Business Development - MBI LIVE Series 2026

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: 2-PART SERIES

Scale Smart - The 5 P’s

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE

October 28, 2026

November 4, 2026

Session 1

Session 2

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE

Scale Smart - The 5 P’s

This series is built for the leaders and decision-makers inside small to mid-size GCs and subcontractors, including the owner, a project manager, or the one employee managing HR, marketing, tech, and operations. It’s for the people making things happen day-to-day, who need practical tools to keep up with growth and get their business organized.

SCALE SMART: PART 1 - A BUSINESS CHECK-UP FOR GROWING SUBS & GCS OCTOBER 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This session introduces the 5 P’s framework (People, Processes, Planning, Profits, and Positioning) and gives attendees a self-assessment - the Business Scorecard - to identify where their own operations are strongest and where the gaps are.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Understanding the 5 P’s

Master Builder Designation: Project Management - 2 credits

• Self-Assessment: The Business Scorecard

SCALE SMART: PART 2 - A DEEP DIVE INTO 3 OF THE TOP 5 P’S TO STRENGTHEN AND SCALE YOUR BUSINESS NOVEMBER 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Building on Part 1’s business check-up, this session dives deeper into three of the 5 P’s - People, Planning, and Profits - giving GCs and subs practical tools to strengthen hiring and culture, sharpen strategic planning, and get a handle on financials.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Master Builder Designation: Project Management - 2 credits

• People: Practical approaches to building and managing a strong team • Planning: Gaining clarity on business direction and building a strategic growth plan • Profits: Practical tools to understand and improve financial performance

PRESENTER KELLI PASKERT

Creative Planning | Business Services Urbandale, IA Kelli Paskert is a dynamic leader with over twenty years of experience driving strategic growth and operational excellence across multiple industries, including 15 years dedicated to the construction sector. As a former C-Suite Executive, she brings a results-driven approach to her current role as a Business Advisor for Creative Planning Business Services.

Kelli is deeply committed to empowering women in leadership and inspiring the next generation of trailblazers. She serves as the Immediate Past President of the Greater Des Moines National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) chapter, is the Founder of Engage Ankeny, a nonprofit connecting communities with local organizations, and is an accomplished keynote speaker.

A graduate of leadership programs like MB “EYE” on the Future and the Ankeny Leadership Institute, Kelli is known for her strategic vision, dedication to professional development, and passion for building inclusive, high-performing cultures. In 2024, Kelli was honored as the recipient of NAWIC’s Mentor of the Year and Empowerment Awards, recognizing her dedication to inspiring and uplifting others in her field. In 2025, she earned the prestigious Master Builder Designation from Master Builders of Iowa, further solidifying her commitment to excellence in the construction industry.

The Master Builder Designation program will offer credits for completion of this series. For more information on becoming a ‘Master Builder’, please visit MBI’s website at www.MBI.Build/mbd.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: 2-PART ONLINE TRAINING SERIES

Scale Smart - The 5 P’s

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SCALE SMART: PART 1 - A BUSINESS CHECK-UP FOR GROWING SUBS AND GCS October 28, 2026 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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No Charge / MBI Members $160 Per person / Per Session / Non-Members

SCALE SMART: PART 2 - A DEEP DIVE INTO 3 OF THE TOP 5 P’S TO STRENGTHEN & SCALE YOUR BUSINESS November 4, 2026 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations must be submitted to Master Builders of Iowa via email to NFry@MBI.Build. Cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days prior to the start of this program will be refunded 100%. Cancellations received between 7 and 14 days prior to the start of this program will be refunded 50%. No refund for cancellations less than 7 days prior to the start of this program. No refund for no-shows.

Please send registration and payment to: MASTER BUILDERS OF IOWA 4100 Westown Pkwy | West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 Attn: Nichole Fry NFry@MBI.Build

Further information and instructions for each of the online sessions will be forwarded to participants upon receipt of registration.

For more information, please contact Jamie Friis at JFriis@MBI.Build or 515-657-4387.