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

The decisions are yours. The thinking doesn't have to be yours alone.

Running a business means facing decisions that aren't always easy to talk through with the people around you.TOBL brings business owners together for confidential, facilitated working lunches focused on the real issues shaping their businesses.Through thoughtful questions and shared experience, owners challenge assumptions, explore different perspectives and help one another see what they may be missing.

HOW THE TABLE WORKS

A working lunch with a purpose.

A small table6–8 owners from different industries, business stages and levels of experience. Everyone brings something to the conversation.Something real to work throughEach working lunch centres on one owner's business issue, challenge, opportunity or decision. Every member has an opportunity to bring something forward during the season.Questions before adviceMembers listen, ask thoughtful questions and test assumptions before sharing ideas or advice.A decision, not just a discussionThe presenting owner decides what to take forward. Other members gain insights they can apply to their own businesses.WHAT MIGHT COME TO THE TABLE?“My business is growing, but I'm still involved in almost every decision. Do I hire someone, delegate differently, or rethink how I'm running things?”

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 FOUNDING TABLE

A table for owners who contribute as much as they gain.You're likely a fit if you:

Own and actively run a business, whether early-stage or established.
Are navigating decisions about growth, direction, people, money or what comes next.
Are willing to bring a real business matter to the table.
Listen, ask thoughtful questions and share your own experience without pitching or dominating.
Value candour, confidentiality and follow-through.

FOUNDING TABLE DETAILS

The 2027 Founding Season6–8 Business OwnersA consistent, cross-industry group that meets throughout the season, allowing trust and relationships to develop.11 Gatherings | January–December 2027Nine facilitated, 90-minute working lunches, plus two relaxed social gatherings in July and December, where members may invite a guest. August is our scheduled break.$995 + HST | Founding MembershipIncludes participation in the full founding season. Meals, beverages and any additional social event costs are separate.

START A CONVERSATION

Interested in a seat at the Table?

Tell me a little about you and your business.Requesting an invitation starts a conversation to explore whether TOBL is the right fit. We'll walk through participation expectations, the confirmation process and payment details before you commit to a seat.

THE TABLE STEWARD

TOBL was created by Stacy Brooks, founder of Beyond the Hump Advisory™, drawing on more than 25 years of leadership, business development and advisory experience.As Table Steward, Stacy curates the mix of business owners and guides the conversations, creating an environment for candid questions, meaningful exchanges and constructive challenge.The insight develops around the table. Each owner decides what to take forward.