LIVE2LEAD Southwest Florida - Venice, Fl • Jan 2027. Save your seat →

LIVE2LEAD SOUTHWEST FLORIDA • VENICE, FLORIDA

Better Vision. Sharper Skills. Stronger Team. In One day.

Live2Lead beams world-class speakers via simulcast, then Cliff Wilt and local leaders bring it to life with discussion, activities, and networking. Learn from the best, connect with your community, and leave with tools you can use Monday.

Save My Seat

Meet the Speakers

An official Maxwell Leadership event • Hosted by Maximum Impact LB

Learn from world-class leaders and local leaders in the community

Open to all groups

WHAT IS LIVE2LEAD?

Sixteen years. 300+ location. Now in Southwest Florida

Live2Lead is an annual leadership event developed by Maxwell Leadership and hosted locally by Maximum Impact Life & Business. For eleven years it has delivered leadership and personal-growth principles to a live audience and to more than 300 simulcast locations around the world — and we’re proud to be one of those locations, right here in Southwest Florida.

Attendees learn from renowned leaders across industries, gain fresh perspective on the topics that matter most, and leave equipped with new leadership abilities and practical tools to maximize their trajectory — energized to lead and create change with renewed passion and drive.

Years Running

300+

Simulcast locations worldwide

SWFL

Your local host

WHY LIVE2LEAD SWFL

Not another webinar. A room that changes how you lead

This isn't something you binge watch at your desk or at home. It's an in-person experience - big ideas on the big screen, real conversation in the room full of great minds and valuable insights that will help you grow yourself or your business.

You’ll hear from five of the most respected leaders in the world — the kind of lineup you’d never assemble on your own.

You’ll engage learning together, reflecting together, and talking it through with other leaders in your community.

You’ll leave with a plan, fresh energy, and tools you can put to work the very next morning.

Who's in the room

Business owners & executives

Educators & coaches

Team leaders & managers

Pastors & ministry leaders

Community & nonprofit leaders

Emerging leaders & students

WHY LIVE2LEAD SWFL

The world's best teaching - plus power in the room

It’s not a webinar you binge-watch at home. It’s a live, in-person experience built around a world-class simulcast.

01 - WATCH

World-class speakers

World’s top leadership experts, live on the big screen via official simulcast with our licensed host, Maximum ImpactLB.

01 - WATCH

World-class speakers

World’s top leadership experts, live on the big screen via official simulcast with our licensed host, Maximum ImpactLB.

03- CONNECT

Community & networking

Coffee, lunch, and networking with leaders from across Southwest Florida

THIS YEAR'S LINEUP

World-class speakers

Presented on the big screen via official Live2lead simulcast.

Final Lineup of Speakers will be available on October 2026

Dr. John C. Maxwell

#1 leadership expert · NYT bestselling author

Cliff Wilt

Author, Coach, Speaker, Maxwell Leadership Executive Director

Live2Lead SWFL Host

A STAGE THAT HAS HOSTED THE BEST

Past Live2Lead Speakers include

The legacy you're stepping into

Simon Sinek

Dave Ramsey

Steve Harvey

Ed Mylett

Jamie Kern Lima

Cheryl Bachelder

Warrick Dunn

Valorie Burton

Dan Cathy

Jessie Cole

Chaunté Lowe

Malcolm Gladwell

Michael Jr.

John Gordon

Ryan Leak

Tiffani Bova

what to expect

You leave equipped, connected, and fired up

World-class teaching

Renowned leaders sharing leadership and personal growth principles - via simulcast

Practical tools

Fresh perspective on the topics that matter most, plus tools you can apply to your trajectory right away.

Real engagement

Renowned leaders sharing leadership and personal growth principles - via simulcast

Community & connection

Coffee, lunch and networking with ambitious leaders from across Southwest Florida.

Who it's for

Business owners & executives

Pastors & ministry leaders

Educators & coaches

Community & nonprofit leaders

Team leaders & managers

Emerging leaders & students

What's included

Full-day access

Coffee breaks & catered lunch

Event guidebook

Certificate of attendance

Networking with local leaders

Raffle entry

YOUR HOST

Cliff Wilt

Executive Director • John Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

Cliff hosts Live2Lead SWFL live in the room and leads Maximum Impact LB, helping leaders and teams grow their influence, clarity, and results. He guides the day, leads the discussion, and helps you turn what you hear into what you do.

WHAT LEADERS SAY

People don't forget this day

★★★★★

“One of the most impactful leadership events I’ve attended.”

— 2025 Attendee

★★★★★

“The energy, discussion, and connection with people in the room made it feel alive and incredibly engaging.”

— 2025 Attendee

more >>

★★★★★

“One of the most impactful leadership events I’ve attended.”

— 2025 Attendee

★★★★★

“The energy, discussion, and connection with people in the room made it feel alive and incredibly engaging.”

— 2025 Attendee

tickets

Reserve your seat

Every ticket includes the full experience — sessions, lunch, guidebook, certificate, networking, and raffle.

Individual

$167

One seat · full day experience & everything included.

Gety My Ticket

BEST VALUE - SAVE $150

Table of 6

$852

That's $142/seat - save $150

Bring your team and get everyone on the same page.

Reserve a Table

Sponsor or Partner

Support local leadership, sponsor a student, and get your brand in front of the room.

Sponsor a Student

Give a student a seat and invest in the next generation of leaders + 1 John Maxwell Book.

$99

Friend of Live2Lead

1 seat + DISC Assessment + recognition as an event supporter during the event and in social media.

$500

Booth Vendor

2 seats + an exhibit table to reach every attendee + DISC Assessment + recognition as Vendor during the event and in social media.

$2000

Silver Sponsor

4 Tickets included - VIP section, Recognition from the Stage. Book for each participant. Two-hour customized leadership development experience for up to 10 people. 1/4-page ad in program booklet.

$2500

Gold Sponsor

6 Tickets included - VIP section, Recognition from the Stage. Book for each participant. Two-hour customized leadership development experience for up to 10 people. 1/2-page ad in program booklet.

$3000

Platinum Sponsor

12 Tickets included - VIP section, Recognition from the Stage. Book for each participant. Two-hour customized leadership development experience for up to 10 people. 1 page ad in program booklet.

$5000

BECOME A SPONSOR

Put your brand in front of the room

Live2Lead brings together ambitious leaders and teams from across Southwest Florida. Sponsorship is a powerful way to grow your visibility, support the next generation of leaders, and invest in your community.

Download the Sponsorship Packet (PDF)

QUESTIONS

Good to know

Are the speakers there in person?

The featured world-class speakers are presented on the big screen via the official Live2Lead simulcast. Everything around them — your host Cliff Wilt, local speaker sessions, discussion, activities, and networking — happens live and in person in the room.

What's included in my ticket?

Full day access, coffee breaks, a catered lunch, the event guidebook, a certificate of attendance, networking, and raffle entry.

Where it is held?

Ramada Venice Hotel Venezia, 425 US 41 By-pass North, Venice, FL 34285.

Can my business sponsor?

Yes! Sponsorships range from “Sponsor a Student” to table and premium packages — a great way to support local leadership and get your brand in front of the room. Download the sponsorship packet below.