Supplier Development – The CEO Life

The CEO Life®
Supplier Development Academy

Preparing Diverse Suppliers to Successfully Scale

The CEO Life® Supplier Development Academy

Increase capacity.
Minimize risk.
Strengthen innovation and efficiency.

Now, more than ever, consumers are demanding transparency, diversity and ethical decision-making within the business supply chain. And with good reason: small business suppliers are talented, innovative and ready to secure major B2B, corporate and government contracts.

There are four critical elements to being a qualified diverse supplier who can compete for and win larger contracts:

Capabilities

Culture Fit

Capital

Corporate Champion

In the ultra-competitive supply chain however, many small businesses find it difficult to compete with larger suppliers that may have access to greater cash flow, stronger employee retention and greater resources for business planning.

This leaves many diverse suppliers floundering when it comes to business scalability, brand visibility and a competitive edge.

Introducing...

The CEO Life® Supplier Development Academy

#1 industry leader in small business development for diverse suppliers.

At The CEO Life® Supplier Development Academy we pride ourselves on being the small business scalability experts, experienced in providing world-class training that supports small businesses across five common problem areas:

Supply chain transparency

Ineffective cash flow management

Attracting and retaining employees

Inefficient business processes that hinder scaling

Succession planning

Whether a small business is in its start-up, sustain, or scale phase, the CEO Life® Supplier Development Academy offers a robust, interactive and immersive learning experience for diverse suppliers of every industry.

We’ve Been Doing This A While...

At the CEO Life® Supplier Development Academy, we are experts in increasing capacity for small businesses. Throughout every stage of a small business’s development, understanding the nuances of navigating corporate culture is both a science and an art. Our proprietary B.U.I.L.D. framework was developed out of more than 25 years of experience equipping diverse suppliers to successfully navigate corporate supply chains. Our business training is called upon by fortune 500 corporations and organizations globally including Delta Air Lines, Southern Company, Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC), Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC), and British Telecommunications.

What Does This Mean For You?

Supplier Diversity is a cornerstone of corporate social responsibility (CSR). It assists companies in ethically and efficiently sourcing products and services while maintaining profits, growing customers, improving the economy and encouraging innovation.

Growing Profits and Economic Impact

An increasingly diverse global population means that not only are minority audiences becoming a larger target for companies, but minority-run businesses are comprising a larger portion of the small business sector.

Staying Competitive in Changing Demographics

Organizations with a focus on doing business with diverse business-owners can gain a competitive edge by increasing the economic standing and buying power of diverse consumers while developing a new target audience.

Driving Innovation

Diverse suppliers provide unique opportunities to produce new products and solutions to overcome competition. Their typically smaller size can provide the advantage of being able to adapt more quickly to market changes and business fluctuations.

our stats

Small businesses that successfully complete
our program typically experience a 30-35%
increase in sales.
Supplier Diversity Professionals report increasing or maintaining an average diversity spend of 20% after successfully implementing our program.

your success

Complimentary Consultation

Are you ready to upskill your diverse suppliers to access their full potential with a solid business model?

The CEO Life® Supplier Development Academy In Action

Delta Supplier Development Academy Pitch Tank

Delta SDA Marketing & Branding Intensive

MMSDC Testimonial: Innovative Solutions Partners

Delta SDA Overview & Testimonials

A robust & comprehensive curriculum for every stage of business

Business Curriculum

Start-Up Curriculum

($0 - $100,000 in annual revenue)

Module 1. CEO Mindset & Business Strategy
Module 2. Mind Your Money (Financial Literacy)
Module 3. Products & Services Think Tank
Module 4. Creating Your Branding Roadmap
Module 5. Brand Messaging & Visual Imaging
Module 6. Marketing Basics & Website Design
Module 7. Social Media & Digital Marketing
Module 8. Sales Funnel & Automated Systems
Module 9. Customer Service & Business Etiquette
Module 10. Business Law & Accounting
Module 11. Building Your Dream Team
Module 12. Business Plan Development

Sustain Curriculum

($100,000 to $1.0 million in annual revenue)

Module 1. The CEO Mindset & Business Strategy
Module 2. SWOT Analysis & Growth Strategy
Module 3. The Brand Strategy Roadmap
Module 4. Leveraging Your Brand
Module 5. Becoming a Marketing Ninja
Module 6. Digital Marketing & Automation
Module 7. Sales Psychology & Negotiation
Module 8. Procurement & Customer Service
Module 9. Supply & Service Chain Management
Module 10. Risk, Legal, Accounting, & Technology
Module 11. Financing Business Growth
Module 12. Leadership & Human Capital Management

Scale Curriculum

($1.0 million + in annual revenue)

Module 1. The CEO Mindset & Business Strategy
Module 2. Procurement & Business Financing
Module 3. Mergers, Acquisitions & Joint Ventures
Module 4. Building a Bankable Brand®
Module 5. Brand Messaging & Visual Imaging
Module 6. Digital Marketing & Customer Journey
Module 7. Sales Cycle & Negotiations
Module 8. Lean Supply Chain & Service Chain
Module 9. Customer-Centric Organization
Module 10. Streamlined Operations & Processes
Module 11. Risk, Legal, Accounting & Technology
Module 12. Leadership, High Performance Culture and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion