Leading Forward

Columbus

Leading Forward

Join us for our 2.5 day leadership intensive

When

November 8th - 10th
9 AM–5 PM (Sun + Mon)
9 AM–2 PM (Tues)

Where

Base One
6671 Village Parkway
Dublin, OH 43017
$1895
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  • Includes all sessions, workbooks, bonus content, and lunch each day
  • Intimate setting for connection, implementation, and real coaching
  • Complimentary coffee bar all day
Early Bird: $1495 until 08/03/26
Use the coupon code EARLY BIRD

Contact your Favorite Product company to see if your Brand Rewards can be used for some or all of your tuition.

  • Air Travel
CMH | John Glenn Columbus Int'l Airport
Columbus, Ohio
  • Hotels
AC Dublin Hotel
This hotel is closest to the event
Other Options
Fairfield Inn & Suites Springhill Suites Embassy Suites by Hilton

Lead With Confidence, Clarity, & Culture That Lasts

There’s something game-changing about being in the right room. Being surrounded by the business owners, managers and leaders who actually get it. People who know the weight of responsibility, the highs and lows of building great teams, and the growing pains of leadership. This isn’t just another class. It’s a gathering of leaders who are done with the status quo and ready to step into what’s next.

Leading Forward is a 2.5-day immersive experience built specifically for salon and spa leaders like you. You’ll deepen your leadership mindset, learn tools you can take back and use immediately, and get clear on how to create a culture that grows people and business. You’ll be supported by coaches who’ve walked the same path — and surrounded by peers who want to see you win.

You won’t leave with fluff. You’ll leave with a plan and inspiration. With fresh energy. And with a clearer sense of how to lead your team with more consistency, confidence, and connection. Because when you grow as a leader, your entire business rises with you.
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What to Expect
Lead Yourself
Day 1
  • Build the foundation of strong, self-aware leadership.
  • Clarify your personal leadership values and vision.
  • Understand how mindset shapes your influence and results.
  • Learn emotional intelligence tools to stay grounded under pressure.
  • Practice empathy and communication that build real trust.
Lead Others
Day 2
  • Step into the kind of leadership that empowers and elevates your team.
  • Learn and apply a simple, powerful coaching model (GROW).
  • Give feedback that creates accountability and connection.
  • Make confident decisions using proven frameworks.
  • Identify leadership blind spots and replace them with intentional habits.
Lead Forward
Day 3
  • Turn learning into action — and leave with a plan that sticks.
  • Build your 30/60/90-day Leadership Action Plan.
  • Get feedback and support from experienced coaches and peers.
  • Define how you'll keep your growth going back at the salon / spa.
  • Close the weekend with confidence, clarity, and renewed energy.
Wicked Special
Events

Don’t miss these live interactions, featuring appearances from our amazing Special Guests. It’s your chance to connect with the industry’s top leaders and influencers—up close and in person.

Sunday Nov 8th
Panel Discussion
The Grit Behind the Growth
How do you keep going when everything in you wants to quit? In this raw and honest conversation, you’ll hear from salon and spa industry leaders who’ve built companies over $10 million and didn’t give up when things got hard. They’ll share the real stories behind their resilience, where their grit came from, and what kept them moving forward when most people would have walked away.
cocktail night
Unwind, connect, and raise a glass with fellow leaders at our exclusive cocktail night — because powerful conversations happen when the pressure's off. It’s your chance to build real relationships with people who truly get it.
Monday Nov 9th
Panel Discussion
Growth Through Change
The industry has shifted, and the leaders who are thriving didn’t resist it, they evolved with it. This panel explores how high-performing salon and spa founders kept their business relevant and kept growing and learned to adapt. From mindset shifts to business model changes, they’ll reveal how they let go of “that's how we always did it” and stepped into what’s next.
Base One

WHO IT’S FOR

This event is built for you if you’re:
  • A salon or spa owner building a team and culture
  • A manager or leader ready to grow into the next level
  • Craving community, clarity, and tools that actually work
Whether you're scaling your business or stabilizing your team, you'll leave Leading Forward with confidence, structure, and new relationships that will elevate your leadership for years to come.
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Special Guests

Learn From Legends + Leaders Who Get It
You’ll learn directly from salon industry icons and modern leadership coaches — voices who have built powerful teams, navigated real-world challenges, and led through every season of growth. More presenters to be announced!
Van Michael Salons
Van Council
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Scott Miller Salon
Scott & Helen Miller
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Penzone Salons
Charles & Debbie Penzone
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Salon 124 Group
Brian Perdue
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Presenters

Stefanie Fox 4 Day Intensive 124Go
Founder, Talent Match
Stef Fox
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Salon 124 Group
John Palmieri
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Ready to Lead Forward?

You don’t need more hustle.
You need real leadership tools. Real conversations. Real community.
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FAQs

We’re here to make sure your time with 124Go is impactful, inspiring, and seamless from start to finish. Here’s everything you need to know to get the most out of your learning experience with us.

We recommend staying in the Dublin Bridge Park area — close to the venue with great restaurants and walkability. Here are some nearby hotels:

AC Dublin Hotel
This hotel is closest to the event

Other Options

Fairfield Inn & Suites
Springhill Suites
Embassy Suites by Hilton

Yes! We provide lunch for all attendees each day — so you can stay focused, fueled, and connected.

Absolutely, yet it's not just a coffee bar, it's all things the bean fans love!

The coffee bar has espresso, cappuccino, lattes, matcha, mocha, hot or iced, it's coffee heaven!

The Coffee Bar is stocked and open all day - caffeine and connection are part of the experience.

AND IT'S ALL COMPLIMENTARY TO YOU.

Business Casual is perfect, we tend to keep the education space cooler for comfort.
 
Dublin, Ohio in November also presents a transition from mild autumn days to cooler, potentially frosty mornings and evenings. Therefore, the key to dressing comfortably and appropriately is to layer.

Here's some additional information when deciding what to wear:
Highs range from 65°F early in the month. Lows typically range from 45°F down to 35°F, but can occasionally dip as low as 29°F. Average temperature in November is around 50°F
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