TOBL | The Owner’s Business Lunch

A private table for business owners who want better perspective on the decisions shaping what comes next.

Founding Table · Durham Region · January 2027

WHAT TOBL IS

A different kind of table for business owners.

TOBL brings a small, intentionally selected group of business owners together to work through the real issues, challenges, opportunities and decisions shaping their businesses.Through thoughtful questions, honest perspectives and shared experience, owners challenge assumptions, uncover what they may be missing and gain greater clarity about what comes next.

HOW THE TABLE WORKS

Real decisions. Better questions. Clearer next moves.

A small table6–8 business owners bringing different experiences and perspectives.Something real to work throughEach working lunch focuses on one owner's issue, challenge, opportunity or decision. Every member has an opportunity to bring something to the table during the season.Questions before adviceThe table asks questions, challenges assumptions and shares perspectives that help uncover what may not yet be clear.A decision, not just a discussionThe owner leaves with greater clarity about their decision and next steps. Everyone gains insights they can apply to their own business.

HOW WE WORK THROUGH WHAT MATTERS

Better decisions start with better questions.

01 What decision am I actually facing?02 What am I not seeing clearly?03 What is the business telling me?04 What am I choosing?05 What happens next?The goal isn't to leave with more ideas. It's to leave with greater clarity and a practical next step.

THE FOUNDING TABLE

Built for owners who want better perspective, not more noise.

You're likely a fit if you:Own and actively run a business.Are navigating decisions about growth, direction, people, money or what comes next.Are willing to bring a real business issue, challenge or opportunity to the table.Are open to different perspectives and willing to contribute your own, without pitching or dominating the conversation.Value candour, confidentiality and follow-through.

FOUNDING TABLE DETAILS

A small table. A focused season. Real decisions.

6–8 business ownersA consistent, cross-industry table. Small enough for honest conversations and diverse enough to challenge your thinking.90-minute working lunchesNine focused sessions built around real business decisions, better questions and clearer next moves.11 gatherings | January–December 2027Includes two social gatherings in July and December, where members may invite a guest. August is our scheduled break.$995 + HSTFounding membership for the 2027 season, including working sessions and social gatherings. Lunch and social event costs are separate.

START A CONVERSATION

Interested in a seat at the Table?

Tell me a little about you and your business.The Founding Table is intentionally small. Requesting an invitation starts a conversation to make sure the fit works both ways.

THE TABLE STEWARDTOBL is facilitated by Stacy Brooks, founder of Beyond the Hump Advisory™, with more than 25 years of leadership, business development and advisory experience.As Table Steward, Stacy protects the quality of the conversation, keeps the group focused on what really needs to be worked through, and creates the space for better questions, honest perspective and clearer next moves.