Event Date: September 29th, 2026
THE PROBLEM
Most founders treat Q4 as the end of the year.
The best ones treat it as the beginning of the next one.
While everyone else is winding down, scrambling to hit year-end numbers and planning to start fresh in January — the founders who consistently start the year strong are already three months ahead.
They are not scrambling in January. They are executing a plan they built in October.
Here is what separates them:
- They do not wait for January to set direction — they build momentum in Q4
- They use October to position deals, build pipeline and set the standard for Q1
- They understand that the best time to start the year is before it begins
If you are waiting until January — you are already behind.
WHAT YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH
After this session you will know:
- Why waiting until January to plan puts you three months behind before the year even starts
- What the best founder-led businesses do in October that most founders skip entirely
- How to use Q4 as a head start — not a scramble to hit a number
- The specific moves that separate founders who start strong from those who spend Q1 catching up
WHO THIS IS FOR
This session is built for you if:
- You are a B2B founder, business owner or sales leader managing a small sales team
- You are still closely involved in closing deals in your business
- Q1 never seems to start the way you planned
- You want to understand what the best founder-led businesses do in Q4 that you are not doing yet
FAQ
Is this free?
Yes — completely free to attend.
How long is the session?
Approximately 60 minutes.
Will there be a replay?
Yes — registrants will receive the session replay. The live session also includes interactive Q&A and real-time discussion, so we strongly encourage attending live.
Who is this for?
B2B founders, business owners and sales leaders managing small sales teams and growth-focused businesses — in Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads and nationwide.
Do I need to prepare anything?
No preparation needed. Just show up with your biggest sales challenge in mind.
ABOUT OWEN
Owen Van Syckle is the Founder and President of The Van Syckle Group and the creator of the Sales Acceleration & Accountability OS — a structured sales operating system built for founder-led businesses.
He is the author of What You Know About Selling Is NOT True and has spent 25 years helping B2B founders build sales systems that work without them in every deal.
Owen works with businesses in Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads and nationwide.
The best time to start your year is before it begins. Join Owen Van Syckle live on September 30th.
