The Loneliest Seat in Your Business: What Tampa Taught Us

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June 20, 2026

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The Loneliest Seat in Your Business

I am about to launch something that I’m very excited about and may be the exact thing you’ve been looking for. First, a little backstory…

A funny thing happened at the Builder to CEO Summit in Tampa.

Last fall, Jerry Aliberti and I hosted a webinar called "From Builder to CEO."

The response was strong enough that we decided to take the conversation live and host a two-day event in Tampa this past May.

We expected the biggest takeaways to be around leadership, operations, cash flow, hiring, and growth.

Those topics were certainly important.

But when we asked attendees what they found most valuable, we kept hearing the same thing over and over again.

It wasn't the presentations.

It wasn't the frameworks.

It wasn't the spreadsheets.

It was the conversations.

Contractors were sitting across the table from other contractors who were dealing with many of the same challenges.

Managing growth.

Finding good people.

Protecting profit.

Building leadership teams.

Getting out of the weeds.

Balancing family, business, and the pressure that comes with carrying the weight of the company.

Here’s something I’ve heard more times than I can count:

"The higher I've climbed, the fewer people I can talk to honestly."

I think that's true.

When your company is small, you're in the trenches with everyone else.

As you grow, things change.

Your employees can't always relate to the decisions you're making.

Your spouse gets tired of hearing about business.

Your friends may not understand the challenges of running a growing company.

And sometimes even your closest peers are competitors.

Success can be surprisingly lonely.

That's why Jerry and I have spent the last several weeks talking about how to create a room where serious contractors can have real conversations about the issues that matter most.

Not a training program.

Not a consulting engagement.

Not another Facebook group.

A room filled with contractors who are committed to becoming better leaders, building better businesses, and making the transition from Builder to CEO.

We're calling it the Builder to CEO Peer Group.

Over the next few weeks, I'll share more about what we're building and why we're excited about it.

For now, if this resonates with you, I'd encourage you to take our Builder to CEO Right Fit Assessment.

It's a short assessment that helps determine whether this community would be a good fit for where you are today.

Take the Scorecard HERE:

One final note.

We launch on August 18th, and we're opening a small Founders Group at a steep discount. There will be a special opportunity available to the first few members who are accepted into the program.

More details on that soon. In the meantime, take the Right Fit Assessment and see if this is for you.

To your success,

Patrick Shurney, MBA | The Millionaire Contractor Coach™

Helping Contractors Become Bankable, Bondable, & Capital-Ready

P.S. Have you ever felt like there were business challenges you couldn't openly discuss with employees, family, or competitors? Hit reply and let me know. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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As a veteran in financial coaching with over 30 years of corporate banking experience, my mission is to help you become a Millionaire Contractor by mastering just 7 numbers so you can keep more of what you earn and build generational wealth.

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Patrick Shurney

Patrick Shurney

👋 Hi, I’m Patrick! I’m a Finance Expert and Coach. As a veteran in financial coaching with over 30 years of corporate banking experience, my mission is to empower small business owners like you to become numbers confident, optimize cash flow, leverage debt, and pay yourself competitively. 🗝️ 📈 I can help you become proficient with your business numbers in just 30 days, unlocking hidden profits of $25K-$75K+ in your business over the next 3-12 months.

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