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A One-Day Experience for Business Owners Who Want More Than Just Another Seminar
January 30th 2026 | 8am-4pm | Omaha, NE
Hosted by Church of the Heartland
Our Policy: You must own or operate an established online coaching, consulting, or agency business to attend. Your ticket will be refunded if you do not qualify.
This Isn’t a Conference.
And It’s Definitely Not Another Networking Event.
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re the kind of business owner who:
👉🏻 Carries the weight of the decisions
👉🏻 Thinks about growth even when things are “going fine”
👉🏻 Feels the pressure of leading people, managing cash flow, and making the right calls
👉🏻 And wishes you had a room of peers who actually get it
That’s what The Forge exists for.
Not hype. Not fluff. Not surface-level motivation.
Just a room of serious business owners, sharpening each other through real conversation, real experience, and real strategy.
What Is The Forge?
The Forge is the business community of Church of the Heartland — built specifically for entrepreneurs, operators, and business owners who want to grow with intention.
At its core, The Forge exists because we believe business owners play a unique role in shaping communities.
When business owners grow in clarity, character, and competence… it doesn’t just affect their companies — it impacts their families, their teams, and the people they serve.
Over time, we saw something clearly.
Many business owners are successful on paper…
but isolated in practice.
They don’t always have a trusted place to think out loud, ask real questions, or sharpen their thinking alongside other driven people who understand the weight of leadership.
The Forge exists to change that.
It’s a community built around:
Practical business growth
Honest conversations about leadership and responsibility
Faith-informed values without pressure or pretense
And a shared desire to build something meaningful and lasting
We believe entrepreneurship can be a powerful force for good — not just financially, but culturally and relationally.
That’s why The Forge exists.
And that’s why we host in-person gatherings like this one — to create space for business owners to step back, learn, sharpen one another, and move forward with clarity.
What You’ll Walk Away With
Every Forge event is built around one simple idea:
Give business owners real clarity they can use immediately.
That means the day is intentionally structured around the areas most owners actually struggle with — not theory, not trends, and not surface-level advice.
Here’s what that looks like in practice…
Practical Growth & Marketing Clarity
You’ll hear directly from people who’ve built and scaled real businesses — including deep experience in:
Paid advertising and direct-response marketing
Building predictable lead flow
Understanding what actually moves the needle in sales
Creating systems that don’t rely on you doing everything
This isn’t about “growth hacks.”
It’s about understanding what actually drives revenue and where most owners waste time.
Messaging, Brand, and Positioning That Make Sense
Some of the biggest breakthroughs for business owners come from getting clear on how they show up in the market.
You’ll get insight into:
How your business is perceived from the outside
How to communicate what you do more clearly
How strong positioning and storytelling impact trust and referrals
This is especially valuable for owners who rely on reputation, referrals, and relationships to grow.
Real Conversations around Leadership and Decision Making
Running a business means carrying pressure most people don’t see.
At The Forge, we talk openly about:
Leading teams without burning out
Making hard calls when there’s no obvious right answer
Navigating growth, responsibility, and seasons of uncertainty
This isn’t motivational fluff — it’s practical perspective from people who’ve lived it.
The Stoplight Session (Where Things Get Real)
One of the most valuable parts of the day is what we call the Stoplight Session.
Every attendee gets the chance to bring one real issue they’re currently facing — something that’s slowing them down or creating friction.
You’ll identify it as:
Green light - something working well
Yellow light - something that needs attention
Red light - something actively holding you back
Then, as a group, we work through it.
You’ll hear feedback, ideas, and insight from multiple business owners who’ve faced similar challenges — often unlocking clarity you wouldn’t reach on your own.
This session alone has been a turning point for many attendees.
Event Details
Date: Friday, January 30
Time: 8am - 4pm
Location: Church of the Heartland
9635 M Street, Omaha
Format: In-person, full-day experience
Food: Provided
This is an intentionally small event to protect the quality of the room (around 50 people)
Who This Is For
Service-Based Businesses
Local Business Owners and Operators
People Responsible for Teams and Clients
Agency Owners, Consultants, and Entrepreneurs
You don’t need to be a certain size.
You don’t need to fit into a specific industry.
You just need to be someone who takes ownership seriously.
About the People Behind The Forge
Justin Falck
Landon Rhodes
Megan Rhodes
Darren Clausen
Austin Hall
The Forge is led by a group of local business owners who have:
Built and scaled multiple service-based companies
Operated seven-figure businesses
Managed teams of varying sizes
Worked directly with thousands of business owners across industries
Balanced growth, leadership, faith, and family in the real world
We're not here to preach theories. We’re here to share what actually works — and what we’ve learned the hard way.
The Mastermind Event That Is Designed To Help You Receive The Breakthrough & Clarity You've Been Looking For
Why We Ask You To Apply
Because this is a free event with limited capacity, we ask that attendees apply.
This isn’t about exclusivity — it’s about stewardship.
We want to make sure the people in the room are committed to showing up, engaging, and adding to the environment.
If everything you see here resonates with you, we'd love to have you!