Event Description

This summit was created especially for those who are:

• Thinking of Making the Shift from Employee to Self-Employed...

  OR 

• You are already Self-Employed as a Solopreneur / Coach / Consultant / Service Provider / Small Business Owner

  AND 

• You are looking for strategy tips to get started, improve your results, or grow your business
  
  OR

• You are looking to network with LinkedIn ROCKSTARS plus others who are self-employed in metro Detroit

This is a live event featuring a variety of panelists sharing expertise to help you and your business.

SUMMIT AGENDA

(subject to change)

• 9:30 - 10 am ET: Doors Open, Coffee & Light Refreshments, Networking 
  
  
• 10 - 10:30 am ET: Kickoff, Welcome, 30-second intros of all attendees led by Brenda Meller and Pam Lippitt
  
  
• 10:30 - 11:45 am ET: Panel Conversation on Being Self-Employed featuring Kenneth Lang, Sue Griffey, Pam Lippitt, Amolia Gardner, Lynne Williams, and facilitated by Christopher G. Johnson, with audience Q&A
   
• 11:45 am - 12:15 pm ET: Lunch & Bottled Water
  
  
• 12:15 - 12:45 pm ET: In-room Breakout Sessions (topics TBD during panel discussion)
  
  
• 12:45 - 1:15 pm ET: Group Discussion on Key Takeaways from Breakout Sessions
  
  
• 1:15 - 2 pm ET: Speed Networking (1-2 minutes per person)
  
  
• 2 - 2:15 pm ET: Wrap-up and Closing Comments by Brenda Meller
  
  
• 2:15 - 3 pm ET: Open Networking
  
  

Your registration includes access to the live summit, light refreshments, as well as presenter resources and offers.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? 
Register now.

Join us for a day of education and networking for the self-employed!

Your $20* registration includes:

• Participation in panel discussions led by business and marketing experts
• Networking with fellow attendees who are self-employed
• Light refreshments (breakfast and lunch)

Your $20 registration fee helps to cover our costs for refreshments and supplies. If you'd like to make an additional donation to the American Cancer Society, use this link or you can increase your amount at registration checkout. 

Payments are non-refundable and will help to cover refreshments (breakfast, lunch, coffee, water) and supply costs for the event. Any remaining funds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. By registering, you agree to share your email address with the event host (Brenda Meller) and our panelists for marketing purposes. You may opt out anytime.

_{Last updated: June 19, 2025}