Join Us For Our Building Trust First Workshop
June 2, 2026 | 12–6 PM EDT | Embassy Suites, Cary, NC
This interactive workshop is centered on one powerful theme: trust.
You’ll explore how to:
• Build trust across professions
• Strengthen trust with patients, clients, and partners
• Foster trust within your team
• Rebuild trust within society
Led by Mark Towne, Ed.D. - President & CEO of VETS Leadership LLC, retired U.S. Army Brigadier General, and author of Build Trust First — this workshop is designed to give you real, actionable tools you can apply immediately.
“I’ve attended many leadership programs, none compare to what I’ve learned from General Towne.” - Michelle, Leader, Medipreneurs
Excerpts from Build Trust First
‘In our capacity as leaders, we often walk by the fact that nothing we do is trust-neutral. Unfortunately, that can have disastrous consequences.’
‘Without making deliberate choices about how to navigate the compatibility or incompatibility of the values associated with your teams and organizations, trust is often still left to chance. This inevitably means your teams and organizations are likely to drift into transactional self-interest behaviors.’
‘Trust-building is a superpower skill to intentionally engage people with disparate perspectives to solve problems together and develop their leadership capabilities.’
Why Medipreneurs + What You’ll Gain From Our Workshop
Medipreneurs is a network of health professional entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs - true innovators building businesses and creative practices beyond what we were taught in medical school. Through collaboration and shared resources, The mission is simple: help you not just survive (in a world where most startups fail), but grow, adapt, and lead with intention.
This workshop brings that mission to life - giving you both the mindset and the practical tools to lead in today’s evolving landscape.
Now...let's talk about what you’ll walk away with
Deeper Values
Alignment
You already understand values—this workshop helps you activate them to build stronger trust across every area of your life and work.
Intellectual Curiosity of Others
It’s not about agreement—it’s about understanding. Learn proven techniques to improve collaboration, spark innovation, and expand your impact.
Training for the Outcome You Want
Move from frustration and burnout to clarity and growth. Walk away with actionable steps to align your team, clients, and partners with your vision.
Stronger Decision-Making
Under Pressure
What People Are Saying About Our Past Events
'The networking is not like any other health conference that I've been to because there's just so many types of people in the room that you never get together in one place.'
'It feels like there is a scarcity mindset and then I came here (Medipreneurs) and realized the opposite is true. There is an abundance of opportunity and amazing people to work with.'
'You're with a bunch of people that aren't mandated to be here. They want to be here because they want to learn and want to get better. It's cool to be around those people.'
Why Is This Workshop Different?
Meet Our Workshop Partners
The National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network (NNPEN) &
The North Carolina Association of Pharmacists
This partnership is proud to partner with the National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network and North Carolina Association of Pharmacists—two leading organizations committed to advancing healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.
Founded by NPs, for NPs, NNPEN is dedicated to accelerating the growth of nurse-led businesses - empowering practitioners to not only launch their own ventures, but build ones that are sustainable and impactful. At the core of this partnership is a shared belief: to preserve and expand the benefits of nurse-led care, more Nurse Practitioners must become successful business owners.
NCAP serves as North Carolina’s only pharmacy association and the unified voice for the profession. Representing approximately 2,500 members and more than 19,000 pharmacists and pharmacy professionals, NCAP’s mission is to unite, serve, and advance pharmacy for the benefit of society. They value meaningful collaboration and the opportunity to connect their members with trusted services and expertise.
Together, through community, education, and real-world support, these partners are elevating the healthcare model - strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration and building a financially resilient network of healthcare entrepreneurs.
Register Now | Limited Space
Early Bird
$275 through May 3
Regular $300 May 4-Jun 2
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Access to the full workshop
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Lunch
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Snacks & beverages
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Opportunity to purchase a book and have it signed
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All workshop materials
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30-day money-back guarantee until May 22.
