10/05/2026
The Power of K(no)w: How Business Leaders Decide What Fits, What Drains, and What Deserves a Yes
Three business owners. Dozens of hard nos. One honest conversation about what saying no costs and what it gives back.
Recorded live on September 16, 2026 at The Power of K(no)w, hosted by Purpose Driven Business Partners. Each panelist looks at discernment and fit through a different lens:
David Hern, Founder and CEO of Sofer Advisors (moderator), brings the business value lens: how leaders weigh risk, hidden costs, and the decisions that shape long-term outcomes.
Cindy Filer, Founder of Innovative Outsourcing, brings the people and culture lens: how fit shapes hiring, teams, expectations, and the kind of workplace you're building.
Mary Atchley, Walk Your Plans Atlanta and Design and Build XR, brings the clarity-before-commitment lens: how better information and planning lead to better decisions.
Pat Pascarella, executive chef and restaurateur behind White Bull and Grana, brings the hospitality lens: how standards, service, and knowing who you serve shape the experience behind a brand.
This panel stays practical. Each leader walks through real decisions about what fits, what drains, and what deserves their best energy.
You'll learn:
Why cutting your price in a panic can cost you for months (Mary had to honor discounted quotes for half a year)
How to tell when a customer, channel, or relationship costs more than it earns
Cindy's rule for protecting your calendar: add one thing, drop two
How to move from a gut call to a real decision using values, processes, and trusted advisors
Why Pat raised his prices from $75 to $500 a person, and what happened to his problem clients
If you own a business, plan to sell one someday, or feel stretched thin, this hour could change how you spend the next year.
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