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Catapult 2025

September 15th - September 17th | Rosemont, IL

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Annual Planning for Business Owners and Teams

Step away from the day-to-day and build your 2026 plan with clarity and confidence.

At Catapult 2025, you’ll join fellow business owners and key leaders for an immersive, strategy-focused planning experience designed to help you build real momentum. Over the course of three days, you’ll engage with expert speakers, collaborate with your advisor, and carve out focused time to work on your business instead of in it.

Whether you're refining your vision or plotting your next big move, this is your space to pause, plan, and catapult into 2026 with confidence.

Who Should Attend:

Owners & C-Suite

Business Owners looking to align their vision with a clear, actionable roadmap for the year ahead

Leadership Teams

Key Leadership Team Members who play a critical role in execution and want to contribute to shaping the strategy

Directors & Managers

Anyone Responsible for Driving Strategy and Results, including integrators, department heads, and senior decision-makers

What to Expect

Over the course of three powerful days, you’ll step out of the weeds and into a space built for strategic thinking, real connection, and long-term planning. Here's how the experience unfolds:

Monday, Sept 15th

Registration and Checkin / Kickoff & Connection
Ease into the experience with an energizing welcome reception. Enjoy light bites and drinks while connecting with fellow business owners, key leaders, and your advisor. It’s the perfect way to reset your mindset and get inspired for the days ahead.

Tuesday, Sept 16th

Focused Planning Time
This is your day to go deep. Through a series of structured sessions and guided working time, you’ll build your 2026 plan with your advisor by your side. Expect big-picture thinking, tough questions, and the space to set clear, strategic priorities for the year ahead.

Wednesday Sept 17th

Leadership, Learning & Momentum
Day three is all about sharpening your leadership edge and locking in your strategy. Hear from inspiring keynote speakers, join practical workshops, and continue refining your plan with your team and advisor. The event wraps by early afternoon—giving you the option to travel home or stay for extended 1:1 strategy time.

Detailed Agenda

Day 1
Activity	Start Time	Room
Registration Open	1:00 PM	Foyer
VIP Lounge (snacks, couches, experience)	3:00 PM	Flight Room
Welcome All Participants, Sponsors & Advisors!	4:00 PM	Patio
Learning Labs for Owners & Leadership Labs for Team Members	5:00 PM	Ballrooms 1, 2 & 4
Kick Off Reception with Food & Drinks (All Participants)	6:30 PM	Ballroom 3

Day 2
Activity	Start Time	Room
Coffee & Networking	8:10 AM	Foyer
Catapult Annual Planning Launch	8:30 AM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Keynote Speaker: Andy Bailey - Description	8:50 AM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Fireside Chat with Elevate by Principal & Move	9:45 AM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Vision & Long Term Goals - Cultivate Brands CEO Casey Clark	10:00 AM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Take Action: Build Your Plan	10:30 AM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Keynote Speaker: Keisha Rivers - Description	11:50 AM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Lunch	12:30 PM	Ballroom 3
Macro Goals Planning Framework	1:30 PM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Take Action: Build Your Plan	1:45 PM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Fireside Chat with Kuttin Wealth Management & AGS Advisors	2:45 PM	Ballroom 1 & 2
KPI Framework	3:00 PM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Take Action: Build Your Plan	3:20 PM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Keynote Speaker: Marsha Muenster - Championship Leadership	4:05 PM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Goal & KPI Planning Day (Wrap Up at 5pm)	4:50 PM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Pete's Dueling Pianos & Tiki Bar for Dinner & Entertainment	6:00 PM–9:00 PM	Off Site: Short Walk

Day 3
Activity	Start Time	Room
Coffee & Networking	8:10 AM	Foyer
Launching Action Day	8:30 AM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Leading with Enterprise Value in Mind	8:40 AM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Take Action: Build Your Plan	9:40 AM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Adam Kreek Speaker #3	11:00 AM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Catapult Conference Wrap Up	11:55 AM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Take Action over Lunch: Build Your Plan	12:15 PM	Ballroom 1 & 2
Event Concludes	1:30 PM	Ballroom 1 & 2

Meet Our Keynote Speakers

Andy Bailey

Founder, Petra Coach & Boundless.me
Opens the conference with how to build a clear vision and reverse-engineer your goals, focusing on cutting distractions and increasing execution.

Keisha Rivers

Change Leadership Expert
Guides you through a proven framework to lead lasting change and position your team for a successful 2026.

Casey Clark

CEO & Managing Partner, Cultivate Brands
Introduces the Annual Planning Framework and facilitates the process to help you craft your 2026 action plan.

Marsha Muenster

Head of Growth, Cultivate Brands
Provides a structure to empower leaders and create clarity and alignment amongst leadership teams.

