Description
Join us for an incredible line-up of real-world growth lessons from the founder of Eagle Boys Pizza, practical workshops, and local small business connections – all over a half-day that's designed to take dedicated time away to work on your business, not just in it.
Whether you’re looking for new ways to reach customers, make your marketing work harder, or simply find some fresh inspiration, you’ll leave with practical takeaways you can put into action.
Agenda
An Inspiring Keynote from Tom Potter
From founding Eagle Boys Pizza to building Galactic Donuts, Tom Potter knows what it takes to turn an idea into a successful business. Hear the wins, setbacks and lessons that shaped his journey, discover strategies you can apply to your own business, and put your questions directly to Tom.
Small Business Panel: Navigating Challenges, Finding Opportunities
Hear from business owners, council representatives and educators for a candid conversation about the economic pressures, changing customer expectations and opportunities facing small businesses.
Choose Your Marketing Workshops
Whether you're looking to attract new customers or build stronger relationships with existing ones, choose from four hands-on workshops designed around your business goals. Get expert guidance, discover practical strategies and work alongside our team to start putting your ideas into action. Stream 1: Attract More Customers | Stream 2: Turn Customers into Advocates
Networking, Activities & Prizes
Make meaningful connections, not just small talk. Enjoy morning tea and lunch while meeting fellow business owners from across the region. Take part in fun, facilitated networking activities designed to spark conversations, share ideas and build valuable connections.
Small Business Success Stories & Showcase
Get inspired by the businesses growing right here in our community. Explore our small business showcase, discover local products and services, and celebrate the people and businesses making an impact in our region.
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Ticket Information
This event is open to all small business owners across the greater Brisbane region. If you're not a current customer, you may purchase a paid ticket or sign up and get your free ticket →
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We encourage you to bring a laptop or tablet to follow along and implement the practical content directly within their account.
Complimentary tickets are limited to one per eligible customer and are not transferable. Eligibility will be verified against our customer and program records. Registrations made using a complimentary access code by someone who is not eligible may be cancelled. Additional guests are welcome to attend by purchasing a paid ticket. As this is an event with alcohol present, please refrain from bringing anyone under the age of 16.
Proudly supported by City of Moreton Bay.
Speakers & Panelists
Tom Potter: Keynote Speaker
Tom Potter is one of Australia's most accomplished entrepreneurs, best known for building Eagle Boys Pizza into Australia's largest privately owned pizza company and, more recently, helping grow Galactic Donuts. A Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and inductee into the Franchise Council of Australia's Hall of Fame, Tom has spent decades building, scaling, and advising successful businesses. Known for his down-to-earth, practical, and often humorous speaking style, Tom shares real-world lessons from decades in business – the wins, the setbacks, and the strategies that helped him build successful brands.
Renée Chaplin: Vice President - APAC, Constant Contact
Renée Chaplin has led marketing and commercial teams in the Asia Pacific region for 20+ years. Renée’s experience stems from start-ups to multinational organisations such as Constant Contact, LivePerson and CSG International. Based in Brisbane, Australia, Renée is the Vice President – Asia Pacific for leading online email marketing company, Constant Contact. A passionate marketer driven by customer experience and commercial growth, Renée holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management (Marketing), a Graduate Certificate of Business Administration and is completing an MBA at the University of Queensland.
Andy Pudmenzky: Customer Marketing Manager - APAC, Constant Contact
At just 13, Andy Pudmenzky was already hand-coding websites in the days of dial-up modems, igniting a lifelong passion for web and A/V technologies. With two decades of experience in tech marketing, Andy now excels as Constant Contact’s APAC Customer Marketing Manager. As an entrepreneur himself, Andy helps side hustlers and small business owners craft dynamic customer experiences and innovative marketing strategies that fuel growth.
Jess Lenton: Senior Field Marketing Manager - APAC, Constant Contact
Jess Lenton has spent her marketing career helping businesses turn digital ads into real results. From her early days at a large marketing agency supporting small business owners across Australia to her current role as Growth Marketing Manager at Constant Contact, Jess has seen firsthand what makes campaigns perform. A paid media specialist with broad experience, she’s passionate about creative testing to achieve cut-through on platforms like Facebook and Instagram—and is a strong advocate for using AI to stay ahead in the rapidly changing world of digital advertising.
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