ACE Consultants Academy will help you develop the fundamentals of your consulting or coaching business. Hear from industry experts about all the critical parts of setting up your practice for success. We've assembled six professionals to help you establish a thriving consulting or coaching business.
Event registration closes at Midnight, Monday 2/23/26 so don't delay.
About the event
The event will feature six mini-sessions. Explore the basics of Marketing, Prospecting, Finance for solopreneurs, Setting up Systems in your business, and two sessions on aspects of utilizing AI in your business.
Then, you'll have the opportunity for follow-up questions and more in-depth conversations during our break-out sessions. We'll wrap up the day with a light lunch and networking.
Kristina Prescott - AI Prompt Engineering. This session shows you how to use ChatGPT to ask smarter questions, make better decisions, and get clearer insights from your clients. You will see practical examples of prompts you can use in your practice, and how to adapt them for planning, analysis, and communication. The session ends with an open discussion so you can apply what you learn to your own work.
Bob Labrie - Prospecting: The Lifeblood of Your Business. There will be an initial short presentation on the concept and importance of Prospecting followed by ongoing dialogue generated from the presentation and questions from the attendees. Takeaways: How to Prospect more Effectively, How to Develop an effective, daily, sustained Prospecting system, Several Methods of Prospecting.
Alexis Crawford - Your CRM Is Not a Database: Turning Digital Marketing into Revenue Infrastructure. For small businesses, marketing often feels like a guessing game. This session explains how a simple CRM setup helps business owners know where leads come from, who to follow up with, and what’s actually driving revenue.
Angela Hansen & Melissa Olander - Using Systems in Your Business. This talk explores how consultants and small business owners can identify the systems they need to operate effectively and sustainably. It highlights why systems matter, how weak or missing systems create risk, stress, and inconsistency, and the core system areas every business needs to support delivery, finances, time, and client relationships.
Allison Bishop - Setting Up Your Business Finances. 
In this session we will cover best practices for setting up a business in terms of bank accounts, preparing for taxes, and managing unpredictable income. Learn how to prepare to start a business, prepare for taxes, and ways to save for retirement.
Tentative Schedule:
9:00 - Welcome and overview
9:05 - Sponsor Presentation
9:15 - Introductions
9:45-12:10 Educational sessions
12:10-2 Lunch and networking
Who should attend
ACE Consultants Academy is ideal for anyone starting a consulting, coaching, or solo business—you don't have to be an ACE member. It's also a good refresher on the fundamentals for more experienced consultants and coaches. Whether you're a full-time consultant or working on a side gig, you'll walk away with valuable systems and processes to make your business more lucrative and less stressful.
Where
The Woodlands Club, 39 Woods Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105.
This event is sponsored by the Maine Technology Institute and Knack Factory