Adam Kreek

Olympic Gold Medalist & Former Cultivate Client
Closes with an inspiring message on staying unified, focused, and motivated through challenges.

The Details

Overview

We’ll kick off with a welcome reception on Monday evening and wrap by early afternoon Wednesday—giving you time to collaborate further with your advisor or travel home. A full schedule will be shared with registered attendees.

Our Location

The Crowne Plaza, Rosemont, IL
Just 10 minutes from O’Hare International Airport, our venue offers convenience, comfort, and a vibrant setting for three days of strategy, leadership, and connection. Steps from the Blue Line train and surrounded by restaurants, hotels, and entertainment, it’s the perfect environment to focus on your 2026 plan while enjoying the best of the Chicagoland area. We have secured a group rate of $169/night and you can book here.

Attire

The attire for the event will be business casual.

The Investment

General Admission: $295 per attendee

Your ticket includes:

Full access to all planning sessions and workshops
Expert keynotes and leadership development content
Dedicated working time with your advisor
Monday night welcome reception
Tuesday Evening Dinner, Entertainment, & Client Celebration
Catered lunch and refreshments during sessions on Tuesday & Wednesday
Event materials and planning tools

Please note: Space is limited and tickets are final sale. No refunds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before the Event:

For travel purposes, when does the event start and end?

Catapult will kick off with a welcome cocktail hour on Monday, 09/15 at 4p and the conference officially ends on Wednesday, 09/17 at 1:30p. ***Please note, some Advisors are planning Wednesday evening activities with their group, confirm with your Advisor if this is the case for you.

Where should I stay during the conference?

We have a room rate at The Crowne Plaza Rosemont - which is conveniently where the event will also be taking place. Room rate ends on Tuesday, 08/26.

Is there parking?

Yes! For those staying at the hotel, you will have a $17 parking charged billed directly to their room. For those not staying at the hotel, you can get a validation ticket from the front desk.

I have a business owner friend who I think should be working with your team, can I invite them to come with me?

Yes! Your Advisor has a set number of guest tickets and they’re going fast, ask them directly ASAP for more details.

During the Event:

How will I find other owners to connect with during the event?

We will be launching a conference app two weeks prior to the event that will help you connect with other owners in your industry & in your area. The app will also have a direct line to our Conference Host Team so that you can quickly ask questions that arise during your stay without having to track a member of the team down.

Which meals will be included in the event?

Monday dinner, Tuesday lunch and dinner, Wednesday lunch.

What breakfast options are available at the hotel?

When booking your stay, you have the option to add a breakfast buffet. There is also a grab & go option within the hotel lobby. There are also several restaurants and coffee shops within a 15-minute walk of the hotel.

What time will we end each evening?

On Monday and Tuesday, we’ll conclude by 8p - please reference the full hour-by-hour agenda on the event website for more details.

What are my options to get some movement in during the event?

There is an onsite gym at the Crowne Plaza (open from 6a - 10p) and a large public park across the street from the hotel.

After the Event:

I’m sticking around Chicago for a couple of days. Is there a convenient way to get downtown from the hotel?

Our hotel is a 15-minute walk from the CTA Rosemont Blue Line stop which will take you directly into the city (approx 45-60 min to the Chicago Loop).

Do you have any recommendations for things to check out in the city?

Millennium Park is steps from the Loop and has the famous Chicago art installation Cloud Gate and Inverted Chicago AKA “The Bean,” and is conveniently by the Art Institute of Chicago. The Blue Line also passes through Logan Square and Wicker Park, two neighborhoods known for their vintage shopping and other trendy boutiques. Chicago Architecture Tours come highly recommended by our team local to the city. For more personalized recommendations, we’ll be happy to steer you in the right direction with many of our team members being local to Chicago!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Register Today!

$295/ticket

Registration Includes:

Full access to all planning sessions and workshops
Expert keynotes and leadership development content
Dedicated working time with your advisor
Monday night welcome reception
Tuesday Evening Dinner, Entertainment, & Client Celebration
Catered lunch and refreshments during sessions on Tuesday & Wednesday
Event materials and planning tools

Hear From Attendees

Kent Z., Owner

Mr. Sandless

This event was exactly what I needed! The dedicated time and structured step-by-step process allowed me to create a clear, actionable plan for the future of my business. I left with confidence, clarity, and a roadmap to make real progress.”

Andy N., Owner,

Nickols Roofing & Gutters

Stepping away from the daily grind to focus on my business at this event was a game-changer! The keynote speakers were inspiring, and I walked away with a plan to create superfans and sharpen my focus on the strategies that will take me to the next level—both personally and professionally.