Imagine walking in drained, scattered, or stuck—and walking out with clarity, momentum, and a powerful plan you're ready to execute. Join visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners for a transformative day of insight, implementation, and impact.
Every Attendee Leaves With:
A Powerful Insight
Discover what's been holding you back and what will propel you forward—both personally and in your business.
A Clear Plan for Implementation
Walk away with actionable steps you can start executing tomorrow—not someday.
Lasting Impact
Create measurable change in your life and business that compounds over time.
Event Details
📅 Date: May 7, 2026
📍 Venue: Wyndham Garden Manassas
10800 Vandor Lane, Manassas, VA 20109
👥 Who Attends: Visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners
🎟️ What's Included: Full-day event, networking luncheon with Baskin-Robbins ice cream, full-color notebook, swag, and access to vendor marketplace
Schedule
- 8:30–11:30 AM: Fuel Your Being (Morning Session)
- 12:00–1:00 PM: Networking Luncheon
- 1:00–4:30 PM: Fire Up Your Business (Afternoon Session)
Morning: Fuel Your Being
The morning session focuses on the person behind the business. Recharging energy, sharpening mindset, building resilience.
Topics Include:
- Identity Discovery: Insights into knowing your identity and the best-fit paths for your future
- Energy Management: Understanding your personal operating system and how to sustain high performance
- Mindset & Resilience: Building the mental strength to navigate challenges and uncertainty
- Personal Leadership: Leading yourself before you can lead others or your business
The Insight Question
What insights about yourself—your energy, your identity, your operating system—will you take home today?
Afternoon: Fire Up Your Business
The afternoon session focuses on strategy, tools, and action. What will you implement starting tomorrow? What measurable impact will it create?
Topics Include:
- Strategic Positioning: Define who you are, who you serve, what makes you distinct
- Sales Mastery: Turn conversations into conversions with confidence and authenticity
- Financial Clarity: Understand the numbers that drive growth and profitability
- AI Tools & Systems: Leverage AI for business growth and operational efficiency
- BDI Connect™ Demo: Experience the customer acquisition system firsthand—live demos of growth tools
- Strategic Roadmap: Learn to navigate the steps to realize your vision
The Implementation Question
What will you implement starting tomorrow? What measurable impact will it create?
This Forum Is For You If:
- You're tired of feeling busy but not aligned
- You know there's a next level but can't quite see the path
- You want practical tools, not just motivation
- You're ready to build yourself, your team, and your business
- You value strategy AND soul—not one without the other
- You're committed to execution, not just ideas
What Will You Walk Away With?
- Clarity on your unique identity and how it drives your business strategy
- A personalized strategic roadmap with clear next steps
- Practical tools and frameworks you can implement immediately
- Renewed energy and confidence to lead yourself and your business
- Connections with fellow leaders who get it
- Access to resources, templates, and ongoing support
Looking Ahead: Fall 2026 Expansion
Coming This Fall: The Fuel & Fire Forum expands to Manassas, VA AND Orlando, FL. Join us in May and be part of a growing community of leaders committed to insight, implementation, and impact.
Meet Your Host: Mary Alphs
"I help people find their superpower. You are uniquely designed for a powerful purpose."
Mary Alphs is the founder of BDI Leadership Network and creator of the Fuel & Fire Forum. She helps leaders and business owners build themselves, build their teams, and build their businesses—with equal parts strategy and soul.
With decades of experience growing revenue, developing leaders at every level, and scaling an organization from 11 people to 125,000+ across 50+ countries while leading a sales and marketing team of 7,000, Mary brings real-world expertise to every engagement.
Through BDI Core™, her two proprietary frameworks, she equips individuals with identity-driven leadership development and businesses with strategic growth systems—including BDI Connect™, a full customer acquisition platform.
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Questions about the Forum? Email us at [email protected]
Momentum Builds Here: This Forum builds on the momentum from the Business Insight Series. Attend the series and arrive at the Forum ready to ignite.
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