"I’ve been at every Gateway to Freedom conference since the very first one, and it’s been the catalyst for a total transformation in my life and business. That first year, I was a solopreneur doing everything myself. I met a coach at that event who challenged me with a 'friend audit.' He told me to look at who was building me up and who was tearing me down, and then have the courage to remove the ones who were tearing me down. I took massive action. I didn't just stop hanging out with them; I sold my house and moved to another town to get away from that environment. I realized I couldn't be a good steward of the business God gave me if I was letting the wrong people whisper in my ear. Once I cleared the ground, the growth followed. In just a couple of years, I went from just me to a team of over 16 people at Red Maples Construction. I sponsor this event now because I believe in the power of the right room. Gateway to Freedom isn't just about 'business networking'; it’s about finding the kind of iron-sharpening-iron relationships that give you the strength to make the hard choices. If you're ready to take massive action and see what your business is truly capable of, you need to be here."