The Collab Lab 2026

For Group Practice Owners Who Want to Learn, Connect, & Implement

St. Louis, MO
April 29th-May 1st

Let's Learn and Get Things Done, Together!

Do you love going to a conference, but find yourself wishing you had time to implement all the awesome ideas and things you learned before you leave? Because you know that when you get back to the busyness and grind of group practice ownership that the things you wanted to implement never see the light of day. Or, they get lost among the never-ending list of things “to-do”.

How often have you wished you could implement what you’ve learned in real time?

What if you could attend a conference with experts specifically chosen to address the core challenges group practice owners face, and then immediately have time to take action on what you’ve learned with the experts there to guide you?

Then look no further.

Come join us for the Collab Lab in
St. Louis, MO, April 29th-May 1st!

We are here to give GPOs what they are crying out for: the space, and accountability!, to implement:

Together
In real-time
With the expert right there to help with nuanced questions

With the opportunity for collaboration, accountability, motivation, community, clarity and fun!

And we want YOU to join us!

What is The Lab?

A two-day, expert-led immersive event.

We’ll have industry experts.

We’ll have implementation hours.

We’ll have GPOs looking to fuel their growth and help you fuel yours.

Who are these industry experts, you ask? Great question.

These are powerhouse professionals, from a variety of sectors, who will be delivering high-octane content for an hour. From marketing, to culture, to operational efficiencies, these individuals are top of their fields and are ready to knock your socks off with the information they have to share. (Bios below!)

What’s an implementation hour? Glad you asked.

The implementation hour is the part of the event we adore the most. This is an opportunity to take the information you just learned and immediately do something about it in your practice while you still feel:

inspired
motivated
energized

And the best part? That industry expert is sticking around for that hour to walk around, answer specific questions you might have, and generally be available for additional questions.

GPOs fueling other GPOs. Let us tell you more!

To add to the greatness of this event, we’ll assign small groups from the beginning of the event.

This will allow you to get to know other GPOs, and them get to know you (and your practice), so as you are working in the implementation hour, you’ll be able to bop your head up from your laptop for a quick “Hey, does this sound okay?,” and the people answering it will know your business well enough to answer it in a helpful well.

Team work does make the dream work, after all!

If you are a reflection of the 5 people you spend the most time with, then your group practice is a reflection of the 5 GPOs you most hang out with.

Here's the Tentative Itinerary

(More Info Coming Soon)

Location

The Collab Lab will be happening at Serendipity Labs in St. Louis, MO.

There will be only 30 tickets available for The Collab Lab, so don’t wait to get your ticket!

Lunch on both days are provided with your ticket AND during our implementation times you will also receive 1-on-1 feedback from industry specific experts!

Where to Stay

Below are a few suggestions for lodging, all within short walking distance to the site for our two-days together. That said, there are even more hotels in the area, so if you’d like to pull it up on a map, feel free to choose any hotel in the area!

Topic Areas

See our 2026 rockstar presenters below!

During our last Collab Lab we covered topics such as operations, finances, marketing, leadership, accountability, and explored new service offerings.

Come see what 2026 has to offer!

Alison Pidgeon, Group Practice Scaling Guru

Alison Pidgeon, LPC, is the Founder and CEO of Move Forward Counseling LLC, a mental health outpatient private practice spanning the state of Pennsylvania. Her training and education is as a licensed professional counselor, but now she is the visionary for a business of 80 employees.

Alison also works as a business consultant for Private Practice by Design, started and successfully sold a virtual assistant company, and is a real estate investor. She lives with her three sons and proudly drives a minivan to soccer practice.

Jacent Wamala, Money Mindset Expert

Jacent Wamala a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Women’s Wealth Coach. She is a self published author and award winning podcast host with over 10 years of experience she’s been featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, NYT, Shondaland, People, Fast Company, Bloomberg and more.

She paid off over $94,000 in student loans and credit cards in just 3 years before she turned 30. It was on that journey she realized the connection between mental health and money. All the women she worked with in therapy mentioned money as a major stressor. As the founder of Wamala Wellness LLC she is educating, encouraging & empowering women to transform their money mindset to build wealth without burning out and create financial freedom faster so they can use money to create an impact in the world.

Wayne Mullins, Marketing Extraordinaire

Wayne Mullins is the founder and CEO of Ugly Mug Marketing, a results-driven agency known for turning ordinary businesses into remarkable brands.

He is the author of Full Circle Marketing and has trained more than 20,000 marketers in over 100 countries. Wayne has helped clients launch New York Times best sellers, profitably managed more than $50 million in Facebook ads, and grown two multiple 7-figure businesses without spending a single dollar on advertising.

