
- Name
- EntrepreNERD Summit VIII: The Last Summit
- Created 7 months 3 weeks ago
- Organizer Michael Whitehouse

- Business Areas
- Business Marketing Mindset
- Topics
- Entrepreneurship Geek
- Timezone
- Timezone: Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Event date(s): -
Registration ends: Fri, Mar 14, 2025 5:09 PM (2 weeks 2 days ago)

Do business situations remind you of challenges faced in science fiction?
Does mindset shifting make you think of using the Force?
Do you think of the Fellowship of the Ring as the ultimate Strategic Alliance?
Are you a geek entrepreneur?
Then this event is for you! EntrepreNERD Summit is a serious virtual business summit for serious geeks who are also serious coaches, speakers, and experts.
March 14th, 2025

The Audience
This event is for geeks who happen to be entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs who happen to be geeks, particularly those who are in the growth phase of their business. We're talking Luke during A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back, although Return of the Jedi Luke could also find some value here as well.
We delivering the valuable content that the audience needs to grow their business, and we're having a darned lot of fun doing it.
Your Speaker Experience
This event is produced by Michael Whitehouse, and Michael creates events that a fun, engaging, exciting, and valuable to the audience and the speakers. This is not a watch with your camera off while you do something else event. This is not a drop in, give your talk, and leave event. This is an interactive event!
We want to create an event that you will enjoy speaking at and get value from, so we're open to pretty much anything that will provide value to the audience as long as it has an action item for the audience to engage in immediately. More interaction is always better than less interaction. That keeps the energy up in the room, keeps the audience engaged, and makes it more fun for you.
You are welcome offer your gift (the one you put in the application) during your talk as long as it is low key and not pitchy. Offering good. Infomercial bad.
Event Style
The event will be a live, Zoom-based event running 11 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time.
We're aiming for engagement. We want an event where people feel they are part of something, not where they feel like they are watching a YouTube video.
This means that we'll have interactive activities. It means we encourage interactive presentations.
It also means that we encourage speakers to be there for as much of the event as possible because you'll be making some connections while you're there. (Speakers are required to attend for at least 2 hours of the event)
Schedule Structure
Speaking slots will be 15 minutes, or, if your presentation is interactive we give you an extra 5 minute for a total of 20.
Each hour will be formatted as follows:
0-15 Speaker
15-30 Interaction
30-45 Speaker
45-60 Interaction
Interaction may be speed networking, hot seat coaching, Q&As, or anything else.
Do not assume that the interaction block after your talk is for your Q&A, but if you do get a good flow going with the audience and they are highly engaged, I may choose to just let that keep going if the vibe is good.
Recordings
All presentations will be recorded.
Any speakers who achieve the minimum number of opt-ins (which should be all of you, right?) will have their presentation shared out to the entire list of registrants in the days after the event.
Additionally, some videos may be shared out to attendees or others on my list for various reasons including promoting that speaker's affiliate link or program.
By applying to this summit, you are granting ConCardia, LLC and Michael Whitehouse full and irrevocable rights to all recordings made during the event. These recordings may be edited and deployed in anyway that we choose for the benefit of our audiences.
Speaker Expectations
- Promote the event and generate a minimum of 10 opt-ins
- Attend for at least 2 hours in addition to your speaking time
- Actively engage with other speakers and participants throughout the event
Promotion
Speakers are expected to generate a minimum of 10 opt-ins. Swipe copy will be provided, or you can write your own copy. If you write really good copy, I'll share it with the other speakers and credit you.
In addition to traditional swipe copy, Guest Letters will be provided which you can share verbatim as a letter from the organizers to your audience.
If you bring in at least 25 opt ins, Michael Whitehouse will promote your affiliate offer to his entire list.
The top three promoters (by total opt-ins) will be promoted to the entire list of attendees and Michael's own entire mailing list, whatever you would like to share (within reason), no affiliate necessary.

Legal Stuff
By applying this this event, you are agreeing to the following:
1. Speaker hereby grants to Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC the right to use his or her name, voice, appearance, likeness, image, words, participation, and title or professional designation, in whole or in part, in these Recordings and/or compilations and in any correspondence, publicity, advertising, promotional, or other derivative materials based on them. Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC has no obligation to make use of the rights granted herein.
