Step away from the business. Step into CEO-thinking.

A one-day, CEO-only working session designed to help you step out of the noise, rethink your business, and make the decisions you’ve been putting off.

No fluff. No spectators. Just real work—with people on your level.

 
 
 

You don't have the space to think at the level your business requires

If you’re leading a company right now, you know this feeling:

You’re in it all day…
But rarely above it.

  • You’re solving problems, but not always the right ones
  • You’re moving fast, but not always with clarity
  • You’re surrounded by people, but still carrying it alone

You don't have the time you need to think ahead, re-envision, and regroup. 

And, you don't have the input from people a few steps ahead of you who can guide you toward the right next step. 

This event is not a conference.

It's not a sit-listen-learn event.

It's not entry-level stuff you already know.

It's eight hours of focused, high-level work on your business. No distractions. No noise. 

It's:

  • Time away from the day-to-day
  • A room of CEOs who understand your reality
  • Structure to help you think differently—and decide clearly

You’ll leave with clarity, not just ideas.

Copy of DSC09377
Why we're doing this

Most of what we've been taught about running a business is outdated.

For 75+ years, business “best practices” have shaped how we lead, measure, and operate.

Some of it works.
A lot of it doesn’t help us prepare the business and our leaders for what's ahead.

This day will help you:

  • Unlearn what’s no longer serving you
  • Rethink how your organization actually functions
  • Build a more effective, human, and scalable way to lead
Copy of DSC09489

What you get

  1. A day to think clearly

    No Slack. No fires. No distractions. Just space to actually work on the business.

  2. Real conversations with real peers

    CEOs only. No posturing. No pretending. Just honest, high-level dialogue.

  3. New ways of seeing your business

    You’ll challenge assumptions you didn’t even realize you were carrying.

  4. Structured time to work, not just learn

    Frameworks → applied immediately → pressure-tested in the room.

  5. Decisions you’ve been avoiding—made

    Because you finally have the clarity and perspective to make them.

You’ll move through:

1. Personal Reflection
Step back. Get honest about what’s really going on.

2. New Frameworks
Rethink what you’ve been taught about running a business.

3. Live Application
Apply everything directly to your business—on the spot.

4. Peer Discussion + Feedback
Pressure-test your thinking with people who get it.

Copy of DSC09344

Led by people who have done this work at the highest level.

Derrick Mains

#1 Vistage Speaker 2024 | Systems Thinker | Author | Emmy Award-Winning Storyteller

Derrick doesn’t give "talks." He builds systems leaders can actually use.

With 20+ years redesigning how organizations operate, Derrick helps you see your business differently—as a system that can be engineered for clarity, capability, and continuous improvement.

"Derrick is hands down one of the best speakers. Not just his energy and delivery (which is amazing) but the quality of the material. Everyone should see his presentation!"

Benj Miller

10X Founder | CEO & Head Coach, System & Soul

Helps leadership teams align vision, strategy, and execution—without losing what makes their business work.

"We've been working with Benj for years now. His guidance, coaching and support have been invaluable!" 

Untitled design (44)-2

This event is for CEOs who...

Are running 7+-figure companies who feel the weight of leadership and want space to think clearly. They are open to being challenged—not just validated. And want to work on the business, not just in it.

This event is for CEOs who...

This event is not for...

Operators looking for surface-level tactics. Leaders who want to sit back and observe. Anyone unwilling to question how they currently lead.

This event is not for...
Copy of DSC09351
Copy of DSC09511
Copy of DSC09464
CEO Refuel Day
$1,795
single day access + materials
If this helps you make even one better decision, it pays for itself immediately.
Save my seat
Use code EARLY to get $500 off before April 15

You don't need more time

You need the right time, used well.