VIP
$400
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Limited to 5 people
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Lunch with General Towne
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Signed book, 'Build Trust First'
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Six months Medipreneurs Membership
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All of the items in Early Bird
Frequently Asked Questions
We've tried to anticipate your questions. If we missed something you'd like to know, please e-mail [email protected].
What skills will I learn in this workshop?
You will learn what it means to be a true leader capable of building trust, teamwork, and problem-solving, through incredible insights from General Towne and fellow health innovators.
Meet General Towne
You can read his biography HERE.
Meet Michelle Fritsch of Medipreneurs
Michelle Fritsch, Pharm.D., BCGP
Dr. Michelle Fritsch is a board certified geriatric clinical pharmacist with a passion for healthy aging and education. She is a specialist in design of a Wellness Portfolio as clients near and transition into their Bold Act 3 after their primary career. She is founder of Retirement Wellness Strategies and co-founder of Propel Comprehensive Wellness. She works with a broad definition of health – physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social aligned with purpose in each phase of life.
Then there’s Medipreneurs! As a health professional entrepreneur, Dr Fritsch is also involved in Medipreneurs. Medipreneurs is boldly bringing together health professional entrepreneurs to network and collaborate to greater success for each business and to improve healthcare. Allopathic (MD, NP, PharmD, DDS, PsyD, etc), integrative, and holistic practitioners gather in one place finding new ways to work together.
Meet Lynn Rapsilber of NNPEN
Lynn Rapsilber, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP, is a nationally recognized NP leader, educator, and health policy expert dedicated to advancing NP practice, reimbursement equity, and sustainable NP-led care. She earned her DNP in Nursing Leadership from Quinnipiac University, a MSN as an ANP from the University of Connecticut.
Dr. Rapsilber is CEO and co-founder of the National Nurse Practitioner Network, supporting NP entrepreneurs through business infrastructure, value-based care readiness, and policy navigation. She has served in numerous national leadership roles, including Chair of the AANP Health Policy Committee, Commissioner for Nurse Reimbursement, and advisory positions with the American Nurses Association and AMA CPT/RUC committees.
A highly sought-after speaker, Dr. Rapsilber is a leading authority on documentation, coding, billing, and the economic value of NP practice.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lynn-rapsilber-dnp-anp-bc-faanp-b6238114/
Which professions are included?
All health professionals are welcome. Past attendees have included counselors, physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, pharmacists, acupuncturists, nurses, occupational therapists, herbalists, physician assistants, psychologists, dietitians, dentists, and more.
Business leaders, especially those who intersect with and support health professionals.
Is this workshop suitable for beginners?
If you aspire to be a leader and to build trust wherever you practice, then yes, this is for you!
Do I get continuing education?
We are not offering continuing education for this workshop.
Are accomodations available?
Please e-mail [email protected] to share any accommodation needs. We will strive to accommodate you!
Where is the workshop?
This workshop will be in the ballroom of Embassy Suites at address 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd, Cary, NC.
Is this Medipreneurs Summit 2026?
Yes, this is the planned Medipreneurs event for 2026. There will be many more activities within Medipreneurs Membership. You can join at www.medipreneurs.com/Members.
Can I get a refund if my schedule changes?
Yes, you can receive a refund up to May 22. Just e-mail [email protected].
Exclusive Trust Retreat | Following the Workshop
Following the workshop, a group of 10 participants will be invited to continue the journey in an exclusive, high-level retreat designed to go deeper—into leadership, trust, and real-world application.
This is where the learning becomes transformation.
Set in a premier destination, this intimate retreat creates space to step away from the noise and fully immerse yourself in growth. You’ll gain deeper insight into the principles introduced in the workshop, refine your leadership approach, and work through your specific challenges with clarity and intention.
Expect a powerful blend of advanced education, meaningful conversations, and high-level connection. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded professionals - leaders, innovators, and visionaries - creating an environment where collaboration, networking, and breakthrough thinking naturally happen.
This isn’t just a retreat - it’s an apex experience designed to elevate how you lead, how you think, and how you show up in every area of your life and work.
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