Entrepreneurial Mindset Class at Life Skills Academy

09/12/2025

We have one more slot in the current class available. Last week's class was orientation plus guest entrepreneur and co-facilitator Dan Thorenson. We have him recorded him and can otherwise get you caught up. Go here to register: https://www.ibrcenter.org/event-6253428 It says its full but will let one more person register.

Back in August 2012, we launched Entrepreneurial Mindset training with the idea of helping people start their own businesses. And it does do that—but it's become so much more.
Thirteen years and 165 participants later, we’ve learned that the entrepreneurial mindset benefits everyone:
👉 High school students facing career uncertainty
👉 Adults feeling stuck in unfulfilling jobs
👉 Retirees searching for renewed purpose
👉 Anyone who wants to make better decisions in life
…And yes, aspiring business owners too.

Join us this fall for a powerful, discussion-driven experience that can change how you think—and change your life.

🗓️ Sept 9 – Oct 14
📍 Independence, KS (Zoom option available)
🔗 Learn more: ibrcenter.org

09/10/2025

We're helping Bryant launch his laser business.

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

Meet Bryant Heapes👋

📍Current student in Independence, KS

⛳️ Enjoys spending time with family and golfing

🏈 Played football freshman and sophomore year

🎓 Has golfed all three years of high school and plans to continue senior year

💡Future goal: becoming an entrepreneur with a successful laser printing business he is opening very soon!

When we asked Heapes what he enjoys most about working for JK Tree and Stump, he shared:

“My favorite thing about working for Kelley OG is having good talks with Kelley while I work.”

Bryant is chomping at the bit to take as many jobs as possible, rain or shine. He shows up on time and always does high quality work. I look forward to watching him grow and start up his own business!

08/06/2025

Back in August 2012, we launched Entrepreneurial Mindset training with the idea of helping people start their own businesses. And it does do that—but it's become so much more.
Thirteen years and 165 participants later, we’ve learned that the entrepreneurial mindset benefits everyone:
👉 High school students facing career uncertainty
👉 Adults feeling stuck in unfulfilling jobs
👉 Retirees searching for renewed purpose
👉 Anyone who wants to make better decisions in life
…And yes, aspiring business owners too.

Join us this fall for a powerful, discussion-driven experience that can change how you think—and change your life.

🗓️ Sept 9 – Oct 14
📍 Independence, KS (Zoom option available)
🔗 Learn more: ibrcenter.org

12/05/2020

Question #1
Q. Is Entrepreneurial Mindset class a one-time class or a series?

A. Entrepreneurial Mindset is a series of 14 to 15 weekly classes. In 2021, the first section starts January 28 and ends May 13. Classes will occur on Thursday evenings from 6 PM to 8 PM with no class on March 18 (spring break.) A limited number of people will attend in person at Fab Lab ICC and others may opt for our (first time) virtual

More FAQ's

In this video, Ice House founder, Gary Schoeniger (who will be a virtual guest during one of the class sessions) explains why entrepreneurial education needs to be different than traditional business education and how it all should begin with a change in mindset.

12/02/2020

We have a limited number of scholarships available through our Women 4 Women (W4W) program that will pay all but $25 of registration. If you're a woman and interested in becoming part of the Women 4 Women entrepreneurial network, contact Jim Correll, [email protected]. Once added to the W4W list, if we haven't run out of scholarships, we'll give you the coupon code so you can register for $25.

10/08/2020

07/10/2020

Join us in August. Nancy Kishpaugh-Entrepreneur would you recommend this class?

06/18/2020

New challenges always equal new opportunities. When you see a problem, train yourself to think "opportunity."
Craig Groeschel