Learn. | Implement. | Innovate. | Accelerate. | Grow.

Based on an MBA curriculum,
Built for the outdoor power equipment industry.

OPEESA brings you our newest resource, a 10-week, fully-virtual training with content based on an MBA curriculum, in the OPEESA Master Business Academy - aka - the OPEESA MBA.
  Refine your leadership skills 
   Master people management
   Demystify the finances
   Grow your bottom line!

"I would highly recommend this program to others working their way up through distribution. I loved the self-based timeline and bi-weekly check in discussions. I met new people that I can learn from outside of the program and feel confident in sharing my new knowledge with others. This program is worthwhile and I learned so much."

HOLIDAY Van ErEM

Corporate Marketing Strategist - T&A Supply

"Each team member walked away with something that they did not know before and actually implemented right away in our business. It's worth your time, it's worth your team's time!"

Terell Weg

President & CEO - MSNW Group

"The program is spectacular. 
The beauty of this is that it could be attributed to anybody at any level of your organization, even us old dogs got something new out of it!"


Bill Warnecki

President & Owner SERVPRO® Alexandria

"Two Words: Do It!

This program offers a time-efficient streamlined format and relevant real-world content. Take this opportunity to position your company for success.

Chase Keller

President - Granite

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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.

An interactive, virtual, peer-based learning program.

At Your Own Pace eLearning

Asynchronous eLearning allows you to work at your own pace, around your schedule, with an interactive eLearning portal accessible on both web & mobile.

Live Interactive Conversations

Join bi-weekly live facilitations with our the experts to discuss the learning and work in breakout rooms to implement & gain feedback from your peers.

Your New Professional Credentials

By the end of the program you will have new knowledge, resources, and skills -- so share that with the world with your new digital badge and certificate!
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Explore the OPEESA MBA

With over 20 hours of video, a private learning community, and an arsenal of templates, resources, and knowledge, it's one of the most comprehensive programs for outdoor power equipment and engine service leaders in the market.

When you join, you'll receive lifetime access to
  • 6+ hours of live facilitated expert coaching
  • 350+ learning modules within the self-paced online learning
  • A cohort of your fellow business leaders to connect & network
  • Continued access for a full year after the 10-weeks
  • Downloadable companion worksheets & materials
  • 20 interactive tools to implement the learning 
  • Knowledge checks to build competency
  • A printable learner handbook to organize it all
  • Lifetime access to the eLearning portal and resources
  • and a LinkedIn badge and certificate to share with the world!
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Hear what learners have to say

TOM REINBOLD

It has been an incredible learning experience for me. The comprehensive curriculum, expert instructors and the very interactive format have transformed my approach to management. 

I really enjoyed the approach to creating a management style. This program provided so many great tools that I shouldn't have any issues finding many new and great ideas to further my sales management career. 

The program's flexibility allowed me to balance learning with my busy schedule. The practical exercises allowed me to learn in real world scenarios. Thanks to this program I have grown both personally and professionally!

I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to elevate their managerial skills and make a lasting impact in their organization. "

KAREN GONZALEZ

The resources provided in this course are well developed and explained. I will begin using them immediately and will put into practice this new way of setting and reaching goals for our office.

 I have been in business for many years and have learned on the job. This course has provided me the tools with which to measure and manage based on industry standards.

My goal in taking the course was to be able to better understand and use our financial statements to understand and manage the business. I will continue to put in the work and become more comfortable with the process. 

CINDY CADACIO-CHAN

The program was a great personal development opportunity.

I loved the scenarios and stories. The training gave me the opportunity to think about our organization, how things currently are and how we can grow as a company.

I would definitely recommend the class and look forward to more educational training!

KYLE BEERBOHM

"My objective with taking the course was really to dive deeper into the financials and metrics. However, the goal setting and management side of the course really caught my attention in the way it was presented.

It was much more practical than your standard "management style". It really focused on being dynamic and how to adapt to the changes that occur in the real world and not what some textbook says should happen. The financial tools were also great because it gave me the resources to really dive in deep and understand my numbers in relation to industry benchmarks.

I thoroughly enjoyed connecting with others during the live sessions because you could have real conversations with other people in your exact situation to help each other solve problems. This program was not just some textbook/pie in the sky management course. It really focused on the real world and more importantly, how to adapt to the changing world we face and how to manage those changes."

