Maryland Small Business Development Center

CEO Accelerator Program

CEO Accelerator Program

Easy-to-follow advice to

"Build a profitable business that works without the owners to raise capital and ultimately SELL IT."

For Questions, contact Russell Teter, Certified Coach,
at rteter@umd.edu or 240-463-8686.

See Application Links Below

Upcoming Schedule

Manufacturing Accelerator - 2-Day Virtual - Build a Factory That Works Without You

Register today for Sign Up & Pay $89 Today

Invest Two Days (12 hours) Virtually with an Internationally Certified Business Coach to Scale Profits. Systemize Operations. Build Transferable Value.

  • FORMAT: Two (2) Days in a Small Group Virtual Coaching; Four (4) Modules (4 Hours) On-Demand Virtual Training; 24/7 Access to "Accelerator Virtual Library" of 100 Hours of Books, Articles, Workbooks, and Videos; One-On-One Virtual Coaching, Scheduled as Needed.
  • COST: $89 for Accepted Maryland Business/Resident or Connected by Doing Business in/with Maryland (up to 10 participants) powered by the U.S. Small Business Administration; $320 (Full Price) for Non-Maryland Connected Business/Resident
  • DESCRIPTION: This isn’t another workshop—it's a hands-on program built for manufacturing business owners who want to earn more, work less, and build a business that runs without them. Inspired by "The Toyota Way" and grounded in the proven CEO Accelerator framework, this Accelerator helps you learn how to: Increase profits by 77% annually, Grow revenue by 61%; Build $10M+ in business equity over five years— while reducing owner dependency and increasing operational control.
  • WE FOCUS ON: Systems that scale without sacrificing quality; Workforce alignment—get your team driving results, not draining your time; Customer loyalty and retention in competitive B2B, B2C, B2G, and export markets; Financial literacy that lets you measure, manage, and multiply your margins; Clear SOPs that cut waste, increase throughput, and attract the right talent. If your factory depends on you showing up every day, it's not a business—it’s a job. Let’s change that.
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CEO Accelerator – 4-Day Retreat by Montgomery County Business Center

Register today for Montgomery County: No Cost / Non-Montgomery County: $995

Invest Four Days In-Person (24 Hours) and Virtually (6 Hours) with an Internationally Certified Business Coach to "Create Systemized Plan to Earn More (61% MORE MONEY Yearly) and Build Effective Processes To Work Less (Eliminate Dependence for MORE TIME) to Ultimately Sell It (BUILD EQUITY to Raise Capital/Exit)".

  • FORMAT: Four (4) Days Oct 23, 27; Nov 3, 6 (9:30am-12:30pm; 2:00-5:00pm) In-Person Group Coaching and Peer-to-Peer Advising at the WorkSource Montgomery (11510 Georgia Avenue Wheaton Maryland 20902); 24/7 Access to “Accelerator Virtual Library” of 100 Hours of Books, Articles, Workbooks, and Videos; One-On-One Virtual Coaching, Scheduled as Needed
  • COST: NO FEE for Accepted Montgomery County Business/Resident - 100% funded scholarship (up to 25 participants) by the Montgomery County Business Center team (part of the Office of the County Executive (Naddia.Clute@montgomerycountymd.gov); $995 Non-Montgomery County Business/Resident
  • DESCRIPTION: Work "on" rather than "in" the business, creating dramatic enhancements that will lead to the lifestyle intended; Become a catalyst for continuous improvement; Increasing money-making mindset and financial knowledge; Build a clear and compelling team that focuses on customer needs, is strategically aligned to personal goals, and is financially viable; Instill a cadence of accountability to execute on and achieve the most critical results; Develop essential systems that drive enduring, measurable results, attract and retain talent, improve work processes, and develop intense customer loyalty; Inspire employees to work towards critical priorities and create an environment where employees want to contribute their best efforts; Create a strategic collaborative environment among peer business owners to turn challenges into opportunities (collective CEO Think Tank known as a "Mastermind Group"); Communicate with clarity and certainty; Interact with a natural and composed demeanor; Convey complex material directly and simply; Discover ways to project confidence and enthusiasm while building credibility; Explore techniques to overcome adverse situations and invigorate people to embrace change and take action;
  • OUTLINE:
    • Day 1: Open DOORS to Make Money, Increase Profits 61% Year Over Year, Strategic Execution: Getting the MOST Profitable Things Done ("Drive 5 to Earn More");
    • Day 2: Your Activities – One-Page Plan to Win More Time and Money ("Strategic Growth Plan"), Leverage Resources to Fund Growth for Profitability and Sustainability (Summary Loan Proposal);
    • Day 3: CASH Principle To Build Capacity (90 Day Action Steps/Scorecard), Effective Contributions in 27 Processes to Improve ("Process Priority Matrix"), Marketing: Fresh Strategies: Brand Strategy, Lead Generation, Sales (Template: Campaign);
    • Day 4: Operations: Service Customer Within Profit Margin (Samples: Guest Journey Canvas), Organization: Legal/Risk Management, Human Resources (Template: Process Improvement), Fiscal Fitness (Template: Cash Flow Budget), Effective Communication to Investors, Customers, and Employees (High Impact Presentation).
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CEO Accelerator - 2-Day (11/5 & 12) Virtual Strategic Planning Retreat

Register today for Sign Up & Pay $89 Today

Invest Two Days Virtually with an Internationally Certified Business Coach to "Create Systemized Plan to Earn More (61% MORE MONEY Yearly) and Build Effective Processes To Work Less.

  • FORMAT: Two (2) Days in a Small Group Virtual Coaching; Four (4) Modules (4 Hours) On-Demand Virtual Training; 24/7 Access to “Accelerator Virtual Library” of 100 Hours of Books, Articles, Workbooks, and Videos; One-On-One Virtual Coaching, Scheduled as Needed
  • COST: $89 for Accepted Maryland Business/Resident or Connected by Doing Business in/with Maryland (up to 10 participants) powered by the U.S. Small Business Administration; $320 (Full Price) for Non-Maryland Connected Business/Resident
  • DESCRIPTION: Become a catalyst for continuous improvement; Increasing money-making mindset and financial knowledge; Build a clear and compelling team that focuses on customer needs, is strategically aligned to personal goals, and is financially viable; Instill a cadence of accountability to execute on and achieve the most critical results; Develop essential systems that drive enduring, measurable results, attract and retain talent, improve work processes, and develop intense customer loyalty; Inspire employees to work towards critical priorities and create an environment where employees want to contribute their best efforts; Communicate with clarity and certainty; Explore techniques to overcome adverse situations and invigorate people to embrace change and take action.
  • OUTLINE
    • Day 1: Look Beyond the Crises and Open DOORS to Make Money (Worksheets 1 and 2), Increase Profits 61% Year Over Year (Worksheets 3 - 12), Strategic Execution: Getting the MOST Profitable Things Done ("Drive 5 to Earn More"); Your Activities – One-Page Plan to Win More Time and Money ("Strategic Growth Plan"), Leverage Resources to Fund Growth for Profitability and Sustainability (Summary Loan Proposal);
    • Day 2: CASH Principle To Build Capacity (90 Day Action Steps/Scorecard), Effective Contributions in 27 Processes to Improve ("Process Priority Matrix"), Marketing: Fresh Strategies: Brand Strategy, Lead Generation, Sales (Template: Campaign); Operations: Service Customer Within Profit Margin (Samples: Guest Journey Canvas), Organization: Legal/Risk Management, Human Resources (Template: Process Improvement), Fiscal Fitness (Template: Cash Flow Budget), Effective Communication to Investors, Customers, and Employees (High Impact Presentation).
Register Today