As the Financial Year 2022/23 comes to an end and a new FY is about to begin, EO Melbourne ushers into the coming FY 2023/24 with a line-up of programs and events that will take its members’ entrepreneurial journeys to new heights.
The year starts off with a virtual learning experience in July, featuring Jim Penman, the brilliant mind behind Jim's Group, a globally recognised franchise and one of Australia's most notable and reliable brands. Jim successfully established Jim's Mowing as Australia's largest franchise chain and the most recognised lawn mowing business in the world.
In this special one-hour virtual event, Jim will share his inspiring story, explain his business principles, and discuss his philosophy of prioritising service and people over profits. He will also take us on the journey of how he expanded his empire from limited resources to cover Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Also in July, EO Melbourne Member and Elite Akademy Founder Kusal Goonewardena will take an exclusive deep dive into the cutting-edge science of High Performance. Kusal will talk about the strategies that will empower people to adopt high-performance behaviours and mindsets in all areas of their life. With Kusal's expert guidance, participants will learn how to leverage the latest research in sports physiotherapy, physiology, and neuroscience to unlock their full potential.
Following this event, EO Melbourne will gather a panel of experts specialising in four alternative sources of funding for growth-stage businesses - spanning bank debt, non-bank debt, venture capital, and private equity funding sources.
Facilitated by Jason Ellenport, EO Melbourne Member & Founding Partner at Edison Growth Fund, this event will have the following panel of experts: Kingsley Oldfield, Senior Relationship Manager at ANZ Bank, Hunter Watkin, Venture Capital Investor at Rampersand, Mike Thompson, Head of Private Equity at Edison Growth Fund, and Michael Kurland, Joint MD and Founder at Arrowpoint Capital.
They will share their valuable insights and experiences while engaging attendees in a lively discussion providing a comprehensive understanding of the funding landscape. Those who will attend can expect to gain practical knowledge on how to navigate each funding option to their advantage.
Within the first quarter of FY 2023/24, EO Melbourne will hold the Accelerator/Key Executive Learning Day focusing on Cash, one of the four quarterly full training days built on the principles developed by Verne Harnish from his bestselling book Scaling Up.
Speaking of which, this leads us to one of the biggest events of FY 2023/24 Q1 — Mastering Pricing & Compensation by no less than the man, the myth, and the LEGEND, Verne Harnish – who is returning to Melbourne for this special, not-to-be-missed event.
Verne's award-winning Scaling Up workshops are renowned for their impact and actionable insights. His latest workshop focuses on Pricing and Compensation, as well as how Web 3.0 drives the emerging Org 3.0, using practical EO company examples that incorporate AI, "team of teams," pricing, and compensation strategies.
In this engaging workshop, Verne will reveal various pricing approaches for both B2C and B2B businesses and discuss the 5 key compensation design principles that transform the largest expense into a strategic advantage.
Moreover, EO Melbourne will also have a new intake for its Mentorship Program, one of the benefits of EO Membership. The program spans 12 months and participating EO Members will be paired with a mentor and provided with all the resources, tools, and knowledge they need for their monthly one-hour catch-ups, as well as ongoing support from their Mentorship Chair. The program will help members learn from other business leaders and grow as an entrepreneur.
There is so much in store for the coming FY that EO Melbourne members will enjoy and learn from.