This workshop series is tailored for entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners, and community members who are ready to take control of their financial futures. Whether you’re building a business or building personal wealth, Financial Fitness Lab offers practical tools to grow, manage, and protect what you’re working hard for. After the Fireside Chat choose 2 or 3 breakout sessions to attend:
- Banking Like A Boss (Small Business Essentials: Credit, Business Banking & Accounts) – Learn how to secure business credit, open the right accounts, and make your banking relationships work for you. Whether you’re just launching or ready to level up, this session will help you build financial credibility that unlocks capital.
- Stack & Stretch – (Budgeting Basics + Debt Management)
From side hustle to scale-up, your money needs direction. Learn how to budget with purpose, manage debt wisely, and stay cash flow positive. Because controlling the numbers is how you control the narrative.
- Future Proof Your Finances – (Planning, Investments, and Tax Strategy)
Set the vision—and back it up with a plan. This session dives into short- and long-term financial planning, investment readiness, and tax strategies to help you protect what you build and grow it generationally.
Objective: Establish baseline EI awareness & leadership style understanding.
Activities:
- Self-Assessment: *Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0) & **Leadership Style Inventory.
- Workshop: Introduction to Self-Determination Theory (SDT) – Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness in Leadership.
- Reflection Exercise: Identify past leadership challenges and successes.
Key Takeaway: Self-awareness as the foundation for growth.
Join Jay Bailey, President & CEO of RICE, for a real, unfiltered dialogue where he’s not just talking to you—he’s listening. This is your chance to share your wins, your challenges, and your vision for what’s next. We celebrate the grind, the growth, and the resilience it takes to build something great. And most importantly, we’re here to make sure you have the support, resources, and community to keep going.
Objective: Understand how emotions impact business decisions and relationships.
Activities:
- Masterclass: Emotional Regulation & Leadership.
- Case Study Analysis: Successful leaders managing emotional reactivity.
- Application Exercise: Personal Emotional Trigger Mapping.
Key Takeaway: Managing emotions leads to better business and team outcomes.
Lunch and Learns at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) are interactive, educational sessions designed to empower entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and resources. Held in a collaborative environment, these sessions feature expert-led discussions on business topics such as strategy, marketing, funding, and scaling. Participants enjoy a relaxed setting that fosters networking while gaining insights to grow and sustain their ventures.
Lunch and Learns at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) are interactive, educational sessions designed to empower entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and resources. Held in a collaborative environment, these sessions feature expert-led discussions on business topics such as strategy, marketing, funding, and scaling. Participants enjoy a relaxed setting that fosters networking while gaining insights to grow and sustain their ventures.
Lunch and Learns at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) are interactive, educational sessions designed to empower entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and resources. Held in a collaborative environment, these sessions feature expert-led discussions on business topics such as strategy, marketing, funding, and scaling. Participants enjoy a relaxed setting that fosters networking while gaining insights to grow and sustain their ventures.
Introducing our Saturday School course, Launching Your Tech MVP, where students learn to transform innovative software ideas into tangible, viable products. This class is designed to take you from concept to Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for any type of software platform, whether it’s B2B SaaS, unique software integrations, or mobile apps. We’ll guide you through the process step-by-step, providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to create a functional MVP. Throughout the course, you’ll engage in hands-on activities that simulate real-world scenarios. Students learn about market research, user experience design, development cycles, and testing methods. Our experienced instructors will share insights and best practices to help you avoid common pitfalls and ensure you understand the fundamentals of creating an MVP.
Introducing our Saturday School class, Financial Prep for Growth & Scale for Entrepreneurs, where students will gain essential skills to decode their financial documents and use that knowledge for strategic decision-making. This course is designed to empower students with the financial literacy necessary to navigate the business world confidently. In this class, students will learn to interpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, gaining insights into the financial health of their business. The course will guide students through practical exercises that demonstrate how to use this information to make informed decisions that drive growth and profitability. Additionally, students will learn how to build a competent financial team, understanding the roles and skills needed to support their business’s financial operations.
