Courage & Joy at WorkDental DNA
Denae Black and Brandi Marzolino standing together and smiling
Kalamazoo, MI · Friday, Dec 4, 2026 · 10 AM to 2 PM ET

Not Another
Year Like This.

Break the cycle of missed goals, endless firefighting, and another year of your practice running you.

Reserve My SeatOnly 15 seats. Closes when full.
  • Your lifeBrandi helps you get clear on what you want and set your 2027 personal goals.
  • Your practiceDenae turns your real numbers into annual, quarterly, monthly and daily targets.
  • 4 CE creditsEarn CE while you work on your business instead of in it.
  • 15 owners maxA working session, not a lecture. Lunch and materials included.
Sound familiar?

Same goals. Same fires. Another year gone.

Your practice is growing, your team needs you, your patients need you, and somehow you keep ending up at the bottom of the list.

How most years get planned

  • Goals that live in your head and fade by February.
  • A production number picked because it sounded good.
  • Your own life squeezed into whatever time is left.

How you'll plan 2027 on December 4

  • Your goals written down, in a plan you take home.
  • Targets built on your real numbers and expenses.
  • Your life planned first, then the practice that pays for it.

It's time to stop letting your practice dictate your life and finally make a plan to change things.

One day · Two parts

Your life first. Then the practice that pays for it.

Brandi Marzolino
Part 1 · Your personal goals

The life you're building

Led by Brandi Marzolino20+ years coaching dental and DSO leaders · Courage & Joy at Work

Before we get into production goals, we're going to talk about you. Brandi will challenge you to think bigger, get clear on what you want, put yourself first, and set intentional personal goals for 2027.

Denae Black
Part 2 · Your practice goals

The practice that makes it possible

Led by Denae Black20+ years in dentistry · Dental DNA Consulting

Now it's time to put the numbers behind the dream. We'll build your 2027 plan using your practice's numbers, expenses, and goals, with clear annual, quarterly, monthly, and daily targets you can actually achieve.

You're not walking away with just notes. You're walking away with a plan.

Your seat includes

  • Four hours of interactive, guided planning
  • 4 CE credits, sponsored by CODE
  • Your customized 2027 practice plan, built on your numbers
  • Your personal goals for 2027, written down
  • A reusable annual planning workbook you can use year after year
  • Guidance, advice and proven strategies from Brandi and Denae
  • A room of like-minded practice owners
  • Lunch, sponsored by CARR Healthcare Real Estate
  • A notebook and workshop materials, sponsored by Pine River Ranch
Reserve My Seat

Only 15 seats. Closes when full.

Is this you?

This experience is for you if…

  • You're tired of setting the same goals year after year.
  • You feel like your practice is running you.
  • You're ready to better understand your numbers and improve profitability.
  • You have big personal and professional goals but struggle to create a roadmap.
  • You're craving more balance, clarity, and intention.
  • You're willing to get uncomfortable, think bigger, and do the work.
Reserve My Seat

Only 15 seats. Closes when full.

What they're saying

Dental leaders on working with Brandi and Denae

Brandi’s depth and breadth of knowledge has helped me with business decisions, team building, interpersonal challenges and most importantly self development.
Dr. Rylan Gustafsonbusiness owner
Brandi was very instrumental to my development as a leader of my practice and gave me the confidence and support that I needed.
Dr. Stephanie Diazbusiness owner
She helped me understand the difference between what I could control and what I could not control and helped me create a path of balance, security, and faith.
Dr. Lisa McDonaldbusiness owner
I sleep better. My team trusts me. My production is up. That’s the Dental DNA difference.
Dr. J.Practice Owner
The DNA Framework gave us a roadmap we could actually follow. Dream It, Narrate It, Accelerate It — it works.
Dr. K.DSO Regional Lead
Denae is the rare consultant who actually rolls up her sleeves and implements with you. […]
Office ManagerMulti-Location Practice
Event details

Kalamazoo Country Club

A beautiful setting to step away from the day-to-day, gain clarity, and create a plan for what's next.

Lakeside patio at Kalamazoo Country Club
DateFriday, December 4, 2026
Time10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET
LocationKalamazoo Country Club4101 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008Get directions
LunchIncludedSponsored by CARR Healthcare Real Estate
CE4 CE creditsSponsored by CODE
SeatsLimited to 15 practice owners
Reserve My Seat

Only 15 seats. Closes when full.

The clubhouse dining room at Kalamazoo Country ClubA catered spread in a bright clubhouse event roomA Kalamazoo Country Club chef carving at a food stationAerial view of the Kalamazoo Country Club clubhouse grounds
Your seat includes

Everything you need to leave with a plan

What's included

  • Four hours of interactive, guided planning
  • 4 CE credits, sponsored by CODE
  • Your customized 2027 practice plan, built on your numbers
  • Your personal goals for 2027, written down
  • A reusable annual planning workbook you can use year after year
  • Guidance, advice and proven strategies from Brandi and Denae
  • A room of like-minded practice owners
  • Lunch, sponsored by CARR Healthcare Real Estate
  • A notebook and workshop materials, sponsored by Pine River Ranch
Friday, December 410 AM to 2 PM ET · Kalamazoo Country ClubAll for just$297per practice ownerReserve My SeatOnly 15 seats. Closes when full.Full refund if you cancel by Nov 20.

Why only 15? We want conversation, collaboration and real planning, not a room full of people passively listening.

Questions

Good to know before December 4

Dental practice owners who want a real plan for 2027, for their practice and their life. It’s built for owners in West Michigan, and you’re welcome from anywhere if you can make it to Kalamazoo.

Still have a question? Call Brandi at (616) 682-6222 or email brandi@courageandjoyatwork.com.

A special thank you to our event sponsors

CODE, continuing education sponsor
CARR Healthcare Real Estate, lunch sponsor
Pine River Ranch, notebook and materials sponsor
PACE, Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education

Circle of Dental Excellence (CODE) · Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 10/01/2026–09/30/2028 · Provider ID# 445112

2027 can be your
best year yet.

One day with Brandi and Denae. Your life first, then the practice that pays for it. You leave with a plan.

Reserve My Seat

Fri, Dec 4 · Kalamazoo Country Club · Only 15 seats