DARYL RICHARDSON

In all my years working in sales or management, I have never experienced a session that taught me as much as this one.

I strongly believe that it is absolutely essential for anyone entering the business world or getting involved in the sales aspect.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching both John's and Jeremy's videos, and the virtual conversations we had were equally enriching. 
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Solo Learner

$995

Team Discounts

$795

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Save These Dates!

Within the program will be live sessions to network and learn in real-time with your cohort.
All live sessions will be held on Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:00pm EST

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

Can't make one of the live sessions? No worries, all are recorded for you to review later!
L i v e   s e s s i o n s   f o r   e v e r y o n e

What makes this program different?

The real key, is a blended learning experience -- pairing self-paced online learning with live facilitated session to learn with you peers and from the experts themselves in real-time. 
Live Sessions
Self-Paced eLearning
Professional Networking
facilitations

Expert-Led Live Coaching Sessions

Beyond the online learning we come together with a cohort of your peers for bi-weekly facilitations allowing you to be coached in real-time by masters of the craft.

Save the Date for Our Live Program Kick-Off

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Learning

Interactive Self-
Paced Online Learning

The program is designed to provide you with impactful knowledge & resources that will guide you, step-by-step to put into practice immediately.

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Networking

A Cohort of Fellow Business Leaders

Connect with both the current and future leaders of industry to learn & share together in a peer-to-peer learning experience, building your support system!
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Maximize your learning with a blend of self-paced eLearning with interactive live sessions!

Self-Paced eLearning

The content is engaging and approachable built to suit all different learning styles helping to simplify concepts into practical application within your business.

Printable Workbook

Along with the digital learning, engage with the physical workbook which can be printed out as your physical companion to guide your time in the program.

Bi-Weekly Zoom Calls

Participate in our live bi-weekly facilitations, as well as  the community forum, to share thoughts and ideas, increase connection, get help implementing the learning.

Built for Teams to Learn & Grow Together

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Hear from Tim Craik, CEO of GO Resilient, how he was able to upskill his current & future leaders together in the same program!

 The OPEESA MBA is a fantastic team alignment tool!  Provide high-quality business training to your team looking to continue their professional development together, and help improve the bottom line.
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National Accounts Sales Lead
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Regional Sales Manager
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National Sales Manager
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Logistics & Procurement Manager
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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

Jeremy is GoalMakers lead facilitator, and has worked with hundreds of learners, helping them not just learn but implement during our live sessions. Jeremy has founded, grown, and exited businesses before and will work with you and your team as you look to do the same.

John Cioffi

Content Creator

John Cioffi, the Chief Content Officer at GoalMakers, has spent the last 30-years, coaching hundreds of clients to success. He previously ran a subsidiary of Amoco Oil, a Fortune 100 company, and held executive positions at several other companies in a wide variety of industries. John received his MBA from The Wharton School and holds a Master’s from Dartmouth.

Want to learn more?

Use the calendar link below to find a time to book a time for a 15-minute discovery call where you can ask any questions you have before signing up.

OPEESA M.B.A. Academy Begins on September 11

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

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Who is the Program for?

This program was built for everyone from the CEO to the sweeper, the more of your team that understands these fundamentals, the better off your business will be. However, if you want to start slow, we suggest that owners, managers, future leaders, and high-potential employees go through this program together as a unit for the most impactful outcomes. 

How many people from my team should participate? 

Beyond being a great learning program this is an organizational alignment tool meaning that the more people who participate together, the better the impact you'll see when looking to implement these learnings.

What if I miss the live sessions?

While you will get the most out of joining them and participating in the conversation with both your peers and industry experts, if you can't make one do not worry! All sessions are recorded and uploaded into the eLearning to review later.

How long will I have access to the program?

Great question, while the program runs in a synchronous timing with your peers after the 10-weeks you will retain access to the eLearning for a full calendar year after we wrap up.

How long will it take me?

Weekly you should expect about 2.5 hours per week, but self-paced learning is all up to your availability! 

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

  • 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.
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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.

Demystifying The Financials

  • Using a real-life case study we will:
  • Learn how to properly read the financial documents.
  • Understand the benefits of accurate projections. 
  • Build out your own financial models of success.

Using The Financials

  • Dive deep into how to calculate the important financial ratios and set realistic goals for each of these ratios.
  • Understand the cash flows (in and out) of your business.
  • Calculate your break-even to inform every decision. 

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