Leveraging Virtual Assistants, The Summit
The future of delegation starts here
Thursday, July 10th • 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM CST
About the Event
Stop Being the Bottleneck
Learn to delegate effectively and create systems that work without your constant oversight.
Build Strong Teams
Discover how to find, train, and manage virtual assistants who become true business partners.
Scale with Purpose
Grow your business while maintaining your vision and values, without burning out.
Running a business shouldn't mean doing everything yourself.
Leveraging Virtual Assistants, The Summit is a free, two-hour online event built for business owners who want to stop being the bottleneck and start scaling with clarity.
You'll hear from experienced entrepreneurs who've used systems, delegation, and virtual assistants to build lean, purpose-driven businesses. Whether you're just getting started or refining your operations, this summit will give you the mindset and tools to grow without burning out.
What You'll Learn
By attending this event, you'll walk away with strategies to:
Meet Our Speakers
Learn from industry leaders who've mastered the art of delegation and built scalable, purpose-driven businesses.
JoBen Barkey
Entrepreneur & Purpose‑Driven Leader
Founder of the B7 Foundation — Serving West Africa
Providing clean water, free education to 250+ children, and agricultural training to fight food insecurity. Raised in the Amazon Rainforest, JoBen left home at 18 to pursue education and earned a B.A. in Psychology. Now a seasoned entrepreneur with 17 years of experience, he runs family-owned, employee-led businesses across multiple states. His for-profit companies fuel his nonprofit work, embodying his belief in purpose-driven leadership. JoBen speaks on the 4 T’s of Giving—Time, Treasure, Talent, and Talk—and inspires entrepreneurs to shift from Provers to Builders to create lasting impact.
Mike Taravella
Real Estate Investor & Systems Expert
CEO of Taravella Holdings
Mike is a Michigan State University graduate with a Master’s in Financial Reporting and a track record in real estate investment and team operations. From CPA to scaling real‑estate portfolios, he specializes in systems thinking and delegation. His approach to managing global teams unlocks sustainable business growth.
Corey Robinson
Fractional COO & Scaling Strategist
Co‑Founder & CEO of Wise Scale
Corey is the Co‑Founder and CEO of Wise Scale, a fractional COO firm helping founder‑led companies create clarity, boost profits, and scale sustainably. With 13 acquisitions under his belt and deep expertise in M&A and lean operations, he transforms growing businesses into high‑performing, process‑driven organizations.
Lani Koontz
Business Strategist & Team Builder
Founder of KM Collective
Lani is a seasoned operator and strategist with 15+ years of experience helping purpose-driven teams grow. She led the successful post-COVID relaunch of Soccer Shots Oahu, transforming it into a thriving operation through strong systems and VA support. Today, she leads Goal Getters Collab and runs KM Collective, connecting small businesses with the right talent to grow efficiently — and with heart.
About the Host
Adam La Barr
Adam La Barr is a former Air Force veteran with 18 years of service, now turned business coach, multifamily investor, and expert in strategic delegation.
After transitioning into entrepreneurship, Adam discovered the power of systems and virtual teams in building sustainable growth. Today, he helps other business owners work smarter, scale faster, and move closer to financial freedom.
As host of Leveraging Virtual Assistants, The Summit, Adam brings his experience and energy to guide the conversation, connect ideas, and keep the event focused on what matters most—helping you build a business that runs without running you.
Ready to scale your business
without scaling your stress?
Register now and join us live on July 10th!
