Upcoming Events at Deliberate Directions

Explore networking events, workshops, and trainings for business owners and leaders.

Whetstone Board of Advisors: Visitor Day

Deliberate Directions

Jan
8

2026 Business Planning Day

Deliberate Directions

Jan
9

Founder's Compass:
KPIs & Dashboards

Virtual (Zoom)

Jan
13

Leadership Training Workshop

Deliberate Directions

Jan
20

Living True /
Leading Deliberately

Deliberate Directions

Jan
21

Founder's Compass:
Process Optimization & SOPs

Virtual (Zoom)

Feb
10

Whetstone Board of Advisors: Visitor Day

Deliberate Directions

Feb
25

Founder's Compass:
Technology & Automation

Virtual (Zoom)

Mar
10

Leadership Training Workshop

Deliberate Directions

Mar
24

Whetstone Board of Advisors: Visitor Day

Deliberate Directions

Mar
25

Whetstone Board of Advisors: Visitor Day

Deliberate Directions

Apr
9

Founder's Compass:
Leadership & Culture

Virtual (Zoom)

Apr
14

Founder's Compass:
Building High: Performance Teams

Virtual (Zoom)

May
12

Lunch & Learn:
Business Roundtable

Deliberate Directions

May
18

Leadership Training Workshop

Deliberate Directions

May
19

Whetstone Board of Advisors: Visitor Day

Deliberate Directions

May
14

Founder's Compass:
Scaling Up & Exit Planning

Virtual (Zoom)

Jun
9

Elevated Gathering

Deliberate Directions

June
10

Whetstone Board of Advisors: Visitor Day

Deliberate Directions

Jun
11

Whetstone Board of Advisors: Visitor Day

Deliberate Directions

July
9

Founder's Compass:
Vision & Goal Setting

Virtual (Zoom)

July
14

Founder's Compass:
Financial Mastery

Virtual (Zoom)

Aug
11

Whetstone Board of Advisors: Visitor Day

Deliberate Directions

Aug
13

Founder's Compass:
Time Management & Productivity

Virtual (Zoom)

Sep
8

Whetstone Board of Advisors: Visitor Day

Deliberate Directions

Sep
10

Whetstone Board of Advisors: Visitor Day

Deliberate Directions

Oct
8

Founder's Compass:
Marketing Strategy & Positioning

Virtual (Zoom)

Oct
13

Founder's Compass:
Sales Systems & Customer Journey

Virtual (Zoom)

Nov
10

Whetstone Board of Advisors: Visitor Day

Deliberate Directions

Nov
12

Founder's Compass:
Customer Experience & Retention

Virtual (Zoom)

Dec
8

Whetstone Board of Advisors: Visitor Day

Deliberate Directions

Dec
10

Join us for

Whetstone Board of Advisors:
Visitor Day

See how peer advisory works in practice. Is the group, format, and candor right for you? Sit in and observe the conversation to decide for yourself!

  • January 8 (second Thursday of the month)
  • Time depends on the class you are assigned to.
  • Deliberate Directions (1109 W Main St, 7th Floor, Boise, Idaho)
  • FREE

→ Learn more about Whetstone

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Business Planning Session:
Full-Day Session

Join other entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who want to reset, refocus, and build a strong foundation for 2026. You’ll leave this planning session with a 2026 business plan and Q1 roadmap to kick off the year with the clarity and confidence to move your business forward.

Only four public seats are available.

  • January 9, 8:45 am – 3 pm MT
  • Deliberate Directions (1109 W Main St, 7th Floor, Boise, Idaho)
  • $495 for training and follow-up

Join us for

Founder's Compass:
KPIs & Dashboards

Learn which metrics matter most and how to build a simple dashboard that helps you make better decisions.

  • January 13, 12:00 pm MT
  • Zoom
  • $395 for training and follow-up

Join us for

Leadership Training Workshop

Give your managers the tools to build trust, coach performance, and lead high-performing team without micromanaging.

In this program, your managers will learn how to coach, communicate, and delegate. This will help them excel in their roles and make your operations run smoother.

  • January 20, 8 am – 12 pm MT
  • Deliberate Directions (1109 W Main St, 7th Floor, Boise, Idaho)
  • $995 for training and follow-up

Join us for

Living True / Leading Deliberately:
Reflection Experience

Join Art McCracken and Allison Dunn for a two-hour experience to reconnect with what matters most. Limited to just ten participants, this evening invites you to pause, breathe, and realign your inner truth with your leadership.

Only ten public seats are available.

  • January 21, 6 pm – 10 pm MT
  • Deliberate Directions (1109 W Main St, 7th Floor, Boise, Idaho)
  • $195 for training and follow-up

Join us for

Founder's Compass:
Process Optimization & SOPs

Discover how to document your processes and create SOPs that your team will actually use.