2. Speaker hereby grants Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC the unconditional and irrevocable right to reproduce the Recording in any format, and to distribute, sell, prepare derivative works, advertise, and publicize the Recordings without compensation to Speaker, Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC may edit the Recordings at her discretion. Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC shall own the worldwide rights, title, and interest, including copyright in, and to, the Speaker’s Recording. However, the Speaker shall also retain the right to use his or her own Recording for any purpose.
3. Speaker, upon written request to Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC, shall be provided with a copy of his or her Recording in electronic format.
4. Speaker agrees to promote the event to their audience by email, social media, or any other method to generate a minimum of 10 opt-ins with a goal of over 25.
5. Speaker is permitted to make a FREE offer during his or her talk.
6. Speaker represents that he or she has the full right, power, and authority to grant this release and to perform all of the provisions thereof. Speaker acknowledges that in the event of a breach or alleged breach with respect to the terms and provisions hereof, that Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC shall not take any legal action, but will be very disappointed and will record such breach in the official records.
7. Speaker agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC from and against all claims, losses, expenses, and liabilities of every kind including reasonable attorney's fees arising out of the inaccuracy or breach of any provision of this Agreement. Speaker expressly releases Michael Whitehouse and Concardia, LLC from any and all claims arising out of the use of the material.
8. This release shall be governed in accordance with the State of Connecticut law, constitute the entire agreement of the parties, and may be amended only in writing.
- Speakers
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Harnessing the Force of Your Business VisionAaron Montgomery Founder and CEO
You are being called on a hero's journey. The empire is threatening to derail the business you have worked so hard to build with its evil tricks of overwhelm, confusion, and common ways of thinking. It's time for a transformative journey, to 'Harnessing the Force of Your Business Vision.' You will learn to master the art of designing your business for you with the power of a simple business tool - A Business Plan. Your lightsaber/business plan is made up of 5 key elements that align with your strengths values and passions.
Aaron Montgomery from Our Success Group will be your guide, and he will help you navigate the galaxy of entrepreneurship, empowering you to design a business that's not only successful but deeply fulfilling. Just as Obi-Wan guided Luke Skywalker from novice to Jedi Knight, this session will equip you with strategic insights to turn your passion into a powerful enterprise. Prepare for actionable steps that will lead you to a business you love, ensuring that the force of innovation and creativity is strong with you.Dopamine by Design: Gamify Your Business for GrowthBrandi Cox Gamifying Business GrowthWhat if growing your business felt more like an epic RPG and less like grinding through an endless spreadsheet dungeon? In this session, Brandi Cox reveals how to harness Dopamine by Design—a strategic approach to gamifying your business that keeps clients engaged, increases sales, and makes marketing actually fun (yes, really).
You’ll learn how to apply game mechanics, psychology, and sneaky Jedi mind tricks to attract and retain customers, boost motivation, and create an experience people want to return to—without resorting to salesy cringe or corporate gimmicks. If you’re ready to level up your business and turn customer engagement into a high-stakes adventure, this is your next quest. Roll for initiative and join us!
Business IT consulting and services +1Business Development Business Consulting +13How To Take Your Health As Seriously As Your WealthCoach BE (Brandon Eckel AkA-Captain America) CEO/Founder of The BEFit ProjectI will mentor you on how to easily balance health & wealth as a high-performance CEO, Parent & Christian without wasting time or effort or having to walk around like you have a corn cob in your butt.
The BEFIT framework has already transformed over 60,000 lives worldwide.Business Education +2Body Confidence Healthy Living +1Can You Build A Business Around Dragons?Emily Atlantis Wolf CEO, Infinity FlowDragons are the universal symbol of power and sovereignty. In this interactive session, you'll be guided to connect with your dragon, a guide to help you discover your inner power and intuitive nature. How does this grow your business? As you meet new people and create new connections, your intuition is your compass to guide you as you build a strong network with people who have respect for your work. Your intuition helps detect key allies on your path and, conversely, people who do not have your best interest in mind. Mastering your intuition can save you time and money, clearing the way for a smoother road to success.
Pirates, Cookies, and KryptoniteEryn Anitavi CEOCalling Jedi, Wizards, and Starfleet officers! Let’s take a thrilling adventure into the neurodivergent galaxy to explore our superpowers…but also find our Kryptonite. Then, armed with new understanding, let’s bring those insights back to our businesses.
Key mission objectives include:
- Embrace neurodivergent superpowers without fearing the kryptonite
- Self-advocacy doesn't have to suck
- Accommodations don’t have to be hard or expensive
Join me as we decode the complex patterns that make neurodivergent leaders both powerful and vulnerable at the same time. Whether you're managing a start-up or commanding a starship, you’ll disembark from this journey with new insights to celebrate your unique mind.
Business Leadership +1Autism Entrepreneurship +6Creating SpaceJanice Campbell Namer & Tamer of Elephants In The RoomA brief demo of Distance Mind Body Integration and its benefits for both groups and individuals.
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Coaches, Authors, and Speakers Make with Their Affiliate Programs—And How to Fix ThemJeremy DeMerchant Sales Conversion & Automation ArchitectScaling your business doesn’t have to be expensive. Most coaches, authors, and speakers think growth requires massive ad budgets, hiring sales teams, or constantly creating new content. But there’s a smarter, more cost-effective way to expand your reach and boost sales—an affiliate program.
In this engaging and insightful session, award-winning speaker Jeremy DeMerchant reveals the three biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when launching and managing their affiliate programs—mistakes that can leave them stuck, frustrated, and wondering why no one is promoting their offers.
You'll discover:
- Why most coaches, authors, and speakers struggle to get affiliates promoting their offers.
- The hidden factor that keeps potential partners from taking action.
- The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make after launching—and how to fix it.
Whether you already have an affiliate program or are just considering one, this session will give you the clarity and strategies to build an engaged affiliate network that fuels your business growth.
Business Education +2Sales Affiliate Managers +1How to Easily Create Irresistible Brand Visuals in a Flash with AILindsay Sullivan The Small Business PhotographerDo you feel like you're on a never-ending quest, scrolling through stock imagery sites in search of the perfect photo for your social media, marketing campaigns, website, or presentations? The dark side of frustration and overwhelm is real.
But fear not! You can harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to generate stunning, on-brand visuals tailor-made for your business—all on a lean budget and at lightspeed.
In this epic session, we'll delve into the magic of AI image generation, share essential tips for crafting on-brand, eye-catching images, and guide you on the visuals that will attract your dream clients like Gollem to the One Ring.
4 Essential Ways Every Business Should Use AILois Wyant Online Visibility ExpertFind the most important AI programs to use to build your business.
Marketing TechnologyAIThe invisible force: How goals influence your non-conscious mind nowMelinda Meszaros Guide to the non-conscious mindThe talk will briefly cover the importance of the non-conscious mind in general, for every choice we make. Specifically, it will focus on the impact goals and plans for the future have on what our non-conscious mind is doing in the present. The talk will describe the good, the bad and the ugly aspect of the influence of our goal-colored glasses (and address them in reverse order). In closing tips will be provided on how to harness this invisible force so that we become more productive and successful in reaching our goals.
Using the Force in Your BusinessMichael Whitehouse The Guy Who Knows a GuyWhat if I told you that everything you need to know is already accessible to you?
You may not be able to lift an X Wing out of a swamp, but you can tap into the right answers at any junction, and in this brief talk, you will learn have to tap into your own corner of the Force.
NetworkingThe Marketing Multiverse: Why One-Size-Fits-All Branding is a LieShauna Van Mourik Brand & Marketing Specialist🌀 "One strategy to rule them all"? Yeah, that doesn’t exist. Just like Marvel’s multiverse, Middle-earth, and the Star Wars galaxy, the key to great marketing isn’t following a generic formula—it’s about understanding your own unique world and thriving in it.
As a lifelong nerd, a branding strategist, and someone who’s never quite fit the mold, I’ve seen firsthand how traditional marketing advice often fails the misfits, creatives, and out-of-the-box thinkers. This talk explores how psychology, storytelling, and the way our brains actually work shape how we show up, connect, and build brands that feel authentic—without the burnout.
🌟 Discover your brand’s unique superpowers (yes, even the ones you don’t see yet).
🔮 Find a strategy that works for YOU—not what marketing "gurus" say you should be doing.
📖 Use storytelling & fandom psychology to attract your ideal audience—without feeling fake or forced.Branding isn’t about fitting in—it’s about creating a world that your people want to be part of. Let’s build it.
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