A Special Opportunity

Strong Businesses Are Built, Not Stumbled Into.

Here's something we see all the time. An owner works incredibly hard, lands the clients, does good work, and still feels like real growth is something that happens to other people.

The truth is quieter than that. The businesses that grow year after year usually aren't the loudest in the room. They're the ones with solid books, a real plan for capital, and trusted advisors who tell them the truth before a small problem turns into a crisis.

That's the whole reason FPA exists. Not to hand you a slogan, but to put you in a room with the people who have already figured out the parts you're still wrestling with. The right conversation with the right person at the right time can change everything.

To your success,

Andy & Vanessa Rodriguez
Co-Founders, Florida Professionals Association

FPA Connects - Every Thursday @ 8:30AM

Thursday morning at 8:30, we open The Opportunity Room and the whole state shows up. It's fast, it's friendly, and people walk out with real introductions and a bigger referral network than what they arrived with. Bring your ask, bring your energy, and let the room go to work for you.

Maybe you're not sure if this is your crowd, or maybe you're wondering how different it can actually be from the other groups you belong to.

You can find out by joining our zoom first, and you can extend that to a 30-day trial that gives you business-level access: our private member chat, access to the community, and every Thursday Zoom, for a full month - no strings.

The best way to know if these are your people is to stand in the room with them.

Professionals in Paradise lands at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando on July 30, and one of the best parts is open to the entire Orlando business community: the Business Showcase on Thursday, July 31, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM.

You don't need a full conference pass to be part of it. Grab an exhibitor table and put your business in front of a room full of motivated owners and decision-makers, or come as an attendee and work the room. Exhibitor tables are $250. If you're attending the conference, the attendee special is $150. Space is limited, and once the tables are gone, they're gone.

If you meant to be at PIP this year and life got in the way, just reply and let us know. We'll figure it out together.

A Quiet Gift

Something special landed this week. A longtime supporter of FPA, someone who simply believes in what we do, has offered to cover a $500 discount for five people to join us at Professionals in Paradise this year. They've asked for no recognition and no spotlight. They just want to open the door for a few owners who'd make the most of it.

If that could be you, reply to this email and tell us a little about why you'd love to be there. We'll personally review every note and follow up with those selected.

Deadline is 7/6/26!

The Team Behind "Build Strong. Prepare Well. Grow Smart."

This year's title sponsors are taking the stage together, and the pairing is a perfect one. From GEMRT Certified Public Accountants & Advisors, Partner Monica Herrera and Tax Director Nicole Mendez bring decades of experience helping Florida owners get their books, taxes, and strategy in order. From Credas Advising Solutions, founder Danais Perez brings more than 25 years in commercial lending and a real gift for helping owners become genuinely bankable and ready for capital.

Put those two firms on one stage and you get the full picture of sustainable growth. GEMRT helps you build on a solid foundation. Credas helps you prepare for the capital that fuels your next move. Together, in "How Strong Businesses Create Sustainable Growth," they'll walk through how to grow on purpose instead of by accident.

These are exactly the kinds of advisors we want in the room with our members: generous with what they know, and genuinely invested in seeing Florida businesses win!

Here's one our members don't have to figure out alone: AI.

Every second Tuesday of the month, Rob Cressy leads a Live AI Masterclass built exclusively for FPA members. It's practical and hands-on, designed for real business owners, not engineers. No jargon, no overwhelm, just useful skills you can put to work that same week. The next session is Tuesday, July 14. It's one of the many valuable things your membership unlocks!

There's a lot more to being part of FPA than one email can hold. This community was built for owners who'd rather grow alongside good people than go it alone. Come see what membership opens up!