  • February 10, 12:00 pm MT
  • Zoom
  • $395 for training and follow-up

Sit in on a Whetstone session.

Join us for

Whetstone Board of Advisors:
Visitor Day

See how peer advisory works in practice. Is the group, format, and candor right for you? Sit in and observe the conversation to decide for yourself!

  • February 25 from 12pm – 1:30pm
  • Deliberate Directions (1109 W Main St, 7th Floor, Boise, Idaho)
  • FREE

Join us for

Founder's Compass:
Technology & Automation

Find out which tools and automations will save you the most time without overcomplicating your systems.

  • March 10, 12:00 pm MT
  • Zoom
  • $395 for training and follow-up

Join us for

Leadership Training Workshop

Give your managers the tools to build trust, coach performance, and lead high-performing team without micromanaging.

In this program, your managers will learn how to coach, communicate, and delegate. This will help them excel in their roles and make your operations run smoother.

  • March 24, 8 am – 12 pm MT
  • Deliberate Directions (1109 W Main St, 7th Floor, Boise, Idaho)
  • $995 for training and follow-up

Join us for

Whetstone Board of Advisors:
Visitor Day

See how peer advisory works in practice. Is the group, format, and candor right for you? Sit in and observe the conversation to decide for yourself!

  • March 25 from 12:30pm to 2pm.
  • Deliberate Directions (1109 W Main St, 7th Floor, Boise, Idaho)
  • FREE

Join us for

Founder's Compass:
Leadership & Culture

Learn how to build a leadership approach and company culture that attracts and retains good people.

  • April 14, 12:00 pm MT
  • Zoom
  • $395 for training and follow-up

Join us for

Founder's Compass:
Building High-Performance Teams

Understand how to hire, develop, and organize a team that performs well without constant oversight.

  • May 12, 12:00 pm MT
  • Zoom
  • $395 for training and follow-up

Join us for

Lunch & Learn:
Business Roundtable

Join business owners and operators who want clarity in their numbers and confidence in their decisions. You’ll leave this roundtable with practical insight from experts in business coaching, banking, and bookkeeping on where businesses get stuck and what drives sustainable growth.

Seats are limited to 16 to keep the conversation interactive.

  • May 18, 12 – 1:30 pm MT
  • Deliberate Directions (1109 W Main St, 7th Floor, Boise, Idaho)
  • Lunch provided by WaFd Bank

Join us for

Leadership Training Workshop

Give your managers the tools to build trust, coach performance, and lead high-performing team without micromanaging.

In this program, your managers will learn how to coach, communicate, and delegate. This will help them excel in their roles and make your operations run smoother.

  • May 19, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm MT
  • Deliberate Directions (1109 W Main St, 7th Floor, Boise, Idaho)
  • $995 for training and follow-up

Join us for

Founder's Compass:
Scaling Up & Exit Planning

Explore what it takes to scale your business and prepare for a future transition or exit.

  • June 9, 12:00 pm MT
  • Zoom
  • $395 for training and follow-up

Join us for

Elevated Gathering

Spend the evening in great company at a curated 4-course dinner prepared by the acclaimed Under the Table Boise culinary team, featuring seasonal ingredients from local Idaho producers paired with wine and non-alcoholic options. Designed for thoughtful leaders who value meaningful conversation and a memorable setting overlooking downtown Boise.

This is a 21+ experience. Attire is smart casual or date night.

  • June 10, 6 – 8:30 pm MT
  • Deliberate Directions Penthouse (1109 W Main St, 7th Floor, Boise, Idaho)
  • $150 per person, includes gratuity

Join us for

Founder's Compass:
Vision & Goal Setting

Define a clear vision for your business and set goals that will actually move you forward.

  • July 14, 12:00 pm MT
  • Zoom
  • $395 for training and follow-up

Join us for

Founder's Compass:
Financial Mastery

Master the financial fundamentals you need to run a profitable business and make smart money decisions.

  • August 11, 12:00 pm MT
  • Zoom
  • $395 for training and follow-up

Join us for

Founders Compass:
Time Management & Productivity

Learn practical strategies to manage your time better and focus on what actually grows your business.

  • September 8, 12:00 pm MT
  • Zoom
  • $395 for training and follow-up

→ Learn more about Founders Compass

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Founder's Compass:
Marketing Strategy & Positioning

Clarify your market position and build a marketing strategy that attracts the right customers.

  • October 13, 12:00 pm MT
  • Zoom
  • $395 for training and follow-up

Join us for

Founder's Compass:
Sales Systems & Customer Journey

Build a sales system and customer journey that consistently converts prospects into paying clients.

  • November 10, 12:00 pm MT
  • Zoom
  • $395 for training and follow-up

Join us for

Founder's Compass:
Customer Experience & Retention

Create a customer experience that keeps people coming back and turns clients into advocates.

  • December 8, 12:00 pm MT
  • Zoom
  • $395 for training and follow-up