The Transformation
OPEESA M.B.A. is a 10-week digital-first program for both the current & future leaders of the wholesale distribution industry to master the skills of organizational leadership, people management, & business finance.
Explore the OPEESA MBA
Don't just take our word for it
Hear what learners have to say
PRICING
Save These Dates!
PROGRAM ONBOARDING AND KICK-OFF
September 11
VISION GOALS & PLANNING PROCESS
September 25
THE RIGHT TEAM & CUSTOMER
October
9
AN EMPOWERED SYSTEM OF MANAGEMENT
October
23
DEMYSTIFYING THE FINANCIALS
November 6
APPLYING THE FINANCIALS
November 20
What makes this program different?
Maximize your learning with a blend of self-paced eLearning with interactive live sessions!
Built for Teams to Learn & Grow Together
Hear from Tim Craik, CEO of GO Resilient, how he was able to upskill his current & future leaders together in the same program!
Meet Your Instructors
Lori Sklar
Partner and Vice President at Robert Supply
Lori Sklar began her career as a college intern at Roberts Supply. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing. Lori worked her way up into marketing and business management roles. Seven years ago, she acquired Roberts Supply with her two business partners, Marc Scalora and Mark Vining. With over 24 years of distribution experience in the outdoor power equipment industry, Lori has served on the board of OPEESA for the past six years and is the Immediate Past President of the association.
Jeremy Wall
Lead Facilitator
John Cioffi
Content Creator
THE GOALMAKERS GUARANTEE
We believe in our material, so much that we offer a money-back guarantee if you don't find value after the first two weeks.
OPEESA M.B.A. Certification
-
By the end of this course you will have the knowledge, skills, and resources you need to be more successful so let the world know it!
Up upon completion of this program you will receive the OPEESA Master Business Academy certification as a badge you can add to your LinkedIn. -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Program for?
How many people from my team should participate?
What if I miss the live sessions?
How long will I have access to the program?
How long will it take me?
Then bi-weekly we have 60-minute long live sessions with your peers and industry experts.
Overall, you should expect anywhere from 20-40 hours over the 10-weeks. (Some learners spend much longer than this and some a little less, but it depends on where you are at in your professional journey)!
Fundamentals of the
OPEESA M.B.A.
Here are the key takeaways of each section in the program:
Set Goals All The Time
- Set a company-wide vision.
- Learn how to create good goals.
- Create goals for the company, departments & each employee.
Focus On The Process
Not a Plan
Not a Plan
- Measure current company state.
- Replace the business plan.
- Create strategies for a constant planning process.
Coach The Right People
- How to build the right team.
- Learn to identify natural abilities.
- Create position descriptions for yourself and every employee.
Serve The Right Customer
- Identify your good customers.
- Define your generic strategy.
- Create a sales process & refine your operations processes.
Empower Your Entire Team
- Learn the life-cycle of a manager.
- Build an empowerment culture.
- Create an organization of 'Wide Boulevards, High Curbs'.
Do The Right Things Right
- Learn the six tools to measure & manage goal achievement.
- Create a system of management for your team.