Success is no longer the finish line. Across our industry, a new generation of leaders is emerging – building companies that perform, grow and leave a lasting impact on teams, customers and communities.

This session presents a comprehensive Legacy Building framework, detailing how leadership development, high-performance brand & culture, investment-level value creation, and strategic company growth align into a powerful pathway toward becoming a Top-1% company.

Who This Session Is For:

• Owners seeking long-term strategic direction
• Next-generation successors
• High performers ready for deeper impact
• Conference attendees exploring “what’s next”

What You’ll Walk Away With

• A roadmap for evolving from operator to Legacy Builder
• Insight into the four crucial Legacy Program pillars
• A framework for aligning purpose, culture, strategy and performance
• New perspectives on long-term industry influence

Why This Session Is Different

Instead of isolated tactics, this session provides a comprehensive strategic blueprint for sustained excellence.

Session Experience

Visionary storytelling blended with grounded, actionable insights.

Presented by Michael Herzberg-Smith
Strategist, educator and industry futurist – Michael helps independent automotive service companies evolve into high-performance, investment-ready enterprises. He also leads The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence’s acclaimed, industry-transforming Legacy Program.