a business degree, I firmly believe you don’t need one to run a successful business. What you do need is the right knowledge, tools, and a commitment to growth. This course is my way of providing small business founders with the practical education they need to step out of the day-to-day grind and build a business that thrives—without the expense of a formal degree.