Passionate about challenging the status quo, Wayne built his agency on the belief that everything is marketing, from the way emails are answered to the delivery of a product or service. His focus is on creating remarkable experiences, fostering accountability, and aligning marketing with the true goals of a business.

Wayne’s work has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and leaders increase revenue, improve client retention, and regain valuable time to focus on what they do best. Through his coaching, workshops, and advisory programs, he equips business owners to stop worrying about marketing and instead build lasting, thriving companies.

Carla Titus, Fractional CFO & Profit Growth Expert

Carla Titus is a finance expert with over 18 years of combined corporate financial planning, analysis, strategy, and online businesses experience.

She provides fractional CFO services and financial consulting to business owners looking to grow their business profitably. Her mission with Wealth & Worth Within is to empower business owners to achieve financial clarity and peace of mind, so that they can get back to what they enjoy.

Praisy Isaac, Leadership Consultant

Praisy leads and supports various client relationships and projects as an Associate Consultant with Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute. With a background in non-profit, youth workforce development, and pharmaceuticals, Praisy believes that being a life-long learner is one of the keys to growth and success. She values authenticity and relationships with people and believes her purpose is to help others live their best lives and reach their full potential.

Praisy has an MPH and an MSW from St. Louis University and a BS in Biology from East Carolina University.

Tickets On Sale Now!

We can’t wait to see you in St. Louis, MO, for the Collab Lab 2026.

Tickets are $100 off now until April 1st!

Get your ticket NOW and join us for fun and collaboration for only $997!

FAQ

You asked? We answered.

Let’s talk ticket price, Steph and Christy? What's Included?

Your ticket price includes:

-Welcome dinner on Wednesday night (Yes, there is even an open bar!)

-Lunch & Snacks both Thursday and Friday

-Long exposure to multiple industry experts, with opportunity for individual consulting in the implementation hour

-Small group work time, with other GPOs ready to help you with your next level of success

-Foundational building blocks for professional/personal relationships with other GPOs that will last well beyond this event

How much time will we have with the industry experts?

In addition to their one-hour presentations, they will be walking around the room for one hour immediately following their presentation. During this time, there isn’t another presentation, so you’ll be able to take advantage of their availability, without worry about missing other information.

Additionally, many of them will be at the Wednesday night Welcome Dinner, mixing and mingling!

Now that you talk about it, what’s the deal for the Welcome Dinner?

The Welcome Dinner is part of the conference, though there aren’t any formal presentations that night.

During this time, you’ll be learning about your small group assignment, and doing some get-to-know you Q&As with each other.

These activities will allow you the opportunity to provide insight and help to one another throughout your time at The Lab.

We also know it’ll be the starting point for some friendships!

What’s the Optional Fun Day?

The Optional Fun Day is a ticket add-on. It will be on Saturday, after the close of the conference. It is designed for social time–space to decompress and enjoy one another’s company after a few days of really hard, really good work!

We know relationships will have been built by then and people will be ready to not only blow off steam, but ready to just enjoy one another’s company without the structure of the presentations. So we’re designing a day just for that!

Stay tuned for details about chosen activities and a loose itinerary.

Do I have to come ready with what I need/want to work on for this event?

You don’t have to! These experts will give you enough information to provide jumping off points for you to have “to dos” in your business, and very accessible jumping off points for those.

That said, if one of the Topic Areas is one you identify as a particular place you want growth and help, definitely come ready with questions, materials you want someone to look at, etc.

Do I need to rent a car?

No need at all! The hotels are no more than a 15 minute Uber ride from the airport. Downtown Clayton, which is the area of St. Louis we’ll be in, is both safe and completely walkable. Restaurants, cafes, hotels, and the location of the event are all within a few blocks of one another.

What If I Need to Cancel?

Because Collab Lab is a limited-capacity, in-person event that requires significant upfront planning and financial commitments, all ticket purchases are non-refundable.

If you’re unable to attend, we’re unable to issue refunds. However, you may have the following options:

Ticket Transfer:
You may transfer your ticket to another eligible attendee with written notice at least 14 days prior to the event.

Event Credit:
If you notify us at least 14 days before the event, you may request a credit toward a future Practice Collab event. Credits are valid for 12 months from the original event date and are non-transferable.

Cancellations made within 14 days of the event are not eligible for transfer or credit.

We appreciate your understanding, as your registration secures one of a limited number of seats and allows us to confidently plan the experience for everyone attending.

If you have questions about your registration, please contact us at heyfriend@thepracticecollab.com.

Please email any additional questions to us at heyfriend@thepracticecollab.com and we'd be happy to answer